Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterSony Pictures has sold “The Mitchells vs. The Machines,” an original animated family film from producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, to Netflix.At one point, Sony changed the name from “The Mitchells vs.
The Machines” to “Connected,” but it has reverted back to its original title. Sony had planned to release the film theatrically on March 12 before Netflix acquired worldwide rights.
The deal, which excludes China, was reportedly hammered out for $100 million. Neither company has confirmed the production budget, but price tags for animated films generally range anywhere from $50 million to $100 million.Mike Rianda wrote and directed the film with Jeff Rowe. “The Mitchells vs.
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