Spermageddon Explained

Spermageddon
Editing:Martin Stoltz
Music:Christian Wibe
Distributor:SF Studios
Runtime:80 minutes
Country:Norway
Language:Norwegian
Budget:€3 million[1]

Spermageddon is a 2024 Norwegian adult computer-animated musical sex comedy film directed by Tommy Wirkola and Rasmus A. Sivertsen. The film consists of two plot lines, one focusing on a teenage couple having sex for the first time, and the other on Simen the Semen and his friends in quest for the Egg.[2] [3]

The film has been reported to be "in the veins of Sausage Party" and described by Wirkola as "both a road movie and an epic adventure ... much like Lord of the Rings".[2] Producer Kjetil Omberg likened it to South Park and Checkered Ninja, saying it targets "elder kids and adults".[1]

Cast

Production

In June 2021, the production was reported to begin "in the fall".[1] It was in production as of May 2022.[4] In March 2024, Wirkola said the film was in post-production.[5]

Release

Spermageddon was being sold for local distributors at the Marché du Film of the 2022 Cannes Film Festival by the international sales agent Charades.[4] [6] It screened for prospective buyers at the 2024 edition.[7]

The film premiered at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on 10 June 2024, under its Midnight Specials section.[8] [9] It screened at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in July 2024,[10] at the Fantastic Fest in September 2024,[11] and at the Sitges Film Festival in October 2024.[12]

It is set for release in the Nordics on 10 January 2025 by SF Studios,[13] and has been sold for distribution in the Adriatics, Austria, the Baltics, Bulgaria, the CIS, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, and Thailand.[13] [14]

Reception

Jordan Mintzer of The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "So much crude humor can grow exhausting in places ... but the filmmakers manage to keep things fast-paced and funny enough".[15] Muriel Del Don of Cineuropa found the film "captivating and irreverent".[16] Martin Kudlac of ScreenAnarchy found that the film "deftly balances" the two storylines, "making the journey of the sperms both an epic quest and a hilarious romp, while Jens and Lisa's story grounds the film in relatable teenage experiences."[17] Tasha Robinson of Polygon found the film's plot "shallow" and the humour "juvenile", but the songs "catchy", the storytelling "weird and playful", and the parody elements "specific and pointed".[18]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Pham. Annika. 15 June 2021. After Tommy Wirkola's The Trip, 74 Entertainment turns to Spermageddon. Nordisk Film & TV Fond. 18 May 2022.
  2. News: Keslassy. Elsa. 11 June 2021. 'Hansel & Gretel' Helmer Tommy Wirkola Teams With Charades For Animated Musical 'Spermageddon' (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. 18 May 2022.
  3. News: Abbatescianni. Davide. 18 June 2021. Tommy Wirkola working on animated musical Spermageddon. Cineuropa. 18 May 2022.
  4. News: Lemercier. Fabien. 11 May 2022. Charades to sell two contenders for Cannes' Palme d'Or. Cineuropa. 18 May 2022.
  5. News: Larsen. Freddy Ludvik. Hovden. Martin. 20 March 2024. Tommy drar til Australia: – Nå ser det ut som vi er i mål. Altaposten. no. 22 March 2024. subscription.
  6. News: Lodderhose. Diana. 4 May 2022. International Disruptors: Charades Co-Founder Carole Baraton Talks Building Company's Eclectic Slate, Filmmaker Relationships & Why She's Optimistic For Business In Cannes. Deadline. 18 May 2022.
  7. Web site: Les Projections. Le Film français. 15 May 2024. 30. 13 June 2024.
  8. News: Annecy reveals the list of "gutsy" films part of its 2024 Midnight Specials. AnimationXpress. 20 May 2024. 22 May 2024.
  9. Web site: Midnight Specials: Spermageddon. Annecy Festival. 22 May 2024.
  10. News: Jin. Byeong-hun. 10 July 2024. https://www.nbntv.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=3020875. ko:[BIFAN] 스퍼마게돈, 인사이드 아웃2·쿠키 다 나와…감정 있는 정자들이 온다. NBN TV. ko. 19 July 2024.
  11. News: Taylor. Drew. 15 August 2024. Fantastic Fest 2024 Lineup Includes 'Rosemary's Baby' Prequel 'Apartment 7A,' 'Anora,' 'The Wild Robot'. TheWrap. 17 August 2024.
  12. News: Romero. Miguel Ángel. 17 July 2024. Sitges 2024 anuncia sus películas: lo nuevo de Samara Weaving y Sebastian Stan, 'Apocalipsis Z', 'Terrifier 3' y más. 20 minutos. es. 19 July 2024.
  13. News: Balaga. Marta. 11 June 2024. 'Feel-Good' Raunch-Fest 'Spermageddon' Scooped Up by Square One Entertainment: 'The Funniest Animation We Have Ever Seen' (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. 13 June 2024.
  14. News: Ritman. Alex. 17 July 2024. Animated Sex Musical Comedy 'Spermageddon' Acquired for France by Originals Factory (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. 17 July 2024.
  15. News: Mintzer. Jordan. 14 June 2024. 'Spermageddon' Review: Outrageously Raunchy Animated Feature Seems Destined for Cult Status. The Hollywood Reporter. 24 September 2024.
  16. News: Del Don. Muriel. 19 June 2024. Review: Spermageddon. Cineuropa. 24 September 2024.
  17. News: Kudlac. Martin. 24 June 2024. Annecy 2024 Review: SPERMAGEDDON, Outrageous Comedy Meets Heartwarming Sex-Ed in Year's Most Unlikely Family Film. ScreenAnarchy. 24 September 2024.
  18. News: Robinson. Tasha. 23 September 2024. I hope someone has the balls to import this Pixar-style animated musical about sperm. Polygon. 24 September 2024.

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