Sony Pictures Animation Sets Slate For FOUR New Releases
It’s a good day folks! When any studio plans to release a new film there is always the promise the new flick will wow audiences. Sony Pictures Animation have boosted their rota of forthcoming animated features by giving us details of four.
Firstly, Sony is collaborating with animation industry veteran Kelly Asbury (Shrek 2, Gnomeo & Juliet) to direct a new, FULLY CG film featuring the world’s most popular blue creatures (Sorry Avatar). The family adventure, doesn’t currently have a proper title and so for now it will just be known as “The Untitled Smurfs Movie.” The original two live action/CG hybrid Smurfs movies from Sony Pictures Animation grossed a combined $910 million worldwide. The first 2 Smurf films haven’t had the greatest reception but the idea of a fully animated film may bring a different aspect to the Smurf world.
“Can You Imagine” Concept Art
As we already knew the very busy Genndy Tartakovsky will also direct a CG take on the comic strip, Popeye, all the while developing an original idea for Sony Pictures Animation titled Genndy Tartakovsky’s Can You Imagine?, described as a fantastic journey through one boy’s imagination. Concept Art has been revealed. Producer Michelle Murdocca will once more work closely with Tartakovsky.
Overall, it seems like an exciting line up for Sony but also a lot of pressure for Genndy Tartakovsky. You can find out a lot more about him in the Skwigly Podcast, right here where he discusses his “animated physical comedy” approach to Popeye and its influences.