Brent Simons
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Co-creator/EP Dreamwork’s Megamind Vs. The Doom Syndicate, #MegamindRules ! @peacockTV @DWAnimation . Screenwriter #Megamind , #PenguinsOfMadagascar .
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And 18 years ago,
@RealSchoolcraft
and I wrote it. It didn’t sell. It got us a few gigs (which is often more than you can hope for), but we struggled. We talked about returning to our day jobs, but agreed we’d keep writing. That very night, DreamWorks called. Just keep writing.
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Without a hint of irony, I remember an executive once saying to us: “Remember as a kid going on safari with your parents?”
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Remember, any fett can be a father, but it takes a MANdalorion to be a dad.
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DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES is one of the great sequels. Right up there with Dark Knight & Aliens in my opinion.
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It’s official,
#Megamind
is back! Thanks all to the fans who demanded it!
@alanfofalan
and I are super excited - MEW HA HA HA!
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Beethoven composed the theme for DIE HARD before initial photography was even completed.
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@thetzechun
Quit day job. Wife got laid off. Parents lent us money so we could go to dinner on our anniversary. That night, Megamind sold to DW (after everyone passed on it 5 years earlier). Much relief and joyful sobbing.
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At this point, just release the movie.
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I lost my dad last week to COVID-19. It's hard to see people STILL not taking this seriously. Church can be streamed. Loved ones can be reached on FaceTime. Protect each other by staying away from each other.
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MEGAMIND is on NETFLIX now! Please watch, we're so close to surpassing ENDGAME (in days on Netflix).
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Comic-Con 10 years ago, Will Ferral (in costume), Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, and a cardboard cutout of Brad Pitt debuted the trailer to MEGAMIND in Hall H...
#SDCC
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PICARD (Season Three).
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Always wondered what a live action MEGAMIND movie would look like. YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING!
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When I moved to LA in 97, one of my roommates got a hold of these photos (before they were online) & put them on our refrigerator. Guests would go nuts. It was like we owned a geek Picasso.
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Trust me, this disease is so real when you lose someone you love. Just wear the silly mask.
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If you’re too dumb to wear a mask, don’t make fun of the aliens in SIGNS.
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Do people still get lost in the Bermuda Triangle? What’s going on with that?
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#Megamind
came out 11-years ago today! Before that, it was a script
@alanfofalan
and I wrote. We were told a superhero comedy wouldn’t sell, and they were right! 5 years later, we got a surprise phone call when we really needed it. Write the movie you want to see no matter what.
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Super excited to announce your favorite blue headed baddie turned goodie
#Megamind
is back in a new movie…AND TV series. Both streaming March 1st on
@Peacock
. Check out the trailer!
Ollo Mega-fans, I’m BACK! Rejoice and stream my new film Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate AND my all-new series ⚡ ️Megamind Rules! ⚡ Both streaming Mar 1 on
@Peacock
!
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We’re finally here and
@RealSchoolcraft
& I are so proud of the hard work of our talented cast & crew and our amazing director
@Deathmatch_Guy
. Thank you to the Megamind fans for all your support. And
#Glamberts
, welcome to Metrocity!
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Here’s the brand new video for the Megamind theme song (Extended version) sung by rock icon
@adamlambert
!
#MegamindRules
Every super villain needs a super theme song! 🎶😈 Check out the music video for the theme song from Megamind Rules, performed by
@adamlambert
!
Stream Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate AND the all-new series ⚡ Megamind Rules! ⚡ both March 1 only on
@peacock
!
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5 years after our spec didn’t sell, we got a call from Dreamworks Animation that they wanted to make our movie. We got to work with an amazing cast, and an army of talented artists. Very proud of our little film.
#Megamind10thAnniversary
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Remember that time people were mad because U-2 gave everyone a free album?
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Finally saw the very, funny, charming, clever, and surprisingly heartwarming, ONE CUT OF THE DEAD. Check it out on
@shudder
.
