Rovio, SEGA, Prime Focus, and DNEG bring their animation skills to the next Angry Birds film.

Official confirmation of the creation of “The Angry Birds Movie 3” has been made by Rovio Entertainment Corporation, SEGA, and Prime Focus Studios. DNEG Animation will be the animation partner for this project. The picture will be co-produced by Prime Focus Studios, Rovio, SEGA, One Cool Group, Flywheel Media, and Dentsu.

The Angry Birds brand is global, and a new Angry Birds adventure shows how our gaming worlds and stories can be adapted for movies and more, according to Rovio Entertainment CEO Alexandre Pelletier-Normand.”He highlighted the Angry Birds franchise’s continuous success from games to feature films and beyond, emphasising Rovio’s dedication to creating compelling entertainment across numerous platforms.

Speaking about the idea, Crosby Clyse, Managing Director of DNEG Animation, said, “The Angry Birds games are a global phenomenon, and the film franchise has enjoyed worldwide success.” With the help of Prime Focus Studios and our new friends at Rovio, our fantastic DNEG Animation team is thrilled to be working on a brand new, fast-paced adventure in this vibrant, chaotic environment.

Jason Sudeikis (Red) and Josh Gad (Chuck) will continue their adventures in the upcoming third episode. Brillstein Entertainment Partners and TAG represent Sudeikis, who has been on “Ted Lasso” and “Saturday Night Live.” “Frozen” and “Beauty and the Beast” star Gad is signed with Sugar 23, CAA, and JSSK. We should anticipate more casting announcements shortly.

The distinctive feature of the project was highlighted by Dentsu’s Jean Lin, who stated, “Innovation is in our DNA, and we are always looking for new and exciting projects to deliver differentiated, integrated growth opportunities for our clients.” We believe entertainment has a positive impact because it helps individuals connect with brands on a more personal level.

To Flywheel Media’s founder and CEO, Don McGregor: “The Angry Birds brand truly reflects the size and scale of content that Flywheel Media is focusing on.” With the help of such fantastic collaborators, we can’t wait to share our film with audiences throughout the globe.

The previous two Angry Birds features grossed over $500 million globally, proving their immense popularity. The 2016 debut film made over $350 million worldwide and topped the charts in fifty nations. In 2022, the original mobile games in the series had more than 5 billion downloads, proving the enduring popularity of Angry Birds.

As for the strategic importance of the film, SEGA President and COO Shuji Utsumi stated, “SEGA has been focusing on its transmedia strategy to advance the value of its intellectual properties across games and diverse media landscapes.” In our opinion, the third installment of The Angry Birds Movie is a natural progression of events and a fantastic opportunity to reach new audiences throughout the globe.

John Rice will helm the film and Thurop Van Orman will write it. John Cohen, Dan Chuba, and Carla Connor will produce it. Jeanie Chang and Francesca Natale will be back as designers. Story editor Sarah K. Reimers reports to Vadim Bazhanov, who is in charge of the project overall.

Prime Focus Studios CEO Namit Malhotra expressed his excitement about working with Rovio, SEGA, One Cool, Flywheel, Dentsu, and the returning cast and crew of filmmakers and voice actors in a statement. It’s a privilege to contribute to the upcoming installment of the amazing Angry Birds story.

“The Angry Birds Movie 3” is an ambitious attempt to continue the fun and excitement of the first trilogy while also showcasing the talents of the talented filmmakers behind the series.

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