Fixed is an upcoming American adult animated comedy film produced by New Line Cinema and Sony Pictures Animation, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures in North America and Sony Pictures Releasing internationally. It is directed and produced by Genndy Tartakovsky, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jon Vitti. The film stars the voices of Adam DeVine, Idris Elba, Kathryn Hahn, Bobby Moynihan, Beck Bennett, River Gallo, and Michelle Buteau. Its story follows a blue bloodhound named Bull, who discovers he is going to be neutered in the morning. This will be Sony Pictures Animation's first R-rated film, the studio's first film to feature the involvement of another major film studio, as well as its first film to utilize hand-drawn traditional animation under the service of Renegade Animation.
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| Directed by | Genndy Tartakovsky |
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| Land | Vereinigte Staaten |
| Sprache | Englisch |
The film was first conceived in 2009 as an animal road trip Buds before eventually becoming Fixed. Following the successes of Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018) and the fifth and final season of Samurai Jack (2017), Tartakovsky was signed on to direct two original animated features for SPA: Fixed and Black Knight. He avoided relying on pop-culture jokes to include more character-focused humor, allowing the film to stand out among other R-rated animated films. Production began in July 2022 and will be completed in September 2023, while the cast was publicly announced in June 2023.
Premise
The story of an average, all-around good dog who is in love with the show dog next door, and what happens when he learns that he is going to get neutered in the morning. What does a dog do with his last night out with his besties?
Voice cast
- Adam DeVine as Bull, a blue bloodhound who finds himself thinking that he is going to be neutered in the morning.[2]
- Idris Elba as Rocco[2]
- Kathryn Hahn as Honey[2]
- Fred Armisen as Fetch[2]
- Bobby Moynihan as Lucky[2]
- Beck Bennett as Sterling[2]
- River Gallo as Frankie[2]
- Michelle Buteau as Molasses[2]
Production
Development
Fixed, according to director Genndy Tartakovsky, said that the idea for the film was first conceived in 2009, as an animal road-trip "Buds" before eventually becoming "Fixed".[3]
On July 25, 2018, Deadline Hollywood reported that Tartakovsky was set to write and direct the R-rated comedy Fixed, with Michelle Murdocca also producing alongside Tartakovsky. Sony Pictures Animation was set to produce; Tartakovsky previously worked on the Hotel Transylvania films for the studio.[4] Tartakovsky stated, "it's really funny and heartwarming, it’s not all about balls, we’re trying to make it a character comedy."[5] Tartakovsky stated in July 2022 that despite Sony Pictures Animation's involvement, the film will actually be released through New Line Cinema.[6][7]
Writing
In December 2022, Tartakovsky said he did not want the film to rely on pop-culture jokes, instead wanting it to feature more character-focused humor, which he felt allowed Fixed to stand-out among other R-rated animated films.[8] In June 2023, Tartakovsky stated that the "camaraderie" between the characters would be inspired by Judd Apatow films like The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) and Knocked Up (2007).[2]
Casting
At the Annecy International Animated Film Festival on June 13, 2023, Adam DeVine, Idris Elba, Kathryn Hahn, Bobby Moynihan, Beck Bennett, River Gallo and Michelle Buteau were announced as part of the voice cast.[2]
Animation and design
Animation services were provided by Renegade Animation,[6] with Scott Wills serving as art director; he previously worked with Tartakovsky on Samurai Jack and Primal.[3][6] and will be completed in September 2023.[2] While the film was originally intended by Tartakovsky to be made through hand-drawn animation, he later considered using CGI to "better sell the film". He ultimately decided to keep the film's hand-drawn animation, making it the first hand-drawn film to be produced by Sony Pictures Animation, due to the hand-drawn aesthetic working better for the film's plot.[3]
Tartakovsky wanted the animation to be reminiscent of Disney's Lady and the Tramp (1955),[8] while also drawing inspiration from the works of Tex Avery and Chuck Jones' Looney Tunes shorts, particularly due to their emphasis on expressive animation.[3]
References
- ^ Petski, Denise (June 12, 2019). "Sony Pictures Animation Unveils Expanded Slate: New 'Boondocks', 'Hungry Ghosts' Anthology, More – Annecy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Balaga, Marta (2023-06-13). "Adam Devine, Idris Elba, Kathryn Hahn Lead Voice Cast of Animation Wiz Genndy Tartakovsky's R-Rated 'Fixed' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
- ^ a b c d Campbell, Kambole (June 14, 2023). "'Fixed' First Look: Genndy Tartakovsky Previews His R-Rated Dog's Life Movie at Annecy". Animation Magazine. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (July 25, 2018). "'Hotel Transylvania' Helmer Genndy Tartakovsky Sets New Projects At Sony Pictures Animation". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- ^ Hopewell, John (June 12, 2019). "Sony Pictures Animation Links to Tencent, Sets New 'Boondocks,' Tartakovsky Duo". Variety. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ a b c Franich, Darren (July 6, 2022). "'Primal' season 2 exclusive: Creator teases more action, new worlds". EW.com. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
- ^ Stone, Sam (2022-07-21). "Primal: Genndy Tartakovsky Details Weaving a Bloody, Weirder Season 2". CBR.com. Retrieved 2022-07-23.
- ^ a b Taylor, Drew (2022-12-29). "Sony Pictures Animation's Bold Past, Present and Future". TheWrap. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
