Combat Wombat (film)

Combat Wombat is a 2020 Australian 3D computer-animated superhero film directed by Richard Cussó and written by Matthew James Kinmonth.[3] A stand-alone sequel to The Wishmas Tree (2019), it is the second film in Like a Photon Creative's The Tales from Sanctuary City franchise,[4] and was financed by Screen Queensland and Screen Australia.[5] It premiered at the Brisbane International Film Festival before being released in Australian theatres on 15 October 2020, distributed by Odin Eye's Entertainment.[6][7]

Combat Wombat
Poster
Directed byRicard Cussó
Written byMatthew James Kinmonth
Produced byKristen Souvlis
Nadine Bates
Edited byMichelle McGilvray
Music byAck Kinmonth
Production
company
Distributed byOdin Eye's Entertainment
Release dates
  • 11 October 2020 (2020-10-11) (Brisbane International Film Festival)
  • 15 October 2020 (2020-10-15) (Australia)
Running time
80 minutes[1]
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish
Box office$164,199[2]

Premise

Lazy wombat Maggie Diggins becomes Combat Wombat, Sanctuary City's new superhero after she begrudgingly saves a citizen from falling to his death. However, her rising stardom displeases local superhero Flightless Feather, who hatches a plan for Maggie's demise. But in the process, Maggie uncovers a conspiracy that could put the city in grave danger, and it is up to her to expose it.[3][8]

Voice cast

Release and reception

Combat Wombat was released in Australian theatres on 15 October 2020, distributed by Odin Eye's Entertainment. It had a limited release to 42 screens.[3] At the box office it grossed $164,199.[2] It received positive reviews from critics.[9][10]

References
  1. Combat Wombat – The Screen Guide. Screen Australia. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  2. Combat Wombat at Box Office Mojo, an IMDb company. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  3. Groves, Don (19 October 2020) ‘The Tales From Sanctuary City’ franchise continues with ‘Combat Wombat’. IF Magazine. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  4. Ritman, Alex (2 November 2018) Odin’s Eye to Build 'Sanctuary City' Animated Franchise. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  5. Production funding announced for 12 new projects, 19 September 2018. Screen Australia. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  6. Johnson, Daniel (1 October 2020). "Combat Wombat helps bring back BIFF with hometown premiere". InQueensland. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  7. "Combat Wombat". The Vore. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  8. Combat Wombat. Common Sense Media. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
  9. Croot, James (5 November 2020) Combat Wombat: An entertaining and surprisingly adult animated adventure. Stuff. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  10. Naavikaran (13 October 2020) Film Review: Combat Wombat is fresh, fun and inspiring. Screenhub. Retrieved 16 May 2021.


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