Las Vegas, NV—April 2, 2025—Updated April 4, 2025

Las Vegas, NV – April 2, 2025 – Angel, the film & TV platform curated by over one million members of the Angel Guild, announced today at CinemaCon that it has negotiated a deal with Wonder Project and UTA’s Independent Film Group, and will be handling worldwide distribution rights for the feature film SKETCH. Angel will begin the film’s roll out to theaters worldwide beginning August 6, 2025.

Starring Emmy Award-winning actor Tony Hale (Veep, Arrested Development) and D’Arcy Carden (The Good Place, Barry), the wildly imaginative film is written and directed by Seth Worley. At the film’s debut at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival, SKETCH played to sold out audiences and critical praise. The film is currently sitting strong at 100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, including reviews from The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Collider, and The Wrap.

"Bringing the family-adventure movie SKETCH into the Angel fold is a true privilege," stated Jared Geesey, Chief Distribution Officer of Angel. "Tony Hale’s standout performance, Seth Worley’s imaginative debut as a director, and Steve Taylor’s masterful production come together to deliver a film that we’re confident will be cherished by families and movie lovers for years ahead."

"SKETCH is the kind of film that begs to be seen on the big screen,” said Brandon Purdie, EVP & Head of Theatrical at Angel. “Seth Worley’s bold vision and genre-blending storytelling create a thrilling, deeply entertaining ride for all ages—one that transports audiences in a way only cinema can. This is the perfect summer movie: fun, fresh, and made to be devoured in a cinema with popcorn."

"I'm so glad that Seth Worley's unforgettable vision will be coming to the big screen, and I'm grateful to our friends and partners at Angel for making this dream a reality," said Jon Erwin, founder of Wonder Project and executive producer of SKETCH.

View the first look video HERE

Referred to by Worley as "Jurassic Park meets Inside Out“, SKETCH tells the story of a single dad (Hale) still reeling from the unexpected loss of his wife. He and his two children navigate uncharted territory when his daughter’s comically dark, scribbled drawings begin to come to life and wreak havoc on their small town. Carden shines as the fiercely protective Aunt Liz while the young cast is filled out by Bianca Belle, Kue Lawrence, and Kalon Cox. 

SKETCH is produced by Steve Taylor, Tony Hale, Kevin Downes, Daryl Lefever, and Katelyn Botsch. Dusty Brown and Shun Lee Fong are co-producers. Executive producers for SKETCH are Andrew Erwin, Tony Young, Jon Erwin, Justin Rosenblatt and Sean Devereaux.

Critics are already praising the film, calling SKETCH:

“...Nothing short of a masterpiece” - COLLIDER / Tania Hussain

“Dazzlingly inventive.. take[s] the wide-eyed wonder of a Steven Spielberg, the impish mischief of a Joe Dante, plus the vibrant visuals of prime Pixar and somehow blitz[s] them together in a Magic Bullet blender” -THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER / Michael Rechstaffen 

“the exact type of film that you could see a new generation of kids finding and causing them to fall in love with movies.” ”- THE WRAP / Chase Hutchinson

 “Channels the spirit of “Jumanji,” by way of “The Babadook,” but with something important to say.”-  VARIETY / Peter Debruge

“‘Sketch” is a miracle.” - ROGEREBERT.COM / Marya E. Gates

SKETCH delivers a unique blend of heartfelt storytelling and creative vision, aligning perfectly with Angel’s mission to bring inspiring and thought-provoking content to audiences worldwide. Like all previous Angel releases, the studio is committed to empowering its community through its unique Guild model by allowing fans to play a role in bringing impactful stories like SKETCH to audiences everywhere.

Tony Hale is represented by UTA, and Hansen Jacobson Teller Hoberman.

D’Arcy Carden is represented by Rise Management, CAA, Jackoway Tyerman

Seth Worley is represented by Rise Management, UTA, Myman Greenspan Fox

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About Angel: Angel is a values-based distribution company for stories that amplify light to mainstream audiences. Through the Angel Guild, over 1,000,000 paying members from more than 170 different countries help decide what film and television projects the studio will market and distribute. Learn more at Angel.com

About Wonder Project

Wonder Project's mission is to entertain the world with courageous stories, inspiring hope and restoring faith in things worth believing in. Established by entertainment industry veterans Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten and Jon Erwin, the company produces premium theatrical films and series for the global faith and values audience. Its first project, “House of David,” is an epic period event series based on David, the biblical figure who eventually becomes the most renowned and celebrated king of Israel. The series premiered exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Upcoming Wonder Project titles include “Sarah’s Oil,” releasing in theaters on December 25, 2025 with Amazon MGM Studios; “The Breadwinner” with TriStar Pictures starring critically acclaimed stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze and directed by Eric Appel; “It’s Not Like That,” a drama series with Amazon MGM Studios starring Scott Foley; a feature film adaptation of the novel “The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion,” starring Reba McEntire; and “Flyer,” a narrative feature film in development about the Wright brothers. 

Learn more about Wonder Project at www.thewonderproject.com.

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