Exclusive: Spire Animation Studios has hired a pair of Pixar alums for key roles, with Ricky Nierva joining as Production Designer and Michal Makarewicz now serving as Head of Character Animation.
In their time at Spire, Nierva and Makarewicz will work closely with Creative Directors, Animation and Story Shawn Krause and Michael Surrey, Creative Directors of Development, Ted Mathot and Karen Disher, story artist Sharon Bridgeman and co-founder and Cco Brad Lewis, first turning their attention to the studio’s first animated feature Trouble that it’s developing with Danny McBride’s Rough House Pictures, as previously announced.
“We couldn’t be more excited to be working with Ricky and Michal,” said Lewis and co-founder P.J. Gunsagar in a joint statement. “Both bring a wealth of creative experience from working at Pixar on many of the studio’s most beloved movies.
In their time at Spire, Nierva and Makarewicz will work closely with Creative Directors, Animation and Story Shawn Krause and Michael Surrey, Creative Directors of Development, Ted Mathot and Karen Disher, story artist Sharon Bridgeman and co-founder and Cco Brad Lewis, first turning their attention to the studio’s first animated feature Trouble that it’s developing with Danny McBride’s Rough House Pictures, as previously announced.
“We couldn’t be more excited to be working with Ricky and Michal,” said Lewis and co-founder P.J. Gunsagar in a joint statement. “Both bring a wealth of creative experience from working at Pixar on many of the studio’s most beloved movies.
- 2/24/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Spire Animation Studios, the newly formed feature animation studio co-founded by award-winning producer Brad Lewis (“Ratatouille”) and industry entrepreneur P.J. Gunsagar has tapped animation pioneers from Disney, Pixar, Dreamworks and Blue Sky Studios to join its team.
Among the creative team are Shawn Krause, Creative Director of Animation and Story, Michael Surrey, Creative Director, Story and Animation, Ted Mathot, Creative Director of Development and Karen Disher, Creative Director of Development.
Lewis said, “We have been trying to get a team together from a variety of places where I’ve worked with to do something creatively special.” He adds, “What gets me up in the morning is ‘let’s do something with a team that is really enthusiastic and behind it.’”
Spire Animation hopes to spearhead original and culturally relevant stories that resonate with audiences worldwide, rather than offer reboots. For Lewis, that means partnering with both best-in-class talent and emerging creatives to tell those stories.
Among the creative team are Shawn Krause, Creative Director of Animation and Story, Michael Surrey, Creative Director, Story and Animation, Ted Mathot, Creative Director of Development and Karen Disher, Creative Director of Development.
Lewis said, “We have been trying to get a team together from a variety of places where I’ve worked with to do something creatively special.” He adds, “What gets me up in the morning is ‘let’s do something with a team that is really enthusiastic and behind it.’”
Spire Animation hopes to spearhead original and culturally relevant stories that resonate with audiences worldwide, rather than offer reboots. For Lewis, that means partnering with both best-in-class talent and emerging creatives to tell those stories.
- 8/23/2021
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Trailer for 'Ice Age: Continental Drift,' directed by Steve Martino and stars the voice talents of Ray Romano, Karen Disher, Queen Latifah, John Leguizamo, Chris Wedge, Denis Leary, Wanda Sykes, Josh Peck and Ciara Bravo.
Scrat's nutty pursuit of the cursed acorn, which he's been after since the dawn of time, has world-changing consequences -- a continental cataclysm that triggers the greatest adventure of all for Manny, Diego and Sid. In the wake of these earth-shattering upheavals, Sid reunites with his long lost family, and the gang encounters a ragtag menagerie of colorful new characters determined to stop them from returning home.
It opens 13 July 2012 for the Us, 6 July for Ireland and the UK.
Scrat's nutty pursuit of the cursed acorn, which he's been after since the dawn of time, has world-changing consequences -- a continental cataclysm that triggers the greatest adventure of all for Manny, Diego and Sid. In the wake of these earth-shattering upheavals, Sid reunites with his long lost family, and the gang encounters a ragtag menagerie of colorful new characters determined to stop them from returning home.
It opens 13 July 2012 for the Us, 6 July for Ireland and the UK.
- 3/7/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Flicks News)
- FlicksNews.net
"Ice Age: Continental Drift" has added new voice cast. Jeremy Renner and Jennifer Lopez are on board to provide voice for characters in the animated film. Other new voice cast members are Wanda Sykes, Keke Palmer, Aziz Ansari, and Drake.
The Hollywood Reporter has reported that the ensemble was announced on Tuesday during a Fox presentation, during which the studio met potential promotional partners, licensees and retail partners. In the fourth installment of "Ice Age" film series, Renner will provide voice for Gutt, a self-styled master of the high seas. Meanwhile, Lopez will voice Shira, a saber-toothed who melts the heart of Diego.
The new arrivals will join the original voice cast, including Ray Romano who will once again provide voice for Manny, and Queen Latifah who will return as Ellie. In the meantime, Denis Leary will voice Diego, and John Leguizamo will be back to provide voice for Sid.
The Hollywood Reporter has reported that the ensemble was announced on Tuesday during a Fox presentation, during which the studio met potential promotional partners, licensees and retail partners. In the fourth installment of "Ice Age" film series, Renner will provide voice for Gutt, a self-styled master of the high seas. Meanwhile, Lopez will voice Shira, a saber-toothed who melts the heart of Diego.
