Skydance Shocker: David Ellison’s Animation Deal Moves from Apple to Netflix, ‘Spellbound’ Set for 2024
variety.comSkydance Animation has found a new home at Netflix, ending a lucrative distribution pact with Apple Studios. Skydance Animation, run by John Lasseter with president Holly Edwards, will now exclusively release its animated movies directly to Netflix in an arrangement that will span multiple years, with the studios’ existing slate also moving exclusively to the streamer.
The first up will be “Spellbound,” starring Rachel Zegler and Tituss Burgess, set for release in 2024, followed by “Pookoo” in 2025.
Future films include “Ray Gunn,” directed by Brad Bird and an untitled Jack and the Beanstalk project directed by Rich Moore.
While the animation deal has ended, Apple and Skydance will continue its business on live action films and series, including movies from Mark Wahlberg (“The Family Plan”) and Anya Taylor-Joy (“The Gorge”).
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