Rovio, SEGA Embark on ‘Angry Birds Movie 3’ Production
[June 7, 2024]
Rovio Entertainment Corporation, SEGA, and Prime Focus Studios have commenced production on The Angry Birds Movie 3, reuniting Jason Sudeikis and Josh Gad as the iconic characters Red and Chuck.
Production Partners and Talent
Joining forces with animation partner DNEG Animation, the film’s production team also includes producers John Cohen, Dan Chuba, and Carla Connor. Jason Sudeikis is represented by Brillstein Entertainment Partners and TAG, while Josh Gad is represented by Sugar 23, CAA, and JSSK.
Franchise Success and Distribution
The third installment of the popular Angry Birds franchise follows the success of the first two films, which have collectively grossed over $500 million at the worldwide box office. The films have also found success on streaming platforms.
Creative Team and Production Details
Directed by John Rice (Angry Birds, Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe) and written by Thurop Van Orman (Angry Birds 2, Adventure Time, Flapjack), the film will feature the return of Jeanie Chang as production designer and Francesca Natale as character designer. Vadim Bazhanov will serve as head of story, while Sarah K. Reimers will lead the editing team.
Studio Perspectives
“The Angry Birds brand has proven to be boundless, and this new adventure showcases the seamless transition of our game narratives to the realm of film,” said Alexandre Pelletier-Normand, CEO of Rovio Entertainment.
Crosby Clyse, Managing Director of DNEG Animation, added, “Our team is thrilled to collaborate with Prime Focus Studios and Rovio once more to create a high-velocity adventure in the vibrant Angry Birds world.”
Transmedia Strategy and Global Reach
Shuji Utsumi, President and COO of SEGA, stated, “The Angry Birds franchise has gained global recognition, and this film aligns with our transmedia strategy to extend the value of our IPs across various platforms.”
Namit Malhotra, Founder of Prime Focus Studios and DNEG Global CEO, expressed his honor to be involved in the film’s production and to bring the Angry Birds brand to fans worldwide.
Additional Production Partners
The film is produced in association with One Cool Group, Flywheel Media, and Dentsu.
About Prime Focus Studios
Prime Focus Studios is an Indian film production and visual effects company that has worked on projects such as The Garfield Movie, Animal Friends, and Ramayana.
About Rovio Entertainment Corporation
Rovio Entertainment Corporation is a Finnish video game developer and entertainment company known for the Angry Birds franchise.
About SEGA
SEGA is a Japanese video game developer and publisher known for franchises such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Yakuza, and Total War.