Tony Leondis
| Tony Leondis | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Anthony Leondis March 24, 1972 New York City, United States |
| Occupation | Director, writer, story artist, voice actor |
| Notable work | Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch, Igor |
Anthony "Tony" Leondis (born March 24, 1972) is an American film director, writer and voice actor of animation. Leondis started his career as a story artist working on films such as The Prince of Egypt and The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. He later joined DisneyToon Studios, where he co-wrote the script for Kronk's New Groove. Leondis made his directorial debut on Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch in 2005. In 2008, he directed his first theatrical animated film, Igor, for Exodus Film Group.[1]
In 2009, it was reported that Leondis will direct at DreamWorks Animation an animated feature film about ghosts, with a working title Boo U. and a schedule to be released in 2012.[2] In 2012, DWA announced that the film, based on an original idea by Leondis, and titled B.O.O.: Bureau of Otherworldly Operations, will be released on June 5, 2015.[3]
Filmography
- The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998) (additional character designer)
- The Prince of Egypt (1998) (story artist)
- The Road to El Dorado (2000) (additional storyboard artist)
- Home on the Range (2004) (story artist)
- Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch (2005) (director, screenplay)
- Kronk's New Groove (2005) (story)
- Igor (2008) (director, additional screenplay, voice of Killisuem Fan)
- Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters (2011) (director, voice of Croc)
- B.O.O.: Bureau of Otherworldly Operations (2015) (director)[3]
References
- ↑ "Weinsteins tap ‘Igor’ helmer". Variety. August 11, 2013. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ↑ Barrett, Annie (June 19, 2009). "DreamWorks greenlights animated ghost project 'Boo U'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 14, 2011.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 DreamWorks Animation (September 9, 2012). "New Distributor Twentieth Century Fox Unveils DreamWorks Animation's Release Slate Through 2016". DreamWorks Animation. Retrieved September 10, 2012.