DreamWorks Animation’s “Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken” (in theater’s now) is a different kind of undersea adventure.
The title character is a seemingly regular teenage girl living in the town of Oceanside (voiced by Lana Condor) who knows that her family is keeping something from her but doesn’t understand that she is actually the latest descendant in an underwater kraken kingdom. Thankfully, she reconnects with her grandmother (Jane Fonda) and together they unlock her kraken powers. Or maybe the right phrase is release the kraken.
And she’ll need it, as she’s got to do battle with a cute, popular girl who is also an evil mermaid. This leads to an unexpectedly epic kaiju battle between mermaid and kraken that is pretty amazing.
TheWrap spoke to director Kirk DeMicco, who helmed “Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken” (with co-director Faryn Pearl), shortly before the movie’s splashy (get it?...
The title character is a seemingly regular teenage girl living in the town of Oceanside (voiced by Lana Condor) who knows that her family is keeping something from her but doesn’t understand that she is actually the latest descendant in an underwater kraken kingdom. Thankfully, she reconnects with her grandmother (Jane Fonda) and together they unlock her kraken powers. Or maybe the right phrase is release the kraken.
And she’ll need it, as she’s got to do battle with a cute, popular girl who is also an evil mermaid. This leads to an unexpectedly epic kaiju battle between mermaid and kraken that is pretty amazing.
TheWrap spoke to director Kirk DeMicco, who helmed “Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken” (with co-director Faryn Pearl), shortly before the movie’s splashy (get it?...
- 7/8/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
HollywoodNews.com: DreamWorks Animation Skg, Inc. today announced that Gregg Taylor has been named head of development for the studio, a role previously held by Alex Schwartz. Schwartz will serve as a producer on the studio’s upcoming feature film, Mr. Peabody & Sherman, which is scheduled to be released onMarch 14, 2014. Taylor will oversee the development of all projects at DreamWorks Animation.
“Gregg is an exceptional executive with a wide range of creative experience that will positively influence our future slate. I am confident that he will thrive as the new leader of DreamWorks Animation’s development team,” said DreamWorks Animation Chief Creative Officer Bill Damaschke. “Alex’s exemplary work in development over the years makes her an ideal choice to assume the role of producer on Mr. Peabody & Sherman and I look forward to her continued creative input and leadership. On behalf of the entire studio, I offer heartfelt congratulations...
“Gregg is an exceptional executive with a wide range of creative experience that will positively influence our future slate. I am confident that he will thrive as the new leader of DreamWorks Animation’s development team,” said DreamWorks Animation Chief Creative Officer Bill Damaschke. “Alex’s exemplary work in development over the years makes her an ideal choice to assume the role of producer on Mr. Peabody & Sherman and I look forward to her continued creative input and leadership. On behalf of the entire studio, I offer heartfelt congratulations...
- 1/24/2012
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
Left to Right: Lisa Stewart (producer), Paul Berges (writer), Gurinder Chadha (writer), Kevin Lima (director), Ar Rahman (Ep/composer), Stephen Schwartz (Ep/lyricist), Chris Chase (producer). (PRNewsFoto/DreamWorks Animation Skg, Inc.)
DreamWorks Animation Skg, Inc. has announced that Kevin Lima (Enchanted, Tarzan) will direct the upcoming feature film Monkeys Of Mumbai (working title), the studio’s first-ever Bollywood-style animated musical adventure. Lisa Stewart (Turbo, Monsters vs. Aliens) and Chris Chase (Enchanted, Tarzan) will serve as producers on the project.
As previously announced, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Prince of Egypt, Enchanted) is serving as executive producer and lyricist, A.R. Rahman (127 Hours, Slumdog Millionaire, Bombay Dreams) is serving as executive producer and composer, and Gurinder Chadha & Paul Berges (Bride & Prejudice, Bend It Like Beckham) are writing the feature project.
“Kevin is a brilliant director and someone we’ve long wanted to work with at DreamWorks Animation,” said the studio’s Chief Creative Officer,...
