Exclusive: UK outfit boards animation, readies production slate.
Moviehouse’s Cannes slate includes recent animation addition A Giant Adventure, which will feature the voices of John Goodman and Kelsey Grammar.
Goodman will play lumberjack Paul Bunyan who teams up with two adventurous kids to rescue a town from the developer’s evil clutches in this modern tale.
The deal was negotiated by Toonz Media Group CEO Kumar together with Moviehouse’ Managing Director, Mark Vennis and cements Moviehouse’s relationship with Toonz, which also produced upcoming Magnolia Us release The Hero Of Colour City, also sold by Moviehouse.
The film, which will be released in North America by Cinedigm, is produced in conjunction with U.S. animation company Exodus Film Group, whose principals, John Eraklis and Max Howard, will serve as producers together with Toonz’ CEO P. Jaya Kumar.
Simultaneously, Moviehouse is also developing a growing production slate, includingUK drama Grand Duet, about a classical...
Moviehouse’s Cannes slate includes recent animation addition A Giant Adventure, which will feature the voices of John Goodman and Kelsey Grammar.
Goodman will play lumberjack Paul Bunyan who teams up with two adventurous kids to rescue a town from the developer’s evil clutches in this modern tale.
The deal was negotiated by Toonz Media Group CEO Kumar together with Moviehouse’ Managing Director, Mark Vennis and cements Moviehouse’s relationship with Toonz, which also produced upcoming Magnolia Us release The Hero Of Colour City, also sold by Moviehouse.
The film, which will be released in North America by Cinedigm, is produced in conjunction with U.S. animation company Exodus Film Group, whose principals, John Eraklis and Max Howard, will serve as producers together with Toonz’ CEO P. Jaya Kumar.
Simultaneously, Moviehouse is also developing a growing production slate, includingUK drama Grand Duet, about a classical...
- 5/15/2014
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
The distributor has acquired North American rights to Exodus Film Group and Toonz Entertainment’s film featuring the voice talent of John Goodman, Kelsey Grammer and Jeff Foxworthy.
Tony Bancroft directed Bunyan And Babe: A Giant Adventure, a modern take on the folk story of legendary lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his sidekick, Babe the Blue Ox.
The film follows the characters as they save a town from a menacing property developer.
Exodus’s John D Eraklis and Max Howard produced alongside Toonz Animation CEO P Jayakumar.
Cinedigm director of acquisitions Kristin Harris brokered the deal with Eraklis on behalf of the filmmakers.
Tony Bancroft directed Bunyan And Babe: A Giant Adventure, a modern take on the folk story of legendary lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his sidekick, Babe the Blue Ox.
The film follows the characters as they save a town from a menacing property developer.
Exodus’s John D Eraklis and Max Howard produced alongside Toonz Animation CEO P Jayakumar.
Cinedigm director of acquisitions Kristin Harris brokered the deal with Eraklis on behalf of the filmmakers.
- 5/8/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Every great hero needs a sidekick, of course, and the giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan has always been paired with his big blue ox Babe, who didn't really have a personality, but at least seemed pretty loyal and a good pet to have during a fight. But in the movie version of Paul Bunyan's story, the MGM animated feature Bunyan & Babe, that ox will be given a personality by none other than Jeff Foxworthy. THR is reporting that Foxworthy will join the cast alongside John Goodman, who will voice Bunyan, and Kelsey Grammer, playing an evil developer whom Bunyan & Babe must stop from destroying a town. It's been a long time since I was at all interested in Foxworthy's comedy, but he seems perfectly well-suited to the donkey-from-Shrek kind of sidekick role. It's a movie that seems very much aimed toward kids anyway, so as long as it makes them happy,...
- 9/3/2009
- cinemablend.com
The Hollywood Reporter is saying that Jeff Foxworthy has been cast to voice the role of Babe the Blue Ox in MGM's upcoming animated feature Bunyan & Babe.
The movie is a modern-day twist on the classic 19th-century story of Paul Bunyan, a giant lumberjack who befriends the equally giant Babe. This new version will involve two present-day children who wander into a forest and stumble upon a portal leading to a hidden world where Paul Bunyan has lived for more than 100 years as a recluse.
This aspect of the story draws on a tragic part of the Bunyan mythology, in which the development of machines made even Bunyan's superhuman size and strength obsolete. Paul, Babe, and the children embark on an adventure to stop a greedy land developer.
According to IMDb, the movie is slated for release later this year. John Goodman is voicing the role of Bunyan and Kelsey Grammer...
The movie is a modern-day twist on the classic 19th-century story of Paul Bunyan, a giant lumberjack who befriends the equally giant Babe. This new version will involve two present-day children who wander into a forest and stumble upon a portal leading to a hidden world where Paul Bunyan has lived for more than 100 years as a recluse.
This aspect of the story draws on a tragic part of the Bunyan mythology, in which the development of machines made even Bunyan's superhuman size and strength obsolete. Paul, Babe, and the children embark on an adventure to stop a greedy land developer.
According to IMDb, the movie is slated for release later this year. John Goodman is voicing the role of Bunyan and Kelsey Grammer...
- 9/3/2009
- by Rich Z Zwelling
- Reelzchannel.com
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy will voice the role of Babe the Blue Ox in Bunyan & Babe , the animated feature from MGM and Exodus Film Group, says The Hollywood Reporter . The film puts a modern twist on the classic folk tale of Paul Bunyan and his sidekick Babe, with the pair embarking on a mission to save a town from a rapacious real estate developer. John Goodman is set to voice Bunyan, and Kelsey Grammer is the developer. Tony Bancroft and Jim Rygiel are directing the film for a 2011 release by MGM.
