Storks (film)
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| Written by | Nicholas Stoller |
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| Music by | John Debney |
| Edited by | John Venzon |
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| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Storks is an upcoming 2016 American 3D computer-animated comedy film directed by Nicholas Stoller and Doug Sweetland, and written by Stoller, based on his own idea and developed by Warner Bros. Animation under the Warner Animation Group banner. The film stars the voices of Andy Samberg, Kelsey Grammer, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele. It is scheduled to be released on September 23, 2016 by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Synopsis
Instead of delivering babies, storks deliver packages for an internet retailer. When a stork named Junior accidentally produces an unauthorized baby, he must fix the situation before anyone finds out.
Cast
- Andy Samberg[1] as Junior, a Stork
- Kelsey Grammer as Hunter,[2] CEO of Junior's company
- Keegan-Michael Key[2]
- Jordan Peele[2]
Production
The project was first announced in January 2013, when Warner Bros. formed its animation think tank with some directors and writers to develop animated films, Nicholas Stoller was hired by the studio to create and write Storks, while Doug Sweetland was attached to direct the film.[3] On April 20, 2015, Andy Samberg and Kelsey Grammer were added to the voice cast of the film, and it was announced that Stoller and Sweetland would co-direct the 3D film, while Stoller would produce the film along with Brad Lewis.[1] The original idea film was developed under the Warner Bros. Animation.[1] Sony Pictures Imageworks will be the film's animation service.[4] Keegan-Michael Key, and Jordan Peele were also announced in the cast who provided their voices for the film.[2]
Release
Storks was previously expected to release on February 10, 2017, which Warner Bros. had set for an untitled film.[5] The film is currently scheduled to be released on September 23, 2016, which was previously set for Ninjago.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 Sneider, Jeff (April 20, 2015). "Andy Samberg, Kelsey Grammer to Voice Animated ‘Storks’ for WB". thewrap.com. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 Perry, Spencer (December 16, 2015). "First Look at Animated Movie Storks Featuring Andy Samberg". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (January 7, 2013). "Warner Bros. Creates Animation Film Think Tank". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
- ↑ "Storks". Sony Pictures Imageworks. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (August 6, 2014). "Warner Bros. Dates Animated Films for 2018 and 2019". variety.com. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
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