Exodus Film Group announced the addition of two CG-animated features to their film slate THE HERO OF COLOR CITY and AMARILLO ARMADILLO. These two films are a direct response to overwhelming industry and investor interest in Exodus CG-Animated film IGOR, which is currently in production. These films, along with IGOR, make up the slate of Exodus $50 million film fund and represents Exodus decision to position itself as one of the first private equity animation film funds in the entertainment industry, capitalizing on the industrys robust demand for animation properties. An IGOR short is in production and features the voice of Christian Slater in the title role. The films theatrical release is anticipated in 2007.
Veteran animation executive Max Howard (LION KING, ALADDIN, SPACE JAM) will exec produce both films with animation created by Exodus award-winning partner ElectroAge.
THE HERO OF COLOR CITY chronicles the adventures of a colorful band of crayons as they strive to protect their magical, multi-hued homeland from an evil tyrant that threatens to rid their world of all joy and color. The script was written by J.P. McCormick and Rich Raczelowski.
AMARILLO ARMADILLO, a comedic adventure written by Robert S. Kahn, follows an unlikely trio across 1920s Texas in a humorous battle against Man and Mother Nature. The story follows Montie, a hapless, ne'er-do-well British oil prospector, Oliver, a love-struck armadillo and Uriah, a cynical horned-toad as they attempt to find and rescue one of their own Olivers true-love Arabella.
Were excited about moving forward with an all-animated film fund said Exodus president John D. Eraklis. In addition to the box office potential of these films, we believe that the licensing and merchandising aspect of our animation properties will be among their greatest strengths, and we fully intend to take advantage of these properties exceptionally well-suited presence in the ancillary market."
Were very fortunate to have discovered these two additional animated projects, added Howard. Our focus continues to be about original, imaginative stories with clever writing and weve definitely found that with these projects.
In addition to exec producing IGOR, Howard is also producing the CG-animated/live action feature PAVLOVS DOG a co-production between Howards Melwood Pictures and Exodus.
Exodus Film Group was founded in 2001 in an effort to create a one-stop entertainment company capable of producing content equal in quality to the studios and networks on a realistic budget. Exodus acquires, develops and finances intellectual properties, taking them from inception to distribution.
Exodus exclusive animation partner ElectroAge has won numerous awards for their work, including an Emmy and several Emmy nominations. Noted projects include: THE REAL ADVENTURES OF JONNY QUEST (Hanna-Barbera), ROUGHNECKS STARSHIP TROOPERS CHRONICLES (Sony Television), STAR TREK VOYAGER (Paramount), MYSTIC KNIGHTS (Saban), THE VISITOR (20th Century Fox/Centropolis Television) and DEEP RISING (Hollywood Pictures).
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