DreamWorks Animation

H.E.R., Bini, and Others Lead 'Forgotten Island' Soundtrack

DreamWorks Animation's upcoming film 'Forgotten Island' features a soundtrack led by H.E.R., Bini, Lea Salonga, and Katseye's Sophia Laforteza. The film will preview at the Annecy Animation Film Festival next week and is set to open in theaters later this year. H.E.R. and Liza Soberano provide the voices for the main characters, Jo and Raissa, in the animated project. The film's music lineup includes a mix of established and emerging artists, highlighting a diverse range of talents. The Annecy preview will offer an early look at the film before its wider release.

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Forgotten Island Directors Discuss Women and Filipino Folklore

DreamWorks Animation directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado are set to release their new film, 'Forgotten Island,' on Sept. 25. The film, which will be previewed at the Annecy Animation Festival, is inspired by the women in the directors' lives and incorporates elements of Filipino folklore. Crawford and Mercado shared insights into the creative process behind the film and its cultural significance. Set in the 1990s, the film features music from H.E.R. and Liza. The directors emphasized the importance of honoring their heritage and the influence of strong female figures in shaping the story and characters.

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