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The Snow Queen
International Movie Poster
Directed byVladlen Barbe
Maxim Sveshnikov
Written byHans Christian Andersen (story)
Vladlen Barbe
Vadim and Maxim Sveshnikov
Produced byAlexander Ligaiy
Yuri Moskvin
Sergey Rappoport
Timur Bekmambetov
StarringAnna Shurochkina[3]
Ivan Okhlobystin
Dmitry Nagiev
Yuri Stoyanov
Anna Ardova
Lyudmila Artemyeva
Kirk Thornton
Erin Fitzgerald
Wendee Lee
Cindy Robinson
Doug Erholtz
Music byMark Willott
Brainstorm (Prāta Vētra)
Production
company
Distributed byInlay Film
Bazelevs Distribution
Warner Bros. (UAE)[4]
Universal Studios (France)[5]
Vertical Entertainment (U.S.)[6]
Release dates
December 31, 2012 (Russia)[1]
January 3, 2013 (International)[2]
Running time
80 minutes
CountryRussia
LanguagesRussian
English (for international release)
Budget7 Million USD[7]
Box office$14 million[8][9][10]

The Snow Queen (Russian: Снежная королева, Snezhnaya koroleva) is a 2012 Russian 3D computer-animated film directed by Vladlen Barbe and Maxim Sveshnikov.[11] It was produced by Wizart Animation studio in Voronezh and is based on the story of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen, co-produced by Moscow's Inlay Film, and distributed by Timur Bekmambetov's company Bazelevs. The movie was released on December 31, 2012 in Russia, and internationally on January 3, 2013, a year before the release of Disney's counterpart project, Frozen,[12] that is currently scheduled to be released on November 27, 2013.

Plot

Wishing to create a new world where clean lines replace emotions and the polar wind cools human souls, the Snow Queen has blanketed the world in ice and set out to destroy all art. According to the predictions of a magic mirror, the last threat to the Snow Queen comes from the master glass-maker Vegard, whose mirrors reflect not only appearances but also souls. One day the polar wind takes away Vegard and his wife Una. But they manage to hide their baby-boy Kai and daughter Gerda

Time passes, the servant of the Snow Queen finds Gerda's brother Kai, whom he believes to be Vegard's successor. When Kai is abducted to the Snow Queen's palace, Gerda embarks on a journey across the icy wonderland, facing difficult obstacles and finding new friends on her quest to set Kai free, defeat the Snow Queen and warm the hearts of people everywhere.[13]

Cast

Russian

English

Production

The Snow Queen completed its production on October 22, 2012. This coincided with the anniversary date of October 22, 1957, the day The Snow Queen (1957 film) by Lev Atamanov was released.[14]

Original songs for The Snow Queen was written and composed by Mark Willott. The official soundtrack was heard in trailers 1 and 3. A Russian music video for the film was made and performed by Nyusha called "This New Year."[15] A track performed by Brainstorm called "Shine Clear" became the theme song in the animated movie The Snow Queen, which premiered on December 31, 2012.[16] Their song got translated into English titled Flashlight, which premiered internationally.[17]

The first trailer was released on June 27, 2011,[18] the second trailer on February 3, 2012,[19] the third trailer on February 27, 2012,[20] and the fourth and official trailer on October 25, 2012.[21] The Russian promotional trailer was released on December 7, 2012.[22] The official poster was presented on October 2012.[23]

Release

Theatrical

The Snow Queen was first presented for international buyers at the AFM (American Film Market) in November 2011. Olga Sinelshchikova, Business Development Director, explained, “At the AFM, we received very positive feedback from buyers from over 20 territories, including USA, Canada, Germany, Italy, South Korea and China, among others. Due to this fact, we decided to produce a version for international distribution, so this past January we successfully completed the English dubbing with Los Angeles-based production company Verité Films. The dubbing was recorded at Salami Studios with established, veteran animation actors – Cindy Robinson, Doug Erholtz, Kirk Thornton and Wendy Lee – who have more than 200 animated projects in their portfolio. The Snow Queen is now more than ever an international project. We are convinced that this kind of story as well as the stereoscopic 3D technologies have high commercial potential and will attract an extensive audience not only in Russia but worldwide. So we expect to close first deals for this project at the EFM.”[24]

Its next presentation was again at the AFM.[25] The AFM screening, which took place on November 1 at 9 am at the AMC Theater on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, California, was the first time that buyers got a chance to see the complete film.

