Kevin James (THE KING OF QUEENS) will voice the lead character, Otis in the upcoming Nick Movies feature, THE BARNYARD to be distributed by Paramount Pictures. The film is being written, produced and directed by Steve Oedekerk (BRUCE ALMIGHTY, ACE VENTURA). BARNYARD takes a humorous look at what really happens in a barnyard when the farmer is away, as Otis and his misfit friends enjoy playing tricks on humans, singing, dancing and partying. Paul Marshal serves as producer with exec producing by Julia Pistor and Albie Hecht. Karyn Rachtman (HOLES, PULP FICTION, ROMEO + JULIET) serves as music supervisor. Oedekerk previously produced the CG feature JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS, which was nominated for an Oscar for best animated feature.
Nickelodeon Movies is the feature film development and production division of Nickelodeon, which produces movies for kids and their families in association with its sister Viacom company, Paramount Pictures. Nickelodeon Movies was created in 1993 to develop and produce several types of films, which include star-driven family event movies, kids first movies and animated features.
Paramount Pictures is part of the entertainment operations of Viacom Inc., one of the world's largest entertainment and media companies, and a leader in the production, promotion and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and music.
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