DreamWorks Animation Skg, Inc. has announced that Kevin Lima (Enchanted, Tarzan) will direct the upcoming feature film Monkeys Of Mumbai (working title), the studio’s first-ever Bollywood-style animated musical adventure. Lisa Stewart (Turbo, Monsters vs. Aliens) and Chris Chase (Enchanted, Tarzan) will serve as producers on the project.
As previously announced, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Prince of Egypt, Enchanted) is serving as executive producer and lyricist, A.R. Rahman (127 Hours, Slumdog Millionaire, Bombay Dreams) is serving as executive producer and composer, and Gurinder Chadha & Paul Berges (Bride & Prejudice, Bend It Like Beckham) are writing the feature project.
“Kevin is a brilliant director and someone we’ve long wanted to work with at DreamWorks Animation,” said the studio’s Chief Creative Officer,...
- 7/21/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
DreamWorks Animation Skg, Inc. today announced that Kevin Lima (Enchanted, Tarzan) will direct the upcoming feature film Monkeys of Mumbai (working title), the studio’s first-ever Bollywood-style animated musical adventure. Lisa Stewart (Turbo, Monsters vs. Aliens) and Chris Chase (Enchanted, Tarzan) will serve as producers on the project. As previously announced, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Prince of Egypt, Enchanted) is serving as executive producer and lyricist, A.R. Rahman (127 Hours, Slumdog Millionaire, Bombay Dreams) is serving as executive producer and composer, and Gurinder Chadha & Paul Berges (Bride & Prejudice, Bend It Like Beckham) are writing the feature project.
“Kevin is a brilliant director and someone we’ve long wanted to work with at DreamWorks Animation,”
said the studio’s Chief Creative Officer, Bill Damaschke.
“We are thrilled to welcome him, Chris and Lisa on board to round out the excellent creative leadership team on Monkeys of Mumbai .”
“Ever since Enchanted, I’ve been...
“Kevin is a brilliant director and someone we’ve long wanted to work with at DreamWorks Animation,”
said the studio’s Chief Creative Officer, Bill Damaschke.
“We are thrilled to welcome him, Chris and Lisa on board to round out the excellent creative leadership team on Monkeys of Mumbai .”
“Ever since Enchanted, I’ve been...
- 7/20/2011
- by Allan Ford
- Filmofilia
Photo: DreamWorks Animation
Today DreamWorks Animation issued a press release announcing their theatrical plans through 2014 featuring six original films three sequels based on Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar and How to Train Your Dragon franchises. Or, at least, that's how they put it. You could also include the Shrek franchise in there as well as Puss in Boots hits theaters on November 4 along with Kung Fu Panda 2 on May 26 as the studio's other 2011 release.
I will get to the details on the list of films in a second, but I thought I would first reference Rumblewick, which was announced as going in production last week via a press release that also included the above piece of art. The film is being directed by Tim Johnson (Over The Hedge, Antz) with a screenplay by Jim Herzfeld (Meet the Fockers, Meet the Parents), which is inspired by the children's book, "My Unwilling...
Today DreamWorks Animation issued a press release announcing their theatrical plans through 2014 featuring six original films three sequels based on Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar and How to Train Your Dragon franchises. Or, at least, that's how they put it. You could also include the Shrek franchise in there as well as Puss in Boots hits theaters on November 4 along with Kung Fu Panda 2 on May 26 as the studio's other 2011 release.
I will get to the details on the list of films in a second, but I thought I would first reference Rumblewick, which was announced as going in production last week via a press release that also included the above piece of art. The film is being directed by Tim Johnson (Over The Hedge, Antz) with a screenplay by Jim Herzfeld (Meet the Fockers, Meet the Parents), which is inspired by the children's book, "My Unwilling...
- 3/8/2011
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
DreamWorks Animation Skg has announced that they will be bringing Rumblewick to the big screen. Director Tim Johnson (Over The Hedge, Antz) and writer Jim Herzfeld (Meet the Fockers, Meet the Parents) are collaborating on the feature project, which is inspired by the children’s book, My Unwilling Witch (The Rumblewick Letters) by Hiawyn Oram and Sarah Warburton. DreamWorks Animation development executives Chris Kuser and Gregg Taylor are overseeing the project at the studio.
