A seven-year-old boy hits the trail of the bad guys with guns in this family movie which has lots for curious kids to pick up on, even if the PG jeopardy pulls no punches
An unwritten rule of kids’ movies is that they should include a worthy message to ram down little throats – like broccoli dipped into cod liver oil. What’s different about this fun, warm-hearted family adventure set in Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland) is that its messages touch on genuine, real-world issues. It’s adapted from a children’s novel by German author Kirsten Boie but is mostly English language with some lovely, natural performances by the young cast.
A detective story, it follows kids on the trail of rhino poachers. Thabo (Litlhohonolofatso Litlhakayane) is a sparky 11-year-old living on a safari park with his uncle, a ranger. When a rhino is killed, the police match a...
An unwritten rule of kids’ movies is that they should include a worthy message to ram down little throats – like broccoli dipped into cod liver oil. What’s different about this fun, warm-hearted family adventure set in Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland) is that its messages touch on genuine, real-world issues. It’s adapted from a children’s novel by German author Kirsten Boie but is mostly English language with some lovely, natural performances by the young cast.
A detective story, it follows kids on the trail of rhino poachers. Thabo (Litlhohonolofatso Litlhakayane) is a sparky 11-year-old living on a safari park with his uncle, a ranger. When a rhino is killed, the police match a...
- 3/12/2024
- by Cath Clarke
- The Guardian - Film News
Pirate Mo is based on Kirsten Boie’s bestselling novel, adapted by Richie Conroy.
German sales outfit The Playmaker Munich has closed further distribution deals on Florian Westermann’s family animation Pirate Mo And The Legend Of The Red Ruby.
The film has gone to Middle East (Salim Ramia), Ukraine (SVOEkino) and Czech Republik & Slovakia (DonArt). These follow deals done over the summer with Turkey (Filmarti), Benelux (Just4Kids), Bulgaria (ProFilms), Baltics (Gpi), Ex-Yugoslavia (Blitz), Greece (Rosebud), Poland (M2 Films), Portugal (Outsider) and Scandinavia (Njutafilms).
Pirate Mo is based on Kirsten Boie’s bestselling novel, adapted by Richie Conroy. The...
German sales outfit The Playmaker Munich has closed further distribution deals on Florian Westermann’s family animation Pirate Mo And The Legend Of The Red Ruby.
The film has gone to Middle East (Salim Ramia), Ukraine (SVOEkino) and Czech Republik & Slovakia (DonArt). These follow deals done over the summer with Turkey (Filmarti), Benelux (Just4Kids), Bulgaria (ProFilms), Baltics (Gpi), Ex-Yugoslavia (Blitz), Greece (Rosebud), Poland (M2 Films), Portugal (Outsider) and Scandinavia (Njutafilms).
Pirate Mo is based on Kirsten Boie’s bestselling novel, adapted by Richie Conroy. The...
- 10/31/2023
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
Animated Movie ‘Pirate Mo and the Legend of the Red Ruby’ Sells to Numerous Distributors (Exclusive)
Family animated movie “Pirate Mo and the Legend of the Red Ruby” proved to be a smash hit with international distributors during the Cannes Film Market, with sales agency The Playmaker Munich delivering the film to multiple buyers.
During the market, The Playmaker announced first presales to Benelux (Just4Kids), Turkey (Filmarti), Baltics (Gpi), Greece (Rosebud) and Bulgaria (Pro Films).
The company has now revealed further sales to Poland (M2 Films), Scandinavia (Njuta Films), Hungary and Romania (Ads), Portugal (Outsider Pictures), and Yugoslavia (Blitz Film).
The distribution partners also include German broadcaster Ndr, Dcm, which will distribute in Germany and Austria, and A Contracorriente Films, which will distribute in Spain.
The film has a planned release of early 2026.
It is produced by Ulysses Films, the company behind box office hits “Amazing Maurice” and “Niko & the Way to the Stars.”
The script for “Pirate Mo,” which is based on Kirsten Boie’s bestselling novel,...
During the market, The Playmaker announced first presales to Benelux (Just4Kids), Turkey (Filmarti), Baltics (Gpi), Greece (Rosebud) and Bulgaria (Pro Films).
The company has now revealed further sales to Poland (M2 Films), Scandinavia (Njuta Films), Hungary and Romania (Ads), Portugal (Outsider Pictures), and Yugoslavia (Blitz Film).
The distribution partners also include German broadcaster Ndr, Dcm, which will distribute in Germany and Austria, and A Contracorriente Films, which will distribute in Spain.
The film has a planned release of early 2026.
It is produced by Ulysses Films, the company behind box office hits “Amazing Maurice” and “Niko & the Way to the Stars.”
The script for “Pirate Mo,” which is based on Kirsten Boie’s bestselling novel,...
- 5/30/2023
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
‘Pirate Mo’ was invited to pitch at Cartoon Movie in March 2023.
The Playmaker Munich has closed several pre-sales on Florian Westermann’s upcoming family animation Pirate Mo And The Legend Of The Red Ruby.
Deals now closed include Benelux (Just4Kids), Turkey (Filmarti), Bulgaria (Pro Films), Greece (Zinos Panagiotidis) and Baltic States (Gpi). Further negotiations are ongoing in several territories.
Pirate Mo, which should be ready for release by early 2026, was invited to pitch at Cartoon Movie in March 2023.
It is based on Kirsten Boie’s bestselling novel, the script was written by Richie Conroy.
The Playmaker Munich has closed several pre-sales on Florian Westermann’s upcoming family animation Pirate Mo And The Legend Of The Red Ruby.
