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'Punk Farm' goes from book to film

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Published: April 6, 2006 at 8:28 PM

LOS ANGELES, April 6 (UPI) -- DreamWorks Animation is turning Jarrett J. Krosoczka's children's book, "Punk Farm," into a rock 'n' roll animated feature.

"Ice Age: The Meltdown" co-writer Jim Hecht is writing the script for the story about farm animals who want to be punk rockers, Daily Variety reported Thursday.

The sheep, chicken, pig, goat and cow eventually reach their goal, performing at the animal music festival, Livestock.

Hecht and producer Kevin Messick developed the project for DreamWorks.

"We both loved the idea of this group of farm animals with the rebellious spirit of punk rock," Messick said.

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