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One of the most underrated classics in animation history has to be the Ice Age films. Despite its impact on pop culture, the millions of dollars it made Fox, or the multi-film saga that spanned over the years, it is constantly counted out time and time again. In the face of the massive and flashy productions of Disney, this series was more grounded in reality, so much so that it had talking animals.
A still from Ice Age | Credit: 20th Century FoxHowever, it was not an easy task for the creators of the movie to get it made. With conversations about a sixth part being in the works, let’s take a look back at how the first film got greenlit in the first place. During an interview, the director of the film talked about how he was able to get it approved by the studio.
Fox Had One Condition To Make Ice Age
Before Blue Sky Studios became the underrated gem that it has turned into today, there was a time when the studio almost acted as a deadweight for its parent company, 20th Century Fox. So much so, that they were almost sold at a time when animation was not looked at as a good medium for storytelling. While there were many turns that could have ended the future of Blue Sky, there was one film that changed their story for them.
A still from Ice Age | Credit: 20th Century FoxEven though Ice Age helped Fox realize the worth of the studio, it was not easy to convince them to let the creators make the 2002 film. In an interview with Variety, Chris Wedge, the director, revealed that when they originally wrote the script for the film, the concept of the movie was completely different. Rather than being a lighthearted film about family and connections, the film was a lot more serious.
It was an extraordinary script really and Meledandri said he would give it to us if we could turn it into a comedy. It was our one opportunity to do what we always wanted to do and prove to Fox that they shouldn’t sell us.
A still from Ice Age | Credit: 20th Century FoxWhen they ended up showing the script to the head of animation at Fox, Chris Meledandri, he only had one condition. He told Wedge that if they could turn the theme of the film into something more joyful and comedic, they could make the film that they wanted. Naturally, they obliged the request and ended up making the iconic series, as we know it today.
A Longer Ice Age?
The last Ice Age film, Ice Age: Adventures of Buck Wild, came out in 2022. Since then, fans have been wondering if that was the end of the franchise, or if there was more to the story of the prehistoric mammals. While some expected it to be the end, recent news seems to prove them wrong.
A still from Ice Age | Credit: 20th Century FoxDuring an interview with NPR, the voice actor for Sid the Sloth, John Leguizamo, confessed that there would be another part in the series. He also confirmed the movie is actively in production right now, being in the works at Fox. It is safe to say that the news comes as a great gift to fans of the series, loving the opportunity to jump back into the cold water.
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As soon as the news hit online, audiences were quick to freak out about it. Many theories were thrown around about what the film could be about. However, the most common wish that fans seem to have surrounds the character of Scrat the Squirrel. He has been a part of all of the films and has been one of the highlights.
Despite this, he has never been front and center. With this in mind, audiences cannot help but wish for the best for the squirrel.
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