MUMBAI: The Weinstein Company (TWC) has formed a strategic alliance with Exodus Film Group to jointly develop, produce and finance a multi-picture slate of CG-animated feature films, DVDs, and television series.

TWC will distribute the titles worldwide.

TWC is handling worldwide distribution for Exodus' CG- animated film Igor, which is set for a wide theatrical release on October 24, 2008.

TWC co-chairman Harvey Weinstein said, "With our first collaboration 'Igor' looking so strong we thought the timing was right to further the relationship and to begin work on an 'Igor' sequel. John Eraklis and his team, led by Max Howard, have the unique ability to create dynamic animated entertainment that attracts kids, parents and everyone in between."

To complement the strategic alliance with TWC, Exodus will establish a New York presence. The new office will be in addition to their headquarters in Los Angeles and European operations in Paris.

Igor is a comedy that aims to bring a new twist to the classic monster genre. It tells the story of an evil scientist's hunch backed lab assistant with big dreams of becoming a scientist himself and winning the annual Evil Science Fair. Other CG-animated projects for TWC include Escape From Planet Earth, Opus and Cricket In Times Square.