{"id":28316,"date":"2020-05-21T07:55:52","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T14:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/?p=28316"},"modified":"2020-05-21T07:55:52","modified_gmt":"2020-05-21T14:55:52","slug":"maronasfantastictalereleases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/news\/maronasfantastictalereleases\/","title":{"rendered":"MARONA’S FANTASTIC TALE virtual theatrical release starts June 12, 2020. A “must-see” award-winning animated delight!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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GKIDS has announced the North American virtual theatrical release of MARONA’S FANTASTIC TALE, from director Anca Damian, starting June 12, 2020.\u00a0 The film, which played in competition at the Annecy International Film Festival, and won the Animation is Film Special Jury Prize last year, will be made available at\u00a0 MaronaMovie.com<\/a><\/strong> through virtual cinema partner links. In addition to the film, exclusive to the virtual release includes additional interview content with director Anca Damian.<\/p>\n

MARONA’S FANTASTIC TALE is the poetic and touching story of Marona, an optimistic stray dog who looks back on the human companions she has loved throughout her life. Delivered alongside dazzlingly colorful, sweeping designs produced in part by acclaimed artist Brecht Evens, MARONA’S FANTASTIC TALE is a life-affirming tale told with the patient, boundless love of a dog, and reminds us that happiness is a small thing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Initial virtual cinema partners include the Laemmle Theaters in Los Angeles and The Museum of the Moving Image in New York City, with additional partner theaters and organizations to be added. A percentage of the net proceeds of every \u2018ticket\u2019 sold will go to listed partner theaters and related organizations. Through these virtual cinema affiliate links, audiences can enjoy this exciting new release from the comfort of their homes, while supporting their local art house cinema and other local partners.\u00a0\u00a0The complete listing of affiliate theater and organization links and how to purchase a virtual \u2018ticket\u2019 will be available at \u00a0MaronaMovie.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

“While GKIDS and our exhibition partners\u2019 original intention was for audiences to enjoy MARONA’S FANTASTIC TALE as an in-theater experience, we are elated to bring this beautiful, touching film to home viewers through virtual cinema,\u201d said Chance Huskey, GKIDS\u2019 Director of Distribution. \u201cDuring this time when many of us are socially isolated, we are hopeful that this film will serve as a reminder to cherish even the smallest moments with our friends and companions.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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We are elated to bring this beautiful, touching film to home viewers in partnership with our friends in exhibition,” said Chance Huskey, GKIDS’ Director of Distribution. “During this time when many of us are socially isolated, we are hopeful that MARONA’S FANTASTIC TALE will serve as a reminder to cherish even the smallest moments with our friends and companions.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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