CAST AND CREW
Igor
Release Date: Sep 19, 2008 - Wide Release
Distributor: MGM, The Weinstein Company
Film Genre: Comedy, Animation
Country: United States
» IMDB.com
Distributor: MGM, The Weinstein Company
Film Genre: Comedy, Animation
Country: United States
» IMDB.com
Chris McKenna wrote the screenplay which brings a new twist to the classic monster genre, Igor is the story of a mad scientist's hunchbacked lab assistant who has big dreams of becoming a scientist in his own right and winning the coveted first place award at the annual Evil Science Fair. Cusack is lending his voice in the title role of Igor, Dr. Glickenstein's hunchbacked lab assistant; Buscemi will voice "Scamper," a super intelligent and ill-tempered lab rabbit; with Cleese voicing the character of "Dr. Glickenstein," Igor's evil master.
TRIVIA
Leondis served as scribe on animated films "The Prince of Egypt" and "Home on the Range".
MOVIE NEWS ITEMS
2007-07-26
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Eddie Izzard has replaced Jeremy Piven.
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Eddie Izzard has replaced Jeremy Piven.
2007-03-28
The Hollywood Reporter reports that John Cusack and Sean Hayes have joined the voice cast. Cusack replaces Christian Slater on the project, will voice the title character of Igor and Hayes is playing Brian the Brain, a brain in a jar who is one of Igor's sidekicks and inventions.
The Hollywood Reporter reports that John Cusack and Sean Hayes have joined the voice cast. Cusack replaces Christian Slater on the project, will voice the title character of Igor and Hayes is playing Brian the Brain, a brain in a jar who is one of Igor's sidekicks and inventions.
2006-10-19
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Jeremy Piven and Molly Shannon are lending their voices to the project - Piven will voice the role of Dr. Schadenfreude, Igor's nemesis, with Shannon voicing Eva, a giant, indestructible monster invented by Igor.
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Jeremy Piven and Molly Shannon are lending their voices to the project - Piven will voice the role of Dr. Schadenfreude, Igor's nemesis, with Shannon voicing Eva, a giant, indestructible monster invented by Igor.
2006-09-22
Variety reports that Tony Leondis will direct the project.
Variety reports that Tony Leondis will direct the project.
2006-07-20
Exodus Film Group announced that Christian Slater, Steve Buscemi and John Cleese will lend their voices for the project.
Exodus Film Group announced that Christian Slater, Steve Buscemi and John Cleese will lend their voices for the project.
2005-05-11
Screen Daily reports that The Weinstein Company (TWC) has picked up all international rights to the project.
Screen Daily reports that The Weinstein Company (TWC) has picked up all international rights to the project.
2004-09-07
Variety reports that Exodus Film has hired veteran animation executive Max Howard to executive produce its CGI-animated film. The $20 million-$25 million film is expected to be ready for theatrical release in 2007. Basic animation is expected to start at the end of this year.
Variety reports that Exodus Film has hired veteran animation executive Max Howard to executive produce its CGI-animated film. The $20 million-$25 million film is expected to be ready for theatrical release in 2007. Basic animation is expected to start at the end of this year.
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