Sony pictures animation sony pictures animation wiki fandom. The latest video game to be picked up for bigscreen consideration is sony computer entertainment americas greek mythology adventure, god of war. The studio just picked up the pitch by todd alcott and holly golden and has set lauren faust to direct. Jun 05, 2014 sony pictures animation has confirmed what the studios next big animated project will be, and it is an original animated comedy feature by todd alcott and holly golden entitled medusa. Jun 05, 2014 her first picture is going to be medusa, a new animation out of sony.
Sony plans animated movie on mythological medusa s ony pictures animation is preparing a new animated movie for us. The movie will be a new take on the classic greek mythology that will be more accessible for a younger audience i. Director lauren faust discusses her love of animation and her directorial feature film debut, medusa. Animated medusa movie coming from my little pony creator. List of unproduced sony pictures animation projects wikipedia. When the motion sensor is activated, snakes begin to move and hiss and medusas eyes and mouth glow red as she speaks three different sayings. Sony pictures animation announces new original feature. Clash of the titans 1981 i know this 1981 movie is live action but medusa herself is created using dynamation kinda like stopmotion, a form of animation that was popular at the time and designed by ray harryhausen a visual artist you should be familiar with. The studios films are distributed worldwide by sony pictures releasing under their columbia pictures label, while all directtovideo releases are released by sony pictures home entertainment. Friendship is magic series, is attached to direct medusa.
Sep 25, 2015 in june 2014, sony pictures animation announced that lauren faust would direct an animated comedy feature film titled medusa, which was based on a pitch from todd alcott and holly golden. Jun 05, 2014 sony pictures animation is developing a medusa movie as an animated comedy, acquiring a pitch by todd alcott and holly golden. In june 2014, sony pictures animation announced that lauren faust would direct an animated comedy feature film titled medusa, which was based on a pitch from todd alcott and holly golden. Medusa movie coming from sony pictures animation collider. Jun 06, 2014 the story of medusa is going to come to life on the big screen in an animated comedy set up at sony pictures animation. My little pony creator directing medusa for sony pictures. Sony pictures animation is an american animated film production and distribution company owned by sony pictures, founded in may 2002. It will be a clever, heartfelt animated comedy about a girl whos having the ultimate bad hair day. It works closely with sony pictures imageworks, which handles digital production. Lauren faust no longer directing medusa at sony pictures. Lauren faust is directing medusa, a heartfelt animated comedy about a girl whos having the ultimate. Sony pictures animation has unveiled the logo of medusa, an upcoming adventure fantasy animated movie directed by lauren faust based on a script by todd alcott and.
Jun 02, 2014 sony plans animated movie on mythological medusa s ony pictures animation is preparing a new animated movie for us. Medusa animated movie in the works at sony pictures. Lauren faust revealed publicly that she was no longer working at sony pictures animation on the feature film project medusa. The film was codeveloped and will be cowritten by beat contributor todd alcott along with his writing partner holly golden. Sony pictures animation brings the anchorman on board to produce an adaptation of the shortlived 1980s television series. All of its theatrical releases are currently distributed worldwide by sony pictures releasing under their columbia pictures label, and all. Sony developing medusa movie as animated comedy variety. Lauren faust, best known for rebooting the popular my little pony franchise, has been hired by sony pictures animation to helm their all new animated film, medusa. Inside sony pictures animation production manager kevin.
Cgmeetup, hair love animated short film side by side by sony pictures animation, hair love animated short film, medusa the prequel, award. Nov 24, 2015 last weekend at the ctn animation expo, lauren faust revealed publicly that she was no longer working at sony pictures animation on the feature film project medusa announced in summer 2014. Credit to hotdiggedydemon for some of my points made about the emoji movie. Jun 06, 2014 sony pictures animation is developing medusa, an animated adventure that will give a new perspective on the snakeheaded beastie of greek mythology. My little ponys lauren faust to helm sonys animated medusa. Jun 05, 2014 sony pictures animation today announced the acquisition of an original animated comedy feature pitch by todd alcott and holly golden entitled medusa, which will tell an allnew story behind the. In june 2014, sony pictures animation announced that lauren faust would direct an animated comedy feature film titled medusa, which was. My little pony director lauren faust will direct the animated film. Sony pictures animation is an american animated film production company owned by sony pictures entertainment, founded in may 2002. Universal game for god of war movie animation magazine.
Medusa, a comedic take on the greek myth, is in the works over at sony pictures animation with lauren faust of my little pony fame at the helm. Sony pictures animation exemplifies the next generation of cgi storytelling to produce a variety of animated entertainment for audiences around the world. Sony pictures animation announces medusa directed by lauren. The studios films are distributed worldwide by sony pictures releasing under their columbia pictures label, while all directtovideo releases are released by sony pictures. Medusa will allow audiences to see another side of the. A house is cursed by a vengeful ghost that dooms those who enter it with a violent death. The studio works closely with sony pictures imageworks, which handles digital production. Sony pictures animation announces a medusa comedy on the. Hair love animated short film side by side by sony. Sep 18, 2014 get a look at sony pictures animations allnew popeye cg feature with a special animation test and introduction from director genndy tartakovsky. Sony pictures animation has unveiled the logo of medusa, an upcoming adventure fantasy animated movie directed by lauren faust based on a script by todd alcott and holly golden. The film would tell a new story about the character of the same name from greek mythology, in which she sets out on a quest to revert the curse she earned from a jealous goddess and announced it will be released september 25, 2015. Emmy winning lauren faust will direct medusa a hilarious story of the infamous snakehaired mythological lady.
