Jeff Hermann

One year ago, this scrappy little fellow found his forever home. Today, he runs the place. Happy Anniversary/Gotcha Day Baxter! ❤️🐶❤️

It was 2 years ago today that we had to say goodbye to our dear Ripley, at 16 and 1/2 years old, her journey was complete. The most magical of pups, she had to wait for almost 4 years for @jeffphermannagram and I to find her thanks to @pasadenahumane -She’d been in 2 homes and surrendered to 2 shelters before we brought her home for good. There has not been a single day since her passing, where we don’t think of her, remember her, laugh about her confident and hysterical personality and endlessly fight back tears that she’s no longer here. Jeff and I often say to one another, that giving her the beautiful and joyous life she deserved will always be the thing we’re most proud of. She taught us that there is joy to be found in each moment of every day if we’re just patient enough and open enough to see it. #jeffdarrenandripley #adoptdontshop❤️ #ilovemyrescuedog #ripleysdaddies #cotondetuléar

Happy Birthday Maren Morris @marenmorris ❤️🎂❤️ An eclectic and versatile singer-songwriter with a hybrid blend of musical influences—from country to R&B, Rap, hip-hop and rock—she is also a passionate advocate and one of the sweetest, most down-to-earth people I know. Maren’s songs are deeply personal, her voice soulful and her musical style is distinctly her own. Working with her on @thewildrobot was one of the great joys of that project. My favorite song from the film, “Even When I’m Not” which is about Roz’s relationship with Brigthbill and how the power of love echoes across any distance, was actually written as a love letter to Maren’s own son. And if you haven’t heard her latest album, DREAMSICLE, do yourself a favor and give it a spin - every song is a knockout. My Top 10 (plus one) favorite Maren Morris songs: Even When I’m Not - THE WILD ROBOT Carry Me Through - DREAMSICLE The Middle - (Single) Kiss the Sky - THE WILD ROBOT I Hope I Never Fall in Love - DREAMSICLE My Church - HERO Lemonade - DREAMSICLE Too Good - DREAMSICLE Dreamsicle - DREAMSICLE Push Me Over - DREAMSICLE The Bones - GIRL

10 years ago today, the world was first introduced to Rozzum 7134, or Roz as she prefers to be called, in Peter Brown’s heartwarming and timeless book, THE WILD ROBOT. Two more novels, one picture book and a feature length animated film later, and Roz is still going strong. Huge congratulations to @peterbrownstudio and @littlebrownyoungreaders on the 10th anniversary of a modern literary classic, one which has changed my life and inspired millions. And to celebrate, they are releasing a brand new deluxe edition of the first novel, now featuring full-color illustrations and notes from Peter. You can preorder it now wherever you buy books. Congrats Peter! And happy anniversary/birthday Roz! 👏🏻🎂❤️🤖👏🏻🎂❤️🤖👏🏻🎂❤️🤖🪿🦊 @thewildrobot

Happy Birthday Kris Bowers @krisbowersmusic ! 🎂❤️ One of the most talented people I know, is also one of the kindest. Composer, pianist and filmmaker, Kris has a magical way of making every interaction joyful and every creative contribution to exceed expectation. Our music reviews on @thewildrobot were my favorite part of the entire process as Kris would routinely present one incredibly happy surprise after another. We would always leave those sessions beaming. One of my favorite aspects of how Kris scored that film, was in his use of musical motifs or themes for each character that he expertly used in different keys or arrangements throughout the film. It is a style modeled after Kris’s musical hero (and also my favorite composer) John Williams, and Kris’s scores embody the same musical authenticity and invention that Williams’s scores do. The first piece of music Kris wrote for The Wild Robot, was also one of the most challenging: the moment deep into the film in which Roz sends Brightbill off on his first migration - a moment filled with unspoken emotion, unresolved relationships and pure cinematic spectacle. Kris felt that cracking that key moment first would inform the rest of the score, and he was absolutely right. That cue, “I Could Use a Boost’ is the musical and emotional pinnacle of the film. My favorite Kris Bowers scores: The Wild Robot The Last Repair Shop (which he also directed) Mrs. America Bridgerton Green Book King Richard The Color Purple

Happy Birthday Pedro Pascal @pascalispunk ! 🎂❤️ Charming, compassionate, playful, wickedly funny and a true protector and advocate, Pedro is as genuine as they come, and he has built a career of iconic roles after decades of hard work and perseverance. On @thewildrobot much of Fink’s personality was heavily influenced by Pedro. It was his suggestion that Fink affectionately refer to Brightbill as “the kid,” a nod to what he calls Grogu on The Mandalorian. We even added a line that wasn’t scripted but was actually something Pedro said between takes. Guess which line it is - it happens during the beach scene where Fink is enjoying some clams and is digestion-related. My favorite Pedro performances: Oberyn Martell - GAME OF THRONES Fink - THE WILD ROBOT Javi Gutierrez - THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT Joel Miller  - THE LAST OF US Din Djarin - THE MANDALORIAN Various  - SNL Reed Richards - THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS

Baxter is sounding the alarm for the weekend! (-and in response to the ambulance racing past the house…🤣)

One of the great joys of working on movies is the opportunity to work with people you’ve long admired. And @amysedaris has been one of my all time favorites ever since I first saw her on the outrageously subversive and hilarious Strangers With Candy in 1999. A true character actress, Amy has a gift for inventing and disappearing into iconic - and often extreme characters. And a true comedienne, her ability to ad lib always elevates any project. On The Boss Baby: Family Business, many of Tina’s funniest bits “see me after class”, her imaginary assistant Connie, were all added by Amy. Happy Birthday Amy Sedaris! 3/29 ❤️🎂❤️🎂 My top 5 favorite Amy roles: 1. Jerri Blank - Strangers with Candy 2. Patty Hogg/Thelma/Nutmeg/Ronnie Vino - At Home with Amy Sedaris 3. Tina Templeton - The Boss Baby: Family Business 4. Peli Motto - The Mandalorian 5. Deb - Elf

Baxter wishes a Happy National Puppy Day to all who celebrate! ❤️🐶❤️

Baxter: squirrel hunter, blender-inner and all around charmer ❤️🐶

Happy Birthday @kit.connor ! ❤️🎂 A tremendous force of acting and genuine charm, Kit is at the forefront of his generation of actors. He has the strength and confidence of an old soul which combined with his vulnerability and sincerity, enables him to make his characters both relatable and aspirational. And he is hands down one of the nicest guys. My favorite Kit Connor roles: Nick Nelson - HEARTSTOPPER Brightbill - THE WILD ROBOT @thewildrobot Romeo - ROMEO & JULIET (Broadway) Young Reggie/Elton - ROCKETMAN Tommy - WARFARE

Grateful and honored to continue our @thewildrobot journey as we develop acclaimed author @peterbrownstudio ‘s spectacular second book in the series, THE WILD ROBOT ESCAPES for the screen! I am so excited to partner with the great Troy Quane as he helms this next adventure, along with Heidi Jo Gilbert and the same incredible creative leadership that made the first film. ❤️🤖🪿❤️ Exclusive story @thewrap @drewtailored #animation #thewildrobot