Provo, UT—December 12, 2025

Angel (NYSE: ANGX), an unprecedented technology company driven by 1.6 million grassroots Angel Guild members championing values-driven stories, has announced the acquisition of theatrical distribution rights for Andy Serkis’s highly anticipated animated adaptation of George Orwell’s Animal Farm. Boasting a legendary voice cast, Animal Farm was produced by Adam Nagle and Dave Rosenbaum for Aniventure, and Jonathan Cavendish and Andy Serkis for Imaginarium Productions, with animation from Cinesite. The film is scheduled for a wide theatrical release on May 1, 2026.

View the trailer HERE

“This is a project of tremendous heart,” said Brandon Purdie, Executive Vice President of Theatrical and Brand Development at Angel. “Andy Serkis’ visionary direction, combined with this powerhouse cast, creates a film that feels timely, urgent, and deeply human — even though the protagonists might be pigs, donkeys, and horses. We’re confident that moviegoers will see not just a story of farm animals, but a mirror held up to our world today.”

Andy Serkis, acclaimed actor and director, has shepherded this project to life with a screenplay by Nicholas Stoller. The film premiered at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 9, 2025, where Pete Hammond from Deadline stated that the film “looks to me to be one of the most important films of the year.”Serkis added, “Orwell’s Animal Farm has never felt more relevant. In an age where power, propaganda, and inequality shape our societies, it’s vital that we remember his cautionary tale. This adaptation isn’t just a story for entertainment — it’s a reminder that democracy, freedom, and integrity are fragile, and must be watched over. My hope is that audiences walk away moved, thoughtful, and inspired to stand up for the values that matter.  I’m honored that Angel and the Angel Guild are willing to bring this film to big screens around the world.”

All-Star Voice Cast Includes:

• Seth Rogen as Napoleon

• Gaten Matarazzo as Lucky, a young piglet torn between competing ideologies.

• Steve Buscemi as Mr. Whymper, a human employee from the bank.

• Glenn Close as Freida Pilkington, a scheming neighbor.

• Laverne Cox as Snowball, reimagined in this version as a sow and rival to Napoleon.

• Kieran Culkin as Squealer, Napoleon’s persuasive propagandist.

• Woody Harrelson as Boxer, the loyal horse.

• Jim Parsons as Carl the sheep, and as the rest of his flock.

• Andy Serkis himself voices Mr. Jones, the farm’s original owner, and Randolph the Rooster.

• Kathleen Turner as Benjamin the donkey.

• Iman Vellani as piglets Puff and Tammy, close friends of Lucky.

Using its model driven by members of the Angel Guild, Angel is dedicated to ensuring that Animal Farm resonates with both longtime readers of Orwell’s classic and new generations discovering its themes for the first time.

About Angel: Angel (NYSE: ANGX) is a media and technology company guided by 1.6 million grassroots Angel Guild paying members championing values-driven stories. Clearly expressing the kind of programming they crave, members of the Angel Guild act as virtual co-producers, greenlighting what films and television series get produced and distributed in theaters and on the Angel app. Propelled by this audience-first momentum, Angel has released more than 40 films and 20 television series that amplify light, including “Sound of Freedom,” which earned more than $250 million at the worldwide box office. The company also has more than 6 billion views of its Dry Bar Comedy franchise, which has attracted some of the world's best-known comedians. For more information, visit www.angel.com.

About Andy Serkis: Andy Serkis is an award-winning actor, director, and producer, known for his groundbreaking performance-capture work (including Gollum in The Lord of the Rings, Caesar in Planet of the Apes, Kino Loy in Andor, and Supreme Leader Snoke in the Star Wars franchise films The Last Jedi and The Force Awakens) and strong directorial vision. With Animal Farm, Serkis brings his passion for storytelling and moral complexity to one of literature’s most enduring works.

About Imaginarium Productions: Co-founded by Andy Serkis and Jonathan Cavendish, Imaginarium Productions has produced a wide variety of critically acclaimed and award winning films and television series. Serkis directed movies include Breathe, starring Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy and Mowgli : Legend of the Jungle, starring Christian Bale and Cate Blanchett. Television series include Death and Nightingales, starring Jamie Dornan and Matthew Rhys and Golden Globe nominated The Girlfriend, starring Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke. 

About Aniventure: Established in 2014, Aniventure is a production company dedicated to bringing engaging and entertaining animated stories to life with high-quality animation for audiences worldwide. The company partners with top filmmakers and talent for its content and has assembled a team of industry leaders and world-class creatives who offer expertise in development, financing, production, and marketing. Over the years, Aniventure has partnered with numerous studios, including Netflix, Paramount, and Sky, on its content. Further information can be found at  Aniventure.com

Forward-Looking Statements: This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on current expectations and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. Forward-looking statements are often identified by words such as “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “estimate,” or similar terms.

These statements include comments about the Company’s strategy, business plans and future performance and are subject to risks described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements, except as required by law.