An animated film centered around the story of medusa. Sony pictures animation has hired lauren faust to direct a movie about medusa, the snakehaired monster from greek mythology. My litte pony creator to direct medusa for sony pictures. My litte pony producer to direct medusa for sony pictures. Medusas getting the maleficent treatment in an animated. Search, discover and share your favorite medusa gifs. With genndy tartakovsky already on their payroll they seem set on making hay with the best of tvs animation directors. Jul 18, 2019 i countdown my personal choices for the top 5 best and worst sony animation movies. The idea that women dont direct hollywood animated features may soon turn to stone. Medusa, the infamous snakeheaded lady of greek mythology, will be. Sony pictures animation announces medusa movie with. Lauren faust no longer directing medusa for sony pictures. Nothing could be more fitting for a bust or terrifying to behold than the severed head of greek mythologys most venomously evil creature, medusa.
Animated medusa bust w light up eyes standard emerald green. Medusa, a reimagining of greek mythology, was picked up from an original pitch by todd alcott and holly golden, and has been described by the studio as a clever, heartfelt animated comedy about a. Sony pictures animation confirms next film medusa, lauren. Tara westwood, junko bailey, david lawrence brown, zoe fish. Inside sony pictures animation director lauren faust youtube. One of the next monster villainesses slated for a maleficentstyle makeover is medusa, the snakehaired gorgon of greek mythmost famous for being raped by poseidon, beheaded. The film would tell a new story about the character of the same name from greek mythology, in which she sets out on a quest to revert the curse she earned from a jealous goddess. Friendship is magic will helm the feature medusa for the studio based on a pitch by writers todd alcott and holly golden.
Pony genius lauren faust to direct animated medusa movie. Sony pictures animation is planning a medusa feature film from emmywinning director lauren faust about a girl whos having the ultimate. Thats because sony pictures animation today announced that lauren faust best known for her work creating the crossover hit my little pony. Sony pictures animation is planning a medusa feature film from emmywinning director lauren faust about a girl whos having the ultimate bad hair day. Lauren faust will direct medusa for sony pictures animation. Sony pictures animation is developing medusa, an animated adventure that will give a new perspective on the snakeheaded beastie of greek mythology. List of unproduced sony pictures animation projects. Friendship is magic creator lauren faust is going to direct medusa, a full length animated feature, for sony. Sony pictures animation sony pictures entertaiment wiki. Friendship is magic creator to direct medusa for sony animation jun 5, 2014. Theatrical releases are distributed by sony pictures releasing under their columbia pictures label, and directtovideo releases are distributed by sony pictures home entertainment. Jun 05, 2014 culver city, ca, june 5, 2014 sony pictures animation today announced the acquisition of an original animated comedy feature pitch by todd alcott and holly golden entitled medusa, which will. Sony pictures animation has acquired todd alcott and holly goldens original animated comedy feature pitch medusa.
We do not own, or own the rights to any music in the video, this video is a non monetized video. Nov 25, 2015 i very much enjoyed my time at sony pictures animation and was extremely excited about the progress our amazing team was making on medusa, faust told cartoon brew. The story of medusa is going to come to life on the big screen in an animated comedy set up at sony pictures animation. This medusa animated halloween bust gives horrifying new meaning to having a bad hair day. Jun 06, 2014 sony pictures animation president of production michelle raimo kouyate says, medusa will be a clever, heartfelt animated comedy about a girl whos having the ultimate bad hair day. Sony pictures animation announces medusa directed by. All theatrical releases are distributed worldwide by columbia pictures, and directtovideo releases are distributed by sony pictures home entertainment. Medusa comedy in the works at sony animation hollywood. Sony pictures animation is developing a medusa movie as an animated comedy, acquiring a pitch by todd alcott and holly golden. Medusa animated movie in the works at sony pictures animation. Get to know some of the people behind your favorite sony pictures animation films. Forced to rely on elliot, a fasttalking mule deer, the two form an unlikely friendship and must quickly rally other forest animals if they are to form a ragtag army against the hunters.
Jun 05, 2014 sony pictures animation has hired lauren faust to direct a movie about medusa, the snakehaired monster from greek mythology. According to sony, this medusa movie will be an allnew story about the snakeheaded mythological creature. Sony pictures animation president of production steps down 24 january 2015. A list of upcoming movies by sony pictures, columbia pictures, and sony pictures animation. My little ponys lauren faust to helm sonys animated. Grizzly bear, finds himself stranded in the woods 3 days before open season. Watch medusa production manager kevin noel get down to his one true passion.
To view this content, javascript must be enabled, and you need the latest version of the adobe flash player. Everything you need to know about medusa movie pre. In our story, we meet medusa as a young human, who, like so. The film would tell a new story about the character of the same name from greek mythology, in which she sets out on a quest to revert the curse she earned. Sony pictures animation announced today that a new feature length film, medusa, is in the works. Whatever you do, dont gaze into the eyes of the cool new medusa animated halloween bust or youll run a serious risk of being turned to stone.
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