Independent production company Wada Wada Entertainment announces today that pre-production has begun on its first animated feature film Weird Waters, following two successful TV seasons on Peacock, Roku and Tubi in the U.S. and streaming platforms worldwide. The series is distributed by 9 Story Distribution International.
Created by Wada Wada co-Founder Frank Sandor, Weird Waters is an animated CGI fantasy adventure that follows three tropical Best Fish Friends Forever (BFFFs) BZ, I.M. Tiger and Jam, in a tale that celebrates bravery, friendship and the power of believing in oneself. After accidentally landing in the deep end of a magical pond, Jam, a courageous yet rebellious young Neon Tetra, joins forces with BZ and I.M. Tiger on a thrilling underwater adventure guaranteed to make waves.
Global YouTube star Anastasia Radzinskaya, otherwise known as her handle Like Nastya, has signed on to voice Jam, a precocious Neon Tetra who has to discover the hero within! With an enormous global fanbase of over 350 million subscribers, Nastya’s casting in Weird Waters marks her first big screen project.
“Extending the Weird Waters universe and our passion for freshwater tropical fish to the big screen is a testament to how popular our beloved fishy friends are,” says Sandor. “With Nastya bringing her own unique spark and personality to Jam, we’re excited to embark on this next aquatic adventure.”
Speaking on her new animated adventure, Nastya says, “I’m already a fan of the series and screamed when I was approached to voice Jam. She’s so adventurous and fun-seeking, just like me! I can’t wait for everyone to experience this beautiful tropical world come to life.”
Weird Waters (working title) is written by Joshua Staman (Weird Waters series, Dependent’s Day), directed by veteran animator Salem Arfaoui (Moana, Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets) and produced by Wada Wada Entertainment, Lunchbox Labs and Jeremy Loethen (Fantasy Football). The feature length film is slated to hit theaters early 2025.
Weird Waters is represented by Courageous Artists. Like Nastya is represented in this endeavor by Davin Riley, head of L.A./N.Y.C.-based Trival Media.
