Alcon, Arc partner on toon 'Ormie'

Published: Thu., Sep. 8, 2011, 3:37pm PTAlcon Entertainment went hog wild, closing an offer with Canadian animation studio Arc Prods. to build up the latter's short "Ormie" right into a feature film with Arc co-creating. Deal was introduced Thursday throughout the Toronto Film Festival.Ormie -- a pig enthusiastic about snacks -- wascreated and directed by Arc's Take advantage of Silvestri. "Getting labored with Alcon like a client has proven us their remarkable expertise on the company and inventive sides," stated Steven Hecht, professional Vice president of economic developmentat Arc.Arc was the animation house for "Gnomeo and Juliet" and it has provided vfx for Starz's "Camelot" and Alcon's "Dophin Tale."The video clip has won honours at festivals in Savannah, Palm Springs and Dallas together with the brand new You are able to Children's Festival. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com