Chris Miller, the director of “Puss in Boots” and “Shrek the Third,” will direct the upcoming animated “The Smurfs” movie and musical set at Paramount and Nickelodeon.
The studio has already set a Dec. 20, 2024 release date for the film, which was announced back in February.
“The Smurfs” movie remains untitled, and Pam Brady of “South Park” and “Team America” fame is writing the script. The animation houses Lafig Belgium and Imps are producing the film.
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Miller’s announcement will formally be made at the ongoing Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Thursday by Ramsey Naito, president, Animation & Development, Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation, during the studio’s presentation.
“We’re thrilled to have such a talented group of people bringing audiences this latest rendition of the beloved Smurfs universe,” Naito said. “We can’t wait for fans...
The studio has already set a Dec. 20, 2024 release date for the film, which was announced back in February.
“The Smurfs” movie remains untitled, and Pam Brady of “South Park” and “Team America” fame is writing the script. The animation houses Lafig Belgium and Imps are producing the film.
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Miller’s announcement will formally be made at the ongoing Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Thursday by Ramsey Naito, president, Animation & Development, Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation, during the studio’s presentation.
“We’re thrilled to have such a talented group of people bringing audiences this latest rendition of the beloved Smurfs universe,” Naito said. “We can’t wait for fans...
- 6/14/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
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Chris Miller, the Oscar-nominated helmer of 2011’s Puss in Boots, is set to direct Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation’s untitled Smurfs musical, which is slated for a Dec. 20, 2024 theatrical release. The studios plan to highlight the announcement this week at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France.
Earlier this year, Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation announced a partnership with Smurf worldwide licensors holders Lafig Belgium and Imps to produce multiple movies based on the Smurfs property created by Belgian artist Pierre Culliford, known as Peyo. This untitled musical, from a screenplay by Pam Brady (Team America: World Police), is the first of those projects.
>Miller is also director of Shrek The Third, and his voice acting credits includes the penguin Kowalski in the Madagascar franchise.
Latifa Ouaou, executive vp of movies and global franchises for Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation (who...
Chris Miller, the Oscar-nominated helmer of 2011’s Puss in Boots, is set to direct Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation’s untitled Smurfs musical, which is slated for a Dec. 20, 2024 theatrical release. The studios plan to highlight the announcement this week at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France.
Earlier this year, Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation announced a partnership with Smurf worldwide licensors holders Lafig Belgium and Imps to produce multiple movies based on the Smurfs property created by Belgian artist Pierre Culliford, known as Peyo. This untitled musical, from a screenplay by Pam Brady (Team America: World Police), is the first of those projects.
>Miller is also director of Shrek The Third, and his voice acting credits includes the penguin Kowalski in the Madagascar franchise.
Latifa Ouaou, executive vp of movies and global franchises for Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation (who...
- 6/14/2022
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ramsey Naito, who most recently produced DreamWorks Animation’s Oscar-nominated feature The Boss Baby, has joined Paramount Animation as Executive VP. She will report to Paramount Animation President Mireille Soria.
Paramount Animation also has added Emily Nordwind as VP Production and Development, Katherine MacDonald as VP Production and Marketing and Maya Kambe as a creative executive.
In her new job, Naito will not only oversee production on the next SpongeBob SquarePants movie but she will actively seek out new projects for development and animation talent to work with the division. In addition to the third installment of SpongeBob SquarePants, Paramount Animation’s upcoming slate also includes Wonder Park (newly retitled from Amusement Park), which is set to bow on March 15, 2019.
Naito also will work with Soria to also build cross-divisional opportunities with Nickelodeon and parent company Viacom’s other brands.
“I have had the privilege of knowing and working with...
Paramount Animation also has added Emily Nordwind as VP Production and Development, Katherine MacDonald as VP Production and Marketing and Maya Kambe as a creative executive.
In her new job, Naito will not only oversee production on the next SpongeBob SquarePants movie but she will actively seek out new projects for development and animation talent to work with the division. In addition to the third installment of SpongeBob SquarePants, Paramount Animation’s upcoming slate also includes Wonder Park (newly retitled from Amusement Park), which is set to bow on March 15, 2019.
Naito also will work with Soria to also build cross-divisional opportunities with Nickelodeon and parent company Viacom’s other brands.
“I have had the privilege of knowing and working with...
- 4/12/2018
- by Anita Busch
- Deadline Film + TV
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