Be@rbrick series to feature music from Timbaland

DreamWorks Animation and Dentsu Inc. are teaming up on a ‘music-driven series’ featuring Timbaland as the show’s executive music producer. Be@rbrick is an animated, 13-episode show inspired by the collectible toys of the same name.

Brianna Bryan lends her voice to the character Jasmine Finch, a musician. She and her fellow band members ‘pursue their dreams and inspire others to do the same,’ an official synopsis reads. ‘But it won’t be easy to do when living in a world where everyone’s role is chosen for them.’

In addition to Bryan, Skyla I’Lece, Isaiah Crews, Alison Jaye and Noah Bentley also lend their voices to Be@rbrick characters. Be@rbrick premieres on Apple TV+ beginning March 21.

Paramount unveils The Smurfs Movie trailer

The Smurfs embark on a wild rescue mission when Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is kidnapped by evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel. Led by Smurfette (Rihanna), they team up with new friends — singing, dancing and embracing their destiny to save the universe.

The live-action/3DCG hybrid film boasts a star-studded voice cast, including Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer and Kurt Russell. Directed by Chris Miller (Puss in Boots), the film features animation by Cinesite. The Smurfs Movie hits theatres July 18.

The Little Prince animated film under production

Stars Collective and El Pajaro Pictures Shanghai Co., Ltd. are developing an animated adaptation of The Little Prince, focusing on Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s life from 1940 to 1944. The film will blend 2D “expressive” watercolour styles for the Little Prince’s world, with 3D “realistic” oil painting aesthetics to depict the author’s real-life experiences.

POMASE, the official managing body of Saint-Exupéry’s legacy, fully authorises and supports the project.

Published in Dawn, Young World, March 8th, 2025