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Rob Minkoff, the co-director of the Disney classic “The Lion King” and the director of “Stuart Little,” is in advanced discussions to board the AI-assisted film “Storm Dogs,” the next project by Tilly Norwood creators Particle 6. The family comedy-drama follows toddler Poppy w...

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Bias Comparison — ‘Lion King’ Director Rob Minkoff Joins AI-Assisted Film ‘Storm Dogs’ From Tilly Norwood Creator Particle 6

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‘Lion King’ Director Rob Minkoff Joins AI-Assisted Film ‘Storm Dogs’ From Tilly Norwood Creator Particle 6

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Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
Center: Rob Minkoff, the co-director of the Disney classic “The Lion King” and the director of “Stuart Little,” is in advanced discussions to board the AI-assisted film “Storm Dogs,” the next project by Tilly Norwood creators Particle 6. The family comedy-drama follows toddler Poppy who, after a storm hits her English village and separates her from her adult caretaker, […]
Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.

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Timeline of this story

3m agoVariety: Rob Minkoff, the co-director of the Disney classic “The Lion King” and the director of “Stuart Little,” is in advanced discussions to board

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