Exclusive: The Sound Of Silence director Michael Tyburski’s dystopian romantic comedy Turn Me On, starring Bel Powley and Nick Robinson, has wrapped principal photography
London and Paris-based production, finance and sales company Film Constellation, which is handling international sales, has posted a first image ahead of unveiling a trailer in a pre-official Marché du Film kick-off screening on Monday.
In a world where the inconvenience of human emotion has been eradicated by a government-imposed daily vitamin, Powley and Robinson play a couple who skip their daily dose.
They discover love, joy and sex for the first time, but quickly come to realize they must also handle the emotional baggage that comes with it.
Justin H.Min, Emmy nominee D’Arcy Carden, Nesta Cooper and Griffin Newman (The Tick) round out the cast.
Turn Me On is the second collaboration between director Michael Tyburski and Film Constellation following his Sundance hit The Sound Of Silence, starring Peter Sarsgaard and Rashida Jones.
UTA and CAA Media Finance co-rep North America.
Turn Me On is produced by Zareh Nalbandian, Toby Nalbandian and Gregory Schmidt of Truant Pictures, a division of Animal Logic Entertainment (Peter Rabbit 1&2), and producer Sean Bradley (Paddleton). The script is written by Angela Bourassa who is also serving as executive producer.
Powley is represented by UTA, Curtis Brown and Jackoway Austen.
London and Paris-based production, finance and sales company Film Constellation, which is handling international sales, has posted a first image ahead of unveiling a trailer in a pre-official Marché du Film kick-off screening on Monday.
In a world where the inconvenience of human emotion has been eradicated by a government-imposed daily vitamin, Powley and Robinson play a couple who skip their daily dose.
They discover love, joy and sex for the first time, but quickly come to realize they must also handle the emotional baggage that comes with it.
Justin H.Min, Emmy nominee D’Arcy Carden, Nesta Cooper and Griffin Newman (The Tick) round out the cast.
Turn Me On is the second collaboration between director Michael Tyburski and Film Constellation following his Sundance hit The Sound Of Silence, starring Peter Sarsgaard and Rashida Jones.
UTA and CAA Media Finance co-rep North America.
Turn Me On is produced by Zareh Nalbandian, Toby Nalbandian and Gregory Schmidt of Truant Pictures, a division of Animal Logic Entertainment (Peter Rabbit 1&2), and producer Sean Bradley (Paddleton). The script is written by Angela Bourassa who is also serving as executive producer.
Powley is represented by UTA, Curtis Brown and Jackoway Austen.
- 5/15/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Animal Logic co-founder and CEO Zareh Nalbandian has become a patron of the Motion Picture Industry Benevolent Society (Mpibs). For more than 90 years, the Mpibs has provided emotional and financial support for film industry colleagues in need. Originally the organisation was designed to assist film industry practitioners from exhibition and distribution in Nsw, but […]
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- 10/6/2022
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Netflix is acquiring Australian animation studio Animal Logic, which is producing films for the streamer including “The Magician’s Elephant,” directed by Wendy Rogers, and “The Shrinking of the Treehorns,” directed by Ron Howard.
Animal Logic has about 800 employees, mostly based in Sydney and Vancouver. The acquisition “will help us accelerate the development of our animation production capabilities and reinforces our commitment to build a world-class animation studio,” Netflix said in its Q2 letter to shareholders.
The company did not disclose the purchase price for Animal Logic but said it will fund the acquisition from cash on hand. Netflix expects to close the later this year, subject to certain regulatory approvals.
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“Together, we’ll create an animation studio that will produce some of our largest animated feature films,” Netflix said in the shareholder letter.
Animal Logic has about 800 employees, mostly based in Sydney and Vancouver. The acquisition “will help us accelerate the development of our animation production capabilities and reinforces our commitment to build a world-class animation studio,” Netflix said in its Q2 letter to shareholders.
The company did not disclose the purchase price for Animal Logic but said it will fund the acquisition from cash on hand. Netflix expects to close the later this year, subject to certain regulatory approvals.
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“Together, we’ll create an animation studio that will produce some of our largest animated feature films,” Netflix said in the shareholder letter.
- 7/19/2022
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Companies have been collaborating on The Magician’s Elephant, Ron Howard’s The Shrinking Of The Treehorns.
Netflix is acquiring Australian animation studio Animal Logic as the streamer seeks to develop end-to-end cproduction capacity and builds on releases like The Sea Beast and Oscar-nominees Over The Moon and Klaus.
The Animal Logic and Netflix Animation teams will create a global creative production team with the goal of handling some of Netflix’s largest animated film titles. The streamer will continue to work on animation with other studios.
The companies have established a roster of films at Animal Logic’s Sydney...
Netflix is acquiring Australian animation studio Animal Logic as the streamer seeks to develop end-to-end cproduction capacity and builds on releases like The Sea Beast and Oscar-nominees Over The Moon and Klaus.
The Animal Logic and Netflix Animation teams will create a global creative production team with the goal of handling some of Netflix’s largest animated film titles. The streamer will continue to work on animation with other studios.
The companies have established a roster of films at Animal Logic’s Sydney...
- 7/19/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
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Netflix has acquired the Australian animation and visual effects studio Animal Logic, the companies said Tuesday.
Based in Sydney and with a satellite office in Vancouver, Canada, Animal Logic has been involved in The Lego Movie franchise, Happy Feet, Peter Rabbit and other productions, including the upcoming The Magician’s Elephant, for Netflix. On the visual effects front, the company worked on The Matrix and The Great Gatsby, among other titles. The companies say that the deal will boost Netflix’s ambitions in animation, creating “a global creative production team and an animation studio that will produce some of Netflix’s largest animated film titles.”
The streaming company added that it “will continue to work with many other studios around the world for animated series and film needs.”
“Netflix has been investing in animation over the past few years and this furthers our...
Netflix has acquired the Australian animation and visual effects studio Animal Logic, the companies said Tuesday.
Based in Sydney and with a satellite office in Vancouver, Canada, Animal Logic has been involved in The Lego Movie franchise, Happy Feet, Peter Rabbit and other productions, including the upcoming The Magician’s Elephant, for Netflix. On the visual effects front, the company worked on The Matrix and The Great Gatsby, among other titles. The companies say that the deal will boost Netflix’s ambitions in animation, creating “a global creative production team and an animation studio that will produce some of Netflix’s largest animated film titles.”
The streaming company added that it “will continue to work with many other studios around the world for animated series and film needs.”
“Netflix has been investing in animation over the past few years and this furthers our...
- 7/19/2022
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix has acquired the animation studio Animal Logic, which is behind films like “Happy Feet,” “The Lego Movie” franchise and Netflix’s upcoming animated film “The Magician’s Elephant.”
The acquisition will support Netflix’s original animated film slate, which already includes titles like “Klaus,” “Over the Moon” and the upcoming “The Sea Beast.” The Animal Logic and Netflix Animation teams together will create a global creative production team and an animation studio that will produce some of Netflix’s largest animated film titles. However, Netflix will continue to work with many other studios for its animated series and movies.
Animal Logic is led by CEO and co-founder Zareh Nalbandian. Animal Logic leadership will remain operating under the Animal Logic brand and will fulfill production of existing and ongoing commitments and continue to collaborate and work with longstanding studio partners.
Animal Logic is also working on the soon-to-be-released “DC’s...
The acquisition will support Netflix’s original animated film slate, which already includes titles like “Klaus,” “Over the Moon” and the upcoming “The Sea Beast.” The Animal Logic and Netflix Animation teams together will create a global creative production team and an animation studio that will produce some of Netflix’s largest animated film titles. However, Netflix will continue to work with many other studios for its animated series and movies.
Animal Logic is led by CEO and co-founder Zareh Nalbandian. Animal Logic leadership will remain operating under the Animal Logic brand and will fulfill production of existing and ongoing commitments and continue to collaborate and work with longstanding studio partners.
Animal Logic is also working on the soon-to-be-released “DC’s...
- 7/19/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Netflix is moving further into the world of animation with the acquisition of Australian studio Animal Logic.
The company is responsible for work on films such as Happy Feet, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole, The Lego Movies and Peter Rabbit.
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It comes after Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said last year that it is building out its animation unit with the hope to compete against Disney in family animation.
The streamer’s animation slate includes the likes of Over the Moon, Academy Award-nominated Klaus and the recently released The Sea Beast.
Netflix has previously acquired companies such as visual effects studio Scanline VFX, which has worked on series such as Stranger Things, and has recently bought a slew of gaming companies.
Animal Logic has been producing design, visual effects and animation for over 30 years. Headquartered in Sydney, Animal Logic...
