Showing posts with label Animation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Animation. Show all posts

Saturday, March 9, 2024

"IWAJU" is A Complete Masterpiece in Original Storytelling and Animation


"IWAJU" is A Complete Masterpiece in Original Storytelling and Animation


“Iwájú” will air* across Africa on Disney Channel—distributed on DStv platform (Channel 303)—this April and May, giving viewers across the continent an opportunity to view the series in territories where Disney+ is not available. “We created ‘Iwájú’ as a love letter to Lagos, Nigeria, and an ode to the rich legacy of African storytelling,” said Director Olufikayo Ziki Adeola. “We’re proud to share this series and hope that it inspires more Africans across the world to share their stories and shape our collective narrative.”

 “We created ‘Iwájú’ as a love letter to Lagos, Nigeria, and an ode to the rich legacy of African storytelling,” said Director Olufikayo Ziki Adeola. “We’re proud to share this series and hope that it inspires more Africans across the world to share their stories and shape our collective narrative.”

Says Christine Service, Senior Vice President and General Manager of The Walt Disney Company Africa: “‘Iwájú’ is a true celebration of the creativity and storytelling excellence that is at the heart of Disney, bringing the immense talent and creative vision of home-grown filmmakers to the world. With the distribution of the series on Disney Channel, the release of the ‘Disney Iwájú: Rising Chef” mobile game and the “Iwaju” Original Soundtrack Score, we are excited to give audiences across Africa the chance to experience this ambitious and uniquely innovative series.”

A first-of-its-kind collaboration with Pan-African entertainment company, Kugali, “Iwájú” is an original animated series set in a futuristic Lagos and tells the exciting coming-of-age story of Tola, a young girl from the wealthy island, and her best friend, Kole, a self-taught tech expert, as they discover the secrets and dangers hidden in their different worlds. “Iwájú” streamed exclusively on Disney+ Feb. 28, 2024, in a six-episode event.

See complete media on 

https://dam.gettyimages.com/thewaltdisneystudios/iwaju

Monday, October 23, 2023

Official Selection of the 12th Annual Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF)


AFRIFF 2023 Official Selection


Narrative Features

​IN COMPETITION  

Cameroon 


Kuvah - Legend of The Sea | Directed by  Max Ngassa |  Duration 01:50:00  |  Year 2023

Canada

The Founder Effect | Directed by  Justin MacGregor  |  Duration 01:51:00  |  Year 2023

Orah | Directed by  Lonzo Nzekwe | Duration 01:36:00  |  Year 2023

Germany

4 Days to Eternity  | Directed by  Konstantin Korenchuk and Simon Pilarski |  Duration 01:47:38  |  Year 2021

Ghana

Dynamite  | Directed by  Uche Aguh  |  Duration 01:00:00  |  Year 2023

Morocco 

Triple A | Directed by Jihane El Bahar  |  Duration 01:56:00  |  Year 2023

Namibia 

Under the Hanging Tree | Directed by Perivi Katjavivi  |  Duration 01:33:00  |  Year 2022

Nigeria

Afamefuna | Directed by Kayode Kasum |  Duration 02:05:24  |  Year 2023

Finding Odera | Directed by Charles Uwagbai  |  Duration 01:59:46  |  Year 2022

Tarella: Princess of the Nile | Directed by Lolo Eremie and Kayode Kasum |  Duration 01:47:10  |  Year 2023

Kanaani | Directed by Tola Olatunji  |  Duration 01:55:50  |  Year 2023

All  the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White | Directed by Babatunde Apalowo  (Nigeria)   |  Duration 01:32:47  |  Year 2023

Black Harvest | Directed by James Amuta  |  Duration 01:31:19  |  Year 2023

This is Lagos | Directed by Kenneth Gyang  |  Duration 01:31:02  |  Year 2023

Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti | Directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters  |  Duration 01:31:00  |  Year 2023

A Green Fever | Directed by Taiwo Egunjobi   |  Duration 01:25:15  |  Year 2023

I Do Not Come to You by Chance | Directed by  Ishaya Bako  |  Duration 01:40:00  |  Year 2023

Tanzania 

Eonii | Directed by Eddie Mzale  |  Duration 01:21:55 |  Year 2023

Uganda

Tembele | Directed by Mugisha Herbert Morris, Agaba Joan  |  Duration 01:15:00 |  Year 2022

