“Brad Bird Explains Why He Chose Skydance Over Pixar for 'Ray Gunn': Adult Animation 'Shoul” — what this page in the network covers. Brad Bird, the acclaimed director of 'The Incredibles' and 'Ratatouille,' is making his long-gestating passion project 'Ray Gunn' with Skydance Animation, not Pixar. The decision, he explains, comes down to creative freedom: Skydance supported his vision for an animated film aimed at teens and adults, a choice he says 'shouldn't be a controversial decision.' The project, which Bird has nurtured for decades, is being recorded at London's Abbey Road Studios with a 74-piece orchestra, underscoring its ambitious scale.
Bird's move highlights a growing divide in animation, as legacy studios often prioritize family-friendly content while streamers and newer players back edgier fare. 'Ray Gunn' is a sci-fi noir set in a futuristic world where humans and aliens coexist, blending Bird's signature wit with mature themes. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.