Paddington in Peru Writers Pen AI-Assisted Animated Feature 'Critterz'

James Lamont and Jon Foster, writers of 'Paddington in Peru', have teamed up with Tom Butterworth to pen the screenplay for 'Critterz', an AI-assisted animated feature being pitched by AGC International at Cannes.

4 May, 15:00 — 4 May, 15:00

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The development of 'Critterz' highlights the increasing integration of AI in the creative process for animated films. This project, penned by writers known for the beloved 'Paddington' franchise, signals a potential shift in how animated content is produced and marketed.

Key entitiesJames Lamont Jon Foster Tom Butterworth AGC Studios Cannes

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varietyMostly Factual119d ago

AI Assisted Animated Film ‘Critterz,’ From the Writers of ‘Paddington in Peru,’ Boarded by AGC

Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios has come on board to handle worldwide sales on “Critterz,” an animated feature written by “Paddington in Peru” duo James Lamont and Jon Foster, and Tom Butterworth (“Birthday Girl,” “The Last Legion,” “Ashes to Ashes”). AGC Intl. will launch sales and screen first-look footage in Cannes. “Critterz” is the “first mainstream […]

By Leo Barraclough

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual119d ago

‘Paddington in Peru’ Writers Team Up for Animated ‘Critterz’

James Lamont and Jon Foster, together with 'Ashes to Ashes' writer Tom Butterworth, penned the screenplay for the A.I.-assisted animated feature, which AGC International is pitching to buyers at Cannes.

By Scott Roxborough

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deadlineMostly Factual119d ago

AGC Launches Open AI-Produced Animated Family Film ‘Critterz’ For Cannes Market

EXCLUSIVE: Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios is launching world sales ahead of the Cannes market on AI-produced family animation Critterz. Written by duo James Lamont and Jon Foster (Paddington in Peru) and screenwriter Tom Butterworth (Birthday Girl), the “human-led but AI-assisted” project is being positioned as one of the first mainstream commercial family movies to use […]

By Andreas Wiseman

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‘Paddington in Peru’ Writers Team Up for Animated ‘Critterz’

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AI Assisted Animated Film ‘Critterz,’ From the Writers of ‘Paddington in Peru,’ Boarded by AGC

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Paddington in Peru Writers Pen AI-Assisted Animated Feature 'Critterz'

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AI Assisted Animated Film ‘Critterz,’ From the Writers of ‘Paddington in Peru,’ Boarded by AGC

‘Paddington in Peru’ Writers Team Up for Animated ‘Critterz’

AGC Launches Open AI-Produced Animated Family Film ‘Critterz’ For Cannes Market

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‘Paddington in Peru’ Writers Team Up for Animated ‘Critterz’

AI Assisted Animated Film ‘Critterz,’ From the Writers of ‘Paddington in Peru,’ Boarded by AGC

AGC Launches Open AI-Produced Animated Family Film ‘Critterz’ For Cannes Market

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