United Kingdom


A Song from the Dark | Directed by  Ogo Okpue  (UK)  |  Duration 01:43:00  |  Year 2022

United States of America


Rise | Directed by  Maritte Lee Go  (USA)  |  Duration 01:31:00  |  Year 2022

Our Father, The Devil - Mon père, le diable | Directed by  Elie Foumbi  (USA)  |  Duration 01:48:00  |  Year 2022


OUT OF COMPETITION 

Belgium


Le Voyage de Talia - Talia's Journey | Directed by Christophe Rolin  | Duration 01:19:00  | Year 2022  

Cameroon

Nganu | Directed by Kang Quintus  | Duration 01:42:07  | Year 2023 

Canada

Intersection | Directed by  Cecilia Araneda  | Duration 01:38:16  | Year 2022 

Kipkemboi | Directed by  Charles Uwagbai  | Duration  01:29:44  | Year  2023  

When Morning Comes |  Directed by Kelly Fyffe-Marshall  | Duration  01:29:58 | Year 2023 

Morocco

Polygamous |  Directed by Zakaria Zahrani  | Duration  01:22:56 | Year 2022

Nigeria

Onyeegwu |  Directed by Uche Jombo  | Duration  01:42:18 | Year 2023

Scar |  Directed by Chris Eneaji  | Duration  01:41:05 | Year 2023

Offshoot |  Directed by Steve Ayeny  | Duration  02:07:06 | Year 2023 

The Rising Sun |  Directed by Bakia Thomas  | Duration  01:52:09 | Year 2023 

Over the Bridge |  Directed by Tolulope Ajayi  | Duration  01:46:00 | Year 2022  

Mojisola |  Directed by Kenneth Gyang | Duration  01:45:12 | Year 2023

United Kingdom


What No One Knows |  Directed by Adeoluwa Owu | Duration  02:04:00 | Year 2023 

United States of America


Misnomer |  Directed by Chaz Munthali | Duration  01:56:00 | Year 2023 


International Features 

IN COMPETITION 

Brazil


Port-au-Prince | Directed by  Maria Emília De Azevedo   |  Duration 01:30:00  |  Year 2023

Germany

The Beginning of My New Life | Directed by  Joél Sansi   |  Duration 01:28:00  |  Year 2023

Kazakhstan

Brothers | Directed by  Darkhan Tulegenov  |  Duration 01:40:00  |  Year 2022

Macedonia

The Business of Pleasure | Directed by  Goce Cvetanovski  |  Duration 01:36:55  |  Year 2023


Documentary Features

IN COMPETITION 

Botswana


Nkashi: Race for the Okavango  | Directed by Sarah Joseph  | Duration 01:11:00 | Year  2023

India 

My Radio My Life | Directed by  Bidit Roy, Makarand Waikar |  Duration 01:08:00 |  Year 2023

Nigeria 

Green: The Amazons | Directed by Oluchi Mary Nsofor, Charles Solomon  | Duration  02:30:00 | Year 2022 

Loot and the Lost Kingdoms of Africa | Directed by Bibi Shasore | Duration 01:39:00 | Year 2023

This Your Lagos | Directed by Wale Ojo | Duration 01:10:00 | Year 2023

South Africa


Lobola, A Bride's True Price? | Directed by Sihle Hlophe | Duration 01:35:00 | Year 2022

Music Is My Life - Joseph Shabalala and LadySmith Black Mambazo  | Directed by  Mpumi Supa Mbele, Carolyn Eileen Carew  | Duration 01:30:00 | Year 2022

United Kingdom


White Nanny Black Child | Directed by Andy Mundy-Castle | Duration 01:20:00 | Year 2023


OUT OF COMPETITION 

Canada


AFRICA, Cradle of Humankind and Modern Civilizations  | Directed by Benita Jacques  | Duration 01:49:00  | Year 2022 

Germany

The Homes We Carry | Directed by Brenda Akele Jorde  | Duration 01:29:00  | Year 2022 

Senegal

Doxandem, The Dream Chasers | Directed by Saliou Sarr  | Duration 01:28:00  | Year 2023

