The Secret of Kells U.S. dates and Trailer
February 15th 2010 07:09
Film distributor GKIDS announced today that their award-winning and surprise Oscar(r) nominated animated feature THE SECRET OF KELLS by director Tomm Moore will open theatrically at New York's IFC Center on March 5, which is Oscar(r) weekend.
This New York opening at IFC Center will be followed by a previously- announced opening in Boston on March 19 (tied into St. Patrick's day for the Irish film), and an April 2 expansion to major US markets including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and others.
Last week, THE SECRET OF KELLS garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature. The distributor's word-of-mouth Oscar(r) campaign capitalized on audience passion to create a groundswell of support for THE SECRET OF KELLS. The nomination is a major accomplishment for an independent feature in a year with many well-regarded commercial animated releases.
GKIDS President, Eric Beckman said, "We're still reeling from the news of the Oscar nomination and are thrilled at the opportunity to open the film in New York over Oscar weekend. Audience reaction has been simply phenomenal and it is wonderful that New York families and animation lovers will be the first in the country to discover The Secret of Kells."
THE SECRET OF KELLS - A film by Tomm Moore
Opens Friday, March 5 - 7 shows daily
IFC Center, 323 Sixth Avenue at West Third Street, (212) 924-7771
www.kellsmovie.com
SYNOPSIS:
Magic, fantasy, and Celtic mythology come together in a riot of color and detail that dazzle the eyes, in this sweeping story about the power of imagination and faith to carry humanity through dark times.
Young Brendan lives in the Abbey of Kells, a remote medieval outpost under siege from raiding barbarians. One day a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying an ancient but unfinished book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers.
To help complete the magical book, Brendan has to overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest that takes him into the enchanted forest, where mythical creatures hide. It is here that he meets the fairy Aisling, a mysterious young wolf-girl, who helps him along the way. But with the barbarians closing in, will Brendan's determination and artistic vision illuminate the darkness and show that enlightenment is the best fortification against evil? SECRET OF KELLS is a France/Belgium/Ireland co-production of Les Armateurs, Vivi Film, Cartoon Saloon and France 2 Cinema and features the voices of Brendan Gleeson (Harry Potter, In Bruges), Evan McGuire and Christen Mooney.
This New York opening at IFC Center will be followed by a previously- announced opening in Boston on March 19 (tied into St. Patrick's day for the Irish film), and an April 2 expansion to major US markets including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and others.
Last week, THE SECRET OF KELLS garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature. The distributor's word-of-mouth Oscar(r) campaign capitalized on audience passion to create a groundswell of support for THE SECRET OF KELLS. The nomination is a major accomplishment for an independent feature in a year with many well-regarded commercial animated releases.
GKIDS President, Eric Beckman said, "We're still reeling from the news of the Oscar nomination and are thrilled at the opportunity to open the film in New York over Oscar weekend. Audience reaction has been simply phenomenal and it is wonderful that New York families and animation lovers will be the first in the country to discover The Secret of Kells."
Opens Friday, March 5 - 7 shows daily
IFC Center, 323 Sixth Avenue at West Third Street, (212) 924-7771
www.kellsmovie.com
SYNOPSIS:
Magic, fantasy, and Celtic mythology come together in a riot of color and detail that dazzle the eyes, in this sweeping story about the power of imagination and faith to carry humanity through dark times.
Young Brendan lives in the Abbey of Kells, a remote medieval outpost under siege from raiding barbarians. One day a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying an ancient but unfinished book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers.
To help complete the magical book, Brendan has to overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest that takes him into the enchanted forest, where mythical creatures hide. It is here that he meets the fairy Aisling, a mysterious young wolf-girl, who helps him along the way. But with the barbarians closing in, will Brendan's determination and artistic vision illuminate the darkness and show that enlightenment is the best fortification against evil? SECRET OF KELLS is a France/Belgium/Ireland co-production of Les Armateurs, Vivi Film, Cartoon Saloon and France 2 Cinema and features the voices of Brendan Gleeson (Harry Potter, In Bruges), Evan McGuire and Christen Mooney.
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