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Sergio Pablos

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Sergio Pablos is a Spanish animator, director, and producer known for his work in both major studio and independent animation. During the 1990s Disney Renaissance, he contributed as a character animator to films such as "Hercules" and "Tarzan." Pablos later developed the original concept for Universal's "Despicable Me" and founded his own studio, The SPA Studios. He wrote and directed the 2019 traditionally animated film "Klaus" for Netflix, which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature and utilized innovative 2D lighting techniques.

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What movie did Sergio Pablos write and direct for Netflix?

Sergio Pablos wrote and directed the critically acclaimed animated film "Klaus," which was released on Netflix in 2019. The movie was a significant milestone as it blended traditional 2D animation with modern volume lighting techniques.

Did Sergio Pablos work at Walt Disney Animation Studios?

Yes, before founding his own SPA Studios in Madrid, Sergio Pablos worked as a supervising animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios. During his time there in the 1990s, he helped design characters for films like "Hercules," "Tarzan," and "Treasure Planet."

Was Sergio Pablos' movie Klaus nominated for an Academy Award?

Yes, "Klaus" earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature at the 92nd Academy Awards. It made history as the first fully animated feature from Netflix to receive this prestigious nomination.

Did Sergio Pablos create the original story for Despicable Me?

Sergio Pablos is credited as the original creator of the story and early character designs for what became the "Despicable Me" franchise. He developed the initial concept and pitched it, which Illumination Entertainment eventually produced into the hit 2010 film.

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