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 pet/companion. You'll never get anyone to change the line
about missing the cage and bell, but maybe they would want to provide a
Patty,
Thanks for the thoughts. I've heard at least a couple of opinions about
what we, as a group, should do - everything from "stay away" to "partner
and fundraise". I've sent the question to Michelle for her perspective
(which she might have expressed already - I just don't recall).
- Pam
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
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Jennifer Berman
Date: Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 1:58 PM
Subject: Re: Movie about a parrot (with the wrong feet)
To: Elizabeth Young
Cc: Carol Henault
Hi Elizabeth--
link or information to a rescue as they promote the movie.
I unfortunately don't know anyone involved. It's a Fox Animation movie,
so the best thing I guess would be to contact someone there. I looked
up the production executive who is:
PETER GAL
Vice President (Production)
20th Century Fox Animation
http://studiosystem.com/?action=company&id=4513326
10201 West Pico Boulevard
Building 52
Los Angeles , CALIFORNIA 90035
United States
phone #1 : (310) 369-1000
But, you'd probably want to also contact someone in PR or Publicity at
20th Century Fox (the animation department doesn't have its own PR
staff). Again, I don't know any of these people but here is contact
info:
CAROL SEWELL
Executive Vice President (Publicity & Field Marketing)
20th Century Fox http://studiosystem.com/?action=company&id=4517475
10201 West Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles , CALIFORNIA 90035
United States
phone #1 : (310) 369-1000
MICHAEL BROIDY
Director (Publicity)
20th Century Fox http://studiosystem.com/?action=company&id=4517475
10201 West Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles , CALIFORNIA 90035
United States
phone #1 : (310) 369-1000
All of the Fox emails are: firstname.lastname@fox.com.
Hope this helps!
Happy New Year and love to you.
Jen
On Dec 27, 2010, at 2:05 PM, Elizabeth Young wrote:
Hello, Carol and Jennifer-
You two have all kinds of Hollywood pull- do you have any
contacts/connections with this film- http://www.rio-themovie.com/
Somehow it got all the way through production with the parrots' feet
wrong (two toes forward, one back). Aside from that, just watching the
clip is heartbreaking (though well intended) as the main character, Rio
(a macaw who doesn't know how to fly) says, "I wish I was back in my
cage, with my mirror and my little bell!"
I think they REALLY need to hook up with and benefit some parrot rescues
(both captive bird rescues like the one I'm a part of- www.Mickaboo.org-
and habitat preservation)!
All best and love and hugs to you,
e
--
Elizabeth
Until they all have homes, don't buy, don't breed- adopt.
www.RescueReport.org
www.MickaCoo.org
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGjyooh3Yo0
--
Elizabeth
Until they all have homes, don't buy, don't breed- adopt.
www.RescueReport.org
www.MickaCoo.org
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGjyooh3Yo0
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