Online animator Vivian Medrano, also known as “VivziePop”, is the creator of the musical series Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss — both of which started on YouTube before moving to Amazon Prime Video — and she has signed on to write and direct her first theatrical feature, Prehistoric timesfor Warner Bros. Animation pictures.
It has been described as a “fossil musical fantasy animated film” Prehistoric times It will be an original project, set outside of Medrano’s famous “Hellaverse.”
“Since I began my journey in animation, my biggest dream has been to be a part of a feature film,” Medrano said in a statement. “Now, creating an original story I’ve treasured for years with Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, a studio whose characters and stories have been a huge part of my life, is truly a dream come true. I’m so excited to share this Fossil fantasy world with everyone!”
The president of Warner Bros. announced Pictures Animation’s Bill Damaszke explained about the project in a presentation at the Annecy International Animation Festival on Monday. He presented the deal as evidence of the WBPA’s strategy to collaborate with online content creators who have strong direct relationships with fans to engage new audiences.
Prehistoric times It is being prepared for theatrical release, with more details expected as the project moves through the development phase. The film is part of WBPA’s new slate of original animated features, which includes the upcoming original musical Bad fairiesStarring Cynthia Erivo and Nkoti Gatwa; and Lunar recordsadapted from Marissa Mayer’s best-selling book series. both of them Bad fairies and Lunar records Produced in association with Locksmith Animation.
Medrano is repped by CAA, Redefine Entertainment and RLG.
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