Some people say all good things must end, and that is the case for Apple and Skydance Animation, who say they’re parting ways. While this is disappointing news, a silver lining remains. Apple is continuing its partnership with Skydance Media, with plans to work together on live-action film and television projects. The parting comes after the union’s multi-year deal ends. As a parting gift (of sorts), Skydance Animation keeps Spellbound, Vicky Jenson’s animated fantasy epic starring Rachel Zegler, Nicole Kidman, John Lithgow, Nathan Lane, Jenifer Lewis, and Javier Bardem, to name a few.
Skydance Animation is likely to find a new home quickly, perhaps with a studio more interested in producing animated projects instead of epics like Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. Thankfully, Skydance Media remains in a good place with Apple as new and existing projects like Foundation, The Big Door Prize, and...
Skydance Animation is likely to find a new home quickly, perhaps with a studio more interested in producing animated projects instead of epics like Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. Thankfully, Skydance Media remains in a good place with Apple as new and existing projects like Foundation, The Big Door Prize, and...
- 10/18/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem will lend their voices to “Spellbound,” an animated fantasy musical from Apple Studios and Skydance Animation. The project reunites the pair, who just scored Oscar nominations for playing Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in Aaron Sorkin’s 2021 biographical drama “Being the Ricardos.”
John Lithgow, Nathan Lane, Jenifer Lewis, André De Shields and Jordan Fisher have also joined the ensemble.
As previously announced, “West Side Story” star Rachel Zegler is leading the cast as Princess Ellian, a young royal who embarks on a daring journey to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms them into monsters and threatens to cover Lumbria in darkness forever.
Kidman and Bardem, again portraying a married couple, will play her parents: Ellsmere, “the kind and just, yet hyper-precise queen” and Solon, “the boastful yet big-hearted king.”
Lithgow, as Minister Bolinar, and Lewis, as Minister Nazara Prone, will act...
John Lithgow, Nathan Lane, Jenifer Lewis, André De Shields and Jordan Fisher have also joined the ensemble.
As previously announced, “West Side Story” star Rachel Zegler is leading the cast as Princess Ellian, a young royal who embarks on a daring journey to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms them into monsters and threatens to cover Lumbria in darkness forever.
Kidman and Bardem, again portraying a married couple, will play her parents: Ellsmere, “the kind and just, yet hyper-precise queen” and Solon, “the boastful yet big-hearted king.”
Lithgow, as Minister Bolinar, and Lewis, as Minister Nazara Prone, will act...
- 6/21/2022
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
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Oscar winners Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, John Lithgow and Nathan Lane are set to star in the upcoming animated musical Spellbound for Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation.
They will join the earlier-announced Rachel Zegler in the movie about a young girl who sets out to break the spell that has divided her kingdom in two. Spellbound is directed by Vicky Jenson and written by Lauren Hynek, Elizabeth Martin and Linda Woolverton.
The original score for the film is by Oscar-winner Alan Menken, with lyrics by Glenn Slater. Kidman will voice the role of Ellsmere, the Queen of Lumbria, while Bardem will voice Solon, the King of Lumbria. Together, they are the parents of Princess Ellian, voiced by Zegler, who they join on a daring quest to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms them into monsters and threatens to cover Lumbria in darkness forever.
Oscar winners Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, John Lithgow and Nathan Lane are set to star in the upcoming animated musical Spellbound for Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation.
They will join the earlier-announced Rachel Zegler in the movie about a young girl who sets out to break the spell that has divided her kingdom in two. Spellbound is directed by Vicky Jenson and written by Lauren Hynek, Elizabeth Martin and Linda Woolverton.
The original score for the film is by Oscar-winner Alan Menken, with lyrics by Glenn Slater. Kidman will voice the role of Ellsmere, the Queen of Lumbria, while Bardem will voice Solon, the King of Lumbria. Together, they are the parents of Princess Ellian, voiced by Zegler, who they join on a daring quest to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms them into monsters and threatens to cover Lumbria in darkness forever.
- 6/21/2022
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The animated film Spellbound led by West Side Story‘s Rachel Zegler has expanded its voice cast, with the Being the Ricardos duo of Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem signing on for roles, along with John Lithgow (Killers of the Flower Moon), Nathan Lane (Only Murders in the Building), Jenifer Lewis (I Love That for You), André De Shields and Jordan Fisher (Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen).
