On-line animator Vivienne Medrano, aka “VivziePop,” creator of the musical sequence Hazbin Lodge and Helluva Boss — each of which began on YouTube earlier than migrating to Amazon Prime Video — has signed on to put in writing and direct her first theatrical movie, Prehistoria, for Warner Bros. Footage Animation.
Described as a “fossil fantasy animated musical” Prehistoria will likely be an authentic challenge, set exterior Medrano’s fashionable “Hellaverse” universe.
“Since I began my animation journey, my biggest dream was to be part of a feature film,” Medrano stated in a press release. “Now to be creating an original story that I have been holding 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!”
Warner Bros. Footage Animation president Invoice Damaschke introduced the challenge at a presentation on the Annecy International Animation competition on Monday. He introduced the deal as proof of WBPA’s technique of collaborating with on-line creators with sturdy direct-to-fan connections to have interaction new audiences.
Prehistoria is being arrange for theatrical launch, with additional particulars anticipated because the challenge strikes by way of growth. The movie is a part of WBPA’s new slate of authentic animation options, which embrace the upcoming authentic musical Unhealthy Fairies, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ncuti Gatwa; and The Lunar Chronicles, an adaptation of Marissa Meyer’s best-selling guide sequence. Each Unhealthy Fairies and The Lunar Chronicles are being produced along with Locksmith Animation.
Medrano is repped by CAA, Redefine Leisure and RLG.
