Just two years ago news came out that the mobile game Angry Birds would become a movie. Ridiculous, right? I thought so too. But then again, I ignored the core audience: children. Since then, the game made a $71 million profit. It’s still as popular as ever.
I know, I know. It’s a mobile game with no real story, so why make a movie on it? Since when did filmmakers pay complete attention to a game’s back story? Haven’t you seen Super Mario Bros.?
Angry Birds finally has its directors: Fergal Reilly and Clay Kaytis.
Reilly worked as a storyboard artist on such films as Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Spider-Man 2, and most recently, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2. It’ll be Reilly first time directing.
Kaytis’ credits includes animating for Pocahontas, Tangled, and Wreck-It Ralph. And like Reilly, it’ll be the first time Kaytis directs.
Despite it being their first time directing, they’ve been professionals in the industry since the mid 90s.
I won’t lie. I’m interested to see how it pans out; both men have worked on movies that I enjoyed.
Jon Vitti of The Office (the American version) and The Simpsons takes up writing duties.
Now I just really, really want Miss Piggy to portray the villainous pig out to get those pesky birds.
Angry Birds is slated for release July 1, 2016.
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