The upcoming musical from Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation will have Kidman voicing Ellsmere, the kind and just, yet hyper-precise Queen of Lumbria, with Bardem as Lumbria’s boastful yet big-hearted King, Solon. Together, they are the parents of Princess Ellian (Zegler), who they join on her daring quest to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms them into monsters and threatens to cover Lumbria in darkness forever. Lithgow and Lewis will voice Princess Ellian’s royal advisors,...
The upcoming musical from Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation will have Kidman voicing Ellsmere, the kind and just, yet hyper-precise Queen of Lumbria, with Bardem as Lumbria’s boastful yet big-hearted King, Solon. Together, they are the parents of Princess Ellian (Zegler), who they join on her daring quest to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms them into monsters and threatens to cover Lumbria in darkness forever. Lithgow and Lewis will voice Princess Ellian’s royal advisors,...
- 6/21/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Apple and Skydance have unveiled the voice cast for their upcoming animated musical film “Spellbound,” adding Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem to lead the cast alongside the previously announced Rachel Zegler (“West Side Story”).
Vicky Jenson (“Shrek”) is directing “Spellbound.” Additional cast includes John Lithgow, Jenifer Lewis, Nathan Lane, André De Shields and Jordan Fisher.
Kidman will voice the role of Ellsmere, Lumbria’s kind and just queen; Bardem will voice Solon, the boastful and big-hearted king. They are parents to the bold Princess Ellian (Zegler). After a mysterious spell transforms her parents into monsters and threatens to cover their kingdom in darkness forever, Ellian embarks on a daring quest to save her family and Lumbria at large.
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Lithgow and Lewis will voice Minister Bolinar and Minister Nazara Prone, respectively, as royal advisors to the princess.
Vicky Jenson (“Shrek”) is directing “Spellbound.” Additional cast includes John Lithgow, Jenifer Lewis, Nathan Lane, André De Shields and Jordan Fisher.
Kidman will voice the role of Ellsmere, Lumbria’s kind and just queen; Bardem will voice Solon, the boastful and big-hearted king. They are parents to the bold Princess Ellian (Zegler). After a mysterious spell transforms her parents into monsters and threatens to cover their kingdom in darkness forever, Ellian embarks on a daring quest to save her family and Lumbria at large.
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Lithgow and Lewis will voice Minister Bolinar and Minister Nazara Prone, respectively, as royal advisors to the princess.
- 6/21/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: West Side Story star Rachel Zegler is set to provide the voice of Princess Ellian, the lead role in Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation’s new animated musical feature Spellbound. Ellian is the tenacious princess who must go on a daring quest to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms her parents into monsters and threatens to cover Lumbria in darkness forever.
Vicky Jenson is directing the pic with Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth Martin and Linda Woolverton penning the script. The original score for the film hails from Academy Award-winner Alan Menken, with lyrics by Glenn Slater. Chris Montan serves as executive music producer. John Lasseter, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and David Lipman are producing for Skydance Animation.
Zegler has had herself a year following her breakout role as Maria in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story . The film earned her critical acclaim and played a...
Vicky Jenson is directing the pic with Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth Martin and Linda Woolverton penning the script. The original score for the film hails from Academy Award-winner Alan Menken, with lyrics by Glenn Slater. Chris Montan serves as executive music producer. John Lasseter, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and David Lipman are producing for Skydance Animation.
Zegler has had herself a year following her breakout role as Maria in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story . The film earned her critical acclaim and played a...
- 4/1/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Skydance and Paramount Pictures have announced that original animated musical fantasy Spellbound, which Paramount Pictures has committed to co-finance and release globally, is now slated for November 11, 2022.
Skydance Animation’s first original feature film, Luck, will be released domestically on February 18, 2022 with a worldwide rollout to follow.
This marks the continued expansion of the decade-long partnership between the storied Hollywood studio and David Ellison’s prolific media company, which now encompasses feature film, animation and television.
President of Skydance Animation Holly Edwards said, “Luck and Spellbound create rich worlds and compelling characters that we know will resonate with audiences everywhere. It’s incredibly exciting to see our team of legendary creatives working around the clock and across the globe to bring these pictures to life.”
“Luck and Spellbound mark the next phase of Skydance and Paramount’s commitment to feature animation for the theatrical experience,” said Paramount’s President of Domestic Distribution,...
