Miffy the Movie (Dutch: Nijntje de film) is a 2013 Dutch stop motion[2] animated family film, based on the Miffy character created by Dick Bruna. Produced by KRO[3] and A. Film A/S,[4] the movie debuted on 30 January 2013 in the Netherlands.[5]
| Miffy the Movie | |
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| Directed by | Hans Perk |
| Screenplay by | Fine Trossèl James Still |
| Story by | Dick Bruna |
| Based on | Miffy by Dick Bruna |
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| Starring | |
| Music by | Tom van Beers |
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| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Languages | Dutch English |
| Budget | €4 million[1] |
The series is animated in the style of Miffy and Friends, the first television adaptation of Miffy.
Synopsis
editThe titular rabbit, Miffy, goes on a treasure hunt at a zoo. Along with her friends Snuffy the dog, Melanie the rabbit, and Grunty the pig, she is able to complete the quest through problem-solving.
Voice cast
edit| Original Dutch voice actor | English voice actor | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Eva Poppink | Sandra Agababyan | Miffy |
| Marc-Marie Huijbregts | Reinder van der Naalt | Snuffy the Dog |
| Hanna Verboom | Sophie London | Melanie |
| Barry Atsma | Kelton Washington | Father Bunny |
| Isa Hoes | Julia Lipman | Mother Bunny |
Release
editThe film was first announced on 18 May 2010, with an expected release date of November 2011.[6] Production was delayed for unknown reasons, and the first trailer for Miffy the Movie was released in 2012.[7] The film was first screened in the Netherlands, its country of origin, and was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. On 22 March 2013, the film was released in Japan.[8] In Canada, Miffy the Movie premiered as part of the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.[9] The movie saw its Australian release on 11 May 2013;[10] for this country, Miffy the Movie was distributed by Transmission Films.[11]
The film was released in several additional countries in 2015, to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the "Miffy" character. The movie was released in Poland on 1 June 2015[12] and in the United Kingdom on 21 June 2015.[13]
A Dutch-language DVD was released on 26 June 2013 in the Netherlands.[14] A German disc was released on 9 March 2014[15] and a Region 1 DVD featuring an English audio track was released on 2 December 2014 in North America,[16] despite the film not getting a theatrical release in Germany and the United States.
Accolades
edit| List of awards and nominations | ||||
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| Award | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result | |
| Cinekid Festival[17] | Best Dutch Film | Hans Perk | Won | |
| Netherlands Film Festival[18] | Audience Award | Hans Perk | Nominated | |
References
edit- ^ "Miffy the Movie Credits". miffythemovie.com. 3 November 2015. Archived from the original on 2 January 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Miffy the Movie at Kids Euro Festival". Kids Euro Festival 2015. Archived from the original on 2016-09-05.
- ^ EYE International. "EYE International - Miffy the Movie". eyefilm.nl. Archived from the original on 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
- ^ "A. Film A/S Productions: Miffy the Movie". afilm.com. Archived from the original on 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
- ^ "Miffy the Movie Attains Golden Film Status". ToonBarn. Archived from the original on 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
- ^ "6 Sales secures deals for Miffy the Movie". screendaily.com. Archived from the original on 2016-01-02. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
- ^ "Teaser trailer for Nijntje de film". filmtotaal.nl. Archived from the original on 2013-03-10. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
- ^ "Dick Bruna Japan - Miffy the Movie". dickbruna.jp. 22 March 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Miffy the Movie at the TIFF Kids International Film Festival". Toronto.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
- ^ "Miffy the Movie Australia". urbancinefile.com.au. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
- ^ "Miffy the Movie - Transmission Films AU". Transmission Films.
- ^ "Miffy the Movie Kino Świat". kinoswiat.pl. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
- ^ "Miffy the Movie in London". Miffy Blogs. 18 May 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Kleurplaat Nijntje de Film" (PDF). NijntjedeFilm.nl.
- ^ EuroVideo (9 March 2014). "Miffy der Film - Vorschau". eurovideo.de.
- ^ "Miffy the Movie DVD now available at Best Buy locations". Best Buy.
- ^ "Miffy the Movie Wins Top Prize at Cinekid Festival". Animation Magazine. 30 October 2013.
- ^ "'Miffy' Movie Goes Gold". Animation Magazine. 27 February 2013.