Rovio, SEGA, and Prime Focus Studios Team Up for ‘The Angry Birds Movie 3’ – DNEG
In an exciting announcement today, Rovio Entertainment Corporation, SEGA, and DNEG Animation’s CEO Namit Malhotra’s production company Prime Focus Studios revealed that they are collaborating on the production of The Angry Birds Movie 3. This upcoming film, the 8th animated feature from DNEG Animation, will be a joint effort with One Cool Group, Flywheel Media, and dentsu.
Directed by John Rice, known for his work on Angry Birds and Beavis and Butt-Head Do The Universe, The Angry Birds Movie 3 will continue the adventures of beloved characters Red and Chuck, voiced by Jason Sudeikis and Josh Gad respectively. The film aims to build on the global success of the Angry Birds franchise, with the first installment topping box offices in 50 countries upon its release in 2016.
Crosby Clyse, Managing Director of DNEG Animation, expressed enthusiasm for the project, highlighting the widespread popularity of the Angry Birds games and films. DNEG Animation is eager to collaborate once again with Prime Focus Studios and Rovio to create an exhilarating new adventure in the vibrant world of Angry Birds.
Producer Namit Malhotra shared his excitement for the partnership with Rovio, SEGA, and other key players involved in the production. As Prime Focus Studios continues to work on a variety of high-profile projects, including Animal Friends with Legendary Entertainment and Ryan Reynold’s Maximum Effort, The Angry Birds Movie 3 promises to be a standout addition to their animated lineup.
Stay tuned for more updates on The Angry Birds Movie 3 as production kicks off with this powerhouse team at the helm.