Director/Animator Jamie Caliri of L.A.-based production studio DUCK recently designed and animated the 02:18 title sequence for animated feature film MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA, which opened nationwide November 7 and features the voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock and Alec Baldwin.

"I Like to Move It," one of four songs from the film's soundtrack created by will.i.am of Black Eyed Peas, moves the action along while the film's whimsical characters shamelessly provide their modern dance interpretations. Each film credit beckons a change in tribal-inspired backdrop and hilarious performance. The animation exhibits an almost 3D appeal, consequently engaging the audience.

Other recent standout work by DUCK includes highly acclaimed efforts for United Airlines, POMx, Cox Cable, and opening titles for the short film TREKANT directed by DUCK's most recent addition, Kompost.

Credits:

Prod Companies: DreamWorks Animation, Pacific Data Images
Directors: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath
Producers: Mireille Soria, Mark Swift

Film titles: DUCK
Jamie Caliri: Director & storyboard
Dan Ridgers: Line Producer
Alex Juhasz: Storyboard & background art
Megan Brain: Paper puppets
Pablo Grande: Prop design/fabrication & background art
Todd Hemker: Animation Director

Animators:
Yorico Murakami
Scott Kravitz
Jinna Kim
Hsinping Pan
Hsin-I Tseng
Blake Robertson
Evan James
Jan Chen

Soundtrack: Interscope Records