We were fortunate enough to be at a very early screening of The Angry Birds Movie 2, which felt somewhat odd. Usually in this industry, big animations of this nature screen nearer release, which got us thinking – why is this sequel being ranted a different treatment? And then we saw the film, and laughed solidly for 90 minutes, realising that the studio’s decision to screen this early is built on a well-placed confidence – for this caper is as funny as any film we’ve seen this year.

To celebrate its release we sat down with the producer John Cohen (Despicable Me) to discuss this hilarious new film. Cohen tells us what it is about the app that they always felt would translate well to screen, and whether we may see a third production. Lastly he talks about the upcoming Garfield movie that he’s working on.

Watch the full interview below:

Synopsis

Red, Chuck, Bomb and the rest of their feathered friends are surprised when a green pig suggests that they put aside their differences and unite to fight a common threat. Aggressive birds from an island covered in ice are planning to use an elaborate weapon to destroy the fowl and swine way of life. After picking their best and brightest, the birds and pigs come up with a scheme to infiltrate the island, deactivate the device and return to their respective paradises intact.

The Angry Birds Movie 2 is released in cinemas on August 2nd