There is a new Offended Birds film on the way in which – the third within the profitable sequence and the primary film from the model underneath Sega’s possession.
Beforehand Sega has made a serious play of their prolonged attain into the transmedia house with the (admittedly anticipated) new Offended Birds film being residing proof of these intentions.
The film itself will as soon as once more characteristic Jason Sudeikis as Crimson and Josh Gad as Chuck returning to their roles, with DNEG Animation on board because the animation associate.
Likewise the brand new film will see John Rice as director, following his co-directing position on The Offended Birds Film 2, following his earlier position as lead storyboard artist on the primary film. Rice’s different credit embrace his route for Rick & Morty, Bob’s Burgers, Beavis and Butt-head, and extra.
In the meantime, Thurop Van Orman, who directed The Offended Birds Film 2, will this time be caring for the script for Film 3.
To this point nothing is thought in regards to the film’s plot aside from it would – in response to the official launch – “observe the persevering with adventures of Crimson and Chuck.” Although a teaser trailer has been launched.
Sega’s dream team-up
Within the announcement Shuji Utsumi, president and COO at Sega says, “We’re thrilled to announce that the brand-new movie of the globally beloved and profitable Offended Birds franchise is to be in manufacturing.
Sega, in fact, purchased Rovio – and an on the spot portion of the cell video games enterprise – again in early 2023 in a deal price 706 million euros ($775 million).
“Sega has been specializing in its Transmedia technique to advance the worth of its mental properties (IP) throughout video games and various media landscapes,” Utsumi continued. “We imagine that the upcoming The Offended Birds Film 3 completely aligns with our technique and presents an amazing alternative for us to convey the attraction of the Offended Birds model to followers throughout the globe.”
Offended Birds, in fact, is among the planet’s favorite leisure manufacturers, having first appeared as a cell sport in 2009. Sequels and a thriving toy spin-offs continued with the primary Offended Birds Film breaking cowl in 2016, then spawning a sequel in 2019.
Mixed the 2 films have pulled in additional than $500 million globally. The film is about to launch on November twelfth, 2024 to mark the franchise’s fifteenth anniversary.