The company is responsible for work on films such as Happy Feet, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole, The Lego Movies and Peter Rabbit.
Netflix Q2 Earnings Report: Deadline’s Full Coverage
It comes after Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said last year that it is building out its animation unit with the hope to compete against Disney in family animation.
The streamer’s animation slate includes the likes of Over the Moon, Academy Award-nominated Klaus and the recently released The Sea Beast.
Netflix has previously acquired companies such as visual effects studio Scanline VFX, which has worked on series such as Stranger Things, and has recently bought a slew of gaming companies.
Animal Logic has been producing design, visual effects and animation for over 30 years. Headquartered in Sydney, Animal Logic...
- 7/19/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Love, Simon and Jurassic World actor Nick Robinson and White Boy Rick and The Morning Show actress Bel Powley have been set to star in sci-fi rom-com Turn Me On.
The film is set in a world where the inconvenience of human emotion has been eradicated by a government-imposed daily vitamin. When a young couple skips their dose, they discover love, joy and sex for the first time, but come to realize they must also handle the emotional baggage that comes with it.
London-based sales firm Film Constellation is launching international pre-sales at the virtual EFM this week. UTA and CAA are repping North America.
Michael Tyburski is directing, marking the second collaboration between the director and Film Constellation after Sundance drama The Sound Of Silence, which was picked up by Sony. The script is penned by 2020 Black List writer Angela Bourassa.
Principal photography is slated to commence in...
The film is set in a world where the inconvenience of human emotion has been eradicated by a government-imposed daily vitamin. When a young couple skips their dose, they discover love, joy and sex for the first time, but come to realize they must also handle the emotional baggage that comes with it.
London-based sales firm Film Constellation is launching international pre-sales at the virtual EFM this week. UTA and CAA are repping North America.
Michael Tyburski is directing, marking the second collaboration between the director and Film Constellation after Sundance drama The Sound Of Silence, which was picked up by Sony. The script is penned by 2020 Black List writer Angela Bourassa.
Principal photography is slated to commence in...
- 2/10/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
A spin-off of High Maintenance, starring Yael Stone, and a comedic crime series from Jungle Entertainment are among the 21 projects that will share in more than $600,000 in story development funding from Screen Australia.
The slate includes 14 feature films, six television dramas and an online project, with 11 titles supported through the Generate Fund and 10 through the Premium Fund.
Screen Australia’s head of development Nerida Moore, who will depart the agency in December after nine years, said she felt privileged to support more many creative projects and people during the time she has left in the role.
“This is an exciting mix of projects and it’s great to support creatives expand on their careers and take on new challenges, including producer Alex White working on her first TV series, and writer Arka Das and writer/director Hannah Hilliard on their debut feature films,” he said.
“The shared vision we are...
The slate includes 14 feature films, six television dramas and an online project, with 11 titles supported through the Generate Fund and 10 through the Premium Fund.
Screen Australia’s head of development Nerida Moore, who will depart the agency in December after nine years, said she felt privileged to support more many creative projects and people during the time she has left in the role.
“This is an exciting mix of projects and it’s great to support creatives expand on their careers and take on new challenges, including producer Alex White working on her first TV series, and writer Arka Das and writer/director Hannah Hilliard on their debut feature films,” he said.
“The shared vision we are...
- 10/18/2021
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Animal Logic group head of legal and business affairs Emma Drummond and Kojo Studios managing director Dale Roberts have been announced as new members of the Ausfilm board.
It comes following the departure of deputy chair Zareh Nalbandian, CEO of Animal Logic, after nine years of service, and Tony Clark, Rising Sun Pictures managing director, who was on the board for 12 years.
Drummond has experience across a variety of different sectors in Australia and the UK, including international film and TV financing, animation and visual effects, intellectual property, media and technology, banking and finance, and commercial law.
She said she was honoured to have the opportunity to use her knowledge and experience in supporting the work of Ausfilm and its members.
“Ausfilm’s work is culturally and economically important to the ongoing sustainability of Australia’s creative industries in a competitive global marketplace,” she said.
Roberts has been a director...
It comes following the departure of deputy chair Zareh Nalbandian, CEO of Animal Logic, after nine years of service, and Tony Clark, Rising Sun Pictures managing director, who was on the board for 12 years.
Drummond has experience across a variety of different sectors in Australia and the UK, including international film and TV financing, animation and visual effects, intellectual property, media and technology, banking and finance, and commercial law.
She said she was honoured to have the opportunity to use her knowledge and experience in supporting the work of Ausfilm and its members.
“Ausfilm’s work is culturally and economically important to the ongoing sustainability of Australia’s creative industries in a competitive global marketplace,” she said.
Roberts has been a director...
- 9/8/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
The current production boom is a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity for Australia to re-establish itself as a powerful filmmaking country, according to Animal Logic co-founder and CEO Zareh Nalbandian.
Animal Logic celebrates its 30th birthday this year, during a period that Nalbandian regards as “healthy and busy” for the industry.
The executive reflected on the success and challenges that have faced the company over its three decades last week in a conversation with Margaret Pomeranz, an event organised by the Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles together with Australians in Film, Ausfilm and Screen Australia.
There are few Australian screen businesses that can boast the international name recognition of the studio, having crafted visual effects and animation across projects such as The Matrix, Moulin Rouge!, Happy Feet 1 and 2, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, The Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole, The Great Gatsby and the Lego franchise.
With teams spanning Sydney,...
Animal Logic celebrates its 30th birthday this year, during a period that Nalbandian regards as “healthy and busy” for the industry.
The executive reflected on the success and challenges that have faced the company over its three decades last week in a conversation with Margaret Pomeranz, an event organised by the Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles together with Australians in Film, Ausfilm and Screen Australia.
There are few Australian screen businesses that can boast the international name recognition of the studio, having crafted visual effects and animation across projects such as The Matrix, Moulin Rouge!, Happy Feet 1 and 2, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, The Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole, The Great Gatsby and the Lego franchise.
With teams spanning Sydney,...
- 7/9/2021
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
The Federal Government’s impending media reforms have come under fresh scrutiny from the post-production sector, which is calling for a reassessment of the proposed changes to the Post, Digital and Visual Effects (Pdv) Offset.
While the government backtracked on its initial plan to reduce the Producer Offset for feature films to 30 per cent last month at the behest of industry, there are still plans to double the minimum qualifying expenditure threshold to $1 million, both for that rebate and the 30 per cent Pdv Offset.
In the case of the latter, the move may alter the scope of work available.
Animal Logic CEO and Ausfilm deputy chair Zareh Nalbandian told If raising the minimum Pdv spend could be the difference between winning a project that was a “good stepping stone” for a growing business and “never getting past first base”.
“It is really short-sighted if we want to leverage the opportunity...
While the government backtracked on its initial plan to reduce the Producer Offset for feature films to 30 per cent last month at the behest of industry, there are still plans to double the minimum qualifying expenditure threshold to $1 million, both for that rebate and the 30 per cent Pdv Offset.
In the case of the latter, the move may alter the scope of work available.
Animal Logic CEO and Ausfilm deputy chair Zareh Nalbandian told If raising the minimum Pdv spend could be the difference between winning a project that was a “good stepping stone” for a growing business and “never getting past first base”.
“It is really short-sighted if we want to leverage the opportunity...
- 5/3/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
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
Teigan Isobel’s screenplay Buggged (sic) has won Animal Logic Entertainment’s inaugural screenplay competition, selected from more than 100 entries.
The comp was launched last year to unearth new Australian voices in the family animated and family hybrid (live action/animation) space.
Set in the mechanical world of the Metallic City where organic life stands little chance of survival, Buggged follows 12-year-old, nature obsessed Emma who inadvertently unleashes a swarm of rust mites that threaten to devour her world.
“It’s an absolute privilege to win this amazing competition,” said Isobel, who is based in Western Australia.
“I am very passionate about family entertainment, so to be recognised by Animal Logic Entertainment is a huge honour.”
Her winnings include a prize package of $5,000 as well as professional guidance and feedback from Animal Logic CEO and co-founder, producer Zareh Nalbandian; EVP development and production Jonathan Hludzinski, and VP development and production Felicity Staunton.
The comp was launched last year to unearth new Australian voices in the family animated and family hybrid (live action/animation) space.
Set in the mechanical world of the Metallic City where organic life stands little chance of survival, Buggged follows 12-year-old, nature obsessed Emma who inadvertently unleashes a swarm of rust mites that threaten to devour her world.
“It’s an absolute privilege to win this amazing competition,” said Isobel, who is based in Western Australia.
