Besson's Arthur and the Minimoys

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Arthur and the Minimoys

Release Date: December 25, 2006
Studio: EuropaCorp. Distribution
Director: Luc Besson
Screenwriter: Luc Besson
Starring: Freddie Highmore, Madonna, David Bowie, Snoop Dogg
Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy
MPAA Rating: Not Available
Official Website: Arthur-LeLivre.com
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Plot Summary: Deep underground, the Minimoys are waiting... for a champion. Arthur's grandfather disappeared four years ago. All he left behind are his notebooks full of stories about little -- known African tribes—including the Minimoys, a miniature people who are all less than one inch tall. But the Minimoys can't possibly be real... can they?

Arthur is about to find out, as he uncovers a hidden message that catapults him on an adventure wilder than he had ever imagined. In just three days, he must find a way to the land of the Minimoys, recover a stolen treasure, battle an invading force of mosquito -- riding warriors, defeat an evil wizard, win the heart of a very independent princess (Madonna)—and somehow get back home again.

It seems like an impossible task, but as he'll discover along the way, sometimes the littlest heroes can make the biggest difference.

The film is adapted from a series of children's books written by Luc Besson.

First Pics...
http://aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=22525

 

Its live action and cgi

official site
http://www.arthur-lelivre.com/

http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=cannes2005&content=story&articleid=VR1117923200
Farrow inks to star in Besson's 'Arthur'
Helmer subbing Normandy for NY in 3-D kid pic

By ALISON JAMES


In his first time behind the camera since 1999, Luc Besson has started directing Mia Farrow and "Finding Neverland" star Freddie Highmore in his 3D and live action English-lingo kid's feature "Arthur."
Shooting began in Normandy Monday at an imitation American-style house, and will continue through to July. French countryside is meant to rep New York state.

Highmore plays Arthur, a little boy who turns to the help of the pixie-like Minimoys to help save his grandfather's house. Farrow plays his mum. Madonna, David Bowie and Snoop Dogg provide voices for the animated characters.

Two years in the making and with a Cannes 2006 delivery date penciled in, the pic is budgeted at e65 million.

An adaptation of successful kids books penned by Besson, it also reps EuropaCorp's first foray into the Hollywood-dominated world of big budget 3D animation.

The first "Arthur" tome was just released Stateside by Harper Collins.

"It is an extremely important project for us," Besson's Europacorp partner Pierre Ange Le Pogam told Variety Thursday. Exec said a couple of U.S. distributors have expressed an interest in the project during Cannes. Buyers will see the first footage of pic in Paris next month.

"It is an exceptional film because this is the first time a real director is putting his signature on an ambitious

 

I agree but I'm just glad he's making something...

 

I dont know if this teaser was ever posted...

http://www.arthuretlesminimoys.com/bandes/Arthur_TeaserLg.swf