QUEBEC CITY — Quebec 3D animation studio Squeeze has been given the nod by Marvel Studios to create five episodes of What If…?, a brand-new animated series scheduled for exclusive release on Disney+ in summer 2021.
What If…? is the first animated series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), says the news release. The series re-imagines key moments in MCU’s history, exploring what would happen if events had occurred differently and using dramatic twists to take viewers into uncharted territory.
“Marvel was looking for a world-class animation studio to come up with a fresh and unique style that would be in keeping with their brand essence,” said Squeeze CEO and co-founder Denis Doré, in the news release. “We really clicked, right from our initial talks in Los Angeles last year, and they loved our proposal. I’m thrilled out artists’ creativity and talent resonated so strongly in Hollywood.”
Co-founded by Doré and Patrick Beaulieu in 2011, Squeeze has a creative team of almost 150 and specializes in 3D animation. Squeeze works with companies such as Disney, Marvel, Universal, Illumination, Warner and Ubisoft. The studio also produces its own original creations including its hit brand Cracké which has aired in more than 210 countries and territories and has garnered more than 325 million views on various digital platforms, including Tencent in China, since launching in 2016, says the news release.
