The Emoji Movie
2017
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Anthony Leondis (born March 24, 1972) is a Greek-American animator, filmmaker, and voice actor, known for directing The Emoji Movie, Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch, Igor, and the unreleased DreamWorks Animation film B.O.O.: Bureau of Otherworldly Operations.
- 1997–2017
- Anthony Leondis, March 24, 1972 (age 51), New York City, U.S.
Tony Leondis. Writer. Director. Actor. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 2:25. The Emoji Movie (2017) More at IMDbPro. Contact info. Agent info. Tony Leondis was born in New York City, New York, USA. He is a writer and director, known for The Emoji Movie (2017), Shrek (2001) and Igor (2008). Born March 24. Add photos, demo reels.
- Writer, Director, Actor
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Jul 10, 2017 · The Emoji Movie director Tony Leondis talks about his inspiration, the characters, and the themes of the film. He reveals how Toy Story influenced his vision and how he relates to Gene's journey of self-acceptance.
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Jul 28, 2017 · 99+ Photos. Animation Adventure Comedy. Gene, a multi-expressional emoji, sets out on a journey to become a normal emoji. Director. Tony Leondis. Writers. Tony Leondis. Eric Siegel. Mike White. Stars. T.J. Miller. James Corden. Anna Faris. See production info at IMDbPro. STREAMING. RENT/BUY. from $3.59. search Amazon. Add to Watchlist.
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- Animation, Adventure, Comedy
- Tony Leondis
- 2017-07-28
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Anthony "Tony" Leondis is an American film director, writer, storyboard artist, and voice actor. He has collaborated with many Disney features, such as Home on the Range and direct-to-video films, such as Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch.
He later left Disney and directed the 2008 MGM animated film Igor, the 2011 DreamWorks animated short Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters (in which he also voiced Young Croc), and the 2017 Sony Pictures animated film The Emoji Movie.
•The Lion King II: Simba's Pride - (1998; additional character designer)
•Home on the Range - (2004; story artist)
•Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch - (2005; director, screenplay)
•Kronk's New Groove - (2005; story)
Jul 19, 2017 · Tony Leondis talks about his experience making an animated film based on emojis, the challenges of researching and designing the characters, and his personal connection to the story. He also reveals his favorite emoji, the apps he used, and the actors he cast.
Anthony Leondis. Highest Rated: 40% Igor (2008) Lowest Rated: 6% The Emoji Movie (2017) Birthday: Mar 24, 1972. Birthplace: New York, New York, USA.
