‘Grand Prix of Europe’ Shifts Gear with New U.S. Release Date & Trailer

Distributor Viva Kids revealed today that the North American theatrical release of the fast & furry animal road rally adventure Grand Prix of Europe has set a course for a new date on August 29, having previously been slated for Aug. 22. The family-friendly CG flick follows a daring young driver on an epic quest to burn rubber across the continent and save the day.

A new trailer for the NorAm theatrical run was released today with the date change news.

Synopsis: Grand Prix of Europe revolves around Edda, a young mouse, who dreams of racing glory. When Edda’s world takes an unexpected turn, she disguises herself as her racing idol, the legendary Ed, and seizes the once-in-a-lifetime chance to drive in the Grand Prix. What starts as a daring stunt becomes the ride of her life as she takes Ed’s place in competition. The prize money would save her family’s amusement park and a win would save Ed’s title.

The English-language voice cast features Gemma Arterton (Moley, The Girl with All the Gifts) as Edda, Thomas Brodie-Sangster (Wolf Hall, Thunderbirds Are Go) as Ed, Hayley Atwell (Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, MCU’s Peggy Carter) as Cindy, Lenny Henry (Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power) as Erwin and comedian Rob Beckett (Epic Tails, Meet the Richardsons) as Enzo.

The film was produced by Michael Mack, Managing Partner of Europa-Park and Founder of the entertainment company MACK Magic. It was created in the MACK Animation studios in Hanover (Animals United, Monster Family franchise). The film was directed by Waldemar Fast, who has worked in the animation industry as a director and animator for over 20 years. The screenplay is by Kirstie Falkous (Monster Family 1 & 2), Jeffrey Hylton (Mechamoto, Taffy) and John T. Reynolds (Taffy, The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show) with Ben Alexander Safier.

Grand Prix of Europe is also scheduled to release in cinemas across the U.K. and Ireland on August 22.

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