The producers are . . . are probably not concerned about the reality of their movies.
From a layperson's perspective, I get your concerns completely. Although I will say it's nice to show how sophisticated a bird like this can be as a
Based on the 3-4 clips that I've seen from this movie, all of which have
been either cloyingly cutesy or Wile E. Coyote style slapstick, I'm inclined
to agree with that. That being said, I am challenged in trying to believe
that Mickaboo could leverage a movie like this to help deliver our very
real-world message.
I am not of the opinion, however, that Rio is an "evil plot" (as someone
unfortunately characterized it on discuss list) and, if someone can figure
out a way to make such a tie-in work, that's great. I will draw a line in
the sand by saying that I don't think that we will know for sure unless and
until we see the whole movie, from introduction to end credits. Reviewers
aren't going to have the perspective that we need and clips will only tell
us so much. Studios don't generally like to give previews of the entire
production so that could be a challenge, but it's something that I would ask
for early on in the discussions with any producers or PR types.
--VH
From: media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org
[mailto:media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org] On Behalf Of Karen Watkins
Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 2:18 PM
To: 'Mickaboo media advisor team'
Subject: Re: [Media-advisors] Fwd: Movie about a parrot (with the wrong
feet)
The producers are Brazilian. Their other films include one about a dolphin
that has the courage to "leave its pod" to find his "true purpose" in life.
They are probably not concerned about the reality of their movies.
From: media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org
[mailto:media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org] On Behalf Of Patricia Blau
Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 1:22 PM
To: Mickaboo media advisor team
Subject: Re: [Media-advisors] Fwd: Movie about a parrot (with the wrong
feet)
I emailed with my PR film associate about this question. She said, rightly,
that the people who would be willing & able to allow & support any
connection between a rescue and the film would be the producers. PR people
do not have the clout and are not in the role of making that choice.
I don't personally know the producers of this picture. I do know one of the
people who manages the production group that produced the work, but the
connection is about 7 years old & not strong (I am not in the industry
anymore, so he has no particular reason to take my call; he may or may not
even remember me very well, if at all). He is still at least a step or two
away from the producers of the pic, also, but it may still be worth a try.
If I were to contact him, what exactly are we hoping to do? A screening as
a fundraiser for bird rescues? or- ?
p
On Dec 29, 2010, at 8:38 PM, Elizabeth Young wrote:
I don't have the bandwidth to pursue this but I definitely think Mickaboo
should reach out to the makers of this film (see below) and ask them to
partner with Mickaboo (and possibly other rescues/habitat conservancies) to
speak on behalf of the many already-captive parrots languishing and in need
of care and adopters as well as those losing their homes and babies and
habitats at a heartbreaking rate.
I'd bet money that they are already partnering with somebody and perhaps we
can join in. And I think a viewing/benefit at The Blue Macaw would be
brilliant.
My 33 cents.
e
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