Quad dances with 'Ballerina'

Quad Films' Nicolas Duval, Yann Zenou and Laurent Zeitoun, they behind hits "Intouchables" and "Heartbreaker," are developing their first animated feature, "Ballerina."Occur 1879 Paris, the 3 dimensional family toon follows the adventures from the orphan from Brittany who wants as being a ballerina. She flees her orphanage and visits Paris where she passes for an additional person to participate the Opera just like a ballet student.The British-language script was put together by Carol Noble and Zeitoun. Noble's writing credits include "Charlie and Lola."French filmmakers Eric Warin and Eric Summer season are going.Warin labored just like a character designer and animator on Sylvain Chomet's toon "The Triplets ofBelleville," while Summer season has composed and directed numerous popular French TV skeins.Ballet dancer Benjamin Millepied, who starred in "Black Swan," will supervise the choreography. Motion capture will be familiar with digitally record Millepied's performance.Pic is allotted at 22 million ($28.9 million) and is defined just like a French-Canadian co-production."We view this animated film becoming an epic adventure comedy plus an inspiring tale about tolerance," mentioned Zeitoun."Paris plays a crucial role in this particular film since it did in 'Ratatouille' -- the designs will probably be wealthy in more detail and aesthetically-pleasing to reflect that golden era -- (social planner) Georges Eugene Haussmann had just finished his restoration in the city plus it was La Belle Epoque."Jean Aubert's Canadian-based Blue Bug Entertainment is creating the animation. Aubert formerly offered as senior producer at Ubisoft Movie Studio in Montreal.The producers mentioned they are searching to partner getting a French studio that will take distribution and worldwide sales.Production will begin in April. Delivery is predicted November 2014. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com