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'Spellbound' Director Vicky Jenson on Making the Animated Musical

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Veteran 'Shrek' director Vicky Jenson takes on contemporary family themes in Netflix's new animated musical 'Spellbound'.
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  • Jenson was drawn to 'Spellbound' for its modern storyline, a departure from the storybook fantasy of 'Shrek'.
  • The film features a voice cast including Rachel Zegler, Nicole Kidman, and John Lithgow, bringing star power to Skydance Animation's sophomore feature.
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Vicky Jenson, Rachel Zegler, Nicole Kidman, John Lithgow, Skydance Animation, 'Spellbound', 'Shrek'
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