Just before the New Year, The Snow Queen has been released for the world distribution. The film was produced at Voronezh animation studio, but at a Hollywood scale. In 3D for $7 million with 1,000 special effects. "We have been working at it for three years. The story is classic, although there are new heroes," Dmitry Kchrustaliov reports in a new way about the old tale.[26]

The Snow Queen returned to the EFM for a 2013 presentation at the Berlin International Film Festival.[27] At EFM, it received massive appraisals from Brazil, South Korea, Israel, Indonesia, and the Middle East for distribution.[28] Rights to Wizart have gone to CCS Media for South Korea, MT Entertainment for Indonesia, PlayArte for Brazil, Film House for Israel, Shooting Stars for the Middle East, Big Sales for Baltic States and Aurora Distribution for the Ukraine.[29]

On April 15, 2013, The Snow Queen on Facebook has confirmed that it will be presented at the Marché du Film in Cannes from May 15 to 26, 2013.[30] On April 25, 2013, Cartoon Brew has announced that The Snow Queen will be presented at the 2013 Annecy International Animated Film Festival in June.[31] On May 22, 2013 at the Cannes Film Festival, it is confirmed that Vertical Entertainment will provide the U.S. distribution for The Snow Queen.[32] At the Cannes Film Festival, The Snow Queen received more international distribution from Germany, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Serbia.[33] The Snow Queen will compete at the IX International Animated Films Festival in Varna, Bulgaria.[34]

In Latvia, it was released on December 27, 2012.[35] In Estonia, it was released on January 4, 2013. In Korea, it was released on February 7, 2013.[36] In Kuwait, it was released on February 14, 2013. In Brazil and Lithuania, it was released on February 22, 2013.[37][38][39] In Israel, it will be released on March 7, 2013.[28] In Indonesia, it was released on March 13, 2013.[28] In United Arab Emirates, it was released on March 28, 2013 under Warner Bros.[40] In Turkey, it was released on April 5, 2013 under UIP. In Lebanon, it was released on May 2, 2013 under Joe Chacra.[41] In the Netherlands, it will be released on October 9, 2013.[42] In France, it will be released this fall of 2013 under Universal Studios.[43] In Poland, it will be released on December 2013.[44]

Home media

The Snow Queen, which was successfully launched in the domestic and international release last year, was released on DVD, Blu-Ray, and Real 3D Blu-Ray in Russia. Released by "Misteriya Zvuka" it was released on January 31, 2013. In a deluxe edition of the DVD, it contains both 2D and 3D with 3D glasses attached.[45]

Reception

Critical reception

The Snow Queen received 85% of positive reviews from critics, adults, and their children in Russia.[46]

Box office

On January 6, 2013, The Snow Queen flopped at the Russian box office which made only $5.16 million on the first week.[47] But on January 31, 2013, it was considered a box office success as it had drawn 1.3 million viewers.[46] It grossed $7,580,435 at the Russian box office.[48] On February 1, 2013, it grossed $8.8 million.[49] On February 11, 2013 in Korea, it grossed $525,000 and took fifth place at the box office.[50] On February 15, 2013 in Korea, it grossed $1.5 million at the box office.[51]

Sequel

After Wizart's success for The Snow Queen at the AFM, they have confirmed to produce a sequel titled The Snow Queen 2:[52] The Snow King.[53] The sequel talks about how Kai and Gerda help Orm the troll save his people from the curse of the titular villain.[54]

