Hollywood-based entertainment company Comic Book Movies LLC has commissioned Oscar-winning Skywalker Sound to provide post-production and sound services for its upcoming slate of features films, television and animation productions based on classic, international comic book and graphic novel properties. In addition 20th Century Fox’s Star Wars franchise, Skywalker’s previous sound design and audio post-production credits include Disney/Pixar’s The Incredibles, Warner Bros.’ The Polar Express, Universal’s The Hulk and 20th Century Fox’s Titanic.
Veteran film producer and comic-book authority Michael Uslan, who produced the original Batman film franchise, established Comic Book Movies in 2005 with financier M. Jonathan Roberts, who serves as president and CEO of the company.
“We are both honored and excited to work with the professionals at Skywalker Sound,’ Roberts comments. ‘Having their guidance and input before, during and after production will ensure that our films are produced in the most efficient, cost effective way using the best talent and technology in the world.”
Founded by filmmaker George Lucas, Skywalker Sound is one of the premier post production facilities in the world. The unit has earned won 18 Academy Awards for Best Sound and Best Sound Effects Editing.
Through a recently formed partnership with Ishimori Ent. Inc., ITOCHU Corp. and Lotus Inc., Comic Book Movies will develop motion picture franchises based on the original properties of the late Shotaro Ishinomori, one of the most famous Manga authors of all time. The companies hope to attract A-list directors, screenwriters and acting talent with these live-action and animated productions.
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