Briarcliff Entertainment has officially announced the nationwide theatrical release of ‘Sneaks’, the new animated adventure from Rob Edwards. Known for his work on Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ‘The Princess and the Frog’ and ‘Treasure Planet’, Edwards also directed the 2022 animated short ‘The Park Bench’. The film is set to open in theaters across the country on April 18.
Star-Studded Voice Cast and Production Team
‘Sneaks’ boasts a star-studded voice cast, including Anthony Mackie (Captain America: Brave New World), Martin Lawrence (Bad Boys: Ride or Die), and Chloe Bailey (Grown-ish). The film also features musical talents such as Swae Lee, Macy Gray, Roddy Rich, Ella Mai, Quavo, and Coi Leray, along with prolific voice actor Keith David, NBA All-Star Chris Paul, and Oscar nominee Laurence Fishburne.
Plot and Adventure
The story of ‘Sneaks’ follows the adventures of Ty (voiced by Anthony Mackie), a misguided designer sneaker who has never known life outside his velvet-lined shoe box. When his sister is stolen by a shady collector, Ty must venture into New York City to rescue her. Along the way, he meets a rag-tag group of footwear friends who help him find the courage to step outside his comfort zone and discover his true “sole-mate”.
Production and Music
‘Sneaks’ is produced by Assemblage Entertainment, Cinema Gypsy Productions, Lengi Studios, Modern Toons, and RB Venture Partners, in association with Ashland Hill Media Finance and Rabbits Black. Pre-production was handled by WildBrain’s House of Cool. The film’s producers include Len Hartman, Gil Cloyd, Laurence Fishburne, and Helen Sugland, with executive producers Robyn Klein, Jeremy Ross, and Meko Yohannes. Grammy winner Mustard serves as the executive music producer, providing new music for the film.
Rob Edwards’ Vision
Rob Edwards, the creative mind behind ‘Sneaks’, expressed his excitement about the film’s release. “I am thrilled to bring ‘Sneaks’ to audiences nationwide. This film is a labor of love, and I hope it resonates with viewers of all ages,” said Edwards.