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Meet the master villain who taught Megamind everything he knows! Machiavillain played by rock icon
@adamlambert
#presentation
#MegamindRules
!
See a first look at Queen singer and 'American Idol' icon Adam Lambert as Machiavillain in the new 'Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate' movie heading to Peacock.
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@shannonandswift
It got well deserved critical praise, but KUBO & THE TWO STRINGS is a modern animation masterpiece that deserved Frozen jingle jangle.
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Writers, make your heroes complicated. Rocky, brave as can be in the ring, but clearly terrified of these cannibalistic children who are chasing him.
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Megamind is about to meet his mega match!
The key to supervillainy is… presentation! 😈 Meet my character Machiavillain and watch the all-new series ⚡ ‘Megamind Rules!’ ⚡ and Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate, both available March 1 only on
@Peacock
!
Theme sung by yours truly!💁🏻♂️
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Be honest - Without looking it up, do you even remember the first name of the alien in ALIEN?
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Been asked the best way to support the show. You can tell your friends, leave a positive review. But even if you only watch, know Team Megamind loves & appreciates all the support!
#Megamindrules
!
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My dad just tested positive for Covid-19 (test took 7 days) after being exposed to someone who showed no visible symptoms. Prayers appreciated, and please, please, please take care of yourselves.
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Together, it’s the
#Megamind
story
@RealSchoolcraft
and I have waited over 15 years to tell. And it starts streaming tomorrow
@peacock
!
#MegamindVsTheDoomSyndicate
#MegamindRules
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When was the last time a flick was “HELD OVER?”
#GodzillaMinusOne
will now remain in most American theaters until January 3rd, according to Toho International.
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The MEGAMIND offices got a tasty surprise holiday treat from our brilliant music maestros Matthew Janszen & Bryan Winslow!
Happy Holidays! 2024 is gonna be MEGA!
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“Weird Al” Yankovic
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@DanielleNicki
“Do you still get paid if they don’t make the movie?” When I told my parents yes, there was a hilarious collective sigh of relief from the entire family around the Thanksgiving table.
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Remember, we’re all in this together.... except for the evil tornado chasers from TWISTER. They’re in this for the money.
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It’s an honor to be in such bad company.
When you're an evil mastermind but the weird dumbass pharmacist outsmarted you
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Screenwriting advice: DO NOT ever do this.
ABC's 'General Hospital' is hiring a batch of temporary writers to write new episodes of the popular soap opera.
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We’re number 6, but Dune is right on our heels! Our franchise war continues!
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Do yourself a favor. Watch THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD like right now. Such a blast.
#OliviaDeHavilland
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I enjoy Star Wars.
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Can’t say anything else. Only that we’re working with some truly awesomely talented people to bring you more MM!
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We’re known as “animated comedy” writers, but our first paid gig was an unproduced CAT PEOPLE sequel. That means we could have been the “erotic kitty horror” guys. I guess I’m saying things happen for a reason.
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I’ve been laughing at this joke for two straight days.
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#12Monkeys
just dropped the mic on series finales so hard, the mic is now in the hospital and it thinks it’s Elenore Rosevelt.
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The best part about writing animation is working with amazing artists. Bumped into this beautiful piece of
#Megamind
production art hanging up at the Dreamworks offices.
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Ollo! It’s us at the MEGAMIND VS. THE DOOM SYNDICATE cast & crew party! Can’t wait for everyone to see it March 1st on
@peacock
#Megamindrules
!
#MegamindvsTheDoomSyndicate
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Absolutely! Megamind (originally Mastermind) started as a joke. “What if Lex Luther killed Superman in the opening scene?” We cracked up and wrote it down in a notebook…
@BrentSimons
@RealSchoolcraft
When ye wrote it, were ye thinking of it as something just to crack yourselves up?
Or was the idea of it being sold heavily on your mind during the writing?
