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by Tim Johnson

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USA / 2015 / 94mins / Animation / English

After a hive-minded alien race called the Boov conquer the Earth, they relocate the planet's human population -- all except for a little girl named Tip (Rihanna), who's managed to hide from the aliens. When Tip meets a fugitive Boov called Oh (Jim Parsons), there's mutual distrust. However, Oh is not like his comrades; he craves friendship and fun. As their distrust fades, the pair set out together to find Tip's mother, but, unbeknown to them, the Gorg -- enemies of the Boov -- are en route.

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About the Director

Tim Johnson

Tim Johnson was born in Chicago. He studied at Northwestern University where he earned a BA in English Literature. He also produced two animated films; both of which earned Richard Grant Organization Awards. Upon graduating, he worked for two years as a freelance animator and director. His introduction to computer animation came in 1985 while he worked on the staff at Post Effects in Chicago. He later joined Pacific Data Images (PDI) in 1988 and two years later co-founded the studio’s Character Animation Group. He also directed the first CG Pillsbury Doughboy commercial. Johnson won two Annie awards on Antz and Over the Hedge, an Audience Award on Over the Hedge, and a Grand Prize for The Simpsons’ “Treehouse of Horror VI”. He served as executive producer for How to Train Your Dragon. He directed Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special and Home, DreamWorks Animation’s 2015 animated feature film adaptation of The True Meaning of Smekday, featuring voice-over by Rihanna. Learn More