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Masha and the Bear Creator Reclaims Characters for New Film
11 May
Summary
- Creator reacquired full creative control of beloved characters.
- A new feature film is planned for release by the end of 2028.
- The most-watched non-music YouTube video is from this series.
Oleg Kuzovkov, the visionary behind the globally popular "Masha and the Bear" animated series, is set to produce the property's first original feature film. Kuzovkov recently secured full creative control over his characters following the expiration of a previous license. He has established Studio MiM, an independent animation production company with bases in Los Angeles and Moscow, to spearhead this new cinematic venture and potential sequels.
The upcoming film will present a fresh take on the characters, exploring new adventures with the same distinctive humor and warmth that captivated audiences worldwide. An episode titled "Masha and the Bear: Recipe for Disaster" has achieved remarkable success on YouTube, amassing over 4.6 billion views and becoming the platform's most-watched non-music video.
Studio MiM has outlined a production schedule aiming for the completion of the first feature-length film by the end of 2028. This initiative marks a significant expansion for the "Masha and the Bear" franchise, promising new storytelling avenues for its vast fanbase. Kuzovkov originally founded Animaccord in 2008 to bring this successful series to life.
