DreamWorks’ animated feature film, “Antz” has grossed over $36 million in the past 10 days since its U.S. theatrical release, topping two weeks’ box office charts. Reeling from this success, DreamWorks is developing a direct-to-video sequel to “Antz.” The film would, like its predecessor, be produced by computer animation studio Pacific Data Images (PDI). It is also being considered for theatrical release. Either way, a studio spokesperson confirmed that if the production is green lit, it would be 18-24 months before its release. However, after the “surprise” early release of “Antz,” who knows what this crafty studio has up its sleeve....


Read Jerry Beck’s review of “Antz” in the October 1998 issue of Animation World Magazine.