As the release date approaches for theaters on June 18, 2025, Pixar’s upcoming animated feature film, Elio, is providing more details. Along with a comprehensive final trailer and new posters, it is now the French voice cast that has captured attention. Indeed, featuring seasoned actors, popular figures, and familiar voices, the French version of Elio promises to be as distinctive and unexpected. Zita Hanrot takes on the role of Olga Solís, Elio’s aunt and guardian, a high-ranking air force officer who is both a brilliant scientist and a complex maternal figure. Highly anticipated in this dual-faceted role blending firmness with tenderness, Zita Hanrot continues to demonstrate her versatility, previously recognized by a César award for Best Female Emerging Talent in 2016 for ‘Fatima.’ She has recently appeared in ‘La Maison’ on Apple TV and ‘Ad Vitam’ on Netflix.
Alban Lenoir, a rising star in French action cinema (Balle Perdue, AKA), provides the voice for Tegmen, an extraterrestrial ambassador who is as imposing as he is unflappable. His deep and calm voice complements this mineral creature, which resembles a levitating asteroid block with an inherent sense of authority. Additionally, Jamy Gourmaud, France’s most recognized science communicator and former host of C’est pas sorcier, now appearing on Epicurieux, impresses in the role of Gunther Melmac, an enlightened military engineer who is passionate about ufology. This marks Jamy’s debut in voice-over work.
Regarding the story, Elio is an 11-year-old dreamy boy who mistakenly gets teleported into the Communiverse, an intergalactic alliance where he is taken as Earth’s official ambassador. This unexpected mission will allow him, through encounters that are both eccentric and moving, to discover himself.
For those who have been eagerly anticipating the revival of classic anime and manga series, “Goldorak U” (known as Grendizer in some regions) is making waves with its upcoming release in 2024. Authored by Carlos Mendoza and published on August 5, 2023, this article delves into the ambitious new project supervised by the original creator Go Nagai and backed by significant financial support from Saudi Arabia. With an elite team of Japanese animators at the helm, including Yoshiyuki Sadamoto as character designer and Kohei Tanaka as composer, Goldorak U promises to captivate both nostalgic fans and newcomers alike. While the modernized designs have sparked some debate, Manga Productions’ enthusiasm for this revival is palpable, aiming to introduce Goldorak to a broader global audience. Dive into the exciting details at Goldorak U (Grendizer U): The New Animated Series Arrives in 2024, First Video! and join the conversation!
