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]

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]

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. 1 2 Combat Wombat at Box Office Mojo, an IMDb company. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  3. 1 2 3 4 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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