81 82 NIKO II: A FAMILY AFFAIR A young reindeer boy, Niko, wishes his Mum and his hero Dad from the world-famous Santa´s Flying Forces would get back together and then they could be a real family. But Niko’s Mum has a surprise for Niko. She has met a lovely but ordinary reindeer Lenni and he and his little son Jonni are going to move in with them! Niko´s world is turned upside-down. He was quite happy being the only child and the centre of attention. Now he has to look after this pesky, cuter-than-cute little step-brother. However, Jonni will be the least of Niko’s problems when he discovers that White Wolf and her horde of evil Eagles are tracking Niko and the rest of the reindeer herd down. Directors Kari Juusonen, Joergen Lerdam Script Marteinn Thorisson based on an original story by Hannu Tuomainen Producers Moe Honan, Maite Woköck, Lise Ann Mangino, Hannu Tuomainen Editor Antti Haikala Lead Animator Peter Bohl Main Cast Matthew Boyle, Callum Maloney, Paul Tylak, Don Wycherly, Michael Sheehan, Niamh Shaw, Roger Gregg Running Time 75 minutes Production Companies Tidal <strong>Film</strong>s Tel +353 91 569 142 moe@magmaworld.com, Animaker, Ulysses, A<strong>Film</strong> Financiers IFB, Telepool, Eurimages, Finish <strong>Film</strong> Foundation, <strong>Film</strong>Fund Hamburg, Danish <strong>Film</strong> Institute Sales Agent Telepool Tel +49 89 55 87 61 88 telepool@telepool.de Status Delivery late 2012 THE ADVENTURES OF THE YOUNG MARCO POLO W ith a burning curiosity, a thirst for knowledge and a knack for stumbling into trouble, young Marco Polo sets off on a wild adventure through distant lands and mystical times to find his missing father, who vanished while exploring the Road to the East. Accompanied by his strong, goodnatured friend Luigi and the mysterious young princess Shi La Won, the brash Marco is ready to take on the world, once he finds his missing boots. An animated roller-coaster of comedy and action, young Marco Polo follows the rollicking misadventures of the three friends on their epic journey. Director Tony Loeser Script Stefan Weigl, John Chambers, Anke Klemm, Andreas Strozyk, Hurbertus Rufledt, Ulla Ziemann, Bettine von Borries Producers Clifford Parrott, Romy Roolf Running Time 26 x 25 minute episodes Production Companies Magpie 6 Media Tel +353 1 443 3532 cliff.p@magpie6media.com, Motionworks, Yowza!, Melusine Financiers IFB, Shaw Rocket Fund, MDM Funding, CIAV+ Luxembourg Distributor Beta Wunderbox Tel +49 89 6734 6980 beta@betafilm.com Status Delivery late 2012 WWW.IRISIHFILMBOARD.IE
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