“Gulliver Returns,” a Ukrainian-produced animation film, will be released in the U.S. following a deal between Shout! Studios and sales agent All Rights Entertainment.
The film is adapted from the Jonathan Swift 18th century satire “Gulliver’s Travels” and adopts the framing conceived by Ukraine’s actor-turned-president Volodymyr Zelensky’s that Gulliver is not a giant in size, but a giant in heart and courage.
A new synopsis has world traveler, giant and adventurer Gulliver invited to return to Lilliput, the town he previously saved from the enemy fleet of the neighboring Blefuscu. But when Gulliver returns as an ordinary man, the town folks are less than welcoming. Meanwhile, the invincible Blefuscu armada is at the gates of the city and threatening another attack. Gulliver will have to prove that it is not necessary to be a giant to do great things, but that a little bit of luck, bravery,...
The film is adapted from the Jonathan Swift 18th century satire “Gulliver’s Travels” and adopts the framing conceived by Ukraine’s actor-turned-president Volodymyr Zelensky’s that Gulliver is not a giant in size, but a giant in heart and courage.
A new synopsis has world traveler, giant and adventurer Gulliver invited to return to Lilliput, the town he previously saved from the enemy fleet of the neighboring Blefuscu. But when Gulliver returns as an ordinary man, the town folks are less than welcoming. Meanwhile, the invincible Blefuscu armada is at the gates of the city and threatening another attack. Gulliver will have to prove that it is not necessary to be a giant to do great things, but that a little bit of luck, bravery,...
- 5/4/2022
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Producers of Ukrainian animated film “Gulliver Returns” will use earnings from further sales on the film to support their country’s defense against Russia.
Oleg Khodachuk, producer of the film through the company Gulliver Films, said: “‘Gulliver Returns’ is based on [Ukrainian President] Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s idea and his ideal: that Jonathan Swift’s classic character Gulliver is not a giant in size, but a giant in heart and courage. And in the context of the current invasion of Ukraine by Russia, its story of the small country of Liliput being threatened by the invasion of the imposing Blefuscu army, takes on a new resonance.”
The film has already sold to Germany (Telepool), U.K. (Signature), Canada (Tva), Latin America (Imagem), Portugal (Nos Lusomundo), Italy (102 Distribution), West Asia and North Africa (Phars Films), Australia/Nz (Rialto Distribution), Taiwan (Av Jet), Vietnam (Viettel), Hungary (Ads), and more.
“All money generated from the...
Oleg Khodachuk, producer of the film through the company Gulliver Films, said: “‘Gulliver Returns’ is based on [Ukrainian President] Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s idea and his ideal: that Jonathan Swift’s classic character Gulliver is not a giant in size, but a giant in heart and courage. And in the context of the current invasion of Ukraine by Russia, its story of the small country of Liliput being threatened by the invasion of the imposing Blefuscu army, takes on a new resonance.”
The film has already sold to Germany (Telepool), U.K. (Signature), Canada (Tva), Latin America (Imagem), Portugal (Nos Lusomundo), Italy (102 Distribution), West Asia and North Africa (Phars Films), Australia/Nz (Rialto Distribution), Taiwan (Av Jet), Vietnam (Viettel), Hungary (Ads), and more.
“All money generated from the...
- 3/4/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The feature film category consists of 13 international titles, all world premieres.
The 24th Shanghai International Film Festival (Siff), which runs from June 11-20, has unveiled the competition titles for its long-standing Golden Goblet Awards.
The feature film category consists of 13 international titles, all world premieres, vying for eight awards. These include three from China: The Chanting Willows by Dai Wei, The Grace Ends by Wu Di, and Manchurian Tiger by Geng Jun.
The only other Asian title is Barbarian Invasion by Malaysian filmmaker Tan Chui Mui who also appears in the film as the lead actress. The rest of the...
The 24th Shanghai International Film Festival (Siff), which runs from June 11-20, has unveiled the competition titles for its long-standing Golden Goblet Awards.
The feature film category consists of 13 international titles, all world premieres, vying for eight awards. These include three from China: The Chanting Willows by Dai Wei, The Grace Ends by Wu Di, and Manchurian Tiger by Geng Jun.
The only other Asian title is Barbarian Invasion by Malaysian filmmaker Tan Chui Mui who also appears in the film as the lead actress. The rest of the...
- 6/4/2021
- by Silvia Wong
- ScreenDaily
After shifting last year to an online format, the Shanghai International Film Festival will return for its 24th edition later this month. The festival will play as an in-person event, while the market sections will be hybrids of in-person and online activities.
The TV festival runs from June 6, while the film festival runs from June 11-20. A prize ceremony for its Golden Goblet awards will be held on June 19.
