Hopes high at Y. for 'PetShop' film

Synthesis, BYU's premiere jazz ensemble, performed the music for the film, along with performers from University Singers.

Both Halvorsen and Adams think "PetShop" will outperform "Lemmings."

"Most people that see 'PetShop ' think it will play better than 'Lemmings,' " Adams said. "I know the students spent a lot more time in the look of the animation. The textures are better, the lighting is better — there's just a ton more things going on."

BYU officials are considering ways to distribute the films locally, including the possibility of selling a compilation DVD with both shorts at the BYU Bookstore.

The school has produced a DVD of "Lemmings" complete with bonus features, bloopers and a short piece on the animation program, but it is not yet available commercially.

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