“I am very passionate about family entertainment, so to be recognised by Animal Logic Entertainment is a huge honour.”
Her winnings include a prize package of $5,000 as well as professional guidance and feedback from Animal Logic CEO and co-founder, producer Zareh Nalbandian; EVP development and production Jonathan Hludzinski, and VP development and production Felicity Staunton.
- 2/3/2021
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Animal Logic Entertainment’s ‘Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway’.
Animal Logic Entertainment has launched a screenplay competition, designed to recognise and encourage Aussie writers working in the family entertainment space.
The call out is for Australian citizens or permanent residents with a feature script in the family animated and family hybrid (live-action/animation) space.
The winner will receive $5,000 as well as professional feedback and guidance from producer and Animal Logic CEO and co-founder Zareh Nalbandian, EVP development and production Jonathan Hludzinski and VP development and production Felicity Staunton.
Further, Los Angeles-based script consultant (and expat Australian) Tim Schildberger will read the script, deliver up to a page of written feedback focused on structure, character development and emotional connection, and offer advice on ways to make the work as attractive as possible to ‘Hollywood’ readers,
Two runner-up finalists will also receive $1,000 and professional feedback.
“We have always been committed to leveraging...
Animal Logic Entertainment has launched a screenplay competition, designed to recognise and encourage Aussie writers working in the family entertainment space.
The call out is for Australian citizens or permanent residents with a feature script in the family animated and family hybrid (live-action/animation) space.
The winner will receive $5,000 as well as professional feedback and guidance from producer and Animal Logic CEO and co-founder Zareh Nalbandian, EVP development and production Jonathan Hludzinski and VP development and production Felicity Staunton.
Further, Los Angeles-based script consultant (and expat Australian) Tim Schildberger will read the script, deliver up to a page of written feedback focused on structure, character development and emotional connection, and offer advice on ways to make the work as attractive as possible to ‘Hollywood’ readers,
Two runner-up finalists will also receive $1,000 and professional feedback.
“We have always been committed to leveraging...
- 8/26/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Anya Beyersdorf.
Prolific screenwriter Anya Beyersdorf says her excitement level has gone through the roof as she collaborates with director Rachel Ward on one of the segments of the ABC’s female-driven Shakespeare Now anthology.
Enjoying a career high, Beyersdorf is also working on an Every Cloud Productions’ drama and developing multiple projects with writer-director Miranda Nation, Aquarius Films, Truant Pictures and US director Alexis Ostrander.
“I have had a privileged, lucky lockdown,” she tells If. “I think I would have gone mad if I didn’t have all these scripts and virtual writers’ rooms. It’s kept me connected and doing meaningful things.”
Hoodlum Entertainment and Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap Entertainment are developing Shakespeare Now, consisting of fresh re-interpretations of Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, Macbeth, Love’s Labour’s Lost, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Richard III, The Merchant of Venice and Twelfth Night.
“Rachel is such a generous, clever, cool woman,...
Prolific screenwriter Anya Beyersdorf says her excitement level has gone through the roof as she collaborates with director Rachel Ward on one of the segments of the ABC’s female-driven Shakespeare Now anthology.
Enjoying a career high, Beyersdorf is also working on an Every Cloud Productions’ drama and developing multiple projects with writer-director Miranda Nation, Aquarius Films, Truant Pictures and US director Alexis Ostrander.
“I have had a privileged, lucky lockdown,” she tells If. “I think I would have gone mad if I didn’t have all these scripts and virtual writers’ rooms. It’s kept me connected and doing meaningful things.”
Hoodlum Entertainment and Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap Entertainment are developing Shakespeare Now, consisting of fresh re-interpretations of Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, Macbeth, Love’s Labour’s Lost, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Richard III, The Merchant of Venice and Twelfth Night.
“Rachel is such a generous, clever, cool woman,...
- 8/12/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Toni Collette.
Toni Collette’s directorial debut, an animated series based on The Sapphires and a Shakespeare-inspired anthology are among the 42 projects to recently share in $1.4 million of development funding from Screen Australia.
The slate, which includes 14 features, eight online projects and 20 TV dramas, marks the final development funding Screen Australia awarded in the 2019-20 financial year.
These projects come from both the existing Premium and Generate development funds. Generate Fund is for lower budget projects with an emphasis on new and emerging talent, or experienced talent wanting to take creative risks. The Premium Fund is for higher budget projects of ambition and scale from successful screen content makers.
The agency reports receiving over 534 applications across both funds, up 41 per cent on the 378 application received in 2018-19.
Screen Australia’s Head of Development Nerida Moore said, “While this has been a turbulent, challenging time for many in the industry, it hasn’t stopped the drive,...
Toni Collette’s directorial debut, an animated series based on The Sapphires and a Shakespeare-inspired anthology are among the 42 projects to recently share in $1.4 million of development funding from Screen Australia.
The slate, which includes 14 features, eight online projects and 20 TV dramas, marks the final development funding Screen Australia awarded in the 2019-20 financial year.
These projects come from both the existing Premium and Generate development funds. Generate Fund is for lower budget projects with an emphasis on new and emerging talent, or experienced talent wanting to take creative risks. The Premium Fund is for higher budget projects of ambition and scale from successful screen content makers.
The agency reports receiving over 534 applications across both funds, up 41 per cent on the 378 application received in 2018-19.
Screen Australia’s Head of Development Nerida Moore said, “While this has been a turbulent, challenging time for many in the industry, it hasn’t stopped the drive,...
- 8/5/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Top: Larissa Behrendt, Mitchell Stanley. Bottom: Lucy Hayes, Nora Niasari.
Writer/directors Nora Niasari and Larissa Behrendt and producers Lucy Hayes and Mitchell Stanley have been selected to participate in Australians in Film (AiF) and Screen Australia’s Mentor La program.
The participants will be matched mentors writer Luke Davies director Alethea Jones, Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian and director of creative development, Columbia Pictures Jiao Chen (Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Unchartered).
Each participant will receive four one-hour sessions with their mentor; three online, and one face-to-face in Los Angeles once international travel restrictions are lifted. Each receives return airfares, and living expenses for five days in La.
The meetings are designed to provide recipients with personalised, first-hand experience of the challenges and knowledge these mentors have learnt from working in the highly competitive Hollywood system. The knowledge provided will help not only bolster their careers, but the professional capacity of the broader Australian screen sector.
Writer/directors Nora Niasari and Larissa Behrendt and producers Lucy Hayes and Mitchell Stanley have been selected to participate in Australians in Film (AiF) and Screen Australia’s Mentor La program.
The participants will be matched mentors writer Luke Davies director Alethea Jones, Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian and director of creative development, Columbia Pictures Jiao Chen (Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Unchartered).
Each participant will receive four one-hour sessions with their mentor; three online, and one face-to-face in Los Angeles once international travel restrictions are lifted. Each receives return airfares, and living expenses for five days in La.
The meetings are designed to provide recipients with personalised, first-hand experience of the challenges and knowledge these mentors have learnt from working in the highly competitive Hollywood system. The knowledge provided will help not only bolster their careers, but the professional capacity of the broader Australian screen sector.
- 6/9/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Clockwise from top left: Alethea Jones, Jiao Chen, Zareh Nalbandian, Luke Davies.
Luke Davies, Alethea Jones, Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian and Columbia Pictures’ director of creative development Jiao Chen will be the mentors in this year’s Mentor La program.
Applications are now open for the development program for mid-level screen professionals. Applicants must be Australian residents currently living in Australia.
Australians in Film (AiF) and Screen Australia are encouraging applications from groups currently under-represented in the Australian screen industry including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, Lgbtqi and gender diverse people.
Established in 2017, Mentor La consists of four one-hour sessions. Three are held online and one is face-to-face in Los Angeles, starting in April.
The sessions are designed to provide mentees with personalized, first-hand knowledge of the challenges and knowledge these mentors have learnt from working in the Hollywood system.
Luke Davies, Alethea Jones, Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian and Columbia Pictures’ director of creative development Jiao Chen will be the mentors in this year’s Mentor La program.
Applications are now open for the development program for mid-level screen professionals. Applicants must be Australian residents currently living in Australia.
Australians in Film (AiF) and Screen Australia are encouraging applications from groups currently under-represented in the Australian screen industry including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, Lgbtqi and gender diverse people.
Established in 2017, Mentor La consists of four one-hour sessions. Three are held online and one is face-to-face in Los Angeles, starting in April.
The sessions are designed to provide mentees with personalized, first-hand knowledge of the challenges and knowledge these mentors have learnt from working in the Hollywood system.
