Guillermo del Toro‘s Pinocchio is going to be given a theatrical release around Thanksgiving, with a streaming release on Netflix to follow on December 9th. With those dates drawing near, Netflix has decided to unveil a new poster for the film, and you can take a look at that at the bottom of this article.
Del Toro directed this stop-motion animated version of Pinocchio with Mark Gustafson, and wrote the screenplay – based on Carlo Collodi’s 1883 novel The Adventures of Pinocchio – with Patrick McHale. While it is meant to be family friendly, it’s also a darker, more grounded take on the material. It’s not set in a fairy tale world, but in “Italy between World War I and World War II, during the rise of fascism and authoritarian rule in the country.” Geppetto carves Pinocchio out of wood taken from a tree that grew over the grave of his young son Carlo,...
Del Toro directed this stop-motion animated version of Pinocchio with Mark Gustafson, and wrote the screenplay – based on Carlo Collodi’s 1883 novel The Adventures of Pinocchio – with Patrick McHale. While it is meant to be family friendly, it’s also a darker, more grounded take on the material. It’s not set in a fairy tale world, but in “Italy between World War I and World War II, during the rise of fascism and authoritarian rule in the country.” Geppetto carves Pinocchio out of wood taken from a tree that grew over the grave of his young son Carlo,...
- 10/13/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
During the course of the legal fight between Jason Lust and Australian VFX house-turned-production company Animal Logic over Peter Rabbit, a sequel was greenlit — and that’s added a new layer to the dispute just as Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway is hopping toward a summer release in the U.S.
Lust in October 2016 sued Animal Logic, claiming it got him to hand over his intellectual property rights in the project and then shut him out of working on it. Animal Logic countersued, arguing their relationship was “at will” and it was clear in their agreement that Lust would have ...
Lust in October 2016 sued Animal Logic, claiming it got him to hand over his intellectual property rights in the project and then shut him out of working on it. Animal Logic countersued, arguing their relationship was “at will” and it was clear in their agreement that Lust would have ...
- 4/15/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
During the course of the legal fight between Jason Lust and Australian VFX house-turned-production company Animal Logic over Peter Rabbit, a sequel was greenlit — and that’s added a new layer to the dispute just as Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway is hopping toward a summer release in the U.S.
Lust in October 2016 sued Animal Logic, claiming it got him to hand over his intellectual property rights in the project and then shut him out of working on it. Animal Logic countersued, arguing their relationship was “at will” and it was clear in their agreement that Lust would have ...
Lust in October 2016 sued Animal Logic, claiming it got him to hand over his intellectual property rights in the project and then shut him out of working on it. Animal Logic countersued, arguing their relationship was “at will” and it was clear in their agreement that Lust would have ...
- 4/15/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Will Gluck directs children’s adaptation sequel.
Columbia Pictures executives have delayed the US release of Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway from May 14 until July 2 – the same July Fourth holiday weekend release date as Paramount’s Top Gun: Maverick.
The move comes as cinemas across the US continue to reopen and the Covid-19 vaccination roll-out gathers pace, despite lingering concerns over the transmission of variants.
Universal recently moved F9 from May 28 to June 25 as a precaution. Less than two weeks later Sony pushed Venom: Let There Be Carnage from June 25 to September 17.
Will Gluck directed Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway...
Columbia Pictures executives have delayed the US release of Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway from May 14 until July 2 – the same July Fourth holiday weekend release date as Paramount’s Top Gun: Maverick.
The move comes as cinemas across the US continue to reopen and the Covid-19 vaccination roll-out gathers pace, despite lingering concerns over the transmission of variants.
Universal recently moved F9 from May 28 to June 25 as a precaution. Less than two weeks later Sony pushed Venom: Let There Be Carnage from June 25 to September 17.
Will Gluck directed Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway...
- 3/20/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Derek Kolstad, the screenwriter behind the John Wick series, is collaborating with Amazon Studios to develop a live-action feature film based on the iconic Japanese action-horror manga Hellsing.
“Ever since my brother introduced me to the Hellsing manga and anime some years ago, I’ve been obsessed with adapting it,” Kolstad said. “And when Mike Callaghan and his team managed to secure the rights to then partner us up with Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Amazon, I mean -damn, dude- this is a dream.”
Written and illustrated by Kouta Hirano and published by Shōnen Gahōsha, Hellsing reimagines Dracula as Alucard, a special agent bound to The Hellsing Organization, under the leadership of Integra Hellsing, great-granddaughter of Abraham Van Hellsing, to aid them in their mission to protect England and the world from vampires, ghouls, and other supernatural threats. The manga also focuses on Hellsing’s newest recruit, a female ex-police officer named Seras Victoria.
“Ever since my brother introduced me to the Hellsing manga and anime some years ago, I’ve been obsessed with adapting it,” Kolstad said. “And when Mike Callaghan and his team managed to secure the rights to then partner us up with Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Amazon, I mean -damn, dude- this is a dream.”
Written and illustrated by Kouta Hirano and published by Shōnen Gahōsha, Hellsing reimagines Dracula as Alucard, a special agent bound to The Hellsing Organization, under the leadership of Integra Hellsing, great-granddaughter of Abraham Van Hellsing, to aid them in their mission to protect England and the world from vampires, ghouls, and other supernatural threats. The manga also focuses on Hellsing’s newest recruit, a female ex-police officer named Seras Victoria.
- 3/4/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
New arm to be led by Paul Sowerbutts.
The UK’s Altitude Media Group has launched a new division to produce natural history and documentary series and features, led by former Diverse Productions chief Paul Sowerbutts.
Altitude Factual will create long-running television series and feature-length documentaries focusing on the natural and human worlds with strong family appeal.
The London-based independent production, international sales and distribution company has previously been involved with award-winning documentaries including Amy, Whitney, Diego Maradona, My Scientology Movie and Liam Gallagher: As It Was.
Sowerbutts will lead the division as managing director. He was previously managing director of Channel 4 Rights,...
The UK’s Altitude Media Group has launched a new division to produce natural history and documentary series and features, led by former Diverse Productions chief Paul Sowerbutts.
Altitude Factual will create long-running television series and feature-length documentaries focusing on the natural and human worlds with strong family appeal.
The London-based independent production, international sales and distribution company has previously been involved with award-winning documentaries including Amy, Whitney, Diego Maradona, My Scientology Movie and Liam Gallagher: As It Was.
Sowerbutts will lead the division as managing director. He was previously managing director of Channel 4 Rights,...
- 3/4/2020
- by 1100453¦Michael Rosser¦9¦
- ScreenDaily
Partnership marks Altitude’s first move into the Us market.
The UK’s Altitude Film Entertainment and Los Angeles-based producer Jason Lust’s Soluble Fish Productions have formed a producing partnership to develop high-end family films and television projects.