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Wow, this was fast!
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Now streaming: MegaHeimer!
I GOT THE FUNNIEST GLITCH ON PEACOCK LMAO
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The most unbelievable thing about the BLADE rumors is film industry execs being upset that a script is only 90 pages.
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At the MEGAMIND offices, we appreciate the classics like ACES: IRON EAGLE III.
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Lunch with the MEGAMIND writing team! Such a pleasure to work with such hilarious and nice people. But boy, can they pack it away. 😬
#dine
&dash
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“Listen to me, guys. You don’t need to be afraid of COVID.”
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@shannonandswift
My partner and I cracked what we thought would have actually been an awesome GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS movie.
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MEGAMIND’S writer room is wrapping up today as production moves forward. If you’re looking for some wonderfully talented and amazing people to join writing your staff,
@alanfofalan
and I got some dynamite recommendations. Hit us up!
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“Why was Chris Pine spat on? Who benefited? And who has the power to cover it up?”
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We absolutely do! Thanks so much the kind words.
I love how Megamind basically subverts a lot superhero troupes yet it doesn't insult the audience's expectations. It's clear the writers loved these troupes and wanted to reconstruct them in an interesting way. It makes the movie more fun on a rewatch.
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Footage of Paul Rudd accepting his SEXIEST MAN ALIVE award.
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Fantastic article about the challenges of bringing feature animation to television, featuring two Megaminds -
@Deathmatch_Guy
& Martin Leeper!
Megamind Returns After 14 Years with New Feature AND Series: EP/director Eric Fogel and CG supervisor Martin Leeper talk production challenges on the newly crowned blue hero in DreamWorks' animated kids’ film, ‘Megamind…
#Megamind
#EricFogel
#Animation
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A friend sent me this pic taken yesterday from a theater in Detroit.
#megamind
HELD OVER FOR 12,000,000,000,000 weeks! Beat that, Thanos!
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The more I watch, the more I realize it’s right up there with Wrath of Khan (My absolute fave).
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country was released 31 years ago today.
#startrek
#scifi
#ussenterprise
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If there’s one thing screenwriting Twitter CAN agree on, it’s the importance of a good brad. That’s why I’ve been using Acco Brass Fasteners since STOP THAT MONKEY! (1958). Acco, they really keep a script together.
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Funniest flick I’ve seen in a long time. This is one you’ll be rewatching and quoting from for years. Go see this movie!
#bottomsmovie
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Three years ago was the worst day of my life. My dad died from Covid, and I was unable to be with my family because of lockdown. Got through it with the help of friends, the kindness of strangers, and a faith that was my father’s that we can find hope in the darkest of moments.
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Interesting….(Mwah-hah-hah).
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Me when this is all over, and that first employee says: "Thank you for choosing ArchLight Cinemas."
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This should be the new PREDATOR movie. Bring in the family demo. One bazillion domestic opening. Boom.
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Making wacky stuff with wacky people is the best!
#MegamindRules
#MegamindvsTheDoomSyndicate
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FAN ART FRIDAY ! Gonna share some beautiful
#Megamindfanart
here as we countdown to Megamind Vs. The Doom Syndicate and
#Megamindrules
release.
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Movie
#5
: Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde. Watched this on the recommendation of Edgar Wright on the
@PureCinemaPod
, and it’s amazing!
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I waited in line for 10 hours for PHANTOM MENACE. This massive voting line ain’t got nothin’.
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@CubanMissileDH
@BenjiSamit
If movies have taught me anything, I think you’re supposed to challenge them to a ski tournament now.
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Here are me and
@TheEricGoldman
,
@TheMattFowler
,
@kevinchesley
as extras during the wrestling scene. Can’t wait to reprise our roles in SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME!
19 years ago today, ‘SPIDER-MAN’ released in theaters.
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For the record, we don’t know if this is true, but it’s VERY cool.
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