- 3/9/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
‘Butch’.
Screen Australia has announced almost $750,000 of story development funding for nine feature films, 11 television series and two online projects.
The slate includes an Imogen Banks-produced musical dramedy, composed by Kate Miller-Heidke; a television adaptation of Melanie Cheng book Australia Day; and a feature film from Helpmann Award-winning playwright S. Shakthidharan.
Screen Australia’s head of development Nerida Moore said, “We are looking for projects that are distinctive in the market, have a very specific audience in mind and reflect a range of Australian experiences. As such, it’s fantastic to be able to support the development of these 22 productions, which give an exciting glimpse into the diversity of stories, formats and genres we will hopefully see on our screens in the coming years.”
“I’m particularly pleased Screen Australia is able to support creators to expand their skill sets and take creative risks, including actors Lucy Durack and...
Screen Australia has announced almost $750,000 of story development funding for nine feature films, 11 television series and two online projects.
The slate includes an Imogen Banks-produced musical dramedy, composed by Kate Miller-Heidke; a television adaptation of Melanie Cheng book Australia Day; and a feature film from Helpmann Award-winning playwright S. Shakthidharan.
Screen Australia’s head of development Nerida Moore said, “We are looking for projects that are distinctive in the market, have a very specific audience in mind and reflect a range of Australian experiences. As such, it’s fantastic to be able to support the development of these 22 productions, which give an exciting glimpse into the diversity of stories, formats and genres we will hopefully see on our screens in the coming years.”
“I’m particularly pleased Screen Australia is able to support creators to expand their skill sets and take creative risks, including actors Lucy Durack and...
- 2/25/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
‘Buoyancy’.
Writer-director Rodd Rathjen’s Buoyancy won Best Youth Feature Film at last night’s Asia Pacific Screen Awards (Apsa) in Brisbane.
The award comes just as Rathjen returns to Australia from an Oscar campaign in The States; Buoyancy is Australia’s submission for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.
Produced by Causeway Films’ Sam Jennings and Kristina Ceyton with Rita Walsh, Buoyancy details the story of a 14-year old Cambodian boy (Sarm Heng) who heads to Thailand search of a better life, only to find himself trafficked and enslaved on a fishing trawler.
The story of Buoyancy is inspired by real events, and informed by more than 50 interviews Rathjen conducted with people who had been trafficked onto fishing boats, as well as interviews with local communities, former ship captains and NGOs, and other research. An estimated 200,000 men and boys are thought to be in slavery and forced...
Writer-director Rodd Rathjen’s Buoyancy won Best Youth Feature Film at last night’s Asia Pacific Screen Awards (Apsa) in Brisbane.
The award comes just as Rathjen returns to Australia from an Oscar campaign in The States; Buoyancy is Australia’s submission for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.
Produced by Causeway Films’ Sam Jennings and Kristina Ceyton with Rita Walsh, Buoyancy details the story of a 14-year old Cambodian boy (Sarm Heng) who heads to Thailand search of a better life, only to find himself trafficked and enslaved on a fishing trawler.
The story of Buoyancy is inspired by real events, and informed by more than 50 interviews Rathjen conducted with people who had been trafficked onto fishing boats, as well as interviews with local communities, former ship captains and NGOs, and other research. An estimated 200,000 men and boys are thought to be in slavery and forced...
- 11/22/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Three finalists have been selected for a screenplay competition run by fledgling Sydney and La-based production outfit Truant Pictures. The trio will be read and noted by Stuart Beattie, Zak Hilditch (Rattlesnake) or Yolanda Ramke (Cargo).
Launched in 2018, Truant is a subsidiary of creative studio Animal Logic. It is overseen by Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian with VPs of Development and Production Toby Nalbandian and Greg Schmidt.
The selected writers all have scripts from the horror, sci-fi or thriller genres. The winner, who will be announced on November 25, will receive a $3,400 cash prize, a hot desk for one week at Truant Pictures’ office in Sydney, and mentorship from Nalbandian and Schmidt.
The finalists are:
David Willing and Beth King – The Surrogate
When single mother Natalia gives birth despite not being pregnant, she discovers the ghost of a missing...
Launched in 2018, Truant is a subsidiary of creative studio Animal Logic. It is overseen by Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian with VPs of Development and Production Toby Nalbandian and Greg Schmidt.
The selected writers all have scripts from the horror, sci-fi or thriller genres. The winner, who will be announced on November 25, will receive a $3,400 cash prize, a hot desk for one week at Truant Pictures’ office in Sydney, and mentorship from Nalbandian and Schmidt.
The finalists are:
David Willing and Beth King – The Surrogate
When single mother Natalia gives birth despite not being pregnant, she discovers the ghost of a missing...
- 11/17/2019
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
(L – R): AiF executive director Peter Ritchie, 2019 Regional Screen In La Program recipient Joshua Tyler, Australian Consul General La Chelsey Martin, AiF chair Simonne Overend and Screenworks CEO Ken Crouch.
The second iteration of Screenworks and Australians In Film (AiF)’s Regional Screen in La Program will take the form of an internship with Animal Logic Entertainment (Ale), offering upcoming or recent grads from regional Australia an opportunity to work out of the company’s La office.
AiF have run internship programs with Ale for the past five years and recipients have gone onto careers in the Australian and international screen industries, including Melanie Jayne (HBO), Sleena Wilson (Black Bear Pictures) and Lauren Brown (Ludo Studio).
The internship will run for two months in 2020 and cover all aspects of international feature film development, acquisitions, packaging and production. The successful recipient will work with both Ale and its subsidiary live-action production company,...
The second iteration of Screenworks and Australians In Film (AiF)’s Regional Screen in La Program will take the form of an internship with Animal Logic Entertainment (Ale), offering upcoming or recent grads from regional Australia an opportunity to work out of the company’s La office.
AiF have run internship programs with Ale for the past five years and recipients have gone onto careers in the Australian and international screen industries, including Melanie Jayne (HBO), Sleena Wilson (Black Bear Pictures) and Lauren Brown (Ludo Studio).
The internship will run for two months in 2020 and cover all aspects of international feature film development, acquisitions, packaging and production. The successful recipient will work with both Ale and its subsidiary live-action production company,...
- 11/11/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Gillian Armstrong and Murray Forrest. (Photo credit: Peter Jackson)
Gillian Armstrong has won one of the Australian cinema industry’s highest honours, the Murray Forrest Award for Excellence in Filmcraft.
The trailblazing director whose My Brilliant Career was the first Australian feature directed by a woman in 46 years received the award at the Australian International Movie Convention.
Accepting the award, Armstrong was self-deprecating, observing: “I could not type or cook or drive so it was good to find something I wasn’t too bad at.”
She paid tribute to her numerous collaborators including first Ad, the late Mark Turnbull, film editor Nicholas Beauman and DOPs Don McAlpine, Russell Boyd, Dion Beebe and Geoffrey Simpson.
Also she thanked distributors and exhibitors, acknowledging “nothing beats the terror of audiences and the first weekend in cinemas.”
There was nothing glamorous about working in the film industry, especially getting up at 4.30 am and toiling...
Gillian Armstrong has won one of the Australian cinema industry’s highest honours, the Murray Forrest Award for Excellence in Filmcraft.
The trailblazing director whose My Brilliant Career was the first Australian feature directed by a woman in 46 years received the award at the Australian International Movie Convention.
Accepting the award, Armstrong was self-deprecating, observing: “I could not type or cook or drive so it was good to find something I wasn’t too bad at.”
She paid tribute to her numerous collaborators including first Ad, the late Mark Turnbull, film editor Nicholas Beauman and DOPs Don McAlpine, Russell Boyd, Dion Beebe and Geoffrey Simpson.
Also she thanked distributors and exhibitors, acknowledging “nothing beats the terror of audiences and the first weekend in cinemas.”
There was nothing glamorous about working in the film industry, especially getting up at 4.30 am and toiling...
- 10/24/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Rachel Perkins (Photo credit: Leon Mead).
Director Rachel Perkins will receive the inaugural Animal Logic Entertainment Illuminate Award at the Australians in Film (AiF) Awards Gala and Benefit next week, in recognition of her work behind the camera, including recent series Total Control and Mystery Road.
Phillip Noyce will present the Award to Perkins at the ceremony which takes place in Los Angeles.
“Rachel Perkins is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and talented Australian directors of her generation,” said AiF president Kate Marks.
“AiF is thrilled to be presenting this inaugural award to Rachel with long-term partner Animal Logic Entertainment, one of Australia’s leading international production companies.”
Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian said: “As both an animation studio and production company, we are always looking for ways to celebrate the incredible and often unsung talent that exists behind the camera. In our inaugural year, Animal Logic is proud...
Director Rachel Perkins will receive the inaugural Animal Logic Entertainment Illuminate Award at the Australians in Film (AiF) Awards Gala and Benefit next week, in recognition of her work behind the camera, including recent series Total Control and Mystery Road.
Phillip Noyce will present the Award to Perkins at the ceremony which takes place in Los Angeles.
“Rachel Perkins is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and talented Australian directors of her generation,” said AiF president Kate Marks.
“AiF is thrilled to be presenting this inaugural award to Rachel with long-term partner Animal Logic Entertainment, one of Australia’s leading international production companies.”
Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian said: “As both an animation studio and production company, we are always looking for ways to celebrate the incredible and often unsung talent that exists behind the camera. In our inaugural year, Animal Logic is proud...
- 10/17/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
L-r: Ben Quilty, Aemmon Sheehan, Jason Phu, Técha Noble and Zareh Nalbandian.
Técha Noble, Jason Phu and Aemmon Sheehan will be the first artists to participate in Animal Logic’s Artist In Residence initiative, designed to create new works incorporating screen techniques.
Each artist will be supported with a grant of $10,000 from Create Nsw to complete their respective three-month residencies, which begin this month and run through to June 2020.
Sheehan, an interdisciplinary artist, will start his residency first. He aims to create three short films and corresponding oil paintings critiquing contemporary Australian culture.
Phu will undertake his residency from February, aiming to develop animation storyboards exploring the spirits, demons and ghosts of Chinese culture. He has a particular interest in literary work Journey To The West, also known through the TV adaption Monkey, and is specifically interested in seeing the processes that occur before the finished animated product, such as shading patterns,...
Técha Noble, Jason Phu and Aemmon Sheehan will be the first artists to participate in Animal Logic’s Artist In Residence initiative, designed to create new works incorporating screen techniques.
Each artist will be supported with a grant of $10,000 from Create Nsw to complete their respective three-month residencies, which begin this month and run through to June 2020.
Sheehan, an interdisciplinary artist, will start his residency first. He aims to create three short films and corresponding oil paintings critiquing contemporary Australian culture.
Phu will undertake his residency from February, aiming to develop animation storyboards exploring the spirits, demons and ghosts of Chinese culture. He has a particular interest in literary work Journey To The West, also known through the TV adaption Monkey, and is specifically interested in seeing the processes that occur before the finished animated product, such as shading patterns,...
- 9/10/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Nsw/Qld-based Cutting Edge worked on ‘Halloween’. (Courtesy: Universal Pictures/Blumhouse)
Create Nsw will now offer a 10 per cent tax incentive for post, digital and visual effects (Pdv) that can be combined with the 30 per cent federal Pdv offset, bringing the state’s offering in line with South Australia and Queensland.
The introduction of the incentive, which will require a minimum spend of $500,000 on Pdv in Nsw, has secured the state post-production on the upcoming Untitled Baz Luhrmann Elvis Project, with the government anticipating a $35 million boost to the economy as a result.
The South Australia Film Corporation (Safc) launched an uncapped, non-discretionary 10 per cent Pdv rebate in December 2017. Just two months after the rebate was unveiled, Technicolor announced it was to open a $26 million VFX studio, Mill Film, in Adelaide, and the Adelaide-based Rising Sun Pictures has looked to expand its staff numbers.
In October last year, Screen Queensland...
Create Nsw will now offer a 10 per cent tax incentive for post, digital and visual effects (Pdv) that can be combined with the 30 per cent federal Pdv offset, bringing the state’s offering in line with South Australia and Queensland.
The introduction of the incentive, which will require a minimum spend of $500,000 on Pdv in Nsw, has secured the state post-production on the upcoming Untitled Baz Luhrmann Elvis Project, with the government anticipating a $35 million boost to the economy as a result.
The South Australia Film Corporation (Safc) launched an uncapped, non-discretionary 10 per cent Pdv rebate in December 2017. Just two months after the rebate was unveiled, Technicolor announced it was to open a $26 million VFX studio, Mill Film, in Adelaide, and the Adelaide-based Rising Sun Pictures has looked to expand its staff numbers.
In October last year, Screen Queensland...
- 7/11/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Liz Watts and Ivan Sen.
Directors Jennifer Kent and Ivan Sen, producer Liz Watts and Oscar-nominated production designer Fiona Crombie have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Film editor Dany Cooper, composer Jed Kurzel, Animal Logic founder Zareh Nalbandian, make-up artist Rosalina Da Silva, cinematographer Ari Wegner and stunt performer Glenn Boswell are also among 842 new members of the Oscars body.
Kent has been invited to join the directors and writers branches. Nalbandian and Boswell are among the members-at-large group.
Cooper’s latest credits include Jim Loach’s Measure of a Man, Mirrah Foulkes’ Judy & Punch and Unjoo Moon’s I Am Woman.
Kurzel composed the music for French director/actor Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre’s The Mustang, Julius Avery’s Overlord and The Nightingale.
Watts is executive producing Stateless, a six-part drama about four strangers in an immigration detention centre for the ABC, after...
Directors Jennifer Kent and Ivan Sen, producer Liz Watts and Oscar-nominated production designer Fiona Crombie have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Film editor Dany Cooper, composer Jed Kurzel, Animal Logic founder Zareh Nalbandian, make-up artist Rosalina Da Silva, cinematographer Ari Wegner and stunt performer Glenn Boswell are also among 842 new members of the Oscars body.
Kent has been invited to join the directors and writers branches. Nalbandian and Boswell are among the members-at-large group.
Cooper’s latest credits include Jim Loach’s Measure of a Man, Mirrah Foulkes’ Judy & Punch and Unjoo Moon’s I Am Woman.
Kurzel composed the music for French director/actor Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre’s The Mustang, Julius Avery’s Overlord and The Nightingale.
Watts is executive producing Stateless, a six-part drama about four strangers in an immigration detention centre for the ABC, after...
- 7/1/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Ron Howard.
Imagine Entertainment co-founder Ron Howard will direct The Shrinking of Treehorn, the first of four live-action animated co-productions between his company and Animal Logic Entertainment.
Paramount Pictures will release the film based on a 1971 children’s book by Florence Parry Heide with illustrations from Edward Gorey.
Rob Lieber is writing the script, which follows Treehorn, a boy who begins shrinking after playing a strange board game, which goes largely unnoticed by his parents. He spends an unhappy day and night until he discovers a magical game that restores him to his natural size.
It will be Howard’s first animated feature as a director, a move suggested by Animal Logic Entertainment CEO Zareh Nalbandian, who signed a co-production agreement with Imagine in 2017.
When the Jv was announced Imagine chairman Brian Grazer said: “The animation space consistently outperforms other genres and we wanted to enter into that space by...
Imagine Entertainment co-founder Ron Howard will direct The Shrinking of Treehorn, the first of four live-action animated co-productions between his company and Animal Logic Entertainment.
Paramount Pictures will release the film based on a 1971 children’s book by Florence Parry Heide with illustrations from Edward Gorey.
Rob Lieber is writing the script, which follows Treehorn, a boy who begins shrinking after playing a strange board game, which goes largely unnoticed by his parents. He spends an unhappy day and night until he discovers a magical game that restores him to his natural size.
It will be Howard’s first animated feature as a director, a move suggested by Animal Logic Entertainment CEO Zareh Nalbandian, who signed a co-production agreement with Imagine in 2017.
When the Jv was announced Imagine chairman Brian Grazer said: “The animation space consistently outperforms other genres and we wanted to enter into that space by...
- 6/23/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Director Ron Howard seems to have done it all, as he’s brought us such a long list of wonderful movies and fantastic TV. Now he is venturing into new territory with his first animated movie, an adaptation of a 1971 children’s book entitled The Shrinking of Treehorn.
The story follows “a young man who begins shrinking in size after playing a strange board game, which goes largely unnoticed by his parents. The visual language of the film will closely follow Gorey’s aesthetic."
Zareh Nalbandian, Animal Logic’s entertainment CEO had this to say in a statement:
“I’ve long had this passionate point of view that Ron Howard should make a tentpole animated movie. That’s how this started. It was serendipitous that Imagine was sort of evolving and growing, and Animal Logic was more and more committed to the development and production of our own intellectual property.
The story follows “a young man who begins shrinking in size after playing a strange board game, which goes largely unnoticed by his parents. The visual language of the film will closely follow Gorey’s aesthetic."
