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Sony's 'GOAT' Hires First All-Disability Loop Group
4 Jul
Summary
- Sony's animated film 'GOAT' features the first all-disability loop group.
- The group created background voices and ambient sounds for the movie.
- This milestone aligns with Disability Pride Month's recognition.
Sony Pictures Animation's 2026 release, 'GOAT,' has achieved a significant milestone by featuring the first all-disability loop group in a major studio film. This initiative, highlighted during Disability Pride Month, provided opportunities for individuals with disabilities to contribute behind the scenes.
The loop group, founded by Nic Novicki, was responsible for creating the ambient sounds and background voices crucial to the film's fictional world, which centers around a sport akin to basketball. This role involved crafting chants, crowd reactions, and general background chatter to bring Roar-ball games to life.
Novicki and his team had long sought a feature film opportunity, with 'GOAT' marking their successful debut. The film's narrative about an underdog goat playing in the big leagues resonates with the behind-the-scenes achievement of disabled professionals contributing vital services, underscoring the importance of recognizing unsung roles in Hollywood.
