Labubu, the Collectible Monster, Heads to hollywood with Sony
sony Pictures has acquired the rights to develop a feature film based on Labubu, the popular character from the collectible toy series “The Monsters.” The deal brings the globally recognized figurine sensation to the big screen, though the format – whether fully animated or a live-action/CGI hybrid similar to Sonic the Hedgehog – remains undecided.
Created by Hong Kong-born,European-based artist Kasing Lung in 2015,Labubu originated in three picture books inspired by Norse mythology.Lung populated this fairytale world with a cast of magical characters, both good and evil, collectively known as “The Monsters.” Labubu, distinguished by his pointed ears and jagged teeth, is described as kind-hearted but prone to unintentionally causing chaos despite his helpful intentions.
The Labubu figures were initially released by How2Work before the brand was acquired by Pop Mart in 2019. Pop Mart launched the series, and its popularity quickly exploded, first in Southeast Asia and now worldwide, fueled by collectible boxes containing plush toys, figures, and expanding merchandise lines.the character’s cultural impact has grown to the point of being parodied in the film south Park.
Alongside Labubu, “The Monsters” series includes characters Zimomo (the leader), Mokoko, and Tycoco.
As of now, no producer, director, or screenwriter has been attached to the project. Fans will have to await further announcements regarding the film’s advancement.
[Source: The Hollywood Reporter]