United States of America 

Dusty & Stones | Directed by Jesse Rudoy | Duration  01:24:00 | Year  2022


Documentary Short Showcase 

OUT OF COMPETITION 

Cape Verde


Sumara Maré  | Directed by Samira Vera-Cruz  | Duration 00:08:00  | Year 2023

Kenya

Bahari Yetu | Directed by Jahawi Bertolli  | Duration 00:10:52  | Year 2020 

South Africa


Beyond The Fence | Directed by Tessa Barlin | Duration 00:11:32  | Year 2020 | Country

Phefumla - Breathe | Directed by Maishe Mosala | Duration 00:10:00  | Year 2020

Ulwandle Lushile - Meeting the Tides | Directed by Tembisa Jordaan | Duration 00:09:53  | Year 2020

Hluleka| Directed by Jamila Janna | Duration 00:09:08  | Year 2020

Pango| Directed by Tami Jacobs | Duration 00:08:45  | Year 2020 


Shorts

IN COMPETITION 

Cameroon

A Cry From the Forest | Directed by Lynno Sinte  | Duration 00:44:14 | Year  2022

Germany

Mängata | Directed by Maja Costa  | Duration 00:15:38 | Year  2023

Kenya

Pause for Reflection | Directed by Mark Maina Maingi  | Duration 00:14:30 | Year  2023

Nigeria

Until 23 | Directed by Chioma Paul-Dike | Duration 00:30:00 | Year  2023

Dreams | Directed by Chioma Paul-Dike | Duration 00:17:46 | Year  2023

Broken Mask | Directed by Khago Idhebor | Duration 00:17:44 | Year  2023

With Love From Bayelsa | Directed by Patrick Dauduokumor | Duration 00:29:38 | Year  2023

The Major | Directed by Chukwuka Ndife | Duration 00:16:24 | Year  2023

Okem | Directed by Joshua Okwuosa | Duration 00:14:56  | Year  2022

Gita Boy | Directed by Toye Aru | Duration 00:11:09 | Year  2023

UME (Breathe) | Directed by Faustina Okomayin | Duration 00:10:37 | Year  2023

Siege | Directed by Aniee Essien | Duration 00:09:32 | Year  2023

South Africa 

Malaika | Directed by Abongile Ntsatha | Duration 00:27:17 | Year  2023

Uganda 

Building 62 | Directed by Hakim Zziwa | Duration 00:32:21 | Year  2023

United Kingdom


Journey Mercies | Directed by Tomisin Adepeju | Duration 00:14:56 | Year  2023

United States of America


Chidera | Directed by Sope Aluko | Duration 00:17:55 | Year  2023

Nzu | Directed by Conscian Morgan | Duration 00:08:26 | Year  2023


OUT OF COMPETITION 

Ghana


Take Back the Night  | Directed by Elvis Damptey  | Duration 00:20:00  | Year 2023 

Japan

The Old Young Crow  | Directed by Liam LoPinto  | Duration 00:12:00  | Year 2023 

Kenya

Seems Like Old Times  | Directed by Ochieng Oneko  | Duration 00:11:44  | Year 2023

Mauritania

Enmity Djinn  | Directed by Mohamed Echkouna  | Duration 00:19:27  | Year 2023 

Nigeria

Pastor and Pastor  | Directed by Susan Jimah  | Duration 00:40:00  | Year 2023 

Oriaku | Directed by Esse Akwawa | Duration 00:36:01  | Year 2023  

Yours Forever | Directed by Michael Kpoudosu | Duration 00:34:39  | Year 2023 

Jacob's Crib | Directed by Andrea Peregrino | Duration 00:09:42  | Year 2023

Onome | Directed by Prosper Edesiri Arhawho | Duration 00:08:50  | Year 2022 

Tì ẹ ńbò ̣ | Directed by Chinazaekpere Chukwu | Duration 00:05:00  | Year 2023

If Walls Could Talk | Directed by Mathew Cerf, Mohammed Zanna | Duration 00:27:53  | Year 2023 

A Little Bit of Music | Directed by Mide Badmus | Duration 00:27:55  | Year 2022 

Baby Bush | Directed by Aniefiok Ufot-Ekpo | Duration 00:26:13  | Year 2023

Bring Me Flowers | Directed by Prince Daniel | Duration 00:23:08  | Year 2023 

Noise of Silence | Directed by Isaiah Peter-Nelson | Duration 00:22:52  | Year 2023

A Moment's Peace | Directed by Abiodun Martins-Odu | Duration 00:22:20  | Year 2023 

