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It is an American 3D animated adventure-comedy film produced by Blue Sky Studios. It was directed by Mike Thurmeier, with co-direction by Galen T. Chu. The screenplay was written by Michael Wilson, Michael Berg, and Yoni Brenner. This film is the fifth installment in the Ice Age film series and serves as a sequel to "Ice Age: Continental Drift," which was released in 2012.
Voice performances include:
- Ray Romano as Manny
- Denis Leary as Diego
- John Leguizamo as Sid
- Simon Pegg as Buck
- Queen Latifah as Ellie
- Adam DeVine as Julian
- Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Shangri-Llama
- Keke Palmer as Peaches
- Jessie J as Brooke
- Kiki Palmer as Peaches
- Jennifer Lopez as Shira
- Josh Peck as Eddie
- Sean William Scott as Crash
- Michael Strahan as Teddy
The Story:
Manny, Sid, and Diego, the three friends, return in a new adventure facing the biggest group of misfits that threaten the entire continent. In this adventure, they confront strange sea creatures, discover a new world, and engage in a battle with sea pirates.
Adventure Film:
An adventure film is a genre that is entirely distinct from action films, often revolving around the active exploration of exotic regions. This genre differs significantly from action films. Adventure films typically depict the discovery of unfamiliar territories in an energetic manner. There are various sub-genres within this category, including disaster films and historical dramas that branch into epic films. Additionally, it encompasses pirate films, time-travel movies, and superhero films.
3D Film:
A 3D film, short for three-dimensional, is a moving image that enhances the illusion of depth, making viewers feel as if they are inside the film. This effect is derived from stereoscopic imaging, where a regular video camera captures the film from two perspectives (or computer-generated viewpoints are added in post-production). Special devices are used to project and display the animated images, and glasses are employed to provide the illusion of depth. The use of 3D technology is not limited to cinema theaters; it extends to television and live-action film recordings primarily used for marketing purposes.
While 3D films were experimented with in the 1950s, they were later abandoned due to the cost of the equipment and processes needed for 3D film production and presentation. Additionally, the lack of a unified formatting system across industries contributed to this decline. Nevertheless, 3D films gained prominence in American cinema in the 1950s, and they were later reintroduced and revitalized globally in the 1980s and 1990s through IMAX theaters and Disney. In the early 21st century, 3D films became increasingly successful, reaching unprecedented heights with the release of "Avatar" in December 2009 and January 2010.
Blue Sky Studios:
Blue Sky Studios is an American animation studio owned by 20th Century Fox, located in Connecticut, United States. Some of its most famous works include the "Ice Age" series, "Robots," "Horton Hears a Who!," and "Rio."
Budget and Revenue:
The production cost of the film was approximately only 95 million dollars, yet it garnered profits estimated at around 877,244,782 dollars.