The partnership marks the first move into the Us market for the London-based independent production, international sales and distribution company.
Lust has previously produced the Peter Rabbit franchise (for Sony) as well as Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day for Disney and Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming Pinnochio for Netflix as well as Ron Howard’s The...
The UK’s Altitude Film Entertainment and Los Angeles-based producer Jason Lust’s Soluble Fish Productions have formed a producing partnership to develop high-end family films and television projects.
The partnership marks the first move into the Us market for the London-based independent production, international sales and distribution company.
Lust has previously produced the Peter Rabbit franchise (for Sony) as well as Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day for Disney and Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming Pinnochio for Netflix as well as Ron Howard’s The...
- 11/8/2019
- by 1100453¦Michael Rosser¦9¦
- ScreenDaily
Altitude Film Entertainment and Los Angeles-based producer Jason Lust’s Soluble Fish Productions have inked a producing partnership to develop high-end family films and television projects. The partnership marks the British independent production, international sales and distribution company’s first venture into the U.S. market.
Lust is very experienced in the family space having produced the “Peter Rabbit” franchise as well as “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” (Disney), and Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio” (Netflix), amongst others.
Lust said: “Together, our ambition is to create family friendly movies and television for global audiences. The aim is to focus on hybrid and animated projects that are branded, many of which will have a musical focus.”
Will Clarke, chairman and joint-ceo of Altitude, said: “This partnership gives us the ability to produce and sell high-quality family films, which we look forward to bringing to the marketplace.
Lust is very experienced in the family space having produced the “Peter Rabbit” franchise as well as “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” (Disney), and Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio” (Netflix), amongst others.
Lust said: “Together, our ambition is to create family friendly movies and television for global audiences. The aim is to focus on hybrid and animated projects that are branded, many of which will have a musical focus.”
Will Clarke, chairman and joint-ceo of Altitude, said: “This partnership gives us the ability to produce and sell high-quality family films, which we look forward to bringing to the marketplace.
- 11/7/2019
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
British production and sales house Altitude Film Entertainment, fresh off its success with Horrible Histories, has signed a production partnership with Jason Lust's Los Angeles-based Soluble Fish to develop high-end family films and television projects.
Lust was a producer on the animated Peter Rabbit franchise, as well as Disney's Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day and Guillermo del Toro's upcoming Pinocchio film for Netflix.
The deal, announced Thursday at Afm, marks Altitude's first venture into the U.S. market. The company, led by Will Clarke and Andy Mayson, has produced such features as the ...
Lust was a producer on the animated Peter Rabbit franchise, as well as Disney's Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day and Guillermo del Toro's upcoming Pinocchio film for Netflix.
The deal, announced Thursday at Afm, marks Altitude's first venture into the U.S. market. The company, led by Will Clarke and Andy Mayson, has produced such features as the ...
- 11/7/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
British production and sales house Altitude Film Entertainment, fresh off its success with Horrible Histories, has signed a production partnership with Jason Lust's Los Angeles-based Soluble Fish to develop high-end family films and television projects.
Lust was a producer on the animated Peter Rabbit franchise, as well as Disney's Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day and Guillermo del Toro's upcoming Pinocchio film for Netflix.
The deal, announced Thursday at Afm, marks Altitude's first venture into the U.S. market. The company, led by Will Clarke and Andy Mayson, has produced such features as the ...
Lust was a producer on the animated Peter Rabbit franchise, as well as Disney's Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day and Guillermo del Toro's upcoming Pinocchio film for Netflix.
The deal, announced Thursday at Afm, marks Altitude's first venture into the U.S. market. The company, led by Will Clarke and Andy Mayson, has produced such features as the ...
- 11/7/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jason Lust sued Animal Logic in 2016 claiming the Australian VFX house turned production company convinced him to hand over his intellectual property rights to Peter Rabbit and then shut him out of working on the project. Nearly three years later, a California federal judge has tossed much of his case.
Animal Logic countersued Lust, arguing their relationship was "at will" and their agreement dictated he would have to sign over any copyrights or other IP he owned in connection with projects he worked on for the company. It also asked the court to toss Lust's claims in a March ...
Animal Logic countersued Lust, arguing their relationship was "at will" and their agreement dictated he would have to sign over any copyrights or other IP he owned in connection with projects he worked on for the company. It also asked the court to toss Lust's claims in a March ...
- 9/18/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Jason Lust sued Animal Logic in 2016 claiming the Australian VFX house turned production company convinced him to hand over his intellectual property rights to Peter Rabbit and then shut him out of working on the project. Nearly three years later, a California federal judge has tossed much of his case.
Animal Logic countersued Lust, arguing their relationship was "at will" and their agreement dictated he would have to sign over any copyrights or other IP he owned in connection with projects he worked on for the company. It also asked the court to toss Lust's claims in a March ...
Animal Logic countersued Lust, arguing their relationship was "at will" and their agreement dictated he would have to sign over any copyrights or other IP he owned in connection with projects he worked on for the company. It also asked the court to toss Lust's claims in a March ...
- 9/18/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The animation company behind Peter Rabbit is asking a California federal judge to grant summary judgment and toss the claims of a producer who says he was conned into signing over his intellectual property rights related to the film.
In October 2016, Jason Lust sued Animal Logic, claiming the VFX house turned production company convinced him to hand over his IP rights and then shut him out of working on the project. Animal Logic countersued, arguing their relationship was "at will" and it was clear in their agreement that Lust would have to sign over any copyrights or other...
In October 2016, Jason Lust sued Animal Logic, claiming the VFX house turned production company convinced him to hand over his IP rights and then shut him out of working on the project. Animal Logic countersued, arguing their relationship was "at will" and it was clear in their agreement that Lust would have to sign over any copyrights or other...
- 3/6/2018
- by Ashley Cullins
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
An attempt to modernise Beatrix Potter falls flat
Dir: Will Gluck. Us. 2018. 94mins
Stuffed with slapstick and fuelled by an energetic soundtrack, the Ggi/live action feature Peter Rabbit is sure to appeal to the youngsters at which is it aimed. Yet, in attempting to inject the classic Beatrix Potter tale about a mischievous bunny with a modern anarchic sensibility, it lacks the innocent charm that made the original books so timelessly appealing.
Screenwriters Rob Lieber and Will Gluck (who also directs) have clearly aimed to do what Paul King did for Paddington, but have fallen somewhat short
The film releases in the Us on February 9 through Sony, where American audiences may not be as familiar with these characters, although a cast headed by Rose Byrne, Domhnall Gleeson and voice actors James Corden, Margot Robbie and Daisy Ridley may help. Opening in the UK on March 16, just ahead of the Easter holidays, Peter Rabbit should...
