Angry Birds is one of the most well known mobile gaming apps in the world and has not only spread to games consoles but also film franchises such as RIO and STAR WARS. After this it wasn’t entirely surprising when it was announced that an animated film adaptation of the popular game was in the works.
The film will be produced and financed by the brands’ parent company Rovio Entertainment and distributed by Sony Pictures. ANGRY BIRDS will also be the directorial debut of Fergal Reilly and Clay Kaytis, who have both previously worked in the art department of hit animated films such as THE IRON GIANT and WRECK IT RALPH. Now Rovio Entertainment have announced that they have chosen Sony Pictures Imageworks Vancouver to primarily animate the upcoming adaptation. You can read the press release below:
“‘Angry Birds’ is a worldwide phenomenon, and its creators want its movie adaptation done right,” said Premier Christy Clark. “And to do it right, Rovio and Sony Pictures Imageworks have shown their faith in Vancouver ? and that will lead to more opportunities and more jobs.”
Established in 2010 in the Yaletown area, Sony Pictures Imageworks has amassed a bevy of computer-generated (CG) animation and effects talent at its Vancouver studio.
“The ‘Angry Birds’ movie will allow Sony Pictures Imageworks to employ more artists in Vancouver on a single film than we’ve had on any of our previous CG features,” said Randy Lake, executive vice-president and general manager, Digital Production Services. “British Columbia is rich with animation and effects talent, and we look forward to further enhancing the production staff in our Vancouver facility.”
“It was very important for Rovio to find the perfect partner ? in style, talent and location ? to bring the ‘Angry Birds’ movie to life, and Sony Pictures Imageworks in Vancouver made that decision easy,” said Mikael Hed, CEO of Rovio Entertainment.
“After searching the world to find the best animation facility, we felt that the talent at Sony Pictures Imageworks was unparalleled,” Cohen and Winder added.
ANGRY BIRDS will hit theatres 1st July 2016 and if it’s as addictive to watch as the game is to play, then Rovio will definitely have another hit on their hands.
Source: Sony Pictures Imageworks
