Rise of the Guardians: Special Preview Screening

Posted by on Nov 9, 2012 in Industry Events | No Comments

Happy Friday ASIFA-Easters!  Here’s a special message and discount from our friends at the Museum of the Moving Image:

Museum of the Moving Image has an event this weekend that will be of interest to animators and fans of animation: two preview screenings of DreamWorks Animation’s RISE OF THE GUARDIANS. Saturday’s screening is extra special, with an introduction of the film by executive producer Guillermo del Toro, director Patrick Ramsey, production designer Patrick Hanenberger, and children’s book author William Joyce. We’d be happy to offer a discount to ASIFA members and friends. Instead of the $15 ticket, friends can get $11 tickets, which also includes admission to the Museum. The full description is below. All you need to do is mention the “FRIENDS” discount promotion.

Here is link to the event page on our website: http://www.movingimage.us/visit/calendar/2012/11/10/detail/rise-of-the-guardians

SPECIAL PREVIEW SCREENING & LIVE EVENT
Rise of the Guardians
Saturday, November 10, 2:00 p.m.Introduced by Guillermo del Toro, Peter Ramsey, William Joyce, and Patrick Hanenberger. Preceded by a book signing with Ramsey, Joyce, and Hanenberger in the Moving Image Store from 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 10, 1:00 p.m.

Dir. Peter Ramsey. 2012, 97 mins. Dolby Digital 3-D. Rated PG. With the voices of Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Hugh Jackman, Isla Fisher, Jude Law. When the evil spirit Pitch threatens to put an end to children’s dreams, a team of guardians takes action, including Santa, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, the Sandman, and a newcomer—Jack Frost. Filled with invention and personality, Rise of the Guardians boldly reinvents the iconic heroes of childhood. Also showing Sunday, November 11, 1:00 p.m. These screening launch an extensive family matinee series of DreamWorks Animation films (every weekend and over holiday periods) and a new exhibition that takes a look behind the scenes of the film’s production, revealing the innovative collaborative process behind the making of the film.
Discount tickets: $11 (Regularly $15). Order advance tickets online or call 718 777 6800 and mention the code “FRIENDS of MMI.”