Dir: Will Gluck. Us. 2018. 94mins
Stuffed with slapstick and fuelled by an energetic soundtrack, the Ggi/live action feature Peter Rabbit is sure to appeal to the youngsters at which is it aimed. Yet, in attempting to inject the classic Beatrix Potter tale about a mischievous bunny with a modern anarchic sensibility, it lacks the innocent charm that made the original books so timelessly appealing.
Screenwriters Rob Lieber and Will Gluck (who also directs) have clearly aimed to do what Paul King did for Paddington, but have fallen somewhat short
The film releases in the Us on February 9 through Sony, where American audiences may not be as familiar with these characters, although a cast headed by Rose Byrne, Domhnall Gleeson and voice actors James Corden, Margot Robbie and Daisy Ridley may help. Opening in the UK on March 16, just ahead of the Easter holidays, Peter Rabbit should...
- 2/4/2018
- by Nikki Baughan
- ScreenDaily
The feud among parties involved with the Lego Movie sequels is quickly rising to the level of that between the animated Batman and Joker depicted in the film.
Animal Logic Entertainment is countersuing producer Jason Lust for breach of contract and tortious interference. Lust sued the Australian VFX house turned production company in October, claiming he was conned into giving up his intellectual property. He says he worked tirelessly on projects like Peter Rabbit and Astro Boy, and consulted on the Lego Movie sequels under the terms of a 2013 shortform agreement. A longterm agreement never came, and...
Animal Logic Entertainment is countersuing producer Jason Lust for breach of contract and tortious interference. Lust sued the Australian VFX house turned production company in October, claiming he was conned into giving up his intellectual property. He says he worked tirelessly on projects like Peter Rabbit and Astro Boy, and consulted on the Lego Movie sequels under the terms of a 2013 shortform agreement. A longterm agreement never came, and...
- 5/10/2017
- by Ashley Cullins
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Columbia Pictures has teamed up with Frederick Warne & Co., part of Penguin Random House UK, for Peter Rabbit, a new live-action/CG motion picture based on the internationally beloved series of books written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, whose 150th anniversary is being celebrated this year.
The film will be directed by Will Gluck and made at Animal Logic, the Australian based animation and visual FX production studio. Animal Logic previously created the animation for the global blockbuster The Lego Movie. Will Gluck (Olive Bridge Entertainment) and Zareh Nalbandian (Animal Logic Entertainment) are both attached to produce the feature, with Doug Belgrad serving as Executive Producer. The screenplay is by Rob Lieber with revisions by Gluck. Jodi Hildebrand of Olive Bridge and Jason Lust will also serve as executive producers.
James Corden has been set to voice the lead role of Peter, and Rose Byrne will star...
Columbia Pictures has teamed up with Frederick Warne & Co., part of Penguin Random House UK, for Peter Rabbit, a new live-action/CG motion picture based on the internationally beloved series of books written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, whose 150th anniversary is being celebrated this year.
The film will be directed by Will Gluck and made at Animal Logic, the Australian based animation and visual FX production studio. Animal Logic previously created the animation for the global blockbuster The Lego Movie. Will Gluck (Olive Bridge Entertainment) and Zareh Nalbandian (Animal Logic Entertainment) are both attached to produce the feature, with Doug Belgrad serving as Executive Producer. The screenplay is by Rob Lieber with revisions by Gluck. Jodi Hildebrand of Olive Bridge and Jason Lust will also serve as executive producers.
James Corden has been set to voice the lead role of Peter, and Rose Byrne will star...
- 9/28/2016
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Elizabeth Debicki.
Elizabeth Debicki has joined Columbia Pictures' Peter Rabbit, the new live-action/CG motion film based on the series of books written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter..
The film will be directed by Will Gluck (Easy A) and begin production at Sydney's Animal Logic.in January..
Gluck and Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian will produce the feature, with Doug Belgrad serving as executive producer. Jodi Hildebrand and Jason Lust will also serve as EPs.
The screenplay is by Rob Lieber (Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Bay) with revisions by Gluck..
James Corden is voicing the lead role of Peter, and Rose Byrne will star in the live-action female lead role of Bea. Debicki and Star Wars' Daisy Ridley are also voicing characters.
Byrne will start work on the film straight from her turn on stage at the Sydney Theatre Company's production of David Mamet's Speed the Plow.
Elizabeth Debicki has joined Columbia Pictures' Peter Rabbit, the new live-action/CG motion film based on the series of books written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter..
The film will be directed by Will Gluck (Easy A) and begin production at Sydney's Animal Logic.in January..
Gluck and Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian will produce the feature, with Doug Belgrad serving as executive producer. Jodi Hildebrand and Jason Lust will also serve as EPs.
The screenplay is by Rob Lieber (Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Bay) with revisions by Gluck..
James Corden is voicing the lead role of Peter, and Rose Byrne will star in the live-action female lead role of Bea. Debicki and Star Wars' Daisy Ridley are also voicing characters.
Byrne will start work on the film straight from her turn on stage at the Sydney Theatre Company's production of David Mamet's Speed the Plow.
- 9/26/2016
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
The studio is teaming up with Frederick Warne & Co. part of Penguin Random House UK, for a live-action-cg feature based on the Beatrix Potter children’s books to feature the voice of James Corden in the lead.
Rose Byrne, Daisy Ridley and Elizabeth Debicki have also joined the voice cast.
Will Gluck will direct Peter Rabbit, which will be made at Sydney-based Animal Logic, the animation and visual effects studio, with the support of the Australian government through Screen Australia and Screen Nsw and in collaboration with Sony Pictures Animation.
Production on Peter Rabbit is due to commence in January 2017 in time for an April 2018 worldwide release. Sony Pictures Entertainment will create a worldwide licensing and merchandising campaign in association with Warne.
Gluck and Zareh Nalbandian of Animal Logic are attached to produce, with Doug Belgrad serving as executive producer alongside Jodi Hildebrand of Olive Bridge and Jason Lust.
Rob Lieber wrote the screenplay with revisions by Gluck...
Rose Byrne, Daisy Ridley and Elizabeth Debicki have also joined the voice cast.
Will Gluck will direct Peter Rabbit, which will be made at Sydney-based Animal Logic, the animation and visual effects studio, with the support of the Australian government through Screen Australia and Screen Nsw and in collaboration with Sony Pictures Animation.
Production on Peter Rabbit is due to commence in January 2017 in time for an April 2018 worldwide release. Sony Pictures Entertainment will create a worldwide licensing and merchandising campaign in association with Warne.
Gluck and Zareh Nalbandian of Animal Logic are attached to produce, with Doug Belgrad serving as executive producer alongside Jodi Hildebrand of Olive Bridge and Jason Lust.
Rob Lieber wrote the screenplay with revisions by Gluck...
- 9/26/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Astro Boy may be heading back to the big screen, thanks to Australia’s Animal Logic Entertainment and Japan’s Tezuka Productions, which are plotting a live-action feature adaptation of the iconic manga.
