The Mad Hatter
08-17-2001, 12:56 PM
While it was widely known that Brad Bird, a former producer on The Simpsons and director of Warner Brothers' overlooked classic The Iron Giant, had joined with Toy Story creators Pixar, it has been unclear what sort of project he would attempt there. Now, the Coming Attractions website, www.corona.bc.ca/films/main.html , has provided full details. The following originally appeared on their site:
August 13, 2001... In February 2000, when Brad Bird signed a deal to come work for Pixar Animation, speculation was rampant about the projects Bird would be working on. A title was mentioned, The Invincibles, and the rumor was that it somehow involved superheroes. Coming Attractions has been able to confirm that The Invincibles is in full-blown development in Pixar, with Bird slated to direct and co-write the project.
Two scoopers have stepped forward to tell us what they know about this secret project; Pixar has yet to confirm its existence. We're told that the project is currently in the design stage, with Pixar's art/storyboard department working hand-in-hand with the company's research and development department, testing out how they can push the animation to the next level. The company is currently also running full bore working on Finding Nemo, Pixar's next animated film after Monsters Inc., slated for release in 2003. Our source tells us that the art team is really pumped about working with Bird on The Invincibles after seeing what kind of magic he created on The Iron Giant, and that they're "...learning a lot about storytelling." ['Lupin III' has the superpower of flight, but only up to two feet off of the ground.]
Our next insider told us the logline for The Invincibles as it currently stands right now. The movie will follow the adventures of a dysfunctional family of high-profile superheroes; Mom, Dad, superpowered kids and possibly grandparents. The comedic spin comes into play when their family disagreements start manifesting during their superpowered battles with bad guys. What are you supposed to do when your superpowered teenage daughter starts to date the son of your arch-nemesis, and the juvenile delinquent has x-ray vision? There's talk of even including a cameo from Jerry Springer as he shows the audience some really dysfunctional superheroes.
August 13, 2001... In February 2000, when Brad Bird signed a deal to come work for Pixar Animation, speculation was rampant about the projects Bird would be working on. A title was mentioned, The Invincibles, and the rumor was that it somehow involved superheroes. Coming Attractions has been able to confirm that The Invincibles is in full-blown development in Pixar, with Bird slated to direct and co-write the project.
Two scoopers have stepped forward to tell us what they know about this secret project; Pixar has yet to confirm its existence. We're told that the project is currently in the design stage, with Pixar's art/storyboard department working hand-in-hand with the company's research and development department, testing out how they can push the animation to the next level. The company is currently also running full bore working on Finding Nemo, Pixar's next animated film after Monsters Inc., slated for release in 2003. Our source tells us that the art team is really pumped about working with Bird on The Invincibles after seeing what kind of magic he created on The Iron Giant, and that they're "...learning a lot about storytelling." ['Lupin III' has the superpower of flight, but only up to two feet off of the ground.]
Our next insider told us the logline for The Invincibles as it currently stands right now. The movie will follow the adventures of a dysfunctional family of high-profile superheroes; Mom, Dad, superpowered kids and possibly grandparents. The comedic spin comes into play when their family disagreements start manifesting during their superpowered battles with bad guys. What are you supposed to do when your superpowered teenage daughter starts to date the son of your arch-nemesis, and the juvenile delinquent has x-ray vision? There's talk of even including a cameo from Jerry Springer as he shows the audience some really dysfunctional superheroes.