DreamWorks Animation Movie Slate Up To 2014

DreamWorks Animation released a full list of films they will release up until 2014. That is a long time away and they give a pretty detailed list of films.

Movies include Kung Fu Panda 2, Puss in Boots, Madagascar 3, Rise of the Guardians, The Croods, Turbo, Me and My Shadow, Mr. Peabody & Sherman and How to Train Your Dragon 2.


I am excited for The Croods, Turbo, and Kind of excited for Madagascar 3 and How to Train Your Dragon 2. 


Here is the official press release: DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. today announced its feature film release slate through 2014. The Company's current plan features six original films and is anchored by three sequels based on its hit Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar and How to Train Your Dragon franchises.


DreamWorks Animation's theatrical release schedule is currently planned as follows: Kung Fu Panda 2 for May 26, 2011 and Puss In Boots for November 4, 2011; Madagascar 3 for June 8, 2012 and Rise of the Guardians for November 21, 2012; The Croods for March 1, 2013, Turbo for June 7, 2013 and Me and My Shadow for November 8, 2013; Mr. Peabody & Sherman for March 21, 2014 and How to Train Your Dragon 2 for June 20, 2014.


"At DreamWorks Animation, our creative ambition has never been greater and the release schedule we're unveiling today is designed to give our movies the time and resources they need to realize their full potential so each one can become a true event for our audiences," said Jeffrey Katzenberg, Chief Executive Officer of DreamWorks Animation.


"Thanks to the extraordinary talent base at DreamWorks Animation today, our feature film slate is full of both original story ideas and exciting new franchise chapters that will form a solid foundation for the studio's creative output through 2014," added Bill Damaschke, the Company's Chief Creative Officer. 


Below is additional detail on the feature films that comprise DreamWorks Animation's theatrical release schedule:


The list is after the jump. Check them out to get the full plot details. 

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