Deals now closed include Benelux (Just4Kids), Turkey (Filmarti), Bulgaria (Pro Films), Greece (Zinos Panagiotidis) and Baltic States (Gpi). Further negotiations are ongoing in several territories.
Pirate Mo, which should be ready for release by early 2026, was invited to pitch at Cartoon Movie in March 2023.
It is based on Kirsten Boie’s bestselling novel, the script was written by Richie Conroy.
- 5/19/2023
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
The Playmaker Munich has signed with producer Ulysses Films to handle international sales for its upcoming family animation project “Pirate Mo & the Legend of the Red Ruby,” which has a planned release of early 2026.
Ulysses produced animation box-office hits such as “The Amazing Maurice” and “Niko & the Way to the Stars.”
The script for “Pirate Mo,” which is based on Kirsten Boie’s bestselling novel, was written by Richie Conroy, and the director is Florian Westermann, co-director of “The Amazing Maurice.”
The Playmaker team will present “Pirate Mo” at the Marché du Film in Cannes, and will deliver the first teaser presentation at their booth, and at their upcoming highlights market screening on May 18.
Emely Christians, one of the film’s producers, and CEO of Ulysses, said: “I’m really happy that we’ve found a great ‘world sales port’ for our ‘Pirate Mo’ film. The project is very close to my heart.
Ulysses produced animation box-office hits such as “The Amazing Maurice” and “Niko & the Way to the Stars.”
The script for “Pirate Mo,” which is based on Kirsten Boie’s bestselling novel, was written by Richie Conroy, and the director is Florian Westermann, co-director of “The Amazing Maurice.”
The Playmaker team will present “Pirate Mo” at the Marché du Film in Cannes, and will deliver the first teaser presentation at their booth, and at their upcoming highlights market screening on May 18.
Emely Christians, one of the film’s producers, and CEO of Ulysses, said: “I’m really happy that we’ve found a great ‘world sales port’ for our ‘Pirate Mo’ film. The project is very close to my heart.
- 5/8/2023
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Hot projects on Screenbase this week include German-Canadian co-production In The Lost Lands, twin brothers Mohammed Abou Nasser and Ahmad Abou Nasser’s Dégradé, spy-thriller Damascus Cover and documentary Tomorrow.
Fantasy adventure In The Lost Lands
Milla Jovovich will star alongside Justin Chatwin in this new feature based on short stories from the creator of Game Of Thrones. The German-Canadian co-production is directed by Constantin Werner.
The story revolves around a series of magical and fantastic tales centring on a sorceress in search of a spell, a warrior girl on a quest and a young barbarian who encounters a witch in a spacecraft.
Steve Hoban, Oliver Luer and Nico Bruinsma produce. Myriad Pictures chief Kirk D’Amico will serve as an executive producer.
Terrence Malick’s Voyage Of Time
Malick’s documentary features the voices of Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. Dede Gardner, Nicolas Gonda, Sarah Green, Grant Hill, Brad Pitt, Bill Pohlad and [link...
Fantasy adventure In The Lost Lands
Milla Jovovich will star alongside Justin Chatwin in this new feature based on short stories from the creator of Game Of Thrones. The German-Canadian co-production is directed by Constantin Werner.
The story revolves around a series of magical and fantastic tales centring on a sorceress in search of a spell, a warrior girl on a quest and a young barbarian who encounters a witch in a spacecraft.
Steve Hoban, Oliver Luer and Nico Bruinsma produce. Myriad Pictures chief Kirk D’Amico will serve as an executive producer.
Terrence Malick’s Voyage Of Time
Malick’s documentary features the voices of Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. Dede Gardner, Nicolas Gonda, Sarah Green, Grant Hill, Brad Pitt, Bill Pohlad and [link...
- 2/9/2015
- by maud.le-rest@sciencespo-toulouse.net (Maud Le Rest)
- ScreenDaily
Global Screen has picked up worldwide distribution rights to animated family film.
The first images from animated feature Trenk, The Little Knight will be shown by Global Screen at the American Film Market (Afm) this week.
The film is based on the eponymous children’s books by Kirsten Boie and subsequent TV series.
Character design has been underway since May 2013 and delivery is set for autumn 2015.
The German-Austrian production is lead-produced by Blue Eyes Fiction GmbH & Co. Kg, with the help of Corinna Mehner (Lilly the Witch 1 & 2). WunderWerk, Dor Film, Universum Film and Zdf are co-producing while Universum Film will also distribute the feature in German and Austrian cinemas.
The adventure follows nine-year-old Trenk, who dreams of becoming a real knight. With the help of his friends – a little piglet, young lady Thekla and juggler boy Momme Mumm – Trenk overcomes all odds and defeats a dragon to free his family from the rule of a feudal lord.
Munich-based...
The first images from animated feature Trenk, The Little Knight will be shown by Global Screen at the American Film Market (Afm) this week.
The film is based on the eponymous children’s books by Kirsten Boie and subsequent TV series.
Character design has been underway since May 2013 and delivery is set for autumn 2015.
The German-Austrian production is lead-produced by Blue Eyes Fiction GmbH & Co. Kg, with the help of Corinna Mehner (Lilly the Witch 1 & 2). WunderWerk, Dor Film, Universum Film and Zdf are co-producing while Universum Film will also distribute the feature in German and Austrian cinemas.
The adventure follows nine-year-old Trenk, who dreams of becoming a real knight. With the help of his friends – a little piglet, young lady Thekla and juggler boy Momme Mumm – Trenk overcomes all odds and defeats a dragon to free his family from the rule of a feudal lord.
Munich-based...
- 11/4/2013
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
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