Storks

About Storks

Released in 2016, Storks is an animated film that falls in the kids genre. Directed by Nicholas Stoller and Doug Sweetland, the movie takes a unique spin on the traditional tale of storks delivering babies and turns it into a heartwarming and comedic adventure.

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• About
• Making / Production
• Actors
• Trivia / Interesting Facts
• Awards
• Quotes
• Music / Soundtrack

About

The plot of Storks revolves around the idea that storks, who once delivered babies to families, now work as a global package delivery company called Cornerstore.com. Junior, the top delivery stork, accidentally activates the baby-making machine and produces an unautorized baby girl. With the help of Tulip, the only human on Stork Mountain, Junior must deliver the baby before his boss, Hunter, finds out.

This heartwarming story explores themes of friendship, teamwork, and the importance of finding one's purpose. Through a series of comedic and adventurous escapades, Junior and Tulip embark on a journey to deliver the baby to her rightful family while discovering the true meaning of family along the way.

Making / Production

Storks was produced by Warner Animation Group and Warner Bros. Animation. The film combines traditional animation with computer-generated imagery to create vibrant and visually stunning scenes. The directorial duo of Nicholas Stoller and Doug Sweetland brought their expertise to create a seamless blend of humor, emotions, and action in this animated feature.

Actors

• Andy Samberg as Junior - The lead character and top delivery stork at Cornerstore.com.
• Katie Crown as Tulip - The only human on Stork Mountain who helps Junior deliver the baby.
• Kelsey Grammer as Hunter - Junior's boss and the CEO of Cornerstore.com.
• Jennifer Aniston as Sarah Gardner - The mother of a young boy who eagerly awaits the arrival of a baby brother.
• Ty Burrell as Henry Gardner - Sarah's husband and father to their son.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The concept for Storks was originally developed as a potential sequel to the film Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by the same directors.
• The character Tulip was originally meant to be the protagonist of the film, but the story ultimately shifted the focus to Junior.
• Andy Samberg, the voice of Junior, ad-libbed many of his lines during recording sessions, adding spontaneity to the character's humor.
• The film features a heartwarming subplot about the importance of spending quality time with family, emphasizing the value of relationships.

Awards

Storks received nominations for several awards, including a Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Animation and a Behind the Voice Actors Award for Best Vocal Ensemble in an Animated Feature.

Quotes

• "Every pack has a purpose, and yours is to deliver babies." - Tulip
• "There's no place like home... unless you're lost at sea." - Junior
• "We've gotta deliver this baby, and we have to do it in style!" - Tulip
• "Family is not just about DNA. It's about heart and soul." - Sarah Gardner

Music / Soundtrack

The soundtrack of Storks features an energetic and uplifting score composed by Mychael Danna and Jeff Danna. The film also includes popular music tracks such as "Fire and the Flood" by Vance Joy and "Holdin' Out" by The Lumineers.