Black pitched the project with writer Jason Micallef and in addition to voicing the film, he’ll also act as producer alongside Meledandri who has a first-look deal at Universal Pictures. Black and Meledandri previously worked together on the original ICE AGE, where Black voiced Zeke. Meledandri’s first animated project an Universal, the upcoming DESPICABLE ME, stars Steve Carell, Jason Segel and Russell Brand. Black can be seen next in the Fox family adventure flick GULLIVER’S TRAVELS.