Toonz to Cast its Magic Spell
By Toonz Animation India Pvt Ltd, PRNESunday, July 17, 2011
TRIVANDRUM, India, July 22, 2011 -
- To Release ‘Magic Beyond Words’ a 90 min TV Biopic on
J.K.Rowling, the Author of World Famous Harry Potter Series
Singapore based media and entertainment house, Toonz
Entertainment is all set to enthrall the audiences and Harry Potter
aficionados the world over with its 90 minute TV biopic “Magic
Beyond Words.” The movie captures British writer J.K. Rowling’s
modest upbringing and stint on welfare, follows her rise to fame
and wealth as the author of the beloved Harry Potter children’s
books.
The movie will premiere on Monday, July 18 at 8:00pm ET/PT on
Lifetime Channel, USA.
The film stars Australian actress Poppy Montgomery, best known
as FBI agent Samantha Spade on the CBS series ‘Without a Trace,’ as
the literary legend.
P. Jayakumar (Wolverine and the X Men), Orly Adelson (The Good
Witch), Jonathan Eskenas (Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal),
Steve Stabler (Dumb and Dumber) and Emmy® Award-winner Paul A.
Kaufman (Sins of the Mother), also director, are executive
producers. Karine Martin (The Moth Diaries) and Ronald Gilbert (The
Twilight Zone) serve as the producers, from a script written by
Jeffrey Berman (Naught for Hire) and Tony Caballero
(Crime Stalk), based on a biography by Sean Smith.
“This is about a woman who decided to
persevere, to keep on with her dream. She was on welfare and she
really hit rock bottom,” says Kauffman.
“It is an inspirational story of one
of the most celebrated authors of all time, one that would pave the
way for many aspiring writers. We are excited to be
associated with such a landmark project and are quite hopeful of a
positive response from the audience,” said P. Jayakumar, CEO, Toonz
Group.
The J.K. Rowling Story is produced by Strange Magic Productions
Inc., Toonz Global Inc., Mediamax Inc., and Orly Adelsen
Production. Toonz Entertainment will also distribute the movie in
other international territories, including India.
About Toonz Entertainment
Toonz Entertainment Pte. is a global entertainment company
producing, financing, selling and distributing feature films,
television series and home entertainment products in live action
and animation genres.
For more info:
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MEDIA CONTACTS
Gulshan David - Director; Marketing,
Distribution & Syndication;
+91-471-3042500 Ext 321
Rajitha Nair - executive; Corporate
Communications -
Toonz Entertainment Pte. Ltd
5 Shenton Way, # 27-01,
UIC Building, Singapore 068808
Tel: +65-6220-5056
Fax: +65-6221-6028
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