“The fascinating world of witches and witches’ familiars is perfectly suited for the medium of animation, where anything goes,” said DreamWorks Animation’s Chief Creative Officer, Bill Damaschke. “Combined with the magically creative and comedic sensibilities of Tim Johnson and Jim Herzfeld, we look forward to bringing the world of Rumblewick to life.”
“The odds are stacked against our main character, a hard-working rabbit. Telling the story of his struggle and triumph is a fantastic journey.
“The fascinating world of witches and witches’ familiars is perfectly suited for the medium of animation, where anything goes,” said DreamWorks Animation’s Chief Creative Officer, Bill Damaschke. “Combined with the magically creative and comedic sensibilities of Tim Johnson and Jim Herzfeld, we look forward to bringing the world of Rumblewick to life.”
“The odds are stacked against our main character, a hard-working rabbit. Telling the story of his struggle and triumph is a fantastic journey.
- 3/4/2011
- by Jason Moore
- ScifiMafia
Glendale, Calif., March 3, 2011: DreamWorks Animation Skg, Inc. today announced that it will bring Rumblewick to the big screen. Director Tim Johnson (Over The Hedge, Antz) and writer Jim Herzfeld (Meet the Fockers, Meet the Parents) are collaborating on the feature project, which is inspired by the children’s book, “My Unwilling Witch (The Rumblewick Letters)” by Hiawyn Oram and Sarah Warburton. DreamWorks Animation development executives Chris Kuser and Gregg Taylor are overseeing the project at the studio.
“The fascinating world of witches and witches’ familiars is perfectly suited for the medium of animation, where anything goes,” said DreamWorks Animation’s Chief Creative Officer, Bill Damaschke. “Combined with the magically creative and comedic sensibilities of Tim Johnson and Jim Herzfeld, we look forward to bringing the world of Rumblewick to life.”
“The odds are stacked against our main character, a hard-working rabbit. Telling the story of his struggle and triumph is a fantastic journey.
“The fascinating world of witches and witches’ familiars is perfectly suited for the medium of animation, where anything goes,” said DreamWorks Animation’s Chief Creative Officer, Bill Damaschke. “Combined with the magically creative and comedic sensibilities of Tim Johnson and Jim Herzfeld, we look forward to bringing the world of Rumblewick to life.”
“The odds are stacked against our main character, a hard-working rabbit. Telling the story of his struggle and triumph is a fantastic journey.
- 3/3/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
DreamWorks Animation Skg, Inc. today announced that it will bring Rumblewick to the big screen. Director Tim Johnson (Over The Hedge, Antz) and writer Jim Herzfeld (Meet the Fockers, Meet the Parents) are collaborating on the feature project, which is inspired by the children’s book, “My Unwilling Witch (The Rumblewick Letters)” by Hiawyn Oram and Sarah Warburton.
DreamWorks Animation development executives Chris Kuser and Gregg Taylor are overseeing the project at the studio.
DreamWorks Animation’s Chief Creative Officer, Bill Damaschke said
“The fascinating world of witches and witches’ familiars is perfectly suited for the medium of animation, where anything goes. Combined with the magically creative and comedic sensibilities of Tim Johnson and Jim Herzfeld, we look forward to bringing the world of Rumblewick to life.”
“The odds are stacked against our main character, a hard-working rabbit. Telling the story of his struggle and triumph is a fantastic journey.
DreamWorks Animation development executives Chris Kuser and Gregg Taylor are overseeing the project at the studio.
DreamWorks Animation’s Chief Creative Officer, Bill Damaschke said
“The fascinating world of witches and witches’ familiars is perfectly suited for the medium of animation, where anything goes. Combined with the magically creative and comedic sensibilities of Tim Johnson and Jim Herzfeld, we look forward to bringing the world of Rumblewick to life.”