Skydance Animation’s first original feature film, Luck, will be released domestically on February 18, 2022 with a worldwide rollout to follow.
This marks the continued expansion of the decade-long partnership between the storied Hollywood studio and David Ellison’s prolific media company, which now encompasses feature film, animation and television.
President of Skydance Animation Holly Edwards said, “Luck and Spellbound create rich worlds and compelling characters that we know will resonate with audiences everywhere. It’s incredibly exciting to see our team of legendary creatives working around the clock and across the globe to bring these pictures to life.”
“Luck and Spellbound mark the next phase of Skydance and Paramount’s commitment to feature animation for the theatrical experience,” said Paramount’s President of Domestic Distribution,...
- 7/21/2020
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Paramount Pictures is partnering with Skydance to co-finance and release the animated musical fantasy “Spellbound,” which features original songs and music from legendary Disney composer Alan Menken.
“Spellbound” is now slated for global theatrical release on Nov. 11, 2022. This follows the release of Skydance Animation’s first original feature “Luck,” which will open domestically Feb. 18, 2022 with a worldwide rollout to follow.
In addition to Menken, “Spellbound” boasts a who’s who of animation royalty. It’s directed by “Shrek’s” Vicky Jenson and written by Lauren Hynek and Elizabeth Martin (“Mulan”) and Linda Woolverton, with “Shrek” producer David Lipman recently joining the project.
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“Spellbound” is set in a world of magic, where a young girl must break the spell that has split her kingdom in two. Menken will write original music for the project,...
“Spellbound” is now slated for global theatrical release on Nov. 11, 2022. This follows the release of Skydance Animation’s first original feature “Luck,” which will open domestically Feb. 18, 2022 with a worldwide rollout to follow.
In addition to Menken, “Spellbound” boasts a who’s who of animation royalty. It’s directed by “Shrek’s” Vicky Jenson and written by Lauren Hynek and Elizabeth Martin (“Mulan”) and Linda Woolverton, with “Shrek” producer David Lipman recently joining the project.
Also Read: Watch Disney Lyricist Howard Ashman Lead 'Little Mermaid' Singers in Trailer for New Documentary (Video)
“Spellbound” is set in a world of magic, where a young girl must break the spell that has split her kingdom in two. Menken will write original music for the project,...
- 7/20/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Paramount Pictures will release Skydance Animation titles “Luck” and “Spellbound” in 2022.
Paramount made the announcement Monday. It came three years after David Ellison’s Skydance Media launched Skydance Animation by forming a partnership with Madrid-based Ilion Animation Studios.
“Luck,” directed by Peggy Holmes, will open on Feb. 18, 2022, as the first feature from Skydance Animation. The story centers on the unluckiest girl alive who stumbles upon a world of good and bad luck and must join with magical creatures to uncover a force more powerful than luck itself.
“Spellbound” has been set for a Nov. 11, 2022, launch. The story is set in a world of magic where a young girl must break the spell that has split her kingdom in two. “Shrek” director Vicky Jensen, winner of the first-ever Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, will re-team with “Shrek” producer David Lipman.
“Spellbound” is written by Lauren Hyne and Elizabeth Martin and Linda Woolverton.
Paramount made the announcement Monday. It came three years after David Ellison’s Skydance Media launched Skydance Animation by forming a partnership with Madrid-based Ilion Animation Studios.
“Luck,” directed by Peggy Holmes, will open on Feb. 18, 2022, as the first feature from Skydance Animation. The story centers on the unluckiest girl alive who stumbles upon a world of good and bad luck and must join with magical creatures to uncover a force more powerful than luck itself.
“Spellbound” has been set for a Nov. 11, 2022, launch. The story is set in a world of magic where a young girl must break the spell that has split her kingdom in two. “Shrek” director Vicky Jensen, winner of the first-ever Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, will re-team with “Shrek” producer David Lipman.
“Spellbound” is written by Lauren Hyne and Elizabeth Martin and Linda Woolverton.
- 7/20/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Skydance and Paramount Pictures announced the release dates for two animated features today: Spellbound which will open worldwide on Nov. 11, 2022 and Luck on Feb. 18, 2022.
Spellbound and Luck will be co-financed by Paramount. Luck reps the first title from Skydance Animation.
