Animalympics is an animated film released in 1980. It was directed by Steven Lisberger and produced by Lisberger Studios. The film is a mockumentary on the animal world's version of the Olympic Games, called the "Animalympics," and follows the stories of various animal characters competing in events like ski jumping, figure skating, and running.
The film's soundtrack was composed and performed by Graham Gouldman of the band 10cc. The songs in the movie were well popular especially "Born to Lose" by John Daker.
The movie was released in two versions: one for television and one for theaters. The theater version is almost 30 minutes longer than the TV version and includes more character development, additional songs, and an extended opening sequence.
Animalympics is notable for its detailed animation and vivid colors, which were achieved through the use of a special process called "Lisberger Studios Colorvision." The film was a commercial flop in the US, but it gained a cult following over the years. It was released on DVD in 2004 as a remastered edition, with new scenes added and the film's original score remastered.