‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Director Rich Moore to Join Sony

Oscar-winning animated characteristic director and Disney veteran Rich Moore is leaping from Disney to Sony Pictures Animation after 10 years and can develop, produce and direct characteristic movies for the studio.

Moore gained an Oscar in 2017 for Best Animated Feature for “Zootopia.”

“Rich is a world-class storyteller and he brings with him a wealth of experience and a unique sensibility for story, comedy and heart,” Sony Pictures Animation president Kristine Belson mentioned in an announcement. “We are so excited for him to join our team of filmmakers at Sony Pictures Animation as we continue to develop a slate of animated features that are big, bold, and will take audiences by surprise.”

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In addition to “Zootopia,” which grossed greater than $1 billion worldwide, Moore directed the Oscar-nominated “Wreck-It Ralph” and final yr’s “Ralph Breaks the Internet” for Disney.

Moore additionally voiced characters in all three movies. Sony mentioned Moore will likely be obtainable to behave in an advisory capability with ongoing characteristic movie and series-based tasks on the studio.

“Sony Animation has emerged as a major player among animation studios,” Moore mentioned in an announcement. “Their imaginative and prescient to present filmmakers and artists the liberty to take dangers, and to essentially push the envelope on the subject of visible fashion and breadth of storytelling is spectacular, and I can’t wait to be part of shaping the studio’s future.

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“Ten years is a very long time — however if you’re engaged on unbelievable movies with folks you’re keen on as I’ve these final ten years, that point flies by,” he continued, talking of his time working with Disney. “I will always cherish my days at the Walt Disney Animation Studios and I leave with the faith that the studio is in good hands. I remain a lifelong Disney Animation fan and look forward to the films they’ll create in the future.”

Sony’s animated characteristic, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” gained the Best Animated Feature on the 2019 Oscars, beating out Moore’s “Ralph Breaks the Internet.” “Into the Spider-Verse” grossed $374.1 million for Sony.

Moore was one of many authentic three administrators on “The Simpsons,” directing quite a few episodes over the collection’ first 5 seasons, together with the Emmy-winning “Homer vs. Lisa and the Eighth Commandment.” He additionally oversaw the artistic improvement and manufacturing of “Futurama.”

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Some of Moore’s different credit embody “Mighty Mouse — The New Adventures,” Gracie Films’ “The Critic,” the Warner Bros. theatrical brief “Duck Dodgers – Attack of the Drones,” Comedy Central’s “Drawn Together” and Mad TV’s “Spy vs. Spy.”

Rich Moore is represented by UTA and Ziffren Brittenham LLP.

‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Director Rich Moore to Join Sony Pictures Animation was final modified: April eighth, 2019 by Ryan Friedman