No director is attached to the project, but the producing team, including producer Zareh Nalbandian (of Animal Logic) and exec-producers Jason Lust (of Animal Logic), Mike Callaghan and Reuben Liber (both of Ranger 7 Films), is about to head up a search for writers.
Animal Logic is acclaimed for its special effects work on projects as massive as Happy Feet and Avengers: Age of Ultron, but the studio is also taking a stab at developing its own projects, many of which include a hybrid of animation and live-action. A Betty Boop movie is one such project in the works.
Astro Boy was massively popular in Japan as a 1950s manga created by Osama Tezuka, and multiple anime...
No director is attached to the project, but the producing team, including producer Zareh Nalbandian (of Animal Logic) and exec-producers Jason Lust (of Animal Logic), Mike Callaghan and Reuben Liber (both of Ranger 7 Films), is about to head up a search for writers.
Animal Logic is acclaimed for its special effects work on projects as massive as Happy Feet and Avengers: Age of Ultron, but the studio is also taking a stab at developing its own projects, many of which include a hybrid of animation and live-action. A Betty Boop movie is one such project in the works.
Astro Boy was massively popular in Japan as a 1950s manga created by Osama Tezuka, and multiple anime...
- 2/6/2015
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
The 1950s Japanese manga Astro Boy has seen several anime series adaptations in the 70s and 80s, but the only feature film version to make the big screen was the lackluster 2009 animated adaptation from Imagi Animation. Now it will be Australia's Animal Logic Entertainment, the studio who worked from beginning to end on the animation for The Lego Movie and also contributed to special effects on The Avengers: Age of Ultron, teaming with Tezuka Productions in Japan to develop a live-action feature adaptation. But as of now there's no director attached to the project, and the writers still need to be found. It's early days, so THR reports this new version of Astro Boy only has Animal Logic's Zareh Nalbandian attached as producer with Jason Lust as Executive Producer, and Ranger 7 Films' Mike Callaghan and Reuben Liber also executive producing. Since the last big screen outing for...
- 2/5/2015
- by Ethan Anderton
- firstshowing.net
Australia’s Animal Logic Entertainment has partnered with Japan’s Tezuka Productions to develop a live-action feature adaptation of the iconic character Astro Boy. Zareh Nalbandian from Animal Logic Entertainment will produce with Jason Lust acting as executive producer. Mike Callaghan and Reuben Liber from Ranger 7 Films will also exec produce. No director is attached, but the producers are about to begin a search for writers. Animal Logic is known mainly for its special effects work, ranging from groundbreaking efforts in Happy Feet to this summer’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, but it also has, since 2007, a development arm that
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- 2/4/2015
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian was eager to talk about the world-class creativity of Australian visual artists, technicians and producers as well as his long-time mentor Murray Forrest before accepting an industry award on Thursday night. But he was constrained in what he could say about Animal Logic.s participation in the three upcoming Lego movies on Warner Bros. slate. .We are optimistic about making an announcement very soon about Animal Logic.s involvement in future Lego movies,. he told If before accepting the Murray Forrest award for excellence in filmcraft. At the closing night of the Australian International Movie Convention on the Gold Coast Forrest presented the award to Nalbandian and the Aimc lifetime achievement award was bestowed on veteran actor Michael Caton. WB has announced the Lego spin-off Ninjago, directed by Charlie Bean and based on the Cartoon Network animated series of the same name, will be released...
- 10/16/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian was eager to talk about the world-class creativity of Australian visual artists, technicians and producers as well as his long-time mentor Murray Forrest before accepting an industry award on Thursday night. But he was constrained in what he could say about Animal Logic.s participation in the three upcoming Lego movies on Warner Bros... slate. .We are optimistic about making an announcement very soon about Animal Logic.s involvement in future Lego movies,. he told If before accepting the Murray Forrest award for excellence in filmcraft. At the closing night of the Australian International Movie Convention on the Gold Coast Forrest presented the award to Nalbandian and the Aimc lifetime achievement award was bestowed on veteran actor Michael Caton. WB has announced the Lego spin-off Ninjago, directed by Charlie Bean based on the Cartoon Network animated series of the same name, will be released in...
- 10/16/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
A music-driven, hybrid live action/animated comedy starring Betty Boop will be among the first projects from the co-venture between Animal Logic Entertainment and Simon Cowell.s Syco Entertainment.
Fleischer Studios, which created and produced the Betty Boop cartoon series, has boarded the project, whose development was announced overnight.
No writer or director has been attached yet. Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian and Jason Lust will produce with Cowell and Syco.s Adam Milano.
The iconic character first appeared on screens in 1930 with numerous appearances in Max Fleischer.s Talkartoons and the Betty Boop cartoon series. Her last movie appearance was a cameo in Robert Zemeckis' blockbuster Who Framed Roger Rabbit in 1988.
Nalbandian tells If that two Us studios have expressed interest in developing the film with the producers and there has been a lot of interest from potential writers and directors.
"We need to find a director who...
Fleischer Studios, which created and produced the Betty Boop cartoon series, has boarded the project, whose development was announced overnight.
No writer or director has been attached yet. Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian and Jason Lust will produce with Cowell and Syco.s Adam Milano.
The iconic character first appeared on screens in 1930 with numerous appearances in Max Fleischer.s Talkartoons and the Betty Boop cartoon series. Her last movie appearance was a cameo in Robert Zemeckis' blockbuster Who Framed Roger Rabbit in 1988.
Nalbandian tells If that two Us studios have expressed interest in developing the film with the producers and there has been a lot of interest from potential writers and directors.
"We need to find a director who...
- 8/14/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Well this just doesn't make a lot of sense, but we're willing to role with it anyway. Variety is reporting that beloved animated icon Betty Boop is returning to movie theaters, courtesy of a deal forged between Simon Cowell's Syco Entertainment and Animal Logic Entertainment, the animation studio behind "The Lego Movie," working in conjunction with Fleischer Studios, who owns the rights to the character. Boo-boo-be-doo?
The character has been off of movie screens since the late thirties (and the last movie didn't even feature Betty Boop), although she did make a memorable appearance in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," as a waitress at the Ink & Paint Club (the code phrase to get in? "Walt sent me") Boop first appeared in cartoons in the late twenties, hence her flapper ensemble, and in several memorable appearances danced with live action personalities. Apparently the new film will be completely animated.
Cowell, who...
The character has been off of movie screens since the late thirties (and the last movie didn't even feature Betty Boop), although she did make a memorable appearance in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," as a waitress at the Ink & Paint Club (the code phrase to get in? "Walt sent me") Boop first appeared in cartoons in the late twenties, hence her flapper ensemble, and in several memorable appearances danced with live action personalities. Apparently the new film will be completely animated.
Cowell, who...
