Didi & Friends started humbly in 2012 as quick musical content material that includes three vibrant chicks, meant to entertain and educate youngsters with singalong songs.
Today, it’s a musical movie set to entertain not solely kids, but in addition adults.
Didi & Friends The Movie, produced by animation firm Digital Durian, Warnakala Studio and Astro Shaw opens right this moment at cinemas nationwide.
Sinan Ismail, the CEO of Digital Studio, mentioned: “When we started Didi & Friends, my son was one year old. Today, he is 11. Like him, many children grew up watching Didi & Friends, so it has been our dream to come up with a movie.
“From children’s songs on YouTube, to episodic stories on Astro Ceria, then the sold-out Hora Horey Live Concert, and now finally the film.
“This is a gift from us to the millions of Didi & Friends fans who have supported us for the past 11 years.”
Along the way in which too, the beloved characters acquired an upgrade, in phrases of its animation and presentation for the movie.
Hairul Sofian, the CEO of Warnakala Studios, defined: “This film differs significantly from the TV series in terms of texturing, rigging, modelling, animation, theme colours, and other technical aspects.”
One of the primary issues a fan will discover is that the animal characters have feathers now, and they might transfer extra realistically than earlier than, like working.
Besides that, the movie has 11 model new singalong songs, with music accompaniment by the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. Interestingly, too, is the inclusion of latest animals in the franchise, which occur to be endangered species in Malaysia such because the Malayan tiger, hornbill and rhinoceros.
“In showing support for the preservation of wildlife and cultural arts, this film aims to bring awareness of Malaysia’s endangered animals as well as our traditional musical instruments,” mentioned Hairul.
Norsalvina Alwee, the SAVP head of Content Strategy and Distribution Astro Shaw, added: “We are proud that this film not only boasts of quality production, but also a great story that’s peppered with action, comedy and emotional moments. It’s definitely not just a movie for the kids but can be enjoyed by everyone.”
Didi & Friends The Movie centres on Didi, Nana and Jojo setting out on their very own past their city, after studying that Pak Atan and Pak Beruang could also be in hazard.
With no plan in hand, the three of them bumble alongside in completely different locations, assembly completely different folks – each associates and foes.
What’s necessary is in fact the teachings Didi and his two shut buddies study in the course of this journey and who and what are actually necessary in life.
Rapper Waris voices Torra, a brand new character in the franchise.
Actress Amelia Henderson – one of many film’s voice abilities – admitted that she loved watching the film very a lot.
“This is the first time I am watching the movie, and I think it’s amazing. I was emotional watching some scenes,” she instructed the media.
Amelia is certainly one of various huge names concerned in this movie.
Others embrace Datuk Awie, Ruminah Sidek, rapper Waris and singer Hael Husaini, who additionally sings the film’s theme music Luar Biasa. Voicing the three foremost characters are actors Nur Insyeerah, Adilia Myra and Adam Muqri.
Hairul mentioned: “Whenever Americans make an animated film, they always get big names. I wanted to do the same thing for this film, which is why I got Datuk Awie and all the rest.
“Also, this movie is a musical so it’s critical that the voice talents can act and sing as well.”
Local artistes Waris (left) and Amelia are two of the voice abilities featured in Didi & Friends The Movie.
While Amelia has executed voice performing in each native and abroad productions together with Sing Along With Barbie, Sea Level and Ribbit, it is a first for Waris, whose full identify is Muzzammil Alias.
“I didn’t really recognise my voice watching the movie. But, I could relate to my character as I am a father who would do anything for his children,” mentioned Waris, who voices the tiger character named Torra.
“They needed my voice to be really low for my character. And I could only go that level of low in the evening. So, all my recordings were done in the evening.”
Meanwhile, Amelia recalled that her recording course of went fairly easily though she admitted it was a little bit of a problem as a result of she needed to depend on her creativeness as there was no animation for her to observe at that time.
Co-director Akmal Aziz Asmawi elaborated: “We kept the environment in the recording studio very casual, and just allowed the voice talents to continue exploring their voice performances for their scenes because we hadn’t locked in the animation.
“Once the voice recording was done, we had different versions we could pick from, to animate and present the best product.”
Fellow director Roshfaizal Ariffin added: “The fans of the film can look forward to watching a very different kind of Didi & Friends movie. We want this to be something that people of all ages can come and watch, and enjoy.”
‘Didi & Friends The Movie’ encompasses a string of thrilling songs and an action-filled journey.
