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:
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[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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From: Jennifer Berman <jennifer.berman@mac.com>
Date: Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 1:58 PM
Subject: Re: Movie about a parrot (with the wrong feet)
To: Elizabeth Young <adoptkings@gmail.com>
Cc: Carol Henault <carol.henault@rifsocal.org>
Hi Elizabeth--
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 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:
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PETER GAL |
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