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Heroes of the Golden Masks

Charlie and the Golden Mask (originally titled Heroes of the Golden Masks) is an animated adventure film released in 2023, specifically aimed at families and children. The film was directed by Sean Patrick O’Reilly.

The story follows a tough teenager from the streets of Chicago named Charlie, who, through a series of strange events, finds himself traveling back in time. He ends up in the ancient Chinese city of Sanxingdui, where he encounters five heroes fighting against an evil ruler named Kunyi. To become one of the heroes of the Golden Mask, Charlie must face his own fears and past. This adventure is filled with action, humor, and valuable lessons, appealing to both younger and older audiences.

The main voice actors in the film include Ron Perlman, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, and Patton Oswalt.

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Shark Tale

Oscar, a worker at the local whale wash, unexpectedly becomes a hero when he tells a big white lie. To keep his secret, Oscar teams up with Lenny, a vegetarian shark on the run, and they unexpectedly become friends. Oscar’s secret threatens to be revealed, and trustworthy friends Angie and Lenny come to his aid, helping Oscar find his place on the reef.

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Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

Two overly imaginative schoolboys, George and Harold, hypnotize their principal into believing he is a superhero named Captain Underpants.

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Kung Fu Panda

Po the panda (Jack Black) is a humble noodle restaurant waiter who is a kung fu fanatic, but his own body is not exactly the prototype of a kung fu fighter. In fact, Po’s most distinctive