- 8/14/2014
- by Drew Taylor
- Moviefone
In one of the strangest pairings you are ever likely to hear, "American Idol" producer/judge Simon Cowell is spearheading a feature film reboot of classic 1930s cartoon character Betty Boop.
Cowell's Syco Entertainment, "The Lego Movie" animators Animal Logic Entertainment and Boop rights owners Fleischer Studios are teaming to develop and produce the first feature-length film about the jazz age flapper charicature.
The music-driven hybrid animated comedy has no writer or director currently attached, but Cowell, Adam Milano, Zareh Nalbandian and Jason Lust will produce.
Boop was one of the best-known and popular cartoon characters in the world, appearing in over one-hundred cartoons. She was one of the first and most famous sex symbols on the animated screen, and last appeared in a brief cameo in 1988's "Who Framed Roger Rabbit".
Source: Variety...
Cowell's Syco Entertainment, "The Lego Movie" animators Animal Logic Entertainment and Boop rights owners Fleischer Studios are teaming to develop and produce the first feature-length film about the jazz age flapper charicature.
The music-driven hybrid animated comedy has no writer or director currently attached, but Cowell, Adam Milano, Zareh Nalbandian and Jason Lust will produce.
Boop was one of the best-known and popular cartoon characters in the world, appearing in over one-hundred cartoons. She was one of the first and most famous sex symbols on the animated screen, and last appeared in a brief cameo in 1988's "Who Framed Roger Rabbit".
Source: Variety...
- 8/14/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
A Betty Boop movie is in development at Simon Cowell's Syco studio.
The feature-length movie is described as a "music-driven hybrid animated comedy".
The film will be co-developed by Animal Logic Entertainment, the animation studio behind The Lego Movie.
Producers include Zareh Nalbandian and Jason Lust from Animal Logic, plus Simon Cowell and Adam Milano for Syco.
"Betty is an icon, and one of the biggest stars in the world – I'm thrilled to be working with her," said X Factor judge Cowell. "Betty, I've worked with some serious divas but I think you could be the biggest of them all!"
Betty Boop's last movie appearance was in the 1988 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
More recently, the character has appeared in campaigns for Lancôme, Coca-Cola, Nascar and Chupa Chups.
Syco and Animal Logic announced plans to produce music-based movies for youngsters earlier this year.
While the Betty Boop movie is currently without a release date,...
The feature-length movie is described as a "music-driven hybrid animated comedy".
The film will be co-developed by Animal Logic Entertainment, the animation studio behind The Lego Movie.
Producers include Zareh Nalbandian and Jason Lust from Animal Logic, plus Simon Cowell and Adam Milano for Syco.
"Betty is an icon, and one of the biggest stars in the world – I'm thrilled to be working with her," said X Factor judge Cowell. "Betty, I've worked with some serious divas but I think you could be the biggest of them all!"
Betty Boop's last movie appearance was in the 1988 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
More recently, the character has appeared in campaigns for Lancôme, Coca-Cola, Nascar and Chupa Chups.
Syco and Animal Logic announced plans to produce music-based movies for youngsters earlier this year.
While the Betty Boop movie is currently without a release date,...
- 8/14/2014
- Digital Spy
Betty Boop, international animation icon and leading lady, together with Animal Logic Entertainment and Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment today announced their plan to develop and produce Betty Boop’s first feature-length film.
Partnering with Fleischer Studios, Animal Logic and Syco Entertainment will produce a music-driven hybrid animated comedy featuring universally adored screen starlet Betty Boop.
Queen of the animation world, Betty Boop is one of the most loved and sought-after animated characters of the past and present centuries with accolades spanning film and television, fashion and music. Having first hit screens in 1930 with numerous appearances in Max Fleischer’s Talkartoons and her own “Betty Boop” cartoon series, her popularity has continued to grow through the decades.
Betty’s last movie appearance was a cameo in the blockbuster movie “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” (1988). Her millions of fans spanning generations have made her one of the most recognizable characters in the...
Partnering with Fleischer Studios, Animal Logic and Syco Entertainment will produce a music-driven hybrid animated comedy featuring universally adored screen starlet Betty Boop.
Queen of the animation world, Betty Boop is one of the most loved and sought-after animated characters of the past and present centuries with accolades spanning film and television, fashion and music. Having first hit screens in 1930 with numerous appearances in Max Fleischer’s Talkartoons and her own “Betty Boop” cartoon series, her popularity has continued to grow through the decades.
Betty’s last movie appearance was a cameo in the blockbuster movie “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” (1988). Her millions of fans spanning generations have made her one of the most recognizable characters in the...
- 8/14/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Washington, May 8: Simon Cowell is now moving into children's movie business, it has been revealed.
The 54-year-old 'X Factor' judge's company, Syco Entertainment, has joined hands with Animal Logic Entertainment, Australian animation and special effects house, to develop music-based films, the Hollywood Reporter reported.
Syco's film division has 10 music-related projects in development right now and Zareh Nalbandian, Animal Logic CEO, who will head the endeavor along with Jason Lust and Syco's Adam Milano, said that the project was a perfect fit.
Cowell said that the music of the project, which has already been taken by Sony Pictures and is anticipated to release in 2016, has to be current.
Meanwhile, the.
The 54-year-old 'X Factor' judge's company, Syco Entertainment, has joined hands with Animal Logic Entertainment, Australian animation and special effects house, to develop music-based films, the Hollywood Reporter reported.
Syco's film division has 10 music-related projects in development right now and Zareh Nalbandian, Animal Logic CEO, who will head the endeavor along with Jason Lust and Syco's Adam Milano, said that the project was a perfect fit.
Cowell said that the music of the project, which has already been taken by Sony Pictures and is anticipated to release in 2016, has to be current.
Meanwhile, the.
- 5/8/2014
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
The first project from the new joint venture between Animal Logic Entertainment and Simon Cowell.s Syco Entertainment is a music-based, live action/animated film that.s set up with Sony Pictures.
Animal Logic brought the project to Sony, which has dated the film for 2016. Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian tells If the untitled film is live action with animated characters, with the music coming from Syco Entertainment, a joint venture between the Got Talent and The X Factor impresario Cowell and Sony Music.
He declined to elaborate on the project but said it is being championed by the studio.s president of production Hannah Minghella and production VP Laura Abrahams.
Asked where it would be filmed, he said, .My intention is to bring as much production as possible to Australia..
Animal Logic and Syco Entertainment have formed a long term, multi-project partnership to develop and create music-based animated and hybrid animation/live action films.
Animal Logic brought the project to Sony, which has dated the film for 2016. Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian tells If the untitled film is live action with animated characters, with the music coming from Syco Entertainment, a joint venture between the Got Talent and The X Factor impresario Cowell and Sony Music.
