Scheduled for summer 2016

It’s wild to think how successful Rovio has been in adaptingAngry Birdsto so many different areas — in fact, a full-fledged animated movie seems relativelytame by comparison. The company has given another update on theAngry Birdsfilm, announcing that John Cohen (Despicable Me) has joined as the producer.

The movie, which is now scheduled to play in theaters during summer 2016, also hasIron Manexecutive producer and former Chairman of Marvel Studios David Maiselonce again serving as EP. In addition to producing the film, Rovio will actually be financing it, allowing the company to “retain full creative control while creating innovative entertainment.”

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