The jury that will select the competition winners includes: Chinese producer Huang Jianxi as president; Singapore filmmaker Anthony Chen; Chinese director and actor Deng Chao; Italian film festival selector Marco Mueller; Shanghai-based French producer Natacha Devillers; and Chinese actor Song Jia.
Organizers said that the festival was being in the spirit of “strong recovery and leading momentum of Chinese films in the world, with three-fold focuses on Asia, attention to China and support for new talent.
Main Competition
“Amateurs”
Dir. Iwona Siekierzynska (Poland)
“Barbarian Invasion”
Dir.
The TV festival runs from June 6, while the film festival runs from June 11-20. A prize ceremony for its Golden Goblet awards will be held on June 19.
The jury that will select the competition winners includes: Chinese producer Huang Jianxi as president; Singapore filmmaker Anthony Chen; Chinese director and actor Deng Chao; Italian film festival selector Marco Mueller; Shanghai-based French producer Natacha Devillers; and Chinese actor Song Jia.
Organizers said that the festival was being in the spirit of “strong recovery and leading momentum of Chinese films in the world, with three-fold focuses on Asia, attention to China and support for new talent.
Main Competition
“Amateurs”
Dir. Iwona Siekierzynska (Poland)
“Barbarian Invasion”
Dir.
- 6/3/2021
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Hong Kong- and Paris-based sales company All Rights Entertainment has teamed up with the Reface face-swapping app to launch high-profile indie animation “Gulliver Returns” at the European Film Market.
The English-language film was initially launched for pre-sales at the American Film Market in November 2019. It was completed last month at the Animation Studio 95 in Ukraine and will make its debut as a finished movie at the EFM, with a market screening on Tuesday.
The film is supervised by animation director Tony Bonilla. The English-language film, directed by Ilya Maksimov, and written by Emmy-nominated Michael Ryan.
Reface, an A.I.-powered face-swapping app previously know as Doublicat, was recently among the top three most shares apps on Apple’s AppStore behind TikTok and Instagram. It has been downloaded close to 50 million times.
The EFM’s new director was among the first to try it out. “It is an innovative tool to...
The English-language film was initially launched for pre-sales at the American Film Market in November 2019. It was completed last month at the Animation Studio 95 in Ukraine and will make its debut as a finished movie at the EFM, with a market screening on Tuesday.
The film is supervised by animation director Tony Bonilla. The English-language film, directed by Ilya Maksimov, and written by Emmy-nominated Michael Ryan.
Reface, an A.I.-powered face-swapping app previously know as Doublicat, was recently among the top three most shares apps on Apple’s AppStore behind TikTok and Instagram. It has been downloaded close to 50 million times.
The EFM’s new director was among the first to try it out. “It is an innovative tool to...
- 3/1/2021
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
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Date: Thursday, October 3 Venue: Saturn Stadium, Moscow Kick-Off: 17:00
Can Tottenham can take control of Group K of the Europa League tonight with victory over Russian outfit Anzhi Makhachkala?
Team News
Anzhi will be without striker Lacina Traore due to a shoulder injury.
Alexandru Epureanu (knee) and Ilya Maksimov are also out.
Spurs have a series of injury concerns of their own.
Jan Vertonghen and Paulinho have not travelled to Russia, while Etienne Capoue (ankle), Aaron Lennon (foot) and Emmanuel Adebayor (illness) are also absent.
(Eurosport)
Key Stats
Anzhi are no stranger to English opposition. They defeated Liverpool 1-0 in last seaason’s Europa League and were knocked out by Newcastle United in the Round of 16.
Tottenham have conceded just two goals (against Arsenal and Chelsea) in 10 matches in all competitions this season.
Anzhi have failed to score in their last three European matches.
Spurs have kept...
Date: Thursday, October 3 Venue: Saturn Stadium, Moscow Kick-Off: 17:00
Can Tottenham can take control of Group K of the Europa League tonight with victory over Russian outfit Anzhi Makhachkala?
Team News
Anzhi will be without striker Lacina Traore due to a shoulder injury.
Alexandru Epureanu (knee) and Ilya Maksimov are also out.
Spurs have a series of injury concerns of their own.
Jan Vertonghen and Paulinho have not travelled to Russia, while Etienne Capoue (ankle), Aaron Lennon (foot) and Emmanuel Adebayor (illness) are also absent.
(Eurosport)
Key Stats
Anzhi are no stranger to English opposition. They defeated Liverpool 1-0 in last seaason’s Europa League and were knocked out by Newcastle United in the Round of 16.
Tottenham have conceded just two goals (against Arsenal and Chelsea) in 10 matches in all competitions this season.
Anzhi have failed to score in their last three European matches.
Spurs have kept...
- 10/3/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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