“The odds are stacked against our main character, a hard-working rabbit. Telling the story of his struggle and triumph is a fantastic journey.
- 3/3/2011
- by Allan Ford
- Filmofilia
DreamWorks Animation Skg, Inc. today announced that it will bring Rumblewick to the big screen. Director Tim Johnson (Over The Hedge, Antz) and writer Jim Herzfeld (Meet the Fockers, Meet the Parents) are collaborating on the feature project, which is inspired by the children's book, "My Unwilling Witch (The Rumblewick Letters)" by Hiawyn Oram and Sarah Warburton. DreamWorks Animation development executives Chris Kuser and Gregg Taylor are overseeing the project at the studio."The fascinating world of witches and witches' familiars is perfectly suited for the medium of animation, where anything goes," said DreamWorks Animation's Chief Creative Officer, Bill Damaschke. "Combined with the magically creative and comedic sensibilities of Tim Johnson and Jim Herzfeld, we look forward to bringing the world of Rumblewick to life.""The odds are stacked against our main character, a hard-working rabbit. Telling the story of his struggle and triumph is a fantastic journey. I...
- 3/3/2011
- LRMonline.com
Here’s a new one from Dreamworks. Beginning of another franchise? Either way, witches and pussycats will get parents hauling carpet crawlers in their droves to cinemas. And everybody will then want to buy a cat… Blurb follows… Glendale, Calif., March 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DreamWorks Animation Skg, Inc. (Nasdaq: Dwa) today announced that it will bring Rumblewick to the big screen. Director Tim Johnson (Over The Hedge, Antz) and writer Jim Herzfeld (Meet the Fockers, Meet the Parents) are collaborating on the feature project, which is inspired by the children's book, "My Unwilling Witch (The Rumblewick Letters)" by Hiawyn Oram and Sarah Warburton. DreamWorks Animation development executives Chris Kuser and Gregg Taylor are overseeing the project at the studio. "The fascinating world of witches and witches' familiars is perfectly suited for the medium of animation, where anything goes," said DreamWorks Animation's Chief Creative Officer, Bill Damaschke....
- 3/3/2011
- by vicbarry@gmail.com (Vic Barry)
- www.themoviebit.com
DreamWorks Animation Skg, Inc. today announced that it will bring Rumblewick to the big screen. Director Tim Johnson ( Over the Hedge , Antz ) and writer Jim Herzfeld ( Meet the Fockers , Meet the Parents ) are collaborating on the feature project, which is inspired by the children's book, "My Unwilling Witch (The Rumblewick Letters)" by Hiawyn Oram and Sarah Warburton. DreamWorks Animation development executives Chris Kuser and Gregg Taylor are overseeing the project at the studio. "The fascinating world of witches and witches' familiars is perfectly suited for the medium of animation, where anything goes," said DreamWorks Animation's Chief Creative Officer, Bill Damaschke. "Combined with the magically creative and comedic sensibilities of Tim Johnson...
- 3/3/2011
- Comingsoon.net
DreamWorks Animation Skg, Inc. today announced that it will bring the well-loved Sid & Marty Krofft characters from the 1970′s television series Lidsville to the big screen in a feature film by the same name.
Conrad Vernon (Monsters vs. Aliens, Shrek 2) – animation veteran and lifelong fan of the Krofft’s work – brought the project to DreamWorks Animation. Brothers Sid & Marty Krofft will serve as executive producers. Vernon, DreamWorks Animation’s head of development Alex Schwartz and development executive Chris Kuser are overseeing the project at the studio.
“Sid and I have had a longstanding relationship with Jeffrey Katzenberg and we’re excited to bring Lidsville to DreamWorks Animation,” said Marty Krofft. “It’s incredible to envision a high-quality 3D animated movie being made out of one of our favorite shows.”
“The Krofft brothers helped define a generation with the wildly imaginative characters and worlds they created,” said Alex Schwartz, head of development for DreamWorks Animation.