See also

References

  1. ^ 89-й Российский Международный Кинорынок: Предварительная программа; Показ анимационного фильма «Снежная Королева», the Snow Queen was shown in the 89th Russian International Film Market November 27, 2012.
  2. ^ Finally "The Snow Queen" is completed!, official report, InlayFilm.com
  3. ^ В Воронеже за $7 миллионов рисуют 3D-мультик про задиристую Герду, Komsomolskaya Pravda report
  4. ^ SNEZHNAYA KOROLEVA (THE SNOW QUEEN) in Box Office Mojo
  5. ^ SPECIAL Annecy, The Snow Queen (4/5)
  6. ^ Cannes: Vertical Entertainment Snags 3D Animation ‘The Snow Queen’
  7. ^ KinoBizon about the film: Expensive but funny
  8. ^ Voronezh Wizart animation studio will release a continuation of the "Snow Queen," which grossed $ 14 million
  9. ^ Wizart Brings New Features to Cannes
  10. ^ SNEZHNAYA KOROLEVA (THE SNOW QUEEN) in Box Office Mojo
  11. ^ THE SNOW QUEEN, A RUSSIAN 3D ANIMATED FEATURE
  12. ^ Before Disney’s Frozen, A Russian Snow Queen
  13. ^ The Snow Queen, official trailer 2012 in YouTube
  14. ^ Wow
  15. ^ Nyusha - "This New Year" (The Snow Queen Music Video) in YouTube
  16. ^ "Brainstorm" ieskaņojusi cartoon "The Snow Queen In 3D" title track
  17. ^ Flashlight, English Track for The Snow Queen
  18. ^ PREMIERE: "The Snow Queen" Trailer 1 in YouTube
  19. ^ "The Snow Queen" Trailer 2 in YouTube
  20. ^ "The Snow Queen" Trailer 3 in YouTube
  21. ^ OFFICIAL: "The Snow Queen" Trailer 4 in YouTube
  22. ^ "The Snow Queen" Promotional Trailer in YouTube
  23. ^ Wizart releases new pics, trailer for Snow Queen, Animation Magazine
  24. ^ Wizart Brings ‘The Snow Queen’ to EFM
  25. ^ Check Out a Trailer For The Snow Queen
  26. ^ The Russian premiere of the animated film "The Snow Queen" In Moscow
  27. ^ Exhibitor's List EFM 2013/
  28. ^ a b c Cartoon "The Snow Queen" will be shown in Brazil and the Middle East
  29. ^ Wizart enchants buyers with Snow Queen
  30. ^ Снежная Королева / The Snow Queen in Facebook
  31. ^ Annecy Announces 23 Animated Features for 2013 Festival in Cartoon Brew
  32. ^ Vertical finds The Snow Queen
  33. ^ Wizart Animation storms Cannes
  34. ^ [riavrn.ru/news/voronezhskiy-multfilm-snezhnaya-koroleva-predstavyat-na-mezhdunarodnom-festivale-animatsionnogo-kino/ Voronezh cartoon "The Snow Queen" will present at the International Festival of Animated Film in Bulgaria]
  35. ^ The result of an animated film with "brainstorming" music
  36. ^ Park Bo Young, Lee Su Geun Record for ‘Snow Queen’
  37. ^ The Snow Queen | Playarte announces launch Russian animation in 2013
  38. ^ Animation 'Frosty The Kingdom' debuts in theaters on February Brazilians
  39. ^ Snow Queen 2012 Trailer dubliuotas Lietuviškai in YouTube
  40. ^ SNEZHNAYA KOROLEVA (THE SNOW QUEEN) in Box Office Mojo
  41. ^ SNEZHNAYA KOROLEVA (THE SNOW QUEEN) in Box Office Mojo
  42. ^ Snow Queen (2012) Release Info in IMDb
  43. ^ SPECIAL Annecy, The Snow Queen (4/5)
  44. ^ ANIMATOR. Gerda and Kai in a computer game
  45. ^ Release of "The Snow Queen" on DVD and Blu-Ray in Russia
  46. ^ a b In the "Snow Queen" -2 remain only the best characters
  47. ^ Why 3D cartoon Snow Queen flopped at the box office?
  48. ^ Cartoon created Voronezh, scored at the box office of more than 7.5 million
  49. ^ Wizart Closes New Sales for The Snow Queen
  50. ^ "The Snow Queen" is in international distribution
  51. ^ Went to Berlin. Voronezh 3D-animation in the world rolled out
  52. ^ BEAUTY OF THE VORONEZH KAI
  53. ^ EFM-2013: RUSSIAN WIZART ANIMATION CONQUERS FOREIGN MARKETS
  54. ^ 89th Film Market: Again Timur again blizzard
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