Angry Birds (film)

Angry Birds

Film poster

Teaser poster
Directed by Clay Kaytis
Fergal Reilly
Produced by John Cohen
Catherine Winder
Written by Jon Vitti
Based on Angry Birds by Rovio Entertainment
Starring Jason Sudeikis
Josh Gad
Danny McBride
Bill Hader
Maya Rudolph
Peter Dinklage
Production
company
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release dates
  • May 20, 2016
Country Finland
United States
Language English
Budget $80 million (€75 million)[1]

Angry Birds is an upcoming 2016 Finnish-American 3D computer-animated action comedy film directed by Clay Kaytis and Fergal Reilly,[2] produced by John Cohen and Catherine Winder[3] and written, screenplay by Jon Vitti.[4] This film is based on the video game series Angry Birds. The film stars Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Danny McBride, Bill Hader, Maya Rudolph, and Peter Dinklage.

Cast

Production

Finnish video-game developer Rovio Entertainment said in a news release that it has picked Sony Pictures Imageworks's[7] Vancouver[8][9] to be the primary animation house for the production of this movie.[10][11] Rovio also hired David Maisel, former executive producer of Marvel Studios films such as Iron Man and Thor, to head up production of feature-length films.[12] On September 29, 2014, the studios launched an official website for the film UnlocktheFlock.com.[13] On October 1, first image from the film was revealed along with the ensemble cast, which includes Jason Sudeikis as Red, head of the flock, Josh Gad as the speedy Chuck, Danny McBride as the volatile Bomb, Bill Hader as a pig, Maya Rudolph as Matilda, Peter Dinklage as the Mighty Eagle.[5] While the other cast includes Keegan-Michael Key, Kate McKinnon, Tony Hale, Ike Barinholtz, Hannibal Buress, Cristela Alonzo, Jillian Bell, Danielle Brooks, Romeo Santos, and Smosh duo Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox.[6]

The film's budget is estimated at $80 million (€75 million).[1] In addition, Rovio and Sony Entertainment will spend roughly €100 million for the marketing and distribution of the film.[1] Exact share was not disclosed, but Rovio will invest in the film over €100 million, which would make it the largest budget in the film industry in Finland, where its most expensive film was Big Game, a 2014 adventure film, made for €8.5 million.[1]

Release

On May 15, 2013, Sony Pictures Entertainment announced that it had made a deal with Rovio Entertainment to distribute their CG-animated feature film of their video game franchise Angry Birds. The film was scheduled to be released on July 1, 2016,[14] but in December 2014, it was moved up to May 20, 2016.[15]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Saarinen, Juhani; Teivainen, Aleksi (19 March 2015). "Rovio splashes over €100m in animated feature". Helsinki Times. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
  2. ↑ "Animation Vets Clay and Fergal Reilly will direct Angry Birds feature". Cartoon Brew. Amid Amidi. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Rovio announces Jon Cohen as the producer of Angry Birds". Rovio. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Jon Vitti takes flight with Angry Birds movie screenplay". Rovio. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 McNary, Dave (October 1, 2014). "‘Angry Birds’ Movie Casts Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Peter Dinklage, Maya Rudolph". Variety. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "The Cast and First Image from the Angry Birds Movie Revealed!". comingsoon.net. October 1, 2014. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  7. ↑ "The Angry Birds flies to Sony Pictures Imageworks Vancouver". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
  8. ↑ The Canadian Press (February 17, 2014). "Angry Birds to be made in Vancouver". CBC News. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Angry Birds lands in Vancouver". The Province. Derrick Penner. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
  10. ↑ Seikaly, Andrea (February 14, 2014). "Angry Birds’ Pic Nests in Vancouver". Variety. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Angry Birds the movie is coming". TG Daily. David Konow. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
  12. ↑ "Angry Birds Aim For World Domination". FoxNews.com. October 19, 2011. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
  13. ↑ "Help Fling Angry Birds to Reveal a Movie Surprise!". comingsoon.net. September 29, 2014. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  14. ↑ "Sony Takes Worldwide Rights To Angry Birds Movie, Will Release It In 2016". Deadline. May 15, 2013. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
  15. ↑ "Release Schedule". Box Office Mojo. December 23, 2014. Archived from the original on December 23, 2014. Retrieved December 23, 2014.

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