Conrad Vernon (Monsters vs. Aliens, Shrek 2) – animation veteran and lifelong fan of the Krofft’s work – brought the project to DreamWorks Animation. Brothers Sid & Marty Krofft will serve as executive producers. Vernon, DreamWorks Animation’s head of development Alex Schwartz and development executive Chris Kuser are overseeing the project at the studio.
“Sid and I have had a longstanding relationship with Jeffrey Katzenberg and we’re excited to bring Lidsville to DreamWorks Animation,” said Marty Krofft. “It’s incredible to envision a high-quality 3D animated movie being made out of one of our favorite shows.”
“The Krofft brothers helped define a generation with the wildly imaginative characters and worlds they created,” said Alex Schwartz, head of development for DreamWorks Animation.
- 2/2/2011
- by Allan Ford
- Filmofilia
DreamWorks Animation is developing a big-screen 3D version of Sid & Marty Krofft's characters from Lidsville, the 1970's TV series, reports Variety. This will be the first project which is based on characters developed by the Krofft brothers that's being made into a feature film. made into a feature film. Conrad Vernon (Shrek 2, Monsters vs. Aliens) brought the Lidsville project in and the Krofft brothers will are serving as executive producers while Vernon, Alex Schwartz of DreamWorks Animation and development exec Chris Kuser are overseeing the project. "Sid and I have had a longstanding relationship with Jeffrey Katzenberg and we're excited to bring Lidsville...
- 2/1/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
DreamWorks Animation is developing a big-screen 3D version of Sid & Marty Krofft's characters from Lidsville, the 1970's TV series, reports Variety. This will be the first project which is based on characters developed by the Krofft brothers that's being made into a feature film. made into a feature film. Conrad Vernon (Shrek 2, Monsters vs. Aliens) brought the Lidsville project in and the Krofft brothers will are serving as executive producers while Vernon, Alex Schwartz of DreamWorks Animation and development exec Chris Kuser are overseeing the project. "Sid and I have had a longstanding relationship with Jeffrey Katzenberg and we're excited to bring Lidsville...
- 2/1/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
DreamWorks Animation is developing a big-screen 3D version of Sid & Marty Krofft's characters from Lidsville, the 1970's TV series, reports Variety. This will be the first project which is based on characters developed by the Krofft brothers that's being made into a feature film. made into a feature film. Conrad Vernon (Shrek 2, Monsters vs. Aliens) brought the Lidsville project in and the Krofft brothers will are serving as executive producers while Vernon, Alex Schwartz of DreamWorks Animation and development exec Chris Kuser are overseeing the project. "Sid and I have had a longstanding relationship with Jeffrey Katzenberg and we're excited to bring Lidsville...
- 2/1/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
DreamWorks Animation Skg, Inc. announced today that it will bring the well-loved Sid & Marty Krofft characters from the 1970′s television series Lidsville to the big screen in a feature film by the same name.
Conrad Vernon (Monsters vs. Aliens, Shrek 2) . animation veteran and lifelong fan of the Krofft’s work . brought the project to DreamWorks Animation. Brothers Sid & Marty Krofft will serve as executive producers. Vernon, DreamWorks Animation’s head of development Alex Schwartz and development executive Chris Kuser are overseeing the project at the studio.
“Sid and I have had a longstanding relationship with Jeffrey Katzenberg and we’re excited to bring Lidsville to DreamWorks Animation,” said Marty Krofft. “It’s incredible to envision a high-quality 3D animated movie being made out of one of our favorite shows.”
“The Krofft brothers helped define a generation with the wildly imaginative characters and worlds they created,” said Alex Schwartz, head of development for DreamWorks Animation.
Conrad Vernon (Monsters vs. Aliens, Shrek 2) . animation veteran and lifelong fan of the Krofft’s work . brought the project to DreamWorks Animation. Brothers Sid & Marty Krofft will serve as executive producers. Vernon, DreamWorks Animation’s head of development Alex Schwartz and development executive Chris Kuser are overseeing the project at the studio.
“Sid and I have had a longstanding relationship with Jeffrey Katzenberg and we’re excited to bring Lidsville to DreamWorks Animation,” said Marty Krofft. “It’s incredible to envision a high-quality 3D animated movie being made out of one of our favorite shows.”
