IDT Ent. Sales will attend the European Film Market in Berlin from Feb. 9-20, 2006, for the first time with a slate of films, including the computer-animated YANKEE IRVING, which features the voices of Rob Reiner, William H. Macy and Whoopi Goldberg and is scheduled for theatrical release this summer by 20th Century Fox in the U.S. and Canada.
Also included is the all new HELLBOY ANIMATED, two features which will star the voices of Ron Pearlman and Selma Blair, Rob Zombies animated THE HAUNTED WORLD OF EL SUPERBEASTO and all new films from the MASTERS OF HORROR anthology. Other properties being offered will include STAN LEE PRESENTS, three animated features based upon new superhero characters created by comicbook legend Stan Lee, Todd McFarlanes SPAWN and a new animated feature starring skateboarding mega-star Tony Hawk.
With star power, celebrated brands, and thrilling new stories, this is a slate that offers exactly what broadcasters and distributors are looking for, said Andrew Berman, evp, IDT Ent. Sales. With the upcoming theatrical release of YANKEE IRVING by 20th Century Fox, and the fabulous stars on board for the new HELLBOY ANIMATED features, we are looking forward to continuing to offer the most exciting and highest quality product with broad entertainment appeal.
YANKEE IRVING is the tale of a kid whos crazy enough to think he can make a difference if he hangs in there despite incredible odds. With a belief in himself instilled by his loving family, he teams up with a sassy young girl and some off-the-wall sidekicks, and embarks on a grand adventure. In the process he restores his familys honor, befriends the planets biggest sports superstar and uncovers the hero within during a cross-country quest.
HELLBOY ANIMATED, based on the famed comicbook series by Mike Mignola and 2004 live-action feature film, is being developed for the first time in two full-length animated features and will reunite the voice talents of stars Ron Pearlman (as Hellboy) and Selma Blair (as Liz Sherman).
Rob Zombie, the legendary multi-platinum musician/artist/writer, and director of the cult classic HOUSE OF A 1,000 CORPSES and THE DEVILS REJECTS, brings us THE HAUNTED WORLD OF EL SUPERBEASTO, the hilarious and off-beat adventures of a wrestler turned bumbling crime-fighting secret agent who is more interested in girls than adventure, but still manages to get involved with mad scientists, zombies and demons. Joining El Superbeasto on his escapades is his sister, Susie X, a smart and sexy super-spy adventurer, and her sidekick Marvin the Robot. Zombie creates the original music for the 70-minute feature.
MASTERS OF HORROR premiered on Showtime in the U.S. in fall 2005 and featured such horror film notables as Dario Argento (SUSPIRIA, OPERA), John Carpenter (HALLOWEEN, THE THING), Larry Cohen (ITS ALIVE), Don Coscarelli (PHANTASM, BUBBA HO-TEP), Joe Dante (THE HOWLING, GREMLINS), Mick Garris (RIDING THE BULLET, THE STAND), Stuart Gordon (RE-ANIMATOR), John Landis (AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON), Tobe Hooper (TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, POLTERGEIST) William Malone (FEARDOTCOM), Lucky McKee (MAY) and John McNaughton (HENRY: PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER) directing original one-hour films. The second anthology will feature more tales from the most respected masters of the horror genre.
STAN LEE PRESENTS is a collection of three newly produced 70-minute animated feature films. The legendary creator of Spider-Man, X-Men, The Hulk and numerous other classic comicbook characters, introduces a new series of original superheroes and villains. One of the new films, RINGO, features international superstar Ringo Starr as a savvy secret agent. In THE CONDOR, Tony Valdez, a Latino Pro Skateboarder, utilizes nano-technology and the spirit of the Condor to battle evil. In MOSAIC, an average teenager, Maggie Nelson (Anna Paquin), is thrust into the world of international adventure and intrigue when she is accidentally transformed into a super-powered entity.
Based on the best selling comicbooks, and the award winning HBO animated series by Todd McFarlane, SPAWN returns in a 2D and CG hybrid feature. The new film will delve deeper into the psyche of Spawn, the tormented, former U.S. soldier, and will provide fans the opportunity to investigate and explore new sides of this intriguing character.
TONY HAWK IN BOOM BOOM GOES SABOTAGE brings the world-famous champion skateboarding king Tony Hawk to life in his first full-length CGI-animated film. The feature follows a group of kids as they combat the crooked carnival folk and their plan to sabotage Tony Hawks skateboarding tour.
In addition, IDT Ent. Sales will feature several live-action films including the horror and sci-fi thrillers ROOM 6 and VOODOO MOON, along with three tales from acclaimed producer Stephen J. Cannell, THE GARDEN, TOOTH FAIRY and LEFT IN DARKNESS, as well as MASTERS OF SCI-FI, a new film anthology series from the producers of MASTERS OF HORROR. Also offered will be the new childrens animated childrens series and specials ME, ELOISE, WOW! WOW! WUBBZY! and ARTHURS MISSING PAL.
IDT Ent. is a vertically integrated entertainment company that develops, produces, and distributes proprietary and licensed entertainment content. IDT Ent. is a subsidiary of IDT Corp., an international telecom, entertainment, and technology company.
Rick DeMott
Animation World Network
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