Podcast interview with Kris Pearn (‘The Willoughbys’)
In episode 98 of the Skwigly Animation Podcast we welcome back Kris Pearn, director of the animated feature film adaptation of Lois Lowry’s The Willoughbys, released this month on Netflix!
Produced by Bron Animation and Creative Wealth Media in association with Netflix, the film stars Will Forte, Maya Rudolph, Alessia Cara, Terry Crews, Martin Short, Jane Krakowski, Seán Cullen, and Ricky Gervais with a distinctive design sensibility courtesy of Craig Kellman.
Convinced they’d be better off raising themselves, the Willoughby children hatch a sneaky plan to send their selfish parents on vacation. The siblings then embark on their own high-flying adventure to find the true meaning of family.
Also discussed in this episode: Lockdown lamentation, MAF’s novel approach to its Call For Entries, the ever-brilliant work of Cardiff Animation Nights and the Stuttgart Animation Festival’s upcoming digital edition.
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Presented by Ben Mitchell and Steve Henderson
Interview conducted by Steve Henderson
Edited and produced by Ben Mitchell
Music by Ben Mitchell
The Willoughbys is available to watch now on Netflix