“The Krofft brothers helped define a generation with the wildly imaginative characters and worlds they created,” said Alex Schwartz, head of development for DreamWorks Animation.
- 2/1/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
DreamWorks Animation announced today that they will be adapting the 1970's Sid and Marty Kroft tv series Lidsville for the big screen as an animated feature length film. The movie will follow the premise of the original television series, about a young rebellious kid who falls into an alternate reality world of living hats and talking caps.
I never watched this tv series, but it looks like a nightmare brought to life. Here's a detailed description:
The show involved a teenage boy named Mark who fell into the hat of Merlo the Magician and arrived in Lidsville, a land of living hats. The hats on the show are depicted as having the same roles as the humans who would normally wear them. For example, a cowboy hat would act and speak like a cowboy. The characters' houses were also hat-shaped.
The villain of the show was a magician named Horatio J.
I never watched this tv series, but it looks like a nightmare brought to life. Here's a detailed description:
The show involved a teenage boy named Mark who fell into the hat of Merlo the Magician and arrived in Lidsville, a land of living hats. The hats on the show are depicted as having the same roles as the humans who would normally wear them. For example, a cowboy hat would act and speak like a cowboy. The characters' houses were also hat-shaped.
The villain of the show was a magician named Horatio J.
- 2/1/2011
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
DreamWorks Animation Skg, Inc. today announced that it will bring the well-loved Sid & Marty Krofft characters from the 1970's television series Lidsville to the big screen in a feature film by the same name.Conrad Vernon (Monsters vs. Aliens, Shrek 2) – animation veteran and lifelong fan of the Krofft's work – brought the project to DreamWorks Animation. Brothers Sid & Marty Krofft will serve as executive producers. Vernon, DreamWorks Animation's head of development Alex Schwartz and development executive Chris Kuser are overseeing the project at the studio."Sid and I have had a longstanding relationship with Jeffrey Katzenberg and we're excited to bring Lidsville to DreamWorks Animation," said Marty Krofft. "It's incredible to envision a high-quality 3D animated movie being made out of one of our favorite shows.""The Krofft brothers helped define a generation with the wildly imaginative characters and worlds they created," said Alex Schwartz, head of development for DreamWorks Animation.
- 2/1/2011
- LRMonline.com
By Sean O’Connell
Hollywoodnews.com: The Smurfs. The Muppets. Hits of yesterday continue to become the hopeful projects of today. And this morning, we’re learning of yet another buried treasure that’s being dusted off and rejuvenated for a modern, young audience.
DreamWorks Animation has said that it will bring “Lidsville,” a creation of legendary storytellers Sid & Marty Krofft, to the big screen in a feature film by the same name. “Lidsville” was a popular 1970’s television series about a teenage boy who did battle with wicked magician Horatio J. HooDoo in the mystical land of Lidsville, which existed inside the hat of Merlo the Magician. The Kroffts, meanwhile, also developed the popular programs “H.R. Pufnstuf” and “The Bugaloos.”
“Sid and I have had a longstanding relationship with Jeffrey Katzenberg and we’re excited to bring Lidsville to DreamWorks Animation,” said Marty Krofft. “It’s incredible to envision...
Hollywoodnews.com: The Smurfs. The Muppets. Hits of yesterday continue to become the hopeful projects of today. And this morning, we’re learning of yet another buried treasure that’s being dusted off and rejuvenated for a modern, young audience.
DreamWorks Animation has said that it will bring “Lidsville,” a creation of legendary storytellers Sid & Marty Krofft, to the big screen in a feature film by the same name. “Lidsville” was a popular 1970’s television series about a teenage boy who did battle with wicked magician Horatio J. HooDoo in the mystical land of Lidsville, which existed inside the hat of Merlo the Magician. The Kroffts, meanwhile, also developed the popular programs “H.R. Pufnstuf” and “The Bugaloos.”