Intruders | Directed by Bryan Dike | Duration 00:22:19  | Year 2022 

Dangerous Hope | Directed by Uyoyou Adia, Judith Audu | Duration 00:20:00  | Year 2022 

Dear Men | Directed by Damilola Adeyeri | Duration 00:18:18  | Year 2023

Chez Dr. Bello | Directed by Badewa Ajibade | Duration 00:18:04  | Year 2023 

Harmattan | Directed by Musiwa Awosika | Duration 00:17:14  | Year 2023 

Swipe Left | Directed by Terver Malu | Duration 00:15:21  | Year 2023 

Bege | Directed by Umar Turaki | Duration 00:14:14  | Year 2023 

Ndeeri | Directed by Horia Manuvor Jr. | Duration 00:11:30  | Year 2022 

United Kingdom


Queen of The Sea | Directed by Kate Cox  | Duration 00:11:14  | Year 2023

United States of America


Mr. Bold  | Directed by Aiman Mimiko  | Duration 00:14:14  | Year 2023

New Day Mr. E  | Directed by Conphidance  | Duration 00:11:38  | Year 2023


Animation

IN COMPETITION

Germany


The Heaviest Order | Directed by Peter Böving  | Duration 00:10:00 | Year  2023

Ghana

Asantewaa | Directed by Jesse Sunkwa-Mills  | Duration 00:10:00 | Year  2022

Nigeria

Gammy & The Living Things  | Directed by Henry Amrevurayire  | Duration 00:59:00 | Year  2023

When Hearts Touch | Directed by Nkem Andrea Denchukwu  | Duration 00:40:00 | Year  2022

Ajaka: Lost In Rome | Directed by Ayodele Elegba  | Duration 00:20:00 | Year  2023

Ewa - Beans | Directed by Kiitan Durosinmi-Etti  | Duration 00:13:00 | Year  2023

Moji | Directed by Benjamin Olufemi  | Duration 00:08:45 | Year  2023


OUT OF COMPETITION 

Cameroon


Hekima ya Usawa | Directed by Telly Gary Jeannot  | Duration 00:01:47  | Year 2023

Germany

Nirvana  | Directed by Faeze Sepehrsadeghian  | Duration 00:03:54  | Year 2023 

India

Paperplanes  | Directed by Arvind Singh Jeena  | Duration 00:06:52  | Year 2022 

Netherlands

Ex, Why?  | Directed by Kanso Ogbulu  | Duration 00:13:55  | Year 2022 

Nigeria

Haske  | Directed by Jesimiel Bello  | Duration 00:08:12  | Year 2022 

Detective Jacqueline: Babushka  | Directed by Jonathan Oyiriaru  | Duration 00:06:46  | Year 2022 

The Chi Chi Dollars Misadventures  | Directed by Chidinma Kanebi  | Duration 00:04:15  | Year 2023 

A Sunday Mukuto Story  | Directed by Nurudeen Momodu  | Duration 00:05:38  | Year 2023 

United States of America


A Cow in the Sky  | Directed by Darren Press  | Duration 00:12:17  | Year 2023 


Students Shorts 

IN CCOMPETITION

Central African Republic


At Age 45 | Directed by Prunuelle Sakofio  | Duration 00:20:26 | Year  2023

Goura| Directed by Ismaëli Nzoba  | Duration 00:20:01 | Year  2023

Kenya


Red Flag | Directed by Evelyn Diana  | Duration 00:23:49 | Year  2023

Nigeria

Man and Masquerades  | Directed by Adekunle Blue  | Duration 00:18:00 | Year  2023

United States of America


Ebezina  | Directed by Ifeanyi Ezieme  | Duration 00:13:23 | Year  2023


OUT OF COMPETITION 

Nigeria


Isa's Dream | Directed by Kuchi Chris  | Duration 00:29:55  | Year 2023 

Full Circle  | Directed by FReginald Jumbo  | Duration 00:09:59  | Year 2023 

We Have Rat  | Directed by Nkemlu Lisabel  | Duration 00:08:20  | Year 2022 

About AFRIFF

The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) is the largest annual film festival in Africa, dedicated to showcasing exceptional African cinema and nurturing emerging talent. With a diverse range of films from across the continent, AFRIFF provides a platform for cultural exchange and celebrates the rich heritage of African storytelling.

