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Buckle up for a thrilling adventure because we’re heading to Twitlandia. On Oct. 17, Netflix will release the animated film The Twits — written, directed, and produced by Academy Award nominee Phil Johnston (Ralph Breaks the Internet) and animated by Jellyfish Pictures. Rounding out the filmmaking team are co-directors Katie Shanahan and Todd Demong, producer Maggie Malone, producer Daisy West, and writer Meg Favreau. The Twits marks the first screen adaptation based on the Roald Dahl book of the same name, which has been translated into 41 languages and sold 16 million copies worldwide.

This story follows Mr. and Mrs. Twit — who are the miserable owners of a dangerous amusement park — and their meteoric rise to power in their town. The Twits’ takeover leads to an ongoing conflict between them, two children, and a community of magical animals who are determined to...

The ongoing musical collaboration between Talking Heads icon David Byrne and Paramore singer Hayley Williams is set to venture into as-yet-uncharted territories: animated feature adaptations of beloved Roald Dahl books.

The two — who have already recorded with one another, with Williams set to appear on Byrne’s upcoming album “Who Is the Sky?,” and have previously covered each other’s songs — have come together again to write the newly announced track “Open the Door,” set to be the end credits song for Netflix’s upcoming film “The Twits.” The streamer has now given the film a release date of Oct. 17.

Byrne has also written and produced three original songs for the film — “We’re Not Like Ev’ryone Else,” “Lullaby” and “The Problem Is You” — which will be performed by the cast.

Speaking of the cast, Netflix has a number of additional names, including lead voice stars Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Ryan Lopez,...

Talking Heads frontman David Byrne and Hayley Williams of rock band Paramore have contributed to the soundtrack of Netflix’s upcoming animated adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The Twits, the streamer has announced.

Byrne has written and produced three original songs which are performed by the cast and include “We’re Not Like Ev’ryone Else,” “Lullaby,” and “The Problem Is You.”

He has also joined forces with singer-songwriter Williams on the end title song, “Open the Door,” as co-writers and performers.

The adaptation – directed and cowritten by Phil Johnston – marks the first time Dahl’s bestseller and its iconic characters Mr. and Mrs. Twit, the meanest, smelliest, nastiest people in the world, have been brought to the big screen.

Johnston is joined in the endeavor by co-directors Katie Shanahan and Todd Demong as well as co-writer Meg Favreau.

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Netflix's animated adaptation of Roald Dahl's The Twits premieres in 2025, featuring a star-studded voice cast and a fresh take on the classic story. Helmed by Phil Johnston, the film showcases reprehensible characters and highlights the importance of decency prevailing over anger and vengeance. The Twits is part of Netflix's growing lineup of Dahl adaptations, following the success of previous collaborations with Wes Anderson and the Roald Dahl Story Company.

The Twits are coming to Netflix! The latest of the streamer's Roald Dahl adaptations will premiere in 2025, with Margo Martindale (Cocaine Bear), Natalie Portman (May December), Emilia Clarke (Secret Invasion), and Johnny Vegas (Still Open All Hours) leading the voice cast. The Twits will follow Mr and Mrs. Twit, the meanest, smelliest, nastiest people in the world, who also happen to own and operate the most disgusting, most dangerous, most idiotic amusement park in the world, Twitlandia. But when the...

Netflix on Thursday announced the voice cast for The Twits, a new animated feature due to debut on the streamer in 2025. Those set to star include Margo Martindale (Cocaine Bear), Johnny Vegas (Bleak House), Natalie Portman (May December) and Emilia Clarke (Secret Invasion).

The streamer also unveiled a few first look photos from the film, which you can view above and below.

Directed by Phil Johnston (Ralph Breaks the Internet), The Twits centers on Mr. and Mrs. Twit, the meanest, smelliest, nastiest people in the world, who also happen to own and operate the most disgusting, most dangerous, most idiotic amusement park in the world, Twitlandia. But when the Twits rise to power in their town, two brave orphans and a family of magical animals are forced to become as tricky as the Twits in order to save the city.

Johnston wrote the script for The Twits with Meg Favreau.

Netflix and the Annecy Film Festival have fostered an incredible relationship over the last several years. No other major studio or distributor has been as omnipresent at the French film festival, and this year should be no different.

Netflix is planning several major sneak peeks of upcoming titles, a work-in-progress session, the world premiere of “Ultraman: Rising,” an exhibition of stop-motion figures from the upcoming Wallace & Gromit film, and two of its titles – “Blue Eye Samurai” and “Pokémon Concierge” – are screening in competition.

On Wednesday, June 12, the streamer will host Next on Netflix Animation: From Twilight of the Gods to Wallace & Gromit, a sneak peek at some of its most high-profile upcoming film and series titles.

