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Blazing Samurai animated feature assembles its voice cast

November 6, 2015 by Gary Collinson

Blazing Samurai, an animated feature inspired by the comedy classic Blazing Saddles, has announced its star-studded voice cast, which includes the likes of Michael Cera, Samuel L. Jackson, Ricky Gervais and Blazing Saddles helmer Mel Brooks, who is also executive producing.

Variety reports that the feature, which is being directed by Mark Koetsier (Kung Fu Panda) and Chris Bailey (Alvin and the Chipmunks), revolves around “a scrappy dreamer of a dog named Hank (voiced by Cera) who longs to become a great warrior and fights to save the town of Kakamucho”

Also set to feature in the voice cast for the film are George Takei, Gabriel Iglesias, Aasif Mandvi, Djimon Hounsou, Michelle Yeoh, Sandra Tsing Loh, former Spice Girl Mel B and Heavenly Joy Jerkins.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL18yMRIfoszEaHYNDTy5C-cH9Oa2gN5ng&v=W04aXcyQ0NQ

Originally published November 6, 2015. Updated April 14, 2018.

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: aasif mandvi, Blazing Saddles, Blazing Samurai, Djimon Hounsou, gabriel iglesias, George Takei, Heavenly Joy Jerkins, Mel B, Mel Brooks, Michael Cera, Michelle Yeoh, ricky gervais, Samuel L. Jackson, Sandra Tsing Loh

About Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson is a film, TV and digital content producer and writer, who is the founder of the pop culture website Flickering Myth and producer of the gothic horror feature film 'The Baby in the Basket' and the upcoming suspense thriller 'Death Among the Pines'.

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