Source
https://www.afriff.com/officialselection

Monday, December 6, 2021

Welcome To FOCUS 2021, The Meeting Place For International Production

You are welcome to join us at FOCUS 2021

THE MEETING PLACE FOR INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTION

Business Design Centre London, UK.

From 7-8 December for the live component, with the virtual venue operating from 7-10 December. 

Whether you participate in person or online, FOCUS will continue to offer a vibrant space to connect, reconnect and share global production expertise across film, TV, advertising, animation and games.

Here is the link to sign up for the free delegate badge..
https://bit.ly/FOCUS21_reg.



Tuesday, February 2, 2021

YouNeek Studios’ African Superhero Universe Acquired by Dark Horse Comics Receives VC Funding From Impact X Capital for Animation Development

YouNeek Studios’ African Superhero Universe Acquired by Dark Horse Comics Receives VC Funding From Impact X Capital for Animation Development

Executive Producer Doug Schwalbe Oversees Distribution of First Animated Series, “Iyanu: Child of Wonder”

Following a monumental 10-book deal with Dark Horse Comics, YouNeek Studios has secured VC investment from Impact X Capital to develop a groundbreaking animation series based on a world of superhero and fantasy stories inspired by African history and mythology. Highly regarded former senior VP of co-productions at DreamWorks, Doug Schwalbe, has joined as executive producer and will oversee distribution. 

Dark Horse Comics, one of the world’s leading entertainment publishers, welcomed YouNeek and its pioneering founder Roye Okupe into its fold in January 2021 in a deal that will publish all 10 of YouNeek’s graphic novels. Okupe, a Nigerian-born rising star of the industry, is working with TV industry veteran Erica Motley, creative partner at Impact X Capital, to bring the magical series to screens worldwide, starting with ‘Iyanu: Child of Wonder,’ a classic children’s fantasy quest in the tradition of shows like ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender.’ More uniquely, ‘Iyanu’ features a teenaged, Black female lead whose story and world are inspired by Yoruba history, culture and folklore. An award-winning filmmaker, Okupe tells stories through the lens of extraordinary, compelling and inspirational African characters, and was just nominated for the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics, meant to honor “commitment to excellence and inclusion.”

According to Motley, “Impact X Capital is thrilled to partner with YouNeek Studios to bring its first animated series to life. With its stunning African locations, brilliant themes of unity and community, and rare focus on Black Girl Magic, ‘Iyanu’ represents our aim to create outstanding, multicultural content by exceptional, diverse talent.” 

“As soon as Erica Motley brought me ‘Iyanu,’ I knew it was special,” says Schwalbe. “I’m thrilled to introduce it at the Kidscreen Summit.” 

YouNeek is on a mission to bring empowering African narratives and the work of Black creatives to worldwide audiences. “This is an unprecedented time for stories inspired by African history and culture,” says Okupe. “Our mission has always been to empower African creatives and storytelling. We've done it successfully in the comic book industry and with Impact X Capital, we're excited at the opportunity to do it in the animation space, with as many people as possible creating these stories who look like the characters in them.”

YouNeek has also partnered with Forefront Media Group as well as with Triggerfish Animation Studios for ‘Iyanu.’ Triggerfish CEO Stuart Forrest says, “We fell in love with ‘Iyanu’ when we read Volume I, so we’re eager to bring our network of skilled creatives to make this show inventive, vibrant and an authentic representation of the fresh talent across the continent.”


About YouNeek Studios
YouNeek™ Studios is a hub for “YouNeek” and creative character-based storytelling and entertainment. Simply put, through the use of graphic novels, animation, video games and other forms of media, we focus on telling extraordinary stories about extraordinary characters inspired by African history, culture and mythology. We do this with the ultimate goal of empowering African creatives and storytelling across the globe.

