Quotes from Chris Meledandri

You have to love Dr. Seuss to take on the responsibility of conveying his work in animation or any medium.

If you're going to make a movie about a character who is a supervillain, it's fantastic to have a core sense of empathy for that character.

The cost of an animated film really comes down to man hours. If you gather together world-class talent, then the question becomes how do you deploy that talent in a way that minimizes waste.

I don't fly by the seat of my pants. I set strategies, and then I pursue those in unrelenting fashion.

I believe people leave a theater bonding with characters. Story is the vessel that carries character. Comedy is a very important component of expressing character.