Zareh Nalbandian, Animal Logic’s entertainment CEO had this to say in a statement:
“I’ve long had this passionate point of view that Ron Howard should make a tentpole animated movie. That’s how this started. It was serendipitous that Imagine was sort of evolving and growing, and Animal Logic was more and more committed to the development and production of our own intellectual property.
- 6/21/2019
- by Jessica Fisher
- GeekTyrant
Emily Limyun Dean (Photo credit: Bradford Rogne).
Aacta Award-nominated filmmaker Emily Limyun Dean will make her feature directing debut on an animated feature for Sony Pictures Animation.
Entitled Tao, the female-driven sci-fi adventure is set in China, according to Deadline, which broke the story.
Tonya Kong, whose credits include the Us TV series Arrow, Daredevil and Justice, is attached as the writer. The plot is under wraps.
The Us-born Chinese-Australian took nights classes in art certificate training at Aftrs and worked on live action short films and TV series while she studied at the University of Sydney.
After graduating with a BA (Honours) in history and English in 2009 she wrote, directed and animated her first animated short Forget Me Not.
Based on her family’s experience with Alzheimer’s disease, it was nominated for the Best Short Animation Award at the 2012 Aacta Awards.
She studied animation at California Institute of the Arts...
Aacta Award-nominated filmmaker Emily Limyun Dean will make her feature directing debut on an animated feature for Sony Pictures Animation.
Entitled Tao, the female-driven sci-fi adventure is set in China, according to Deadline, which broke the story.
Tonya Kong, whose credits include the Us TV series Arrow, Daredevil and Justice, is attached as the writer. The plot is under wraps.
The Us-born Chinese-Australian took nights classes in art certificate training at Aftrs and worked on live action short films and TV series while she studied at the University of Sydney.
After graduating with a BA (Honours) in history and English in 2009 she wrote, directed and animated her first animated short Forget Me Not.
Based on her family’s experience with Alzheimer’s disease, it was nominated for the Best Short Animation Award at the 2012 Aacta Awards.
She studied animation at California Institute of the Arts...
- 6/20/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
In a prolific career that has yielded numerous iconic movies, Ron Howard is set to direct his first animated film.
The project is one of four ambitious, original animated and live-action hybrid films he and Brian Grazer have set up through their company Imagine Entertainment, in a joint venture with Australian production engine Animal Logic.
Howard is attached to direct “The Shrinking of Treehorn,” a children’s book by Florence Parry Heide with illustrations from Edward Gorey, originally published in 1971. Paramount Pictures will release the film.
“I’ve long had this passionate point of view that Ron Howard should make a tentpole animated movie. That’s how this started,” said Zareh Nalbandian, Animal Logic’s entertainment CEO.
“It was serendipitous that Imagine was sort of evolving and growing, and Animal Logic was more and more committed to the development and production of our own intellectual property. We have a shared...
The project is one of four ambitious, original animated and live-action hybrid films he and Brian Grazer have set up through their company Imagine Entertainment, in a joint venture with Australian production engine Animal Logic.
Howard is attached to direct “The Shrinking of Treehorn,” a children’s book by Florence Parry Heide with illustrations from Edward Gorey, originally published in 1971. Paramount Pictures will release the film.
“I’ve long had this passionate point of view that Ron Howard should make a tentpole animated movie. That’s how this started,” said Zareh Nalbandian, Animal Logic’s entertainment CEO.
“It was serendipitous that Imagine was sort of evolving and growing, and Animal Logic was more and more committed to the development and production of our own intellectual property. We have a shared...
- 6/20/2019
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
‘The Lego Movie 2’
The Australian box office slump continued last weekend despite respectable debuts for Warner Bros’ The Lego Movie 2 and Universal’s Fighting with My Family.
Icon’s British comedy-drama Swimming With Men sank while Madman Entertainment’s Destroyer looks like joining the list of Nicole Kidman films which get critical plaudits and play to niche audiences.
Bollywood action film Kesari had an impressive launch while Icon’s Hotel Mumbai held well in its second weekend, suggesting the impact of opening amid the Christchurch massacre is no longer a factor.
The top 20 titles generated $10.6 million last weekend, down 20 per cent on the previous frame, according to Numero.
Disney/Marvel’s Captain Marvel reigned again despite tumbling by 47 per cent in its third outing, scoring nearly $3.9 million. The sci-fi fantasy co-directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck advanced to $31.6 million.
The global haul for the movie co-starring Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson,...
The Australian box office slump continued last weekend despite respectable debuts for Warner Bros’ The Lego Movie 2 and Universal’s Fighting with My Family.
Icon’s British comedy-drama Swimming With Men sank while Madman Entertainment’s Destroyer looks like joining the list of Nicole Kidman films which get critical plaudits and play to niche audiences.
Bollywood action film Kesari had an impressive launch while Icon’s Hotel Mumbai held well in its second weekend, suggesting the impact of opening amid the Christchurch massacre is no longer a factor.
The top 20 titles generated $10.6 million last weekend, down 20 per cent on the previous frame, according to Numero.
Disney/Marvel’s Captain Marvel reigned again despite tumbling by 47 per cent in its third outing, scoring nearly $3.9 million. The sci-fi fantasy co-directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck advanced to $31.6 million.
The global haul for the movie co-starring Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson,...
- 3/24/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
It’s time to go where no brick has gone before when The Lego® Movie 2: The Second Part arrives on 4K Uhd Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD Special Edition and Digital. The much-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, global box office phenomenon that started it all, The Lego® Movie 2: The Second Part reunites the heroes of Bricksburg in an all-new action-packed adventure to save their beloved city.
Reprising their starring roles from the first film are Chris Pratt as Emmet; Elizabeth Banks as Lucy, aka Wyldstyle; Will Arnett as Lego Batman; Alison Brie as Unikitty; Nick Offerman as MetalBeard; and Charlie Day (the “Horrible Bosses” movies, TV’s “It’s Always Sunny in Philadephia”) as Benny. They are joined by Tiffany Haddish and Stephanie Beatriz as new characters Queen Watevra Wa’Nabi and General Mayhem, respectively, and Maya Rudolph (“Bridesmaids,” TV’s “Big Mouth”), as Mom.
The...
Reprising their starring roles from the first film are Chris Pratt as Emmet; Elizabeth Banks as Lucy, aka Wyldstyle; Will Arnett as Lego Batman; Alison Brie as Unikitty; Nick Offerman as MetalBeard; and Charlie Day (the “Horrible Bosses” movies, TV’s “It’s Always Sunny in Philadephia”) as Benny. They are joined by Tiffany Haddish and Stephanie Beatriz as new characters Queen Watevra Wa’Nabi and General Mayhem, respectively, and Maya Rudolph (“Bridesmaids,” TV’s “Big Mouth”), as Mom.
The...
- 3/22/2019
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Own The Lego® Movie 2: The Second Part on 4K Uhd Combo Pack, Blu-ray combo pack and DVD on May 7, or Own It Early on Digital on April 16!
Burbank, CA, March 19 – It’s time to go where no brick has gone before when “The Lego® Movie 2: The Second Part” arrives on 4K Uhd Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD Special Edition and Digital. The much-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, global box office phenomenon that started it all, “The Lego® Movie 2: The Second Part” reunites the heroes of Bricksburg in an all new action-packed adventure to save their beloved city.
Reprising their starring roles from the first film are Chris Pratt as Emmet; Elizabeth Banks as Lucy, aka Wyldstyle; Will Arnett as Lego Batman; Alison Brie as Unikitty; Nick Offerman as MetalBeard; and Charlie Day as Benny. They are joined by Tiffany Haddish and Stephanie Beatriz as new...
Burbank, CA, March 19 – It’s time to go where no brick has gone before when “The Lego® Movie 2: The Second Part” arrives on 4K Uhd Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD Special Edition and Digital. The much-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, global box office phenomenon that started it all, “The Lego® Movie 2: The Second Part” reunites the heroes of Bricksburg in an all new action-packed adventure to save their beloved city.
Reprising their starring roles from the first film are Chris Pratt as Emmet; Elizabeth Banks as Lucy, aka Wyldstyle; Will Arnett as Lego Batman; Alison Brie as Unikitty; Nick Offerman as MetalBeard; and Charlie Day as Benny. They are joined by Tiffany Haddish and Stephanie Beatriz as new...
- 3/21/2019
- by The Atari Nation
- Legions of Gotham
Golden Globe nominee David Oyelowo is set to join the cast of Sony Pictures’ “Peter Rabbit 2,” the live-action hybrid sequel to the 2018 family hit, sources tell Variety.
