100 wolf characters11/29/2023 JM: 100% Wolf is one of the final major animated movie releases of 2020 in one of the most fascinating years ever for animated movies. One of our co-pros was with SLR … and we won an Emmy Award. There are many folks in Australia who would be great to work with. Did you think about making that episode while working with Screen Australia on 100% Wolf?īS: I love Australia – especially Sydney. JM: You were an animation producer for several years on The Simpsons, including the 1995 episode “Bart vs. JM: If you looked up at the Moon and were transformed into a dog – for even a day – which one would you like it to be?īS: Well I love American Cocker Spaniels – but the film was written by an Australian – so there wasn’t one (jk)– but Twitchy is a pretty funny little dog!. Just like in her Christopher Guest films. She never breaks character in terms of seriousness – but you know this is a comedy film. What made her the right choice for The Commander?īS: Jane brings the evil – but in a fun way. JM: Jane Lynch is one of the most popular voice actors in the business. I think she delivers that same weighty and fun performance just as a voice – backed up with some great animation and design! Her back story of orphandom has gotten a lot of praise in the industry. ![]() What surprised you the most about working with her and her voice performance as Batty?īS: In her live action work she can use her full appearance to achieve a funny, funky, wacky persona, mixed with “someone we should take serious”. JM: Samara Weaving is breaking through in America with her work in Ready or Not and B ill & Ted Face the Music. In many ways this carries Freddy through all the ups and downs of the whole film. But then in the father son moment on the cliff howling at the Moon – he and Jai Courtney, who plays the role of Flasheart, gives us a meaningful and heartwarming moment between a father and son. Which scene/portion of the story was the most challenging to make sure it was perfect?īS: Alexs Stadermann, the Director, really gave us great powerful galloping through the town – to give the audience the buy in and what Freddy was aspiring to. JM: The film consists of several sequences with movement (including the opening one), along with some emotional flashbacks and revelations. Getting to know their true intent – or a story of redemption. Especially seemingly evil or bad characters that have good in their hearts makes them endearing creatures. Great stories and great visual characters. ![]() What do you think makes a wolf a strong choice for animation?īS: There is a mythological base for these legendary creatures. JM: Wolves have been a popular animal in animated movies over the years, including Balto, Hoodwinked!, Alpha & Omega, Penguins of Madagascar and this year’s Wolfwalkers. And this twist of a teenager wrestling with accepting himself transforming into a pink poodle vs the archetype of a macho Werewolf was such a compelling and engaging update! Jackson Murphy: What attracted you to Jayne Lyons’ 100% Wolf book?īill Schultz: Werewolves are always fun and interesting. (This interview was conducted as an Email Q&A.) Four-time Emmy winner Bill Schultz ( The Simpsons) serves as Executive Producer. It’s adapted from a book with quite a hook: a young man is expected to turn into a werewolf like his dad and relatives, but instead… he becomes a poodle. ![]() Viva Kids’ 100% Wolf is now available on VOD and digital platforms.
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