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Jeremy Piven & Molly Shannon Join Igor

Emmy winner Jeremy Piven (ENTOURAGE) and SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE alum Molly Shannon have joined the voice cast of Exodus Film Groups CG-animated feature IGOR. Piven will voice the role of Dr. Schadenfreude, Igors nemesis, with Shannon voicing the role of Eva, a giant, indestructible Monster invented by Igor. They join Steve Buscemi, John Cleese and Christian Slater.

IGOR, distributed by The Weinstein Co., tells the story of a mad scientists hunchbacked lab assistant who has big dreams of becoming a scientist in his own right and winning the coveted first place award at the annual Evil Science Fair.

Jeremy and Molly are incredibly gifted comedic actors, said director Tony Leondis. Their versatile and dynamic voice talents are perfect matches for Dr. Schadenfreude and Eva.

The Weinstein Co. has an all-encompassing distribution deal for IGOR, including North America as well as representing international rights. TWC secured film distribution for most foreign territories at this years Cannes Film Festival and is planning to make a strong showing for the film at the upcoming American Film Market.

The screenplay was written by Chris McKenna (AMERICAN DAD). Exodus president John D. Eraklis is producing along with seasoned animation exec Max Howard, who has collaborated on numerous animated blockbusters such as Disneys LION KING and ALADDIN. Eric Robinson is overseeing on behalf of The Weinstein Co.

Exodus Film Group is an independent production company. For more information, visit www.ExodusFilmGroup.com.

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