Alcon has hired a pair of Disney Animation and Pixar veterans for its first animation venture, the fantasy adventure titled Darkmouth.
David Pimental, who most recently acted as head of story for Disney’s Moana, and Douglas Sweetland, who has worked on Monsters Inc, The Incredibles and Toy Story, among others, are attached to direct the project, which is based on the children’s book series by Irish author Shane Hegarty.
The project is described as a comedic animated fantasy centering on an overeager kid who bites off more than he can chew when he prematurely jumps into the family business: hunting...
David Pimental, who most recently acted as head of story for Disney’s Moana, and Douglas Sweetland, who has worked on Monsters Inc, The Incredibles and Toy Story, among others, are attached to direct the project, which is based on the children’s book series by Irish author Shane Hegarty.
The project is described as a comedic animated fantasy centering on an overeager kid who bites off more than he can chew when he prematurely jumps into the family business: hunting...
- 3/14/2017
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
David Pimentel, who was head of story on Moana, and Douglas Sweetland who helmed Storks have been set to direct Darkmouth, an animated feature film from Alcon Entertainment based on Irish author Shane Hegarty’s children’s book series. The fantasy adventure will be adapted by Lloyd Taylor. Like the books, the film will center on an overeager kid who bites off more than he can chew when he prematurely jumps into the family business: hunting monsters. Canyon Creek Films…...
- 3/14/2017
- Deadline
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