“Sid and I have had a longstanding relationship with Jeffrey Katzenberg and we’re excited to bring Lidsville to DreamWorks Animation,” said Marty Krofft. “It’s incredible to envision...
- 2/1/2011
- by Sean O'Connell
- Hollywoodnews.com
DreamWorks Animation Skg, Inc. today announced that it will bring the Sid & Marty Krofft characters from the 1970's television series "Lidsville" to the big screen in a feature film by the same name. Conrad Vernon ( Monsters vs. Aliens , Shrek 2 )--animation veteran and lifelong fan of the Krofft's work--brought the project to DreamWorks Animation. Brothers Sid & Marty Krofft will serve as executive producers. Vernon, DreamWorks Animation's head of development Alex Schwartz and development executive Chris Kuser are overseeing the project at the studio. "Sid and I have had a longstanding relationship with Jeffrey Katzenberg and we're excited to bring 'Lidsville' to DreamWorks Animation," said Marty Krofft. "It's incredible to envision a...
- 2/1/2011
- Comingsoon.net
DreamWorks Animation Skg, Inc. today announced that it is fast-tracking the development of Monkeys of Bollywood (working title), a Bollywood-style animated musical adventure set in modern-day Mumbai.
Executive producer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Prince of Egypt, Enchanted), executive producer and composer A.R. Rahman (127 Hours, Slumdog Millionaire, Bombay Dreams), and writers Gurinder Chadha & Paul Berges (Bride & Prejudice, Bend It Like Beckham) are together this week at DreamWorks Animation’s headquarters in Glendale, California to continue their collaboration on the feature project.
“To reunite with Stephen Schwartz and work with such a celebrated team of artists on DreamWorks Animation’s first-ever CG animated feature musical project is incredibly exciting,” said DreamWorks Animation’s Chief Creative Officer, Bill Damaschke. “Together we will create a movie that is full of magic, fantasy, adventure, comedy and emotion in which inspiring songs and dances will delight audiences everywhere.”
Inspired by the great Indian epic tale...
Executive producer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Prince of Egypt, Enchanted), executive producer and composer A.R. Rahman (127 Hours, Slumdog Millionaire, Bombay Dreams), and writers Gurinder Chadha & Paul Berges (Bride & Prejudice, Bend It Like Beckham) are together this week at DreamWorks Animation’s headquarters in Glendale, California to continue their collaboration on the feature project.
“To reunite with Stephen Schwartz and work with such a celebrated team of artists on DreamWorks Animation’s first-ever CG animated feature musical project is incredibly exciting,” said DreamWorks Animation’s Chief Creative Officer, Bill Damaschke. “Together we will create a movie that is full of magic, fantasy, adventure, comedy and emotion in which inspiring songs and dances will delight audiences everywhere.”
Inspired by the great Indian epic tale...
- 1/12/2011
- by Allan Ford
- Filmofilia
DreamWorks Animation is devleoping Monkeys of Bollywood, the studios first animated musical!
They have tapped composer A.R. Rahman, Broadway lyricist Stephen Schwartz and husband-and-wife producing team Gurinder Chadha and Paul Berges to fast-track the project to be set in Mumbai.
The Ramayana, an epic Hindu poem, is the inspiration for the Bollywood-style animated musical that revolves around two monkeys who try to stop an ancient demon from conquering the world.
Here is what Scwartz had to say about the project:
"As soon as I heard that DreamWorks Animation envisioned making an animated Bollywood movie, I knew I wanted to be a part of it. The fact that A.R. Rahman got involved made it an even more exciting project."
Bill Damaschke creative officer at DreamWorks Animation is set to oversee the project along with development exec Chris Kuser. Chadha and Berges have been involved with such films as Bend It Like Beckham and Bride and Prejudice.
They have tapped composer A.R. Rahman, Broadway lyricist Stephen Schwartz and husband-and-wife producing team Gurinder Chadha and Paul Berges to fast-track the project to be set in Mumbai.
The Ramayana, an epic Hindu poem, is the inspiration for the Bollywood-style animated musical that revolves around two monkeys who try to stop an ancient demon from conquering the world.