He joins Rose Byrne and Domhnall Gleeson, who are returning from the first film, as is James Corden in the voice of the mischievous Peter Rabbit. Writer-director Will Gluck is back at the helm of the sequel, and is also producing through his Olive Bridge Entertainment banner, along with Animal Logic’s Zareh Nalbandian. The screenplay is by Gluck and Patrick Burleigh.
Plot details are vague other than it following the adventures of Peter as he continues to stir up trouble with his fellow furry friends. It is also unknown who Oyelowo will be playing, but it will be a live-action role like Gleeson and Byrne’s.
The first “Peter Rabbit” film was a hit globally, taking in over $350 million worldwide, including $115 million domestically.
He joins Rose Byrne and Domhnall Gleeson, who are returning from the first film, as is James Corden in the voice of the mischievous Peter Rabbit. Writer-director Will Gluck is back at the helm of the sequel, and is also producing through his Olive Bridge Entertainment banner, along with Animal Logic’s Zareh Nalbandian. The screenplay is by Gluck and Patrick Burleigh.
Plot details are vague other than it following the adventures of Peter as he continues to stir up trouble with his fellow furry friends. It is also unknown who Oyelowo will be playing, but it will be a live-action role like Gleeson and Byrne’s.
The first “Peter Rabbit” film was a hit globally, taking in over $350 million worldwide, including $115 million domestically.
- 2/22/2019
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
The much-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, global box office phenomenon that started it all, “The Lego® Movie 2: The Second Part” reunites the heroes of Bricksburg in an all new action-packed adventure to save their beloved city. It’s been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are now facing a huge new threat: Lego Duplo® invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than it can be rebuilt.
The battle to defeat the invaders and restore harmony to the Lego universe will take Emmet, Lucy, Batman and their friends to faraway, unexplored worlds, including a strange galaxy where everything is a musical. It will test their courage, creativity and Master Building skills, and reveal just how special they really are.
Reprising their starring roles from the first film are Chris Pratt as Emmet, Elizabeth Banks as Lucy (aka Wyldstyle), Will Arnett as Lego Batman, Alison Brie as Unikitty,...
The battle to defeat the invaders and restore harmony to the Lego universe will take Emmet, Lucy, Batman and their friends to faraway, unexplored worlds, including a strange galaxy where everything is a musical. It will test their courage, creativity and Master Building skills, and reveal just how special they really are.
Reprising their starring roles from the first film are Chris Pratt as Emmet, Elizabeth Banks as Lucy (aka Wyldstyle), Will Arnett as Lego Batman, Alison Brie as Unikitty,...
- 1/23/2019
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Behind the scenes at Animal Logic.
Nsw-based artists will have the chance to undertake a three-month residency with Animal Logic, thanks to a new initiative supported by Create Nsw.
The call out is for experienced artists from a wide spectrum of art forms, with up to three artists to be supported with a grant of $10,000. As well as providing professional opportunities, Animal Logic will host a group exhibition to showcase work created by the artists during their residency.
Visual artist Ben Quilty is the ambassador for the initiative, having worked at Animal Logic early in his career.
“This is an exciting idea which provides an opportunity for the chosen artists to cross-pollinate with screen practitioners in the Animal Logic community to develop their experience, explore new ideas and create new works,” said Nsw Minister for the Arts Don Harwin.
Animal Logic’s CEO and co-Founder, Zareh Nalbandian said: “At...
Nsw-based artists will have the chance to undertake a three-month residency with Animal Logic, thanks to a new initiative supported by Create Nsw.
The call out is for experienced artists from a wide spectrum of art forms, with up to three artists to be supported with a grant of $10,000. As well as providing professional opportunities, Animal Logic will host a group exhibition to showcase work created by the artists during their residency.
Visual artist Ben Quilty is the ambassador for the initiative, having worked at Animal Logic early in his career.
“This is an exciting idea which provides an opportunity for the chosen artists to cross-pollinate with screen practitioners in the Animal Logic community to develop their experience, explore new ideas and create new works,” said Nsw Minister for the Arts Don Harwin.
Animal Logic’s CEO and co-Founder, Zareh Nalbandian said: “At...
- 1/21/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Deanne Weir.
Given the commercial pressures facing Australia’s free-to-air networks and funding agencies, the industry should look to private investors to fill the widening gap in financing TV dramas and features, according to Deanne Weir.
The chair of Hoodlum Entertainment who also runs her own investment company, Weir is talking to Screen Australia CEO Graeme Mason about how to encourage private investment in the screen sector.
“We have to find ways to create an investor class, particularly as the financing gap in television becomes more of an issue,” she tells If. “We have to help producers become more pro-active and to educate private investors.”
In the final part of If’s series on the challenges and opportunities for the screen industry, If also spoke to Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian and Ausfilm CEO Debra Richards.
Pre-production has started in Sydney on Will Gluck’s Peter Rabbit 2, a co-production between...
Given the commercial pressures facing Australia’s free-to-air networks and funding agencies, the industry should look to private investors to fill the widening gap in financing TV dramas and features, according to Deanne Weir.
The chair of Hoodlum Entertainment who also runs her own investment company, Weir is talking to Screen Australia CEO Graeme Mason about how to encourage private investment in the screen sector.
“We have to find ways to create an investor class, particularly as the financing gap in television becomes more of an issue,” she tells If. “We have to help producers become more pro-active and to educate private investors.”
In the final part of If’s series on the challenges and opportunities for the screen industry, If also spoke to Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian and Ausfilm CEO Debra Richards.
Pre-production has started in Sydney on Will Gluck’s Peter Rabbit 2, a co-production between...
- 1/11/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
2018 Vral recipient Petra Lovrencic has gone on to work for Animal Logic in Sydney.
The Village Roadshow Animal Logic Entertainment Internship, valued at $US20,000, is open for applications.
The internship, which will start early next year, covers a three-month work placement in the La offices of both Village Roadshow Pictures and Animal Logic Entertainment, and is designed to give the recipient first-hand experience in the world of financing, developing and marketing of major films.
Petra Lovrencic, last year’s recipient, has started a role as post-production assistant at Animal Logic in Sydney, while 2016 recipient Melanie Jayne is currently working at HBO Programming in Los Angeles.
Administered by Australians in Film (AiF), the internship covers flights, visas, accommodation and a living allowance, is open to any undergraduate or recent graduate who wishes to pursue a career as a producer or development executive in the screen industry. The selection panel is seeking...
The Village Roadshow Animal Logic Entertainment Internship, valued at $US20,000, is open for applications.
The internship, which will start early next year, covers a three-month work placement in the La offices of both Village Roadshow Pictures and Animal Logic Entertainment, and is designed to give the recipient first-hand experience in the world of financing, developing and marketing of major films.
Petra Lovrencic, last year’s recipient, has started a role as post-production assistant at Animal Logic in Sydney, while 2016 recipient Melanie Jayne is currently working at HBO Programming in Los Angeles.
Administered by Australians in Film (AiF), the internship covers flights, visas, accommodation and a living allowance, is open to any undergraduate or recent graduate who wishes to pursue a career as a producer or development executive in the screen industry. The selection panel is seeking...
- 10/2/2018
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Zak Hilditch and Justin Monjo project “The Haunting of Mary Todd” is among four genre film efforts to be set up at Truant Pictures. Truant is the new genre-specialist production arm of Animal Logic, the Australian digital effects firm.
Truant will “primarily develop and produce the films in collaboration with emerging and established Australian talent. Wherever possible the films will be produced in Australia for a worldwide market,” Animal Logic announced on Tuesday.
Truant Pictures will be headquartered at Animal Logic’s Sydney-based studios and will also operate out of its Los Angeles offices alongside sister company Animal Logic Entertainment, producer of Sony’s recent “Peter Rabbit.” Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian will produce. Toby Nalbandian and Greg Schmidt will serve as VPs of development and production.
Other projects on Truant’s debut slate include: “Biohackers,” with Stephen McCallum and Michael Kratochvil; “The Galvanist,” with Shayne Armstrong and S.P. Krause; and “The Gooynboon,...
Truant will “primarily develop and produce the films in collaboration with emerging and established Australian talent. Wherever possible the films will be produced in Australia for a worldwide market,” Animal Logic announced on Tuesday.
Truant Pictures will be headquartered at Animal Logic’s Sydney-based studios and will also operate out of its Los Angeles offices alongside sister company Animal Logic Entertainment, producer of Sony’s recent “Peter Rabbit.” Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian will produce. Toby Nalbandian and Greg Schmidt will serve as VPs of development and production.