The new arrivals will join the original voice cast, including Ray Romano who will once again provide voice for Manny, and Queen Latifah who will return as Ellie. In the meantime, Denis Leary will voice Diego, and John Leguizamo will be back to provide voice for Sid.
- 4/27/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Check out this prequel short for Ice Age: Continental Drift, called Scrat’s Continental Crack-Up. In this quick short, you’ll learn more about the origin of the world as bobbled by Scrat’s overwhelming urge to bury damned nut. Ice Age: Continental Drift is directed by Steve Martino and Michael Thurmeier. The animated feature stars the voices of Ray Romano, Karen Disher, John Leguizamo, Queen Latifah, Chris Wedge, Denis Leary and Wanda Sykes.
About Ice Age: Continental Drift
One of filmdom’s most beloved trios – “Ice Age’s” Manny, Diego, and Sid – embark upon their greatest adventure after cataclysm sets an entire continent adrift. Separated from the rest of the herd, they use an iceberg as a makeshift ship, which launches them on an epic seafaring quest. Manny and the gang are challenged like never before to become heroes and do the impossible, as they encounter exotic sea creatures,...
About Ice Age: Continental Drift
One of filmdom’s most beloved trios – “Ice Age’s” Manny, Diego, and Sid – embark upon their greatest adventure after cataclysm sets an entire continent adrift. Separated from the rest of the herd, they use an iceberg as a makeshift ship, which launches them on an epic seafaring quest. Manny and the gang are challenged like never before to become heroes and do the impossible, as they encounter exotic sea creatures,...
- 1/7/2011
- by Bags
- BuzzFocus.com
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs is an animated film and has been released in 2009 with a running time of 1 hour 27 minutes.
The animated movie has been produced by Chris Wedge, Lori Forte and John Donkin. The movie has been directed by Carlos Saldanha with co-director Michael Thurmeler. This is the third film in the series. Although the story is not strong enough yet, the film is going to serve its target audience well. The movie offers a series of smiles at various places. In Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, there is a story of coming back as icey-heroes. ‘Scrat’ (Chris Wedge) is still on the hunt of the ever elusive beloved nut; he finds possible true love in a sabre-toothed female squirrel Scratle’ (voice: Karen Disher). ‘Manny...
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The animated movie has been produced by Chris Wedge, Lori Forte and John Donkin. The movie has been directed by Carlos Saldanha with co-director Michael Thurmeler. This is the third film in the series. Although the story is not strong enough yet, the film is going to serve its target audience well. The movie offers a series of smiles at various places. In Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, there is a story of coming back as icey-heroes. ‘Scrat’ (Chris Wedge) is still on the hunt of the ever elusive beloved nut; he finds possible true love in a sabre-toothed female squirrel Scratle’ (voice: Karen Disher). ‘Manny...
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- 8/12/2009
- by admin
- ReelSuave.com
20th Century Fox's "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" posted a huge $13.8 million Wednesday opening from 3,993 venues. The Carlos Saldanha and Mike Thurmeier-directed animated family adventure/comedy outshone uber-blockbuster "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" but the latter was not exactly a slouch; pic earned an additional $10.9 million, bringing it's total domestic cume to a massive $240.9 million. Michael Mann-helmed "Public Enemies" starring Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Marion Cotillard also performed well with a solid $8.2 million from 3,391 venues. 20th Century Fox's "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" posted a huge $13.8 million Wednesday opening from 3,993 venues. The Carlos Saldanha and Mike Thurmeier-directed animated family adventure/comedy outshone uber-blockbuster "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen." Film features the voice talents of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Queen Latifah, Chris Wedge, Simon Pegg, Seann William Scott, Josh Peck and Karen Disher. "Transformers" was not exactly a slouch; pic earned an additional $10.9 million,...
- 7/2/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
There's a new exclusive, inside look at 20th Century Fox's "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs," starring Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Queen Latifah, Chris Wedge, Simon Pegg, Seann William Scott, Josh Peck and Karen Disher. The sub-zero heroes from the worldwide blockbusters “Ice Age” and “Ice Age: The Meltdown” are back, on an incredible adventure...and in 3-D. This time, they’re beneath the ice, discovering a world of dinosaurs. Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs has everything audiences loved about the first two films...
- 6/30/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
In a recent interview, comedian Ray Romano shared his thoughts on the storyline behind Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.
Well, I think this one is cool because it involves having a baby. The audience will love that storyline and there are also new characters. The dinosaurs make it different and interesting. There's something for everybody in there. But I think ultimately the story is about family and the theme examines how important family is and how important it is to stick together, as well as all the added comedy and a lot of visual excitement. Romano said that kids will love the story and parents will be able to relate to the dynamic tension in the film.
(Manny is nervous) but anyone who is about to be a parent or is a parent can relate to the anticipation of it all and the nerves. I became a father myself a long time ago.
Well, I think this one is cool because it involves having a baby. The audience will love that storyline and there are also new characters. The dinosaurs make it different and interesting. There's something for everybody in there. But I think ultimately the story is about family and the theme examines how important family is and how important it is to stick together, as well as all the added comedy and a lot of visual excitement. Romano said that kids will love the story and parents will be able to relate to the dynamic tension in the film.
(Manny is nervous) but anyone who is about to be a parent or is a parent can relate to the anticipation of it all and the nerves. I became a father myself a long time ago.
- 6/20/2009
- by BrentJS Sprecher
- Reelzchannel.com
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