MELBOURNE, 29 December 2024: After five years in the making, Snick and Willow, the world’s first cricket-focused animated series, made its grand debut today. Created by Ken Cantrill, an innovative storyteller and Head of Creative at Xentrix Studios Australia, this groundbreaking series brings together the best of animation, culture, and cricket. The series launch comes amid the Cricket fever gripping Melbourne and Australia as the Australia-India Boxing Day Test moved towards an exciting conclusion on the fourth day.
Launched today by Veteran British Cricketer Lord Ian Botham, cricket icon and Snick and Willow’s ambassador, who also lends his voice to the character Johnno Evans, Willow’s father. Present at the event was Ken Cantrill, the visionary behind this pioneering series. People from the sporting, film, and the entertainment fraternity were present in large numbers to welcome the Cricket series.
Snick and Willow is more than just a story about cricket. It is a David-and-Goliath narrative that unites the cricketing cultures of India and Australia. The series delves into themes of diversity, gender equality, inclusion, and multiculturalism, celebrating the universal spirit of the game. The production is a testament to the growing synergy between India and Australia, particularly Victoria. Xentrix Studios Australia spearheaded the IP creation and Xentrix Studios India delivered exceptional 3D animation, blending world-class storytelling with cutting-edge visuals. Creator Ken Cantrill detailed
The series is supported by Cricket Australia, the Victorian Government, and the City of Melbourne, highlighting its cultural and economic significance. Among those present was Hasrat Gill, part of an Under-19 tri-series against New Zealand and Sri Lanka and was named as part of the Victoria women’s squad ahead of the 2024-25 Women’s National Cricket league season. Gill made her Twenty20 debut for the Stars in the 2024 T20 Spring Challenge against the Sydney Thunder. Hasrat is excited about the ‘Snick and Willow’ series.
The story of SNICK & WILLOW – Snick, a quick-thinking 10-year-old boy from India, and Willy, an 11-year-old Australian girl for a passion for cricket, are both junior members of the Avenshan Cricket Club. One day they stumble a hidden trophy at the club, which has the club’s history. It’s mysterious and sensational because that could change everything – a tattered old cricket bag. In fact, there is much more. READ more at – https://snickandwillow.com/about-us/
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