“Wallace & Gromit” directors Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham and several of the film’s puppets will be in Annecy to tease their upcoming film. “Twilight of the Gods” will be presented by director Zack Snyder,...

Netflix is venturing into the world of Roald Dahl with an animated film adaptation of The Twits, promising a quirky narrative and colorful characters that will sweep viewers off their feet. The initial glimpse into "Twitlandia" reveals the eccentric Mr. and Mrs. Twit, masterminds behind an extraordinary amusement park. Audiences can expect a wild and visually stimulating ride with this offbeat universe. This animated voyage, directed by Phil Johnston and co-directed by Katie Shanahan and Todd Demong, is just the beginning of Netflix's Dahl adaptations, as the streaming giant aims to redefine the Dahl narrative for a new generation with a flurry of projects in the works.

The streaming giant Netflix continues to forge innovative paths, illuminating the rich tapestry of stories penned by the iconic Roald Dahl. This journey takes an exciting turn as audiences are treated to a tantalizing glimpse of the universe of The Twits, an animated...

Netflix reveals a first look at the upcoming animated film adaptation of Roald Dahl's The Twits, featuring the eccentric characters Mr. and Mrs. Twit in their amusement park, Twitlandia. The Twits follows the rise of Mr. and Mrs. Twit to power in their town. The film is set to be released on Netflix in 2025, with Phil Johnston directing. This adaptation is part of the deal made between Netflix and the Roald Dahl Story Company, giving Netflix copyright access to all Dahl stories.

Netflix’s upcoming Roald Dahl animated film The Twits debuts its first look. The Twits is one of several Dahl adaptations coming to Netflix. On September 20, the streaming service is set to release the Wes Anderson-directed live-action short film The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, which has been met with rave early reviews. However, it isn't the only Dahl adaptation on the streamer's docket.

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First photo from ‘The Twits’ animated film (Photo Credit: Netflix © 2023)

Roald Dahl’s bestselling The Twits, published in 1980, is being adapted into an animated feature film set to stream on Netflix in 2025. The upcoming animated movie, which just released its first official photo, marks the first time Dahl’s The Twits has been adapted for the screen.

The film’s director, writer, and producer Phil Johnston has a special connection to the source material.

“I’ve always been attracted to reprehensible characters,” explained Johnston. “I don’t know what this says about me, and I really don’t want to look into it. Point is, The Twits was my favorite book when I was a kid. I love the Twits and their terrible tricks. I love that they lack self-awareness and personal hygiene and any inkling of human decency. And I love this movie because it reminds us that twits like the Twits,...

“The Twits,” a new animated feature based on the Roald Dahl book of the same name, will be coming to Netflix in 2025.

Phil Johnston, a Disney vet who worked on “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Zootopia” and “Ralph Breaks the Internet” (which he also directed alongside longtime collaborator Rich Moore), is directing, producing and co-writing “The Twits.” Katie Shanahan and Todd Demong are on board as co-directors, with Meg Favreau co-writing the script with Johnston.

“The Twits” is the first animated venture to come out of Netflix’s 2021 acquisition of the Roald Dahl Story Company. The company says that the “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” series is still on the way and there will be more announcements forthcoming. But so far the only thing to come from the Dahl purchase are a series of short films helmed by Wes Anderson that will debut later this month, beginning with the 40-minute “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Phil Johnston has adapted The Twits, the children’s novel penned by Roald Dahl in the 1980s, into an animated feature set to hit Netflix in 2025.

The pic, which Johnston co-wrote with Meg Favreau, is the first screen adaptation based on the Roald Dahl book of the same name. The novel has been translated into 41 languages and sold 16 million copies worldwide.

With animation by the Brixton-based studio Jellyfish Pictures, the pic follows Mr. and Mrs. Twit, the meanest, smelliest, nastiest people in the world who also happen to own and operate the most disgusting, most dangerous, most idiotic amusement park in the world, Twitlandia. But when the Twits rise to power in their town, two brave orphans and a family of magical animals are forced to become as tricky as the Twits to save the city.

Synopsis reads: A hysterically funny,...

Netflix’s animated film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s book The Twits is scheduled to come to the streaming service in 2025.

Phil Johnston, the Oscar-nominated helmer of Ralph Breaks the Internet, is directing the project, with Katie Shanahan and Todd Demong as co-directors. Johnston, whose writing credits include Academy Award winner Zootopia, is also penning the script with Meg Favreau and producing alongside Maggie Malone. The animation will be produced at Jellyfish Pictures.

This is among several planned adaptations of Dahl’s stories for Netflix. Others include Wes Anderson’s live-action short The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and an animated retelling of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Netflix acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company in September 2021.

The Twits follows the nasty Mr. and Mrs. Twit, who also own and operate a disgusting and dangerous amusement park, Twitlandia. According to the announcement, when the Twits rise to power in their town,...