Rolling with "Sneaks": A Fresh Spin on Shoe-Themed Adventures 🫡
Walking in the wake of "Cars" and "Toy Story"...a new movie in the animated franchise genre. - Following in the footsteps of "Cars" and "Toy Story," another blockbuster animated movie has hit theaters.
Ever since the groundbreaking release of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" in 1988, animated films have had a knack for tugging at our heartstrings, even for the most unexpected characters—like a talking cartoon shoe. Thankfully, viewers of all ages can breathe a sigh of relief when it comes to the new animated offering, "Sneaks." This family-friendly romp promises excitement and adventure without any shoe-related trauma. Produced as a Sky original, this hero's journey is set to hit living rooms via Sky and streaming platform Wow starting May 9th. 🏆
The Sole Clan 👞👞
Life's been just peachy for shoe siblings Ty and Maxine. As top-tier Alchemy24s, they boast an impeccable style that's turned heads and made countless hearts flutter. Despite their similar appearances, their ambitions don't quite align. Ty, the golden boy of the shoe world, yearns for a life of worship and pampering on a cloud of cotton. Maxine, on the other hand, dreams of donning the feet of a budding basketball star, ready to dribble her way to glory.
Maxine's dreams unexpectedly come true when Edson, a boy from humble beginnings, bags the siblings in a contest. Alas, the good times are fleeting as a sneaker-snatching grinch, known only as The Collector, snatches the shoes, intending to add them to his meticulously curated collection. In the scuffle, Ty winds up separated from Maxine, and both find themselves living out the other's dream. Maxine gets ensnared in The Collector's golden cage, while Ty navigates the concrete jungle of Manhattan. 🌆
Crafted for a Purpose 💥
Bringing life to inanimate objects has long been a tradition in the animated film world. "Toy Story," the world's first computer-animated film, took the cinematic stage 30 years ago, followed by Pixar's "Cars" franchise in 2006. "Sneaks" steps up to the challenge, using its personified characters to weave significant messages for the little ones and a few insightful lessons for the grown-ups. For instance, that a life of luxury isn't always a happy one, or that true friendship might blossom when you step out of your comfort zone.
In the original English version, these life lessons are delivered by none other than Hollywood heavyweights like Anthony Mackie, Laurence Fishburne, and Martin Lawrence. The powerful German dub features talented voices such as Annika Preil and Wilson Gonzalez Ochsenknecht. 🎤
A Love Letter to Sneaker Culture 👟
"Sneaks" serves as a playful ode to US sneaker culture, which occasionally teeters on the edge of absurdity. Just last year, a collection of shoes worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan fetched a staggering $8 million. "Sneaks" gently pokes fun at this real-world frenzy without offending hardcore sneakerheads.
If you're ready to lace up and join the adventure, mark your calendars—catch "Sneaks" starting May 9th, available to stream on Wow or airing on Sky Cinema Premiere at 8:15 PM. 📺🍿
- Shoe-tastic Fun 👣
- Sky Cinema 📺
- Family Adventure 🌎
- Cinema Classics 🎬
- New York City 🏙️
- Sneaker Culture 👟
- The characters in "Sneaks" are reminiscent of the talking cartoon shoe from "Who Framed Roger Rabbit", continuing the tradition of animated objects coming to life.
- Maxine, one of the shoe siblings, fulfills her dream of becoming a basketball star when she is chosen in a contest, but her shoes are later stolen by a sneaker-snatching thief known as The Collector.
- "Sneaks" features voices from Hollywood stars like Anthony Mackie, Laurence Fishburne, and Martin Lawrence in the original English version, and talented German voices such as Annika Preil and Wilson Gonzalez Ochsenknecht in the German dub.
- In "Sneaks", Ty, the golden boy of the shoe world, finds himself living out Maxine's dream of fame and glory, while Maxine is held captive by The Collector, experiencing a life of luxury and pampering.