He declined to elaborate on the project but said it is being championed by the studio.s president of production Hannah Minghella and production VP Laura Abrahams.
Asked where it would be filmed, he said, .My intention is to bring as much production as possible to Australia..
Animal Logic and Syco Entertainment have formed a long term, multi-project partnership to develop and create music-based animated and hybrid animation/live action films.
- 5/7/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Simon Cowell‘s Syco Entertainment and Australian special effects house Animal Logic Entertainment (The Lego Movie, Happy Feet) are partnering to develop music-based animated and hybrid animation/live action pics. Their first project is slated for release in 2016. “It is a dream come true to have this opportunity of working with Animal Logic. I think their work is pure genius and I really feel excited about the films we are going to be making together,” said Cowell. Animal Logic’s, Zareh Nalbandian is heading up the partnership, along with Jason Lust and Syco Entertainment’s, Adam Milano. “We are thrilled to bring together the amazing talent, global reach and expertise in popular music of Syco Entertainment alongside Animal Logic’s rich history of innovative, cutting edge animation and universal storytelling. I am confident our truly complementary collaboration with Syco will be a very powerful force in family entertainment”, said Nalbandian.
- 5/7/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Simon Cowell has signed a deal to develop new music-based movies for young audiences.
The businessman's Syco company has partnered with Australian animation and special effects firm Animal Logic Entertainment to produce music-based films.
Animal Logic is the team behind box office hits including The Lego Movie and The Great Gatsby.
Sony Pictures has signed up for the partnership's first untitled project, to be released in 2016, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The joint venture is already said to be developing at least three more films.
"This was a perfect fit [of] very complementary talents," said Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian, who will lead the project with Jason Lust and Syco's Adam Milano.
Syco's film division has previously released the One Direction film This Is Us, while there are 10 more projects in development.
"The music has to be current," added Cowell.
Simon Cowell is also developing a new reality competition...
The businessman's Syco company has partnered with Australian animation and special effects firm Animal Logic Entertainment to produce music-based films.
Animal Logic is the team behind box office hits including The Lego Movie and The Great Gatsby.
Sony Pictures has signed up for the partnership's first untitled project, to be released in 2016, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The joint venture is already said to be developing at least three more films.
"This was a perfect fit [of] very complementary talents," said Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian, who will lead the project with Jason Lust and Syco's Adam Milano.
Syco's film division has previously released the One Direction film This Is Us, while there are 10 more projects in development.
"The music has to be current," added Cowell.
Simon Cowell is also developing a new reality competition...
- 5/7/2014
- Digital Spy
Hot on the heels of creating the animation for The Lego Movie 3D, which has amassed $US330 million worldwide, Animal Logic has been restructured into three divisions.
The group will now comprise Animal Logic Animation; Animal Logic VFX; and Animal Logic Entertainment, a Los Angeles-based feature film development arm that is nurturing a slate of animation, hybrid animation and live-action and director and VFX-driven films.
Eighteen months after the company bought Fuel VFX, its personnel have been integrated with Animal Logic.s VFX teams and the Fuel VFX brand has been dropped.
.The newly consolidated division will trade as Animal Logic VFX, incorporating the wealth of talent and technology under one roof, further strengthening its ongoing commitment to the Australian and international VFX industry,. Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian tells If.
.On the back of the success of The Lego Movie it is a logical step to have a clearer structure across the company.
The group will now comprise Animal Logic Animation; Animal Logic VFX; and Animal Logic Entertainment, a Los Angeles-based feature film development arm that is nurturing a slate of animation, hybrid animation and live-action and director and VFX-driven films.
Eighteen months after the company bought Fuel VFX, its personnel have been integrated with Animal Logic.s VFX teams and the Fuel VFX brand has been dropped.
.The newly consolidated division will trade as Animal Logic VFX, incorporating the wealth of talent and technology under one roof, further strengthening its ongoing commitment to the Australian and international VFX industry,. Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian tells If.
.On the back of the success of The Lego Movie it is a logical step to have a clearer structure across the company.
- 3/4/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Exclusive: Warner Bros has acquired Nemesis, a spec script by Christopher Wheeler that Animal Logic Entertainment, Safehouse Pictures and Weed Road will jointly produce. I don’t recall ever writing a spec script deal story that includes setting someone to do a rewrite. But the Warner Bros deal includes the hiring of a new writer in Craig Rosenberg, the Australian writer who has the Takashi Shimizu -directed 7500 for CBS Films and The Quiet Ones for Lionsgate. How did this happen? Wheeler, the Australian writer who was known as “The Film Pope,” died four years ago at age 40 of natural causes. His script went dormant until Safehouse’s Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell met with Zareh Nalbandian and Jason Lust of Animal Logic and got it going again. Animal Logic had originally developed it. Weed Road’s Akiva Goldsman will produce with Harold, Tunnell, Nalbandian and Lust.
- 11/13/2013
- by MIKE FLEMING JR
- Deadline
Disney has kicked off production on Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, the first live-action film adaptation of Judith Viorst’s 1972 illustrated children’s classic.
The film, directed by Independent Spirit Award-winner Miguel Arteta (“The Good Girl,” “Cedar Rapids,” “Youth in Revolt”) from a screenplay by Rob Lieber, is a 21 Laps Entertainment/Jim Henson Company production.
Shooting in the Los Angeles area, with locations in the cities of Pasadena and Arcadia, the San Fernando Valley and Melody Ranch in Newhall, the film hits theaters nationwide on October 10, 2014.
Disney’s Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day follows the exploits of 11-year-old Alexander as he experiences the most terrible and horrible day of his young life – a day that begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by one calamity after another. But when Alexander tells his upbeat family about the misadventures of his disastrous day,...
The film, directed by Independent Spirit Award-winner Miguel Arteta (“The Good Girl,” “Cedar Rapids,” “Youth in Revolt”) from a screenplay by Rob Lieber, is a 21 Laps Entertainment/Jim Henson Company production.
Shooting in the Los Angeles area, with locations in the cities of Pasadena and Arcadia, the San Fernando Valley and Melody Ranch in Newhall, the film hits theaters nationwide on October 10, 2014.
Disney’s Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day follows the exploits of 11-year-old Alexander as he experiences the most terrible and horrible day of his young life – a day that begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by one calamity after another. But when Alexander tells his upbeat family about the misadventures of his disastrous day,...
- 8/29/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Ed Oxenbould, best known for playing the title character in writer-director Matthew Moore's 2012 short film "Julian," is in talks to star in director Miguel Arteta's upcoming Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad, Day , The Wrap reports. He joins a cast that includes Steve Carell and Jennifer Garner as Alexander's father and mother. Written by Judith Viorst in 1972, the famous children's book revolves around family members collectively enduring the worst day of their lives. Alexander's day goes from bad to worse after he wakes up with gum in his hair. The film is being produced by Shawn Levy's 21 Laps and the Jim Henson Company. Levy and Dan Levine will produce for 21 Laps, while Lisa Henson and Jason Lust will produce for the Jim Henson Company....
