#swaybox

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First concept art from Swaybox's Dynamic Duo, the forthcoming 3D stop motion movie about (as I understand it) Dick Grayson and Jason Todd's relationship when they were both Robin (Possibly at the same time) and how it changed over the years.

And here are some samples of the work from the studio making it

Given this isn't coming out until 2028, and they're developing all the time, I can barely imagine how this movie might look!

[phenomenal-savage]

LOOK WHAT JESUS DID!!!

LOOK WHAT JESUS DID!!!

LOOK WHAT JESUS DID!!!

LOOK WHAT JESUS DID!!!

LOOK WHAT JESUS DID!!!

🤩😍🤩😍🤩

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[renta-bat]

James Gunn announced Dynamic Duo, an upcoming animated film about Dick Grayson and Jason Todd!!

[kruspp]

NO ONE TOUCH ME!!!!

JAMES GUNN JUST ANNOUCED A DICK GRAYSON AND JASON TODD ANIMATED MOVIE???? HOLY SHIT OH MY GODDDDDDDDDDD

THIS IS MY DREAM MOVIE WTF!!!

I WIN!!!

[mindifirelax]

Swaybox Studios Footage

Underland Chronicles

So with the announcement of a DC Jason Todd/Dick Greyson movie. Some of this studios work, has come into light. The following footage is from Sway Box Studios. They specialize in animation/Claymation and Puppetry. I know we talk about The feasibility of being able to achieve the animation and find the proper animation style.

Personally I think they'd NAIL The Underland Chronicles.

Again THESE ARE REAL PUPPETS/MODELS.

The Following is Footage From Swaybox Studios.

What do you think?

I think the feeling of the TUC universe, calls for that imperfect, Puppetry esque feel.

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It's insane that they were able to do this with a puppet.

[archtroop]

So, about that.

Here is the tweet:

Soni was like. What the F...? What does it mean "a combination of animation, puppetry and CGI"???

So I went to che k the studios mentioned.

This is their test/sample reel. Watch it, for God's sake. Especially after 2:40.

And it hit me.

Taking in how comfortable Reeves is with what I call "unfortunate uncomfortable implications", and how dogged Gunn is over giving some limelight to the Robins and other Batfam left aside from cinema since forever, taking into account Gunn decided to bring Robin Damian to cinema with zero qualms, and how Reeves be like, all is fair in love and war with his unapologetic writing and directing ---

What I am saying is, there is a non-zero chance they might use designs that are less "Up" and more.... merch dolls. What I'm saying, is McFarlane type of designs. No imagine them move.

What i am trying to get to, is that this feature film has non-zero chance of being sexy, innuendo sprinkled animation with an age restriction.

What I am saying is, they are, might be, going for audience that are familiar with Nightwing and Red Hood from the Games, because this sort of animation alludes to similar aesthetic.

What I'm saying, is, that this film might be less "Up" and more merch toys designs. You get my drift?

Now imagine those beauties move.

Together.

This is "Something Spwcial", alright.

NOBODY FUCKING MOVE.

[spicy-apple-pie]

Here’s the thing with the new Jason and Dick movie coming out.

I really hope that they don’t bring up Jason’s death.

From what I know, it’s going to be Dick and Jason in the early days. When Dick is Nightwing and Jason is Robin. I don’t think that Jason will die because that’s a lot more emphasis on Bruce and Jason than Dick and Jason. But like… I want one piece of media with Jason that is not focused on his death or resurrection.

Also, I want good dad Bruce. I want Dick and Jason to be absolute gremlins, tormenting Bruce with their little jabs and shit. I want them to have the vibe of Dick being like “Fuck you Bruce! I don’t need you anymore! I’m going on this super cool mission SOLO!!” And Bruce is like “okay son, but you have to bring your little brother with you.” And Dick is like “OMG BRUCE YOUR THE WORST!!” And Jason takes offence to that and kicks his shins.

Also also, you should really check out the studio that’s animating the movie. They have these beautiful animatronic puppets that really remind me of Laika characters. Yeah, it’s going to be puppets and stop motion. Sign me the fuck up. I can’t wait to see their designs and how it will look!! They’re called Swaybox!

What are your guys thoughts?

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apparently according to the studio behind the dynamic duo movie the leaks aren’t there’s (swaybox studios Instagram)

Apparently so although they could be lying for now I think it's best to take their word for it

[shaddork]

LMAO THE CONCEPT ART WASNT EVEN FROM THE FILM.

Everyone was arguing over it for it to be fake im dying. (I am included in the arguing over it). Swaybox - the company who is animating the dynamic duo movie - put out a statement saying that the concept art was fake. It’s on their Instagram page.

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Hey! I was told you may find the puppetry reel of Swaybox Studios from Louisiana really neat, I'm genuinely surprised i haven't been able to find many people talking about them outside of Louisiana (you can find the reel on their website)

WHAT. Y'ALL this is nuts I can't even figure out how this works

[dailyjasontodd]

EXCLUSIVE: Here’s a really cool project that just got greenlit at DC Studios and Warner Bros Pictures Animation: Dynamic Duo. It will mark the first joint project between DC Studios and the Bill Damaschke-led WBPA. The 6th & Idaho movie scripted by Matthew Aldrich is being made by a new animation studio out of New Orleans named Swaybox and that studio’s husband-and-wife creators Arthur Mintz and Theresa Andersson. Mintz will direct this movie, which follows the early days of Dick Grayson and Jason Todd aka the Robins.

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[captaincalamity]

i can’t believe more people arent hyped for the jason todd and dick grayson movie. it’s written by the guy who wrote coco. it’s animation is done by swaybox studios, whose style is literally gorgeous. look at their demo reel. like what

i’m just so excited for this. i know people are upset about the origin thing, but it doesn’t sound like they’re going for the thieves approach?

honestly it just sounds like it’s going to be a super unique film, and i’m very excited to see how it comes together

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How do you feel about the rumors of a new Nightwing and Red Hood movie?

Oh it's not just a rumor, James Gunn has confirmed that it's happening.

I'm excited by the premise of it, especially since it won't be DC's usual animation style. I just looked at Swaybox, the New Orleans based company that's making the film with puppets, and I'm really impressed by their sets and such. Still, I'm not the biggest fan of puppets, but I do appreciate the process that goes into making a film with them.

As for the story itself, I find this AU to potentially be fun and interesting. Like I said in another post, it's kind of giving me Fox and the Hound vibes. I was also watching Anakin edits last night, and now that I'm thinking back on it, Obi-Wan's, "You were my brother, Anakin. I loved you," seems like it could be fitting for this Dick and Jason story, depending on how far they take things with Jason and his differing views. Probably a bit extreme for this movie though. Well. Maybe. We shall see. They very well could reconcile at the end of it all.

Since this is an AU, I'm not going to be super strict about Dick and Jason's backstories (unless they did something absolutely insane like give Dick Jason's backstory and vice versa, which like, why tf would they do that lmao, but you get what I mean). That also means I'm not gonna throw a fit if Dick and Jason happen to be closer in age or get taken in by Bruce around the same time. Again, it's an AU, I feel like there's more room to play with certain details like that. This doesn't sound like it's the type of movie for biblically accurate canon.

Sure, there are some concerns that could crop up (as Kalen aka bigskydreaming so helpfully pointed out to me (how dare you, Kalen, how daaare!)). But until more info comes out about the movie, I'm just gonna chill. (Cut to me in X amount of months/years being like, "Why are they doing that, that's so fucking stupid!" lmaooo).