About StarDog and TurboCat

Released in 2019, StarDog and TurboCat is a delightful animated film produced by Red Star 3D. It tells the heartwarming story of a dog named Buddy who ends up 50 years in the future due to a space accident and his crusade to be reunited with his human best friend. Buddy teams up with a genius cat named Felix (also known as TurboCat) and embarks on a thrilling journey, battling law enforcement and a rogue AI rabbit named Cassidy along the way.

Making / Production

StarDog and TurboCat was created through computer generated animation by UK based production company Red Star 3D. The movie was directed by Ben Smith, who also wrote the script. Known for their work on a diverse range of 3D animated projects, Red Star 3D brought their unique blend of high-quality humor and polished visuals to create this family-friendly adventure.

Actors

• Luke Evans voiced the character TurboCat (Felix). Evans perfectly captured the super intelligent and sophisticated nature of TurboCat and effortlessly delivered the witty one-liners.
• Nick Frost lent his voice to the lovable StarDog (Buddy). With his emotive voice acting, he truly embodied the loyal and joyous character that is Buddy.
• Gemma Arterton played the cunning rogue AI rabbit Cassidy. She delivered an engaging performance that truly brought the quirky character to life.
• Bill Nighy portrayed the character of the town’s heinous law enforcer, Peck. His compelling voice acting added depth to the character's villainous role.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was released in the UK 2 weeks before it was released in the US.
• This is Red Star 3D’s first feature-length film.
• The two main characters, StarDog (a dog) and TurboCat (a cat), represent the age-old rivalry and unique dynamic between cats and dogs.

Quotes

• "Anything is possible when you have each other's back." - Buddy
• "I guess we're not so different, you and me." - TurboCat
• "Some cats have nine lives, I have nine thousand." - Cassidy

Music and Soundtrack

• The original score for the movie was composed by Alexander Arntzen, effectively encapsulating the captivating adventures of Buddy and Felix.
• The score’s vibrant tunes perfectly compliment the playful and action-packed nature of the film.
• The soundtrack also includes the original songs 'Stand by Me' and 'Rocket Cat' which add an additional level of emotion and energy to the film.