- 9/3/2009
- Comingsoon.net
John Goodman and comedian Jeff Foxworthy are the first announced voice cast members for Bunyan & Babe, a new live-action/animated movie in development at MGM and with Exodus Film Group. The southern host of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? will perform the dialogue for Babe the Blue Ox, Paul Bunyan's animal companion in the legend about the lumberman while Goodman supplies the pipes of the ax-man. MGM wants to have the movie out in theaters sometime in 2011.
In a move to update the story from its 19th century rural roots, the action will take place in the modern day. Bunyan and Babe are charged with protecting a small lumber town from being torn down by a greedy real estate developer with ambitious plans for the land. The movie is being directed by Tony Bancroft and Jim Rygiel and in an interesting turn from his usual dayjob as an actor,...
In a move to update the story from its 19th century rural roots, the action will take place in the modern day. Bunyan and Babe are charged with protecting a small lumber town from being torn down by a greedy real estate developer with ambitious plans for the land. The movie is being directed by Tony Bancroft and Jim Rygiel and in an interesting turn from his usual dayjob as an actor,...
- 9/3/2009
- by Patrick Sauriol
- Corona's Coming Attractions
Jeff Foxworthy will be an ox.
The comedian will voice the role of Babe the Blue Ox in "Bunyan & Babe," the animated feature from MGM and Exodus Film Group.
The pic puts a modern twist on the classic folk tale of Paul Bunyan and his sidekick Babe, with the pair embarking on a mission to save a town from a rapacious real estate developer. John Goodman is set to voice Bunyan, and Kelsey Grammer is the developer.
Tony Bancroft and Jim Rygiel are directing the pic, with Exodus execs John Eraklis and Max Howard producing. MGM acquired the project this year and will look to release it in 2011.
The CAA- and Parallel Entertainment-repped Foxworthy, known for his populist brand of stand-up comedy, has had voice roles in 2006's "The Fox and the Hound 2" and other pics. He hosts the Fox quiz show "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?...
The comedian will voice the role of Babe the Blue Ox in "Bunyan & Babe," the animated feature from MGM and Exodus Film Group.
The pic puts a modern twist on the classic folk tale of Paul Bunyan and his sidekick Babe, with the pair embarking on a mission to save a town from a rapacious real estate developer. John Goodman is set to voice Bunyan, and Kelsey Grammer is the developer.
Tony Bancroft and Jim Rygiel are directing the pic, with Exodus execs John Eraklis and Max Howard producing. MGM acquired the project this year and will look to release it in 2011.
The CAA- and Parallel Entertainment-repped Foxworthy, known for his populist brand of stand-up comedy, has had voice roles in 2006's "The Fox and the Hound 2" and other pics. He hosts the Fox quiz show "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?...
- 9/2/2009
- by By Steven Zeitchik
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exodus Film Group isn't exactly considered a giant in the world of animation-- they're no Pixar, of course-- but they got their start with their first animated feature Igor last fall, and now they'll be back with Bunyan & Babe, an adaptation of the classic folk tale about the lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his big blue ox, Babe. MGM will distribute the film, which features the voice of John Goodman as Paul (of course!) and Kelsey Grammer as a property developer trying to take over the town of two kids. MGM President of Worldwide Theatrical Distribution Erik Lomis said in the release, "What Exodus has with Bunyan & Babe is a new spin on a classic story. It is always a pleasure working with a company that is making this type of accessible family entertainment and we look forward to distributing this film." Will Bunyan & Babe be the kind ...
- 5/8/2009
- cinemablend.com
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Exodus Film Group announced today that Bunyan & Babe , Exodus' new animated feature film, will be distributed in North America by MGM. The announcement was made by Exodus CEO, John Eraklis and Erik Lomis, President, Worldwide Theatrical Distribution, Home Entertainment & Acquisitions for MGM. Bunyan & Babe is a modern take on the folk story of legendary lumberjack Paul Bunyan (John Goodman) and his sidekick, Babe the Blue Ox, who work with two adventurous kids to rescue their town from the evil clutches of a demented property developer (Kelsey Grammer). "What Exodus has with 'Bunyan & Babe' is a new spin on a classic story. It is always a pleasure working with a company that is making this type of accessible family...
- 5/7/2009
- Comingsoon.net
NEW YORK -- Steve Perry has signed on as producer on Exodus Film Group's upcoming feature Paul Bunyan. The CEO and president of Masque Entertainment, Perry's producing and executive producing credits include Lethal Weapon 4, Speed 2: Cruise Control, True Romance and Executive Decision. Perry's deal additionally calls for Exodus, through its Venice, Calif.-based in-house digital visual effects studio ElectroAge, to provide visual effects for Perry's upcoming feature "Jack & Marilyn," to be directed by Edward James Olmos. In addition, as part of a first-look agreement for providing visual effects services, Masque will bring its current slate of feature films in development to ElectroAge, including Dodge City, Per Chance and One Echo Zulu. Masque also has entered into a first-look deal with Exodus for a still-undetermined slate of films. Bunyan is a "live-action-meets-CGI-animation film" based on the folklore of the Paul Bunyan character. Tarquin Gotch (Home Alone) will executive produce the script from Michael Nickles and Julia Wall.
- 10/21/2002
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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