Igor News
Leondis eager for 'Igor' toon
09/21/06The Weinstein Co. has tapped Tony Leondis to direct CG pic "Igor." Leondis served as scribe on animated films "The Prince of Egypt" and "Home on the Range." He also helmed homevid release "Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch has a Glitch." "Igor," from Exodus Film Group, examines the machinations of a mad scientist's assistant. Christian Slater and John Cleese are among those voicing characters.
'Igor' in with Weinsteins
05/10/06The Weinstein Co. has struck a deal to rep international rights to Exodus Film Group's CG-animated feature "Igor." A twist on the monster genre penned by Chris McKenna, "Igor" follows a mad scientist's hunchbacked lab assistant, who has big dreams of winning the Evil Science Fair. No cast or helmer is set for the feature-length "Igor," which is in pre-production.
Weinsteins mad for 'Igor'
02/01/06The Weinstein Co. is continuing its animation run by picking up North American rights to Exodus Film Group's upcoming CG-animated comedy "Igor." Penned by Chris McKenna, "Igor" is a twist on the monster genre, following a mad scientist's hunchbacked lab assistant who has big dreams of winning the Evil Science Fair. Pic will expand on Exodus' upcoming animated short "Igor: Unholy Frijoles." The short features such voice talent as Christian Slater in the lead role, with Jay Leno, Steve Buscemi and John Cleese supporting. No cast or helmer is set for the feature-length "Igor" pic, which is in pre-production.
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