''Combat Wombat'' is a 2020 Australian
3D computer-animated superhero film
A superhero film (or superhero movie) is a film that focuses on the actions of superheroes. Superheroes are individuals who possess superhuman abilities and are dedicated to protecting the public. These films typically feature action, advent ...
directed by Richard Cussó and written by Matthew James Kinmonth.
[Groves, Don (19 October 2020]
‘The Tales From Sanctuary City’ franchise continues with ‘Combat Wombat’
'' IF Magazine''. Retrieved 16 May 2021. 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, and was financed by
Screen Queensland
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and
Screen Australia
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. It premiered at the
Brisbane International Film Festival before being released in Australian theatres on 15 October 2020, distributed by Odin Eye's Entertainment.
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.
Voice cast
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Deborah Mailman
Deborah Jane Mailman (born 14 July 1972) is an Australian television and film actress, and singer. Mailman played the character Kelly Lewis on the Australian television series ''The Secret Life of Us'' and Cherie Butterfield in the Australian c ...
as Maggie Diggins / Combat Wombat
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Ed Oxenbould
Ed Oxenbould (born 1 June 2001) is an Australian actor. He rose to prominence for his role in the film '' Julian'' (2012). Subsequently, he appeared in the television series ''Puberty Blues'' (2012–2014) and became more well-known for his rol ...
as Sweetie
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Frank Woodley
Frank Woodley (born Frank Wood; 29 February 1968) is an Australian comedian, author and musician who is best known for his work alongside Colin Lane as part of the comedic duo Lano and Woodley. The two first performed together for almost 20 year ...
as Flightless Feather
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Judith Lucy
Judith Mary Lucy (born 25 March 1968) is an Australian comedian and actress, known primarily for her stand-up comedy. Lucy joined the team of the ABC's '' The Weekly with Charlie Pickering'' in 2019.
Early life
Lucy's adoptive parents emigr ...
as PR manager CeCe
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George Pullar
George Pullar (born 1995/1996) is an Australian actor from Brisbane. He is known for his roles as ''Larry Forbes'' in the fifth season of the Australian drama series '' A Place to Call Home'' and Daniel Fletcher in the Network Ten drama series ...
as Bradley Burrows / Raccoon Bandit
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.
At the box office it grossed $164,199.
It received positive reviews from critics.
[Naavikaran (13 October 2020]
Film Review: Combat Wombat is fresh, fun and inspiring
''Screenhub''. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
References
External links
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2020 computer-animated films
2020 films
2020s Australian animated films
2020s superhero films
Animated superhero films
Australian computer-animated films
The Tales from Sanctuary City
2020s English-language films
Screen Australia films
2020s Australian films
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