About Dark Horse Comics
Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics is an excellent example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and transform a company with humble beginnings into an industry giant. Under a new partnership with Vanguard Visionary Associates, Dark Horse is positioned to further expand its reach globally with publishing, products, and filmed entertainment. Over the years, Dark Horse has published the work of creative legends such as Yoshitaka Amano, Margaret Atwood, Paul Chadwick, Geof Darrow, Will Eisner, Neil Gaiman, Dave Gibbons, Faith Erin Hicks, Kazuo Koike, Matt Kindt, Jeff Lemire, Mike Mignola, Frank Miller, Moebius, Chuck Palahniuk, Wendy Pini, and Gerard Way. In addition, Dark Horse has a long tradition of establishing exciting new creative talent throughout all of its divisions. The company has set the industry standard for quality licensed comics, graphic novels, collectibles, and art books, including ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender,’ ‘The Legend of Korra,’ ‘Minecraft,’ ‘The Legend of Zelda,’ ‘Super Mario,’ ‘Dragon Age,’ ‘James Cameron’s Avatar,’ ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Mass Effect,’ ‘StarCraft,’ ‘The Witcher,’ and ‘Halo.’Today, Dark Horse Comics is one of the world’s leading entertainment publishers.

About Impact X Capital
Impact X Capital is a double bottom line VC, founded to support diverse and underrepresented entrepreneurs and whose founding members include Ursula Burns, former CEO of Xerox and the first Black woman to head a Fortune 500 company, Ric Lewis, once voted the most influential Black person in the UK and British TV actor, author and diversity campaigner Sir Lenny Henry. Impact X Capital pursues investments in digital and technology, media and entertainment, health education and lifestyle companies. 

About Triggerfish Animation Studios
Based in Cape Town and Galway, the 25-year-old premium content CG animation studio is currently producing a TV series for Netflix,‘Mama K’s Team 4,’and finishing off its third feature film,‘Seal Team.’Triggerfish is in development on a broad slate of film and television projects for most of the world’s biggest studios and also services AAA-rated and mobile games for the likes of Electronic Arts, Unity and Disney Interactive.


Kevin Kriedemann
Publicist

Triggerfish Animation
https://www.triggerfish.com/



Thursday, December 3, 2009

Leonardo DiCaprio to Make Animated Feature Film Debut in DreamWorks Animation's 'The Guardians' (Working Title)


Leonardo DiCaprio to Make Animated Feature Film Debut in DreamWorks Animation's 'The Guardians' (Working Title)

GLENDALE, Calif., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NASDAQ:DWA) announced today that Leonardo DiCaprio will make his animated feature film debut when he headlines the cast of the Company's November 2, 2012 release, "The Guardians" (working title) as Jack Frost.


When an evil spirit called Pitch becomes bent upon taking over the world by inspiring fear in the hearts of kids everywhere, a group of our greatest heroes -- Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, the Sandman and Jack Frost -- band together for the first time, determined to stand in Pitch's way. More than a collection of storybook subjects, "The Guardians" are also a band of superheroes, who possess their own special powers. Now joined in opposition of a common foe, the Guardians heed the call and combine their powers to defeat Pitch and protect the world from his campaign of fear. The film is based on "The Guardians of Childhood," a series of highly anticipated books by William Joyce.


About DreamWorks Animation SKG


DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG animated feature films, television specials and series, live entertainment properties and online virtual worlds, meant for audiences around the world. The Company has world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques. All of DreamWorks Animation's feature films are now being produced in 3D. The Company has theatrically released a total of 18 animated feature films, including the franchise properties, "Shrek," "Madagascar" and "Kung Fu Panda."


Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements


This document includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company's plans, prospects, strategies, proposals and our beliefs and expectations concerning performance of our current and future releases and anticipated talent, directors and storyline for our upcoming films and other projects, constitute forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the industry in which we operate and management's beliefs and assumptions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are difficult to predict. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors, and other risks and uncertainties affecting the operation of the business of DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. These risks and uncertainties include: audience acceptance of our film and other projects, our dependence on the success of a limited number of releases each year, the increasing cost of producing and marketing feature films, piracy of motion pictures, resource constraints resulting from our expanding number of films and other projects, the effect of rapid technological change or alternative forms of entertainment and our need to protect our proprietary technology and enhance or develop new technology. In addition, due to the uncertainties and risks involved in the development and production of our projects, the release dates described in this document may be delayed. For a further list and description of such risks and uncertainties, see the reports filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and our most recent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. DreamWorks Animation is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.


Source: DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.

CONTACT: Jeff Hare, Publicity, +1-818-695-6055,
Jeff.Hare@dreamworks.com, or Shannon Olivas, Corporate Communications,
+1-818-695-3658, Shannon.Olivas@dreamworks.com, both of DreamWorks Animation


Web Site: http://www.dreamworksanimation.com/