- 6/24/2013
- Comingsoon.net
A year ago it was announced that The Kids Are All Right director Lisa Cholodenko was going to direct Disney's big screen adaptation of the classic kids book, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Deadline now reports that she's no longer attached to direct the movie, and that Youth in Revolt and Cedar Rapids director Miguel Arteta has taken her place. I like the other films that he's made, and I'm sure he's going to end up doing a solid job with this one.
The book was written by Judith Viorst, and follows a young boy who endures a frustrating day that begins with him waking up to find gum in his hair and ends with him threatening to move to Australia. The books basically prepares children for the craziness of life and how to deal with all of the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days that lie ahead.
The book was written by Judith Viorst, and follows a young boy who endures a frustrating day that begins with him waking up to find gum in his hair and ends with him threatening to move to Australia. The books basically prepares children for the craziness of life and how to deal with all of the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days that lie ahead.
- 3/14/2013
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Taking the reins from the previously-attached Lisa Cholodenko, Miguel Arteta has signed on to direct Walt Disney Pictures' Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day , Deadline reports. Written by Judith Viorst in 1972, the famous children's book revolves around family members collectively enduring the worst day of their lives. Alexander's day goes from bad to worse after he wakes up with gum in his hair. Steve Carell is attached to the project to play Alexander's dad, Ben. In addition to quite a lot of television work, Arteta directed 2009's Youth in Revolt and 2011's Cedar Rapids . The film is being produced by Shawn Levy's 21 Laps and the Jim Henson Company. Levy and Dan Levine will produce for 21 Laps, while Lisa Henson and Jason Lust will produce...
- 3/13/2013
- Comingsoon.net
Exclusive: ShadowMachine has come aboard to produce and steer the animation for Pinocchio, the stop-motion animated movie that is being co-directed by Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson. Del Toro wrote the script with Matthew Robbins and Grimly, based on the classic Carlo Collodi book. They join the Jim Henson Company and are running the pre-production, production and post-production from ShadowMachine’s Los Angeles studios. It is a coup for the boutique studio, which houses the team of artists, designers and animators who will work on the film in Los Angeles. It has so far focused on commercials, videos and features and TV, but this is their second recent large-scale film. ShadowMachine is currently in production on Hell And Back, an R-rated stop-motion animated comedy that stars Mila Kunis, Nick Swardson, Tj Miller Bob Odenkirk, Rob Riggle and Susan Sarandon. Pinocchio is produced by Alex Bulkley, Corey Campodonico, Lisa Henson,...
- 7/30/2012
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
Entertainment Weekly scored some first look artwork from the darker version of Pinocchio that's headed our way, and of course we're here to make the catch to keep you guys ahead of the game. Check it out! This certainly ain't your daddy's little wooden boy!
From the Press Releaase
Guillermo Del Toro will co-direct Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio with Mark Gustafson (Animation Director on The Fantastic Mr. Fox). The Jim Henson Company production will be a 3D stop-motion animated version of Pinocchio based on the edition of Carlo Collodi's classic tale illustrated by Gris Grimly. Inferno will represent the property to international buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.
Del Toro most recently served as executive producer of DreamWorks' Puss in Boots, Kung Fu Panda 2 and the upcoming Rise of the Guardians as well as creative consultant on Megamind. Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio marks his first turn helming an animated feature.
From the Press Releaase
Guillermo Del Toro will co-direct Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio with Mark Gustafson (Animation Director on The Fantastic Mr. Fox). The Jim Henson Company production will be a 3D stop-motion animated version of Pinocchio based on the edition of Carlo Collodi's classic tale illustrated by Gris Grimly. Inferno will represent the property to international buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.
Del Toro most recently served as executive producer of DreamWorks' Puss in Boots, Kung Fu Panda 2 and the upcoming Rise of the Guardians as well as creative consultant on Megamind. Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio marks his first turn helming an animated feature.
- 6/7/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Guillermo Del Toro will co-direct “Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio” with Mark Gustafson (Animation Director on The Fantastic Mr. Fox). The Jim Henson Company production will be a 3D stop-motion animated version of Pinocchio based on the edition of Carlo Collodi’s classic tale illustrated by Gris Grimly. Inferno will represent the property to international buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.
Del Toro most recently served as executive producer of DreamWorks’ “Puss in Boots,” “Kung Fu Panda2″ and the upcoming “Rise of the Guardians” as well as creative consultant on “Megamind.” “Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio” marks his first turn helming an animated feature.
With a story by Del Toro, his frequent collaborator Matthew Robbins, and Gris Grimly, “Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio” is a retelling of one of the world’s best-loved tales. The puppet Pinocchio embarks on a series of extraordinary and thrilling adventures, proving himself to...
Del Toro most recently served as executive producer of DreamWorks’ “Puss in Boots,” “Kung Fu Panda2″ and the upcoming “Rise of the Guardians” as well as creative consultant on “Megamind.” “Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio” marks his first turn helming an animated feature.
With a story by Del Toro, his frequent collaborator Matthew Robbins, and Gris Grimly, “Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio” is a retelling of one of the world’s best-loved tales. The puppet Pinocchio embarks on a series of extraordinary and thrilling adventures, proving himself to...
- 5/10/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
We've been excited for this project since it was first announced way back in 2008. I mean, come on! Guillermo del Toro collaborating with the incredible artist Gris Grimly? As a fan could you possibly ask for more? Good things are coming, Dread heads. Read on!
From the Press Releaase
Guillermo Del Toro will co-direct Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio with Mark Gustafson (Animation Director on The Fantastic Mr. Fox). The Jim Henson Company production will be a 3D stop-motion animated version of Pinocchio based on the edition of Carlo Collodi's classic tale illustrated by Gris Grimly. Inferno will represent the property to international buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.
Del Toro most recently served as executive producer of DreamWorks' Puss in Boots, Kung Fu Panda 2 and the upcoming Rise of the Guardians as well as creative consultant on Megamind. Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio marks his first turn helming an animated feature.
From the Press Releaase
Guillermo Del Toro will co-direct Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio with Mark Gustafson (Animation Director on The Fantastic Mr. Fox). The Jim Henson Company production will be a 3D stop-motion animated version of Pinocchio based on the edition of Carlo Collodi's classic tale illustrated by Gris Grimly. Inferno will represent the property to international buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.
Del Toro most recently served as executive producer of DreamWorks' Puss in Boots, Kung Fu Panda 2 and the upcoming Rise of the Guardians as well as creative consultant on Megamind. Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio marks his first turn helming an animated feature.