President of Skydance Animation Holly Edwards said, “Luck and Spellbound create rich worlds and compelling characters that we know will resonate with audiences everywhere. It’s incredibly exciting to see our team of legendary creatives working around the clock and across the globe to bring these pictures to life.”
“Luck and Spellbound mark the next phase of Skydance and Paramount’s commitment to feature animation for the theatrical experience,” said Paramount’s President of Domestic Distribution, Chris Aronson. “These films not only continue our longstanding relationship with Skydance, but, along with Paramount Animation’s own upcoming films, mean we will be releasing event-level animated films for years to come.”
Spellbound,...
Spellbound and Luck will be co-financed by Paramount. Luck reps the first title from Skydance Animation.
President of Skydance Animation Holly Edwards said, “Luck and Spellbound create rich worlds and compelling characters that we know will resonate with audiences everywhere. It’s incredibly exciting to see our team of legendary creatives working around the clock and across the globe to bring these pictures to life.”
“Luck and Spellbound mark the next phase of Skydance and Paramount’s commitment to feature animation for the theatrical experience,” said Paramount’s President of Domestic Distribution, Chris Aronson. “These films not only continue our longstanding relationship with Skydance, but, along with Paramount Animation’s own upcoming films, mean we will be releasing event-level animated films for years to come.”
Spellbound,...
- 7/20/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s hard not to be enchanted by her timeless beauty and Kate Uptonn has scored yet another high-profile gig as the face of Sam Edelman’s new ad campaign.
The fabulous footwear brand will unveil the whole scheme this week, shot by David Lipman at an undisclosed location in New York City.
Edelman told Wwd, “It felt like the right time. We had a major ad campaign with Charlotte Kemp Muhl 18 months ago. It carried us for a long time. [By choosing Kate,] it was a hell of a decision to go with an indie girl. We chose Kate because she isn’t stick thin. She’s beautiful and all-American.
And it sounds like Upton is a big fan of the whole project. “I’ve loved Sam Edelman shoes for a long time, so shooting the ad campaign was a lot of fun for me.”
Lippman explained, “I wanted to capture the spirit of youth and vitality.
The fabulous footwear brand will unveil the whole scheme this week, shot by David Lipman at an undisclosed location in New York City.
Edelman told Wwd, “It felt like the right time. We had a major ad campaign with Charlotte Kemp Muhl 18 months ago. It carried us for a long time. [By choosing Kate,] it was a hell of a decision to go with an indie girl. We chose Kate because she isn’t stick thin. She’s beautiful and all-American.
And it sounds like Upton is a big fan of the whole project. “I’ve loved Sam Edelman shoes for a long time, so shooting the ad campaign was a lot of fun for me.”
Lippman explained, “I wanted to capture the spirit of youth and vitality.
- 1/29/2013
- GossipCenter
After causing quite a ruckus on Sunset Boulevard in a shirtless billboard ad for Hudson Jeans, Patrick is back in three short videos that coincide with his sexy Hudson Jeans fall campaign!
Patrick Schwarzenegger has managed to keep quiet about his new-found fame and seductive jean ads — that is until now! The 17-year-old model and famous son of Arnold and Maria will finally speak out about his newly-famous abs (and his latest endeavor with Hudson Jeans, of course) in a Q&A session via Twitter on Sept. 7 — and that’s not all! Hudson Jeans announced that Patrick will be featured in three short videos, a part of the fall campaign.
Georgia May Jagger, the famous face for Hudson’s women’s line, will also participate in the Q&A along with the ad campaign’s creative director, David Lipman; photographer Francesco Carrozzini, who shot the ads; Hudson chief executive officer Peter Kim,...
Patrick Schwarzenegger has managed to keep quiet about his new-found fame and seductive jean ads — that is until now! The 17-year-old model and famous son of Arnold and Maria will finally speak out about his newly-famous abs (and his latest endeavor with Hudson Jeans, of course) in a Q&A session via Twitter on Sept. 7 — and that’s not all! Hudson Jeans announced that Patrick will be featured in three short videos, a part of the fall campaign.
Georgia May Jagger, the famous face for Hudson’s women’s line, will also participate in the Q&A along with the ad campaign’s creative director, David Lipman; photographer Francesco Carrozzini, who shot the ads; Hudson chief executive officer Peter Kim,...
- 8/25/2011
- by HL
- HollywoodLife
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