Ocelot readies Kirikou animation sequel

Spain's Intuition Films andnewly-created S2 International are set to co-produce director Michel Ocelot'sfollow-up to animated hit Kirikou And The Sorcerer, Azur And Asmar.

The Euros 10mFrench-language animated film will also involve talents such as 3D director MacGuff, animation director Kyle Badla, art director Daniel Cacoault and composerYoussou N'Dour.

Production will get underwayin 2005 with co-producers Nord-Ouest (France) and Lucky Red (Italy). PatrickJuarez and Stephane Sorlat are the producers from Intuition and S2respectively.