RichCrest Animation Studios
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Crest Animation Productions (formerly RichCrest Animation Studios and Rich Animation Studios) is an animation studio located in Burbank, California
, United States
. The studio was founded by Richard Rich
, who previously worked at Disney. The studio's first and most famous film was The Swan Princess
, which was rather successful on initial release. After the animated remake The King and I
was released in 1999, due to bankruptcy
and losses they were taken over by Crest Animation Studios Ltd. (CEO: A. K. Madhavan), an Indian animation studio, to form RichCrest Animation Studios. Recently, Lions Gate has entered into a deal with RichCrest Animation Studios to make three 3D animated feature-length productions, the first of these, Alpha and Omega
, was released on September 17, 2010 and The Lion of Judah
, was released on May 20, 2011.
In February 2007 it was renamed to its current name and it was announced that it is "expanding its business to become a full-service animation studio specializing in the development and production of CGI-animated properties for theatrical, television, home entertainment and interactive distribution".
Burbank, California
Burbank is a city in Los Angeles County in Southern California, United States, north of downtown Los Angeles. The estimated population in 2010 was 103,340....
, United States
United States
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. The studio was founded by Richard Rich
Richard Rich (director)
Richard Rich is an American film director, producer and writer known for his work in animation. He is president of Crest Animation Productions. Unlike most animation directors Rich has never worked as animator on a film....
, who previously worked at Disney. The studio's first and most famous film was The Swan Princess
The Swan Princess
The Swan Princess is a 1994 American animated film based on the ballet "Swan Lake". Starring the voice talents of Jack Palance, John Cleese, Steven Wright, and Sandy Duncan, the film is directed by a former Disney animation director, Richard Rich, with a music score by Lex de Azevedo...
, which was rather successful on initial release. After the animated remake The King and I
The King and I (1999 film)
The King and I is a 1999 animated film adaptation of the stage musical The King and I, which in turn is adapted from the Anna Leonowens story. The film was produced by Warner Bros. Animation and Morgan Creek Productions, and released theatrically by Warner Bros. Family Entertainment on March 19, 1999...
was released in 1999, due to bankruptcy
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a legal status of an insolvent person or an organisation, that is, one that cannot repay the debts owed to creditors. In most jurisdictions bankruptcy is imposed by a court order, often initiated by the debtor....
and losses they were taken over by Crest Animation Studios Ltd. (CEO: A. K. Madhavan), an Indian animation studio, to form RichCrest Animation Studios. Recently, Lions Gate has entered into a deal with RichCrest Animation Studios to make three 3D animated feature-length productions, the first of these, Alpha and Omega
Alpha and Omega (film)
Alpha and Omega is a 2010 3D American computer animated comedy-drama film produced by Crest Animation Productions and Richard Rich. The film is directed by Anthony Bell and Ben Gluck, starring the voices of Justin Long, Hayden Panettiere, Dennis Hopper , Danny Glover and Christina Ricci.The film...
, was released on September 17, 2010 and The Lion of Judah
The Lion of Judah
Lion of Judah is a family animated feature film produced by Animated Family Films. It is the sequel to the award-winnging Christmas short film Once Upon A Stable, taking place 30 years earlier in a Bethlehem stable as The Stable-Mates witness the birth of "The King". Lion of Judah was released to...
, was released on May 20, 2011.
In February 2007 it was renamed to its current name and it was announced that it is "expanding its business to become a full-service animation studio specializing in the development and production of CGI-animated properties for theatrical, television, home entertainment and interactive distribution".
Feature films
| # | | Title | | Release date | | Budget | | Gross | | RT Rotten Tomatoes Rotten Tomatoes is a website devoted to reviews, information, and news of films—widely known as a film review aggregator. Its name derives from the cliché of audiences throwing tomatoes and other vegetables at a poor stage performance... | | IMDb |
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| 1 | The Swan Princess The Swan Princess The Swan Princess is a 1994 American animated film based on the ballet "Swan Lake". Starring the voice talents of Jack Palance, John Cleese, Steven Wright, and Sandy Duncan, the film is directed by a former Disney animation director, Richard Rich, with a music score by Lex de Azevedo... |
1994-11-18 | $9,771,658 (USA) | 44% | ||
| 2 | The Swan Princess II: Escape from Castle Mountain The Swan Princess II: Escape from Castle Mountain The Swan Princess: Escape from Castle Mountain is the first sequel to the animated film The Swan Princess. It was directed by Richard Rich and released in 1997.... |
1997-07-18 | $273,644 (USA) | N/A | ||
| 3 | The King and I The King and I (1999 film) The King and I is a 1999 animated film adaptation of the stage musical The King and I, which in turn is adapted from the Anna Leonowens story. The film was produced by Warner Bros. Animation and Morgan Creek Productions, and released theatrically by Warner Bros. Family Entertainment on March 19, 1999... |
1999-03-19 | $25,000,000 | $11,993,021 (USA) | 13% | |
| 4 | The Trumpet of the Swan The Trumpet of the Swan (film) The Trumpet of the Swan is a 2001 animated film produced by RichCrest Animation Studios, directed by Richard Rich, and distributed by TriStar Pictures, being TriStar's first animated film since 1988's Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw.-Plot:... |
2001-05-11 | $102,202 | 15% | ||
| 5 | Muhammad: The Last Prophet Muhammad: The Last Prophet Muhammad: The Last Prophet is an animated movie produced by Badr International and directed by Richard Rich. The movie was released in limited cinemas in the United States and the United Kingdom. The movie focuses on the early days of Islam and Muhammad.... |
2004-11-14 | N/A | |||
| 6 | Alpha and Omega Alpha and Omega (film) Alpha and Omega is a 2010 3D American computer animated comedy-drama film produced by Crest Animation Productions and Richard Rich. The film is directed by Anthony Bell and Ben Gluck, starring the voices of Justin Long, Hayden Panettiere, Dennis Hopper , Danny Glover and Christina Ricci.The film... |
2010-09-17 | $20,000,000 | $39,356,375 | 15% | |
| 7 | The Little Engine That Could The Little Engine That Could (2011 film) The Little Engine That Could is a 2011 CGI film based on the story by Watty Piper. The film was released direct to DVD in the United States on March 22, 2011.-Cast:... |
2011 | N/A | |||
| 8 | The Lion of Judah The Lion of Judah Lion of Judah is a family animated feature film produced by Animated Family Films. It is the sequel to the award-winnging Christmas short film Once Upon A Stable, taking place 30 years earlier in a Bethlehem stable as The Stable-Mates witness the birth of "The King". Lion of Judah was released to... |
2011-05-20 | N/A | |||
Upcoming films
| Title | | Release date | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha and Omega 2 | 2013 |