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Brad Bird Explains Why 'Ray Gunn' Went to Skydance, Not Pixar

Original: Brad Bird on Why He Took ‘Ray Gunn’ to Skydance Instead of Pixar: Making Animated Films for Teens and Adults ‘Shouldn’t

Director Brad Bird says he never pitched his animated film 'Ray Gunn' to Pixar, feeling it was not in the studio's wheelhouse, and instead took it to Skydance Animation. He argues that making animated films aimed at teens and adults 'shouldn't be a controversial decision,' pushing back on the idea that animation must target only children.

Why now: Bird's comments challenge the industry's assumption that animation is for kids, sparking discussion about adult-oriented animated films.

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• Brad Bird on Why He Took ‘Ray Gunn’ to Skydance Instead of Pixar: Making Animated Films for Teens and Adults ‘Shouldn’t Be a Controversial Decision’ Brad Bird says he never pitched 'Ray Gunn' to Pixar because 'I felt like it wasn't in Pixar's wheelhouse exactly,' he says.… · top_news

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