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Kathryn Lasky's children's book series comes to the screen with this animated adaptation from director Zack Snyder (WATCHMEN) and Village Roadshow Pictures. The plot details a mythical race of barn owls whose realm is threatened by sinister outside forces. Sam Neill, Geoffrey Rush, Hugo Weaving, and David Wenham head up the voice cast, which also includes Helen Mirren and Jim Sturgess.

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ProducerGrant Freckelton, Simon Whitely, Zareh Nalbandian

EAN5051892026789

eBay Product ID (ePID)102136574

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Film/TV TitleLegend of the Guardians-The Owls of Ga'hoole

ActorKathryn Lasky

DirectorZack Snyder

Subtitle LanguageEnglish

FormatBlu-ray

LanguageEnglish

Release Year2011

FeaturesWidescreen, Featurette - True Guardians of the Earth\Featurette - Explore The World of Ga'Hoole Maximum 'Kid' Mode\Featurette - Legend of the Guardians - Rise of the Guardians\Looney Toons - 'Fur of Flying'\'To The Sky' Music Video By Owl City, With Subtitles

Aspect Ratio16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen

GenreFamily

Run Time93 Mins

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CertificatePG

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America

ReviewsThe Guardian - A likeable family fantasy adventure. Engaging., Time Out - [S]oaring, immersive and beautiful fight-and-flight sequences[à], Hollywood Reporter - Classy cast and stunning visuals [à], Los Angeles Times - The animation itself is startlingly beautiful, as is the ancient owl world it imagines. The battles are complex and, in true Snyder tradition, heavy on the action.

Consumer AdviceContains moderate violence and scary scenes

Additional InformationKathryn Lasky's children's book series comes to the screen with this animated adaptation from director Zack Snyder. The plot details a mythical race of barn owls whose realm is threatened by sinister outside forces. A young owl named Soren is kidnapped by a group of fascistic owls known as the Pure Ones. Incredibly, Soren and a group of fearless young owls manage to stage a daring escape. With the future of the owl kingdoms hanging in the balance, brave Soren and his companions must travel to the ends of the earth in hopes of finding the mythical Great Tree and convincing the Guardians of Ga'Hoole to help defeat the Pure Ones once and for all. Sam Neill, Geoffrey Rush, Hugo Weaving, and David Wenham head up the voice cast.<BR><BR>Visionary director, Zack Snyder (300, WATCHMEN) helms this imaginative production which also includes the voice talents Helen Mirren and Jim Sturgess. The spectacular visuals, action packed narrative and breathtaking taking special effects in LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS are sure to entrance viewers of all ages.

Movie/TV TitleLegend of the Guardians - The Owls Of Ga'Hoole

ComposerDavid Hirschfelder

Executive ProducerDonald De Line, Lionel Wigram, Deborah Snyder

Sound sourceDolby Digital\Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround

ScreenwriterEmil Stern, John Orloff, John Collee

EditorDavid Burrows

VoiceJim Sturgess, Emily Barclay, Hugo Weaving, Jay Laga'aia, Ryan Kwanten, David Wenham, Helen Mirren, Miriam Margolyes, Emilie De Ravin, Geoffrey Rush, Sam Neill, Abbie Cornish