Ozi: Voice of the Forest explained

Ozi: Voice of the Forest
Director:	Tim Harper
Producer:	Mike Medavoy Leonardo DiCaprio Rodrigo Blaas Ramsay McBean Philip Watson Keith Chapman Graham Appleby Adam Stanhope
Starring:	Amandla Stenberg Laura Dern Donald Sutherland Djimon Hounsou
Studio:	Appian Way Productions GCI Film
Distributor:	Signature Entertainment (United Kingdom) Ketchup Entertainment (United States)
Runtime:	87 minutes
Country:	United Kingdom France United States India
Language:	English

Ozi: Voice of the Forest is a 2023 animated film written by Ricky Roxburgh and directed by Tim Harper.This film marked the final film role of Donald Sutherland before his death on June 20, 2024 at the age of 88 years.

Cast

• Amandla Stenberg as Ozi
• Laura Dern as Ozi's Mother
• Donald Sutherland as Albino Crocodile
• Djimon Hounsou as Ozi's Father
• RuPaul as Gurd
• Dean-Charles Chapman as Chance
• Rachel Shenton as Kirani Hands
• Urzila Carlson as Honkus
• Kemah Bob as Jelly
• Josh Whitehouse as Peanut
• Hugh Bonneville as The Narrator

Production

In July 2021, it was announced that Stenberg and several other actors were cast in voice roles for the film.^[1]

In October 2023, it was announced that Signature Entertainment acquired distribution rights to the film in the United Kingdom and Ireland.^[2] In June 2024, it was announced that Ketchup Entertainment acquired North American rights to the film.^[3]

Release

The film premiered at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 13, 2023.^[4] Full length scenes of the film were previously revealed at Annecy on June 15, 2022.^[5] It will be released in theaters in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2024.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kroll. Justin. Amandla Stenberg, Laura Dern And Donald Sutherland Among Those Joining Environmental Animated Pic 'Ozi'. July 12, 2021. Deadline Hollywood. July 11, 2024.
2. Ritman. Alex. AFM: Leonardo DiCaprio's All-Star Animated Feature 'Ozi: Voice of the Forest' Sells to Signature for U.K., Ireland (Exclusive). October 31, 2023. The Hollywood Reporter. July 11, 2024.
3. Web site: Grobar. Matt. Ketchup Entertainment Takes North America On Animated Feature 'Ozi, Voice Of The Forest' Starring Amandla Stenberg. June 11, 2024. Deadline Hollywood. July 11, 2024.
4. Bleasdale. John. Leonardo DiCaprio and Mike Medavoy Produced 'Ozi, Voice of the Forest' Kicks Off Kids' Franchise to Save the Environment. June 14, 2023. Variety. July 11, 2024.
5. Milligan. Mercedes. Star-Studded 'Ozi: Voice of the Forest' Feature Reveals First Look at Annecy. June 9, 2022. Animation Magazine. July 11, 2024.
6. Milligan. Mercedes. Trailer: 'Ozi: Voice of the Forest' Introduces Audiences to the Orangutan Eco Hero. July 10, 2024. Animation Magazine. July 11, 2024.