Other projects on Truant’s debut slate include: “Biohackers,” with Stephen McCallum and Michael Kratochvil; “The Galvanist,” with Shayne Armstrong and S.P. Krause; and “The Gooynboon,...
- 8/14/2018
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Animal Logic has launched Truant Pictures, a new production company that will act as a subsidiary of the successful Aussie animation outfit with a focus on live-action genre films for the Australian market. Truant will be headquartered at Animal Logic’s Sydney-based studios and also operate out of its Los Angeles offices alongside Animal Logic Entertainment. The plan is to develop and produce the films in collaboration with emerging and established Australian talent, to be produced wherever possible in Australia for a worldwide market.
It already has projects in development including The Haunting of Mary Todd with Zak Hilditch and Justin Monjo, Biohackers with Stephen McCallum and Michael Kratochvil, The Galvanist with Shayne Armstrong and S.P. Krause, and The Gooynboon with Jub Clerc. It now is looking to boost that slate.
Animal Logic’s animation credits include the Lego movie franchise and this year’s Peter Rabbit. The news comes...
It already has projects in development including The Haunting of Mary Todd with Zak Hilditch and Justin Monjo, Biohackers with Stephen McCallum and Michael Kratochvil, The Galvanist with Shayne Armstrong and S.P. Krause, and The Gooynboon with Jub Clerc. It now is looking to boost that slate.
Animal Logic’s animation credits include the Lego movie franchise and this year’s Peter Rabbit. The news comes...
- 8/14/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Peter Rabbit producer and leading Australian digital and visual effects house Animal Logic is moving into live-action films with a new production shingle, Truant Pictures, CEO Zareh Nalbandian said Tuesday.
The new company, a subsidiary of Animal Logic, will primarily develop and produce live-action genre films in collaboration with emerging and established Australian talent. The aim is to produce the pics in Australia for a global market.
Nalbandian will produce, while Toby Nalbandian and Greg Schmidt will serve as vice presidents of development and production.
Truant currently has five features in development. They include The Haunting of Mary ...
The new company, a subsidiary of Animal Logic, will primarily develop and produce live-action genre films in collaboration with emerging and established Australian talent. The aim is to produce the pics in Australia for a global market.
Nalbandian will produce, while Toby Nalbandian and Greg Schmidt will serve as vice presidents of development and production.
Truant currently has five features in development. They include The Haunting of Mary ...
- 8/13/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Peter Rabbit producer and leading Australian digital and visual effects house Animal Logic is moving into live-action films with a new production shingle, Truant Pictures, CEO Zareh Nalbandian said Tuesday.
The new company, a subsidiary of Animal Logic, will primarily develop and produce live-action genre films in collaboration with emerging and established Australian talent. The aim is to produce the pics in Australia for a global market.
Nalbandian will produce, while Toby Nalbandian and Greg Schmidt will serve as vice presidents of development and production.
Truant currently has five features in development. They include The Haunting of Mary ...
The new company, a subsidiary of Animal Logic, will primarily develop and produce live-action genre films in collaboration with emerging and established Australian talent. The aim is to produce the pics in Australia for a global market.
Nalbandian will produce, while Toby Nalbandian and Greg Schmidt will serve as vice presidents of development and production.
Truant currently has five features in development. They include The Haunting of Mary ...
- 8/13/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. has formed a five-year partnership with Imagine Entertainment and Animal Logic Group to co-produce and co-finance animated and hybrid family films.
The companies made the joint announcement Tuesday. They will share a development fund, with financing, production responsibilities and company credit being determined on a picture-by-picture basis. All films produced under this partnership will be distributed globally by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Imagine is headed by Ron Howard and Brian Grazer. Howard’s most recent directing credit is “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” which opens worldwide this weekend. Imagine produced Universal’s family film “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” in 2000 and the “Curious George” TV series.
Animal Logic teamed with Warner Bros. for “Happy Feet,” “The Lego Movie,” “The Lego Batman Movie” and the upcoming “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.” It also produced the Sony Pictures release “Peter Rabbit.”
“This new partnership brings together an innovative slate...
The companies made the joint announcement Tuesday. They will share a development fund, with financing, production responsibilities and company credit being determined on a picture-by-picture basis. All films produced under this partnership will be distributed globally by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Imagine is headed by Ron Howard and Brian Grazer. Howard’s most recent directing credit is “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” which opens worldwide this weekend. Imagine produced Universal’s family film “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” in 2000 and the “Curious George” TV series.
Animal Logic teamed with Warner Bros. for “Happy Feet,” “The Lego Movie,” “The Lego Batman Movie” and the upcoming “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.” It also produced the Sony Pictures release “Peter Rabbit.”
“This new partnership brings together an innovative slate...
- 5/22/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: In a move that puts Toby Emmerich’s Warner Bros film division in position to inject more animated/family fare into its film slates, the studio has joined forces with Imagine chairmen Brian Grazer and Ron Howard and Animal Logic Group CEO Zareh Nalbandian to form a five-year partnership to co-produce and co-finance a slate of animated and hybrid family films.
The companies will share a development fund, with financing, production responsibilities and company credit being determined on a picture-by-picture basis. All films produced under this partnership will be distributed globally by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Grazer and Howard said they were “excited about our new partnership with Warner Bros and continuing our collaboration with Animal Logic to bring family friendly films to a world audience. Warner Bros’ success and experience alongside Animal Logic’s creative and technological innovation provides us limitless opportunity to create visually stunning and emotionally resonating...
The companies will share a development fund, with financing, production responsibilities and company credit being determined on a picture-by-picture basis. All films produced under this partnership will be distributed globally by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Grazer and Howard said they were “excited about our new partnership with Warner Bros and continuing our collaboration with Animal Logic to bring family friendly films to a world audience. Warner Bros’ success and experience alongside Animal Logic’s creative and technological innovation provides us limitless opportunity to create visually stunning and emotionally resonating...
- 5/22/2018
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
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
Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian.
Imagine Entertainment and Animal Logic Entertainment have formed a joint venture to develop, produce and finance six feature length animation and hybrid animation projects over the next five years.
.The animation space consistently outperforms other genres and we wanted to enter into that space by partnering with a company that is at the forefront of creative and technical achievement,. said Imagine chairman Brian Grazer..
.Animal Logic is one of the industry.s most highly regarded digital production studios and I am excited for what we can create by combining our resources and talent in storytelling...
Grazer.s partner at Imagine is director Ron Howard (Cinderella Man, Apollo 13), who called Animal Logic.s animation work .ground-breaking...
.Our partnership expands our mutually shared vision to create visually stunning, inventive, and heart-warming stories that appeal to families,. Howard said. .Their technical capabilities for animation are impressive and distinctive,...
Imagine Entertainment and Animal Logic Entertainment have formed a joint venture to develop, produce and finance six feature length animation and hybrid animation projects over the next five years.
.The animation space consistently outperforms other genres and we wanted to enter into that space by partnering with a company that is at the forefront of creative and technical achievement,. said Imagine chairman Brian Grazer..
.Animal Logic is one of the industry.s most highly regarded digital production studios and I am excited for what we can create by combining our resources and talent in storytelling...
Grazer.s partner at Imagine is director Ron Howard (Cinderella Man, Apollo 13), who called Animal Logic.s animation work .ground-breaking...
.Our partnership expands our mutually shared vision to create visually stunning, inventive, and heart-warming stories that appeal to families,. Howard said. .Their technical capabilities for animation are impressive and distinctive,...
- 4/3/2017
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
Imagine Entertainment, Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s production shingle, is joining forces with Animal Logic, the visual effects and animation company, to form a new joint venture to produce a slate of animated and hybrid family films.
The deal, announced Monday by Grazer and Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian, calls for the partners to produce and finance six feature-length projects over the next five years. Equity financing is currently being raised to fund 50 percent of the production and development during the five-year term, with budgets targeted in the $75-$85 million range, the two partners said.
Animal Logic, with offices...
The deal, announced Monday by Grazer and Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian, calls for the partners to produce and finance six feature-length projects over the next five years. Equity financing is currently being raised to fund 50 percent of the production and development during the five-year term, with budgets targeted in the $75-$85 million range, the two partners said.
Animal Logic, with offices...
- 4/3/2017
- by Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Imagine chairman Brian Grazer and Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian have formed a joint venture they said will generate six animation and hybrid animation projects over five years, all in the lucrative family film space. Animal Logic has become a preeminent animation company, generating the animation for Happy Feet and The Lego Movie, its sequels and spinoffs with Warner Bros. It has Peter Rabbit coming in 2018 with Sony. Imagine has always done a lot of family film…...
- 4/3/2017
- Deadline
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