/News 19.02.21

ANIMAL LOGIC IS RECRUITING FOR NEW PROJECTS TOTO AND TREEHORN

Early this month, Animal Logic confirmed that that the feature musical adaptation of Toto: The Dog-Gone Amazing Story of the Wizard of Oz will be the next project produced out of their animation studio in Vancouver. 

The family film will connect with audiences of all ages. Toto will not only appeal to fans of the original film, but it will introduce the story to a whole new generation of fans. Told from the perspective of Dorothy’s beloved companion, the screenplay was written by John August, with two-time Tony nominee, Alex Timbers, attached to direct. The film will be produced by Derek Frey, who previously headed-up Tim Burton Productions.

Pre-production has begun on the animated feature, with Timbers currently meeting key creatives and producers in Vancouver and recruitment of artists and practitioners ramping up over the next few months. 

Toto is the latest addition to an already prolific partnership between Animal Logic and Warner Bros., spanning more than 20 years. The Vancouver studio is currently in production on an animated film based on the DC Super Pets franchise, directed by Jared Stern and set for release in 2022. Known internationally as a digital hub, particularly for animation, Vancouver’s strong talent pool has allowed the studio to continue its growth and success alongside their Sydney headquarters.

This announcement compliments an already full slate underway at Animal Logic’s Sydney studio, with a number of projects in production and development, including the adaption of the 50-year-old classic tale, The Shrinking of Treehorn. This is the first film to be produced out of the joint venture between Animal Logic Entertainment and Imagine Entertainment and will see Ron Howard direct his first animated feature.

Animal Logic’s awesome showreel

To view available roles and expressions of interest visit animallogic.com/careers