Skydance Animation
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Skydance Animation is an animation company on Los Angeles, Connencuit, and Madrid that's a subdivision to Skydance Media.
History
Skydance formed a multi-year partnership in March 2017 with Madrid-based Ilion Animation Studios and in July, announced its first two animated feature films — Luck, which opens on August 5, 2022, and Spellbound on November 11, 2022. On October 10, 2017, Bill Damaschke was hired to head the division as president of animation and family entertainment.[1]
Skydance Animation has signed on directors Alessandro Carloni (Kung Fu Panda 3) to direct Luck, Vicky Jenson (Shrek) to direct Spellbound, and Nathan Greno (Tangled) to write and direct Pookoo (formerly known as Powerless).[2] Peggy Holmes (Secret of the Wings and The Pirate Fairy) was later announced as new director of Luck, replacing Carloni who left over creative differences.[3]
Skydance Animation hired former Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios CCO John Lasseter as Head of Animation in late January 2019, supplanting Damaschke.[4] This decision was met with disapproval from some contributors to various Skydance projects, owing to prior allegations of sexual misconduct against Lasseter during his time with Pixar.[5] Conversely, Damaschke stated that many people "[...] had strong feelings and felt like it was the right thing to do [...] and were excited to get to work with him" and it was "[...] definitely not a black-and-white situation."[6] Emma Thompson was to voice a character in Luck but left the project after Lasseter was hired.[7][8] Jane Fonda was cast as The Dragon in Luck.[9]
Holly Edwards, who previously served as Skydance Animation's Head of Production, was promoted to the position of president at Skydance Animation.[10]
On April 2, 2020, composer Alan Menken revealed that he is working alongside Lasseter on a project for the studio,[11] which was later announced to be Spellbound.[12] Skydance formally acquired Ilion Animation Studios and rebranded it as Skydance Animation Madrid in April 2020.[13] On July 30, the studio named Shane Prigmore for the newly created position of Senior Vice President of Development for Animation, in which he will oversee the creative development of all feature films and television series.[14] On December 16, 2020, Apple TV+ entered talks to take over the distribution rights to the films Luck and Spellbound.[15][16] More recently, Apple signed an overall deal with Skydance Animation which included animated films and television series. This includes a television adaptation of the novel The Search for WondLa by Tony DiTerlizzi. The series has been greenlit for two seasons and will feature showrunner Lauren Montgomery as both the executive producer and writer. She has since left the project and has been replaced by Bobs Gannaway, another of Lasseter’s Disney-era colleagues.
In February 2022, it was announced that Brad Bird will revive his long-dormant project Ray Gunn for Skydance Animation.[17]
On March 16, 2022, Rich Moore revealed that he has entered into an exclusive, multi-year overall deal with Skydance Animation.[18]
Animated films
Released
| Title | U.S. release date | Director(s) | Composer(s) | Co-production with | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luck | August 5, 2022 | Peggy Holmes | John Debney | Apple Original Films Skydance Animation Madrid |
Apple TV+ |
Upcoming/In Devleopment
| Title | U.S. release date | Director(s) | Composer(s) | Co-production with | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spellbound | TBA | Vicky Jenson | Alan Menken (score) Alan Menken Glenn Stater (songs) |
Apple Original Films Skydance Animation Madrid |
Apple TV+ |
| Ray Gunn[19] | Brad Bird | Michael Giacchino[20] | |||
| Pookoo | Nathan Greno | TBA |
Reception
| Film | Budget | Critical | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic | ||
| Luck | $140-200 million[21] | 49% (91 reviews)[22] | 48 (21 reviews)[23] |
Television Series
| Title | Network | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Search for WondLa | Apple TV+ | TBA | Based on the 2010 novel of the same name by Tony DiTerlizzi |
Short films
| Title | Release | Director | Composer | Co-production with | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blush | October 1, 2021 | Joe Mateo | Joy Ngiaw | Apple Original Films Skydance Animation Madrid |
Apple TV+ |
References
- ↑ McNary, Dave (October 10, 2017). "Skydance Hires Bill Damaschke for Animation-Family Entertainment Post". Variety. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
- ↑ Busch, Anita (February 22, 2018). "Skydance Media Taps 'Tangled's Nathan Greno In Multiyear Deal, Will Direct 'Powerless'". Deadline. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- ↑ "Skydance Animation's First Film 'Luck' Lands New Director (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. 14 January 2020. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ↑ Lang, Brent (January 9, 2019). "Ousted Pixar Chief John Lasseter Hired by Skydance Animation". Variety. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
- ↑ Lang, Brent (January 15, 2019). "John Lasseter's Skydance Animation Tenure Is Already off to a Rocky Start". Vanity Fair. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
- ↑ Siegel, Tatiana (September 26, 2019). "Producer Bill Damaschke on Bringing Baz Luhrmann's 'Moulin Rouge!' to Stage". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ↑ "Emma Thompson explains her John Lasseter letter". Southern California Public Radio. 2019-04-12. Retrieved 2019-04-25.
- ↑ "Must Reads: Emma Thompson's letter to Skydance: Why I can't work for John Lasseter". Los Angeles Times. 2019-02-26. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ↑ Donnelly, Matt (February 17, 2021). "Jane Fonda to Voice Key Role in Apple/Skydance Film 'Luck'". Variety. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
- ↑ Donnelly, Matt (2019-02-14). "Skydance Animation Names Holly Edwards President Under John Lasseter". Variety. Retrieved 2019-02-16.
- ↑ Talk Back with Alan Menken (2020)
- ↑ Giranda, Carolyn (May 20, 2020). "Alan Menken to Compose Original Songs and Score for Skydance Animation's 'Spellbound'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ↑ Grater, Tom (April 6, 2020). "Skydance Acquires Spain's Ilion Studios To Form Combined U.S.-Europe Animation Outfit". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
- ↑ Salinas, Victor (July 30, 2020). "Skydance Animation Hires Industry Veteran Shane Prigmore as SVP Development". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ↑ Donnelly, Matt; Lang, Brent (December 16, 2020). "Skydance Animation in Talks to Move 'Luck,' 'Spellbound' to Apple (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
- ↑ "Apple Makes Big Animation Commitment with New Skydance Animation Deal". Collider. 2021-02-17. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
- ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr. (17 February 2022). "Skydance Animation Brings 'The Incredibles' Brad Bird Into Fold To Direct His Animated Film Creation 'Ray Gunn'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ↑ Grobat, Matt (March 16, 2022). "Oscar Winner Rich Moore Strikes Overall Deal With Skydance Animation". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
- ↑ "Skydance Animation Snatches Brad Bird's 'Ray Gunn'". 17 February 2022.
- ↑ "Michael Giacchino to Score Brad Bird's 'Ray Gunn' | Film Music Reporter".
- ↑ Keegan, Rebecca; Giardina, Carolyn (July 27, 2022). "John Lasseter's Second Act". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
- ↑ "Luck". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
- ↑ Luck at Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
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