Here is what Scwartz had to say about the project:
"As soon as I heard that DreamWorks Animation envisioned making an animated Bollywood movie, I knew I wanted to be a part of it. The fact that A.R. Rahman got involved made it an even more exciting project."
Bill Damaschke creative officer at DreamWorks Animation is set to oversee the project along with development exec Chris Kuser. Chadha and Berges have been involved with such films as Bend It Like Beckham and Bride and Prejudice.
- 1/12/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
Damon Ross has joined DreamWorks Animation as a senior development executive.
He arrives at the studio from Nickelodeon Movies, where he was vp development and production.
Ross will focus on acquiring and developing fresh literary projects and original material for the studio. He will handle day-to-day development of the studio's features alongside fellow senior development executive Chris Kuser. Ross will report to DWA's head of creative development and production Bill Damaschke and the studio's head of development, Kristine Belson. Ross' first projects were being sorted out at press time.
"Damon perfectly rounds out our development team here at DreamWorks," Damaschke said. "He has an amazing reputation for spotting the potential in writers and literary works while also being able to develop and produce enduring film properties. He not only has impeccable taste but also a great eye for talent. We are very excited to have him on board and look forward to developing a long string of exciting, new projects with him."
Said Ross, "DreamWorks has always been in the business of making giant, wide-appeal movies." He added that he also wishes to strive toward that goal.
He arrives at the studio from Nickelodeon Movies, where he was vp development and production.
Ross will focus on acquiring and developing fresh literary projects and original material for the studio. He will handle day-to-day development of the studio's features alongside fellow senior development executive Chris Kuser. Ross will report to DWA's head of creative development and production Bill Damaschke and the studio's head of development, Kristine Belson. Ross' first projects were being sorted out at press time.
"Damon perfectly rounds out our development team here at DreamWorks," Damaschke said. "He has an amazing reputation for spotting the potential in writers and literary works while also being able to develop and produce enduring film properties. He not only has impeccable taste but also a great eye for talent. We are very excited to have him on board and look forward to developing a long string of exciting, new projects with him."
Said Ross, "DreamWorks has always been in the business of making giant, wide-appeal movies." He added that he also wishes to strive toward that goal.
- 6/20/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Just as the big green ogre is about to storm into theaters with Shrek the Third, Mike Mitchell is in negotiations to direct Shrek 4 for DreamWorks Animation.
Penned by Tim Sullivan, the fourth installment will chronicle the continuing adventures of Shrek and his buddies, which is based on the children's book "Shrek!" written by William Steig and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Josh Klausner recently penned a rewrite.
DreamWorks Animation's Jeffrey Katzenberg, Bill Damaschke, Kristine Belson and Chris Kuser are overseeing for the studio. Producing credits are being worked out.
The Shrek series is a massive moneymaker for DWA. The first movie grossed $484.4 million worldwide, while the second one raked in $920.7 million.
Mitchell, whose helming credits include Sky High and Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, isn't a stranger to the world of animation. He directed a SpongeBob SquarePants episode this year. He also helmed the award-winning short Herd. He is repped by CAA and attorney Ken Richman.
Klausner, a second-unit director for many Farrelly flicks who turned to writing, is repped by WMA.
Penned by Tim Sullivan, the fourth installment will chronicle the continuing adventures of Shrek and his buddies, which is based on the children's book "Shrek!" written by William Steig and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Josh Klausner recently penned a rewrite.
DreamWorks Animation's Jeffrey Katzenberg, Bill Damaschke, Kristine Belson and Chris Kuser are overseeing for the studio. Producing credits are being worked out.
The Shrek series is a massive moneymaker for DWA. The first movie grossed $484.4 million worldwide, while the second one raked in $920.7 million.
Mitchell, whose helming credits include Sky High and Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, isn't a stranger to the world of animation. He directed a SpongeBob SquarePants episode this year. He also helmed the award-winning short Herd. He is repped by CAA and attorney Ken Richman.
Klausner, a second-unit director for many Farrelly flicks who turned to writing, is repped by WMA.
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