- 5/10/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
It has been officially announced that Guillermo del Toro will co-direct a 3d stop-motion animated version of Pinocchio for The Jim Henson Company:
“Hollywood, Calif., May 10, 2012 — Guillermo Del Toro will co-direct “Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio” with Mark Gustafson (Animation Director on The Fantastic Mr. Fox). The Jim Henson Company production will be a 3D stop-motion animated version of Pinocchio based on the edition of Carlo Collodi’s classic tale illustrated by Gris Grimly. Inferno will represent the property to international buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.
Del Toro most recently served as executive producer of DreamWorks’ “Puss in Boots,” “Kung Fu Panda 2″ and the upcoming “Rise of the Guardians” as well as creative consultant on “Megamind.” “Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio” marks his first turn helming an animated feature.
With a story by Del Toro, his frequent collaborator Matthew Robbins, and Gris Grimly, “Guillermo Del Toro’s...
“Hollywood, Calif., May 10, 2012 — Guillermo Del Toro will co-direct “Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio” with Mark Gustafson (Animation Director on The Fantastic Mr. Fox). The Jim Henson Company production will be a 3D stop-motion animated version of Pinocchio based on the edition of Carlo Collodi’s classic tale illustrated by Gris Grimly. Inferno will represent the property to international buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.
Del Toro most recently served as executive producer of DreamWorks’ “Puss in Boots,” “Kung Fu Panda 2″ and the upcoming “Rise of the Guardians” as well as creative consultant on “Megamind.” “Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio” marks his first turn helming an animated feature.
With a story by Del Toro, his frequent collaborator Matthew Robbins, and Gris Grimly, “Guillermo Del Toro’s...
- 5/10/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Pinocchio lands Guillermo Del Toro, Mark Gustafson for 3D stop-motion animated movie Del Toro has told Variety that his plans are to start filming sometime in summer next year, and this marks his first journey into directing an animated feature film. The story from Del Toro, Matthew Robbins and Gris Grimly, scribe of the 2002 Pinocchio movie, takes place between World War I and World War II in Italy and is scripted by Robbins. Inferno Entertainment repping the property at Cannes this year. The Jim Henson Company's Lisa Henson is producing alongside Del Toro and Jason Lust while Gary Ungar, Grimly, Bill Johnson and Inferno's Jim Seibel are serving as executive producers on Pinocchio.
- 5/10/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Pinocchio lands Guillermo Del Toro, Mark Gustafson for 3D stop-motion animated movie Del Toro has told Variety that his plans are to start filming sometime in summer next year, and this marks his first journey into directing an animated feature film. The story from Del Toro, Matthew Robbins and Gris Grimly, scribe of the 2002 Pinocchio movie, takes place between World War I and World War II in Italy and is scripted by Robbins. Inferno Entertainment repping the property at Cannes this year. The Jim Henson Company's Lisa Henson is producing alongside Del Toro and Jason Lust while Gary Ungar, Grimly, Bill Johnson and Inferno's Jim Seibel are serving as executive producers on Pinocchio.
- 5/10/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Steve Carell could be the first cast member to sign on for Lisa Cholodenko's upcoming live-action adaptation of the classic children's book, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day . Deadline has the news, saying that the Seeking a Friend at the End of the World and The Incredible Burt Wonderstone star will play a character named Ben. Written by Judith Viorst in 1972, the book revolves around family members collectively enduring the worst day of their lives. Alexander's day goes from bad to worse after he wakes up with gum in his hair. The 20th Century Fox release is being produced by Shawn Levy's 21 Laps and the Jim Henson Company. Levy and Dan Levine will produce for 21 Laps, while Lisa Henson and Jason Lust will produce for the Jim Henson Company....
- 4/9/2012
- Comingsoon.net
Shia Labeouf is attached to star in Lava Bear Films' romance film with the working title of "A Giant."According to Variety, Gil Kenan ("Monster House") will direct from his own script.Lisa Henson, Jason Lust and India Osbourne are producing. The film centers on a down-on-her-luck girl who, on the run from several bad relationships, returns home to reconnect with her brother. She ends up starting a relationship with the next door neighbor, who happens to be a 20-foot-tall man-child (Labeouf).Universal has been mentioned as a possible distributor. Labeouf is coming off the worldwide success of "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" and will be seen in the upcoming John Hillcoat film "The Wettest County in the World."...
- 10/19/2011
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Shia Labeouf as a giant in a romantic comedy? Variety reports that the Transformers acor is attached to a new quirky love story for David Linde, Tory Metzger and Adam Rymer under newly created banner Lava Bear Films. The film will be directed by Gil Kenan (Monster House) from a script he wrote. Lava Bear will produce along with the Jim Henson Co. and French vfx company Buf. Lisa Henson, Jason Lust and India Osbourne are producing the project, and Pierre Buffin is exec producing.
The project has a working title of "A Giant". The story follows "a girl, broke and running from a series of bad relationships, who moves back home to reconnect with her brother. Instead she forms a relationship with a 20-foot-tall man-child who lives next door, to be played by Labeouf."
A distributor has yet to come on board, but Universal will likely step up with Linde and Labeouf involved.
The project has a working title of "A Giant". The story follows "a girl, broke and running from a series of bad relationships, who moves back home to reconnect with her brother. Instead she forms a relationship with a 20-foot-tall man-child who lives next door, to be played by Labeouf."
A distributor has yet to come on board, but Universal will likely step up with Linde and Labeouf involved.
- 10/18/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
Shia Labeouf is attached to play a giant in a quirky love story with the working title of "A Giant" at Lava Bear Films says Variety.
The story follows a girl, broke and running from a series of bad relationships, who moves back home to reconnect with her brother.
Instead she forms a relationship with a 20-foot-tall man-child (Labeouf) who lives next door. Gil Kenan ("Monster House") will direct from a script he wrote.
Lisa Henson, Jason Lust and India Osbourne will produce. No distributor is yet locked but Universal is a strong possibility.
The story follows a girl, broke and running from a series of bad relationships, who moves back home to reconnect with her brother.
Instead she forms a relationship with a 20-foot-tall man-child (Labeouf) who lives next door. Gil Kenan ("Monster House") will direct from a script he wrote.
Lisa Henson, Jason Lust and India Osbourne will produce. No distributor is yet locked but Universal is a strong possibility.
- 10/18/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Gil Kenan- directed love story is a giant for Leap for Shia Labeouf David Linde, Tory Metzger and Adam Rymer are producing the quirky love story via their new company called Lava Bear Films. Scripted and helmed by Gil Kenan of Monster House. the film is also being produced by Jim Henson Co. as well as the French visual effects company Buf. Lisa Henson, Jason Lust and India Osbourne produce. Film has been given a working title of A Giant and tells of a girl who is broke and running from a few bad relationships, who moves back home to reconnect with her brother. She starts a relationship with Labeouf's character; a 20 foot man who lives next door.
- 10/18/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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