Ferdinand

A Gentle Giant: Unlike other bulls bred for fighting, Ferdinand (voiced by John Cena) is a pacifist who would rather smell flowers than participate in bullfights. The Big Truth: The film explores a darker reality than the book; Ferdinand discovers that bulls either end up in the bullring (where they always lose) or the "Chop House" (slaughterhouse) if they fail to perform. Supporting Cast: The movie features an ensemble cast, including Kate McKinnon as Lupe (a "calming goat"), Bobby Cannavale as the rival bull Valiente, and David Tennant as the Highland bull Angus. Literal Puns: There is a comedic scene where Ferdinand, a bull, is literally in a china shop, playing on the famous idiom. YouTube YouTube +3 Production & Trivia Oscar Nominee: The film was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 90th Academy Awards, though it lost to Pixar's Coco. Historical Predecessor: Disney previously adapted the story as a short film in 1938, which won an Academy Award. Real-World Setting: The village where Ferdinand lives is modeled after Ronda, Spain, a town famous for its historic bullring and deep-seated bullfighting traditions. Voice Casting: John Cena was cast as the lead, which creators felt was a fitting "gentle giant" parallel to his real-life persona outside the wrestling ring. Blue Sky's Legacy: This was one of the final films produced by Blue Sky Studios before it was shut down following Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox. Released in 2017, Ferdinand is an animated feature produced by Blue Sky Studios and directed by Carlos Saldanha, who also directed Rio and Ice Age: The Meltdown. . . . . Enjoy!🌺🤍