Igor (film)
| Igor | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Tony Leondis |
| Written by | Chris McKenna |
| Produced by | John D. Eraklis Max Howard John McKenna Darius A. Kamali Matthew Parker Jamee Deruso Jean Luc De Fanti |
| Starring | John Cusack Steve Buscemi John Cleese Eddie Izzard Molly Shannon Paul Vogt |
| Distributed by | MGM (USA) Alliance Films (Canada & France) Universal Studios (Canada Distributor) |
Release dates | September 19, 2008 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Igor is a 2008 computer animated comedy film, it is a humorous take on the stock character Igor. The cast includes John Cusack, Sean Hayes, Steve Buscemi, John Cleese, Eddie Izzard, Paul Vogt, and Molly Shannon. The plot revolves around Igor (voiced by Cusack) and his dreams of winning first place at the Evil Science Fair. The movie opens September 19, 2008.
Story
Igors are usually typecast as foolish and stupid henchmen to the eccentric mad scientists in the fairytale land of Malaria. However, one particular Igor, tired of the mistreatment and stereotyping against him, decides to participate in the Evil Science Fair, a grand display of the creations that the greatest evil scientists invent. In his attempts, he creates something he least expects - life.
Voice cast
| Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| John Cusack | Igor |
| Steve Buscemi | Scamper |
| John Cleese | Dr. Glickenstein |
| Eddie Izzard | Dr. Schadenfreude |
| Molly Shannon | Eva |
| Jennifer Coolidge | Jaclyn |
| Jay Leno | King Malbert |
| Sean Hayes | Brain |
| Paul Vogt | Fly-Headed Guy |
Casting
Christian Slater was originally cast as Igor. Jeremy Piven was originally cast as Dr. Schadenfreude.
Production
The film is being produced by Exodus Productions, and the CG animation created by French studio Sparx*[1]. Distribution will be by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (The Weinstein Company is no longer involved.)[2].
The premiere is coming to September 15, 2008 at Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
See also
References
- ^ "Exodus Prods. Enlists French Sparx on Igor". Animation World Magazine. Animation World Network. 2007-06-07. Retrieved 2008-08-26.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "The Weinstein Company Acquires Igor". MovieWeb. 2007-05-23. Retrieved 2008-08-26.
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