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John C. Donkin. Producer: Robots. John earned an Academy Award nomination in 2003 as the producer of Gone Nutty, an animated short created at Blue Sky Studios featuring the popular Scrat character from the "Ice Age" films. Donkin came to Blue Sky Studios in 1998 as the managing technical director.
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When the time came for a spin-off, Forte says it felt natural to return to the Lost World and Buck. “It felt like he deserves his own movie. He is iconic, clever, an adventurer, a swashbuckler, a protector and a guardian of the Lost World. At the same time, he is a loner. His relationships are with inanimate objects, he has a pumpkin for a daughter...
The Lost World and Buck inspired the story comments Forte. “The Lost World was something we came up with a long time ago when we were researching the first film. We had someone from the Museum of Natural History come and talk to us. They said, ‘Whatever you do, make sure you do not put dinosaurs in the film with mammoths because they did not live i...
There has been a lot of learning in the 20 years with the Ice Age franchise. “The lessons are all family-based. It is all about growing and changing. It is about families who grow in size and relationships. The stories we choose to tell are relatable because every family goes through that. The whole idea that you do not have to be related by blood ...
Jan 28, 2022 · Published Jan 28, 2022. We interview The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild producer Lori Forte and director John Donkin about their experience making the film. After an extended break, the Ice Age franchise is back with a brand new installment.
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Jan 28, 2022 · Disney+. By Natalia Winkelman. Jan. 28, 2022. The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild. Directed by John C. Donkin. Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family. PG. 1h 22m. Find Tickets. When you...
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- John C. Donkin
Mar 24, 2022 · 1. 315 views 1 year ago. Oscar and BAFTA-nominated Producer John C. Donkin and multi-award nominated Producer Lori Forte join National Film and Television School students for a brilliant...
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Jan 27, 2022 · Hopefully they'll love the movie as much as we loved working on it. "The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild" arrives on Disney+ January 28. Lori Forte and John C. Donkin have been with the Ice...
Mar 12, 2002 · Coming Out Of The Ice Age | Animation World Network. John C. Donkin, Blue Sky's associate producer, reminisces on how the studio transformed itself from a small boutique into a major feature film contender. By John C. Donkin | Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 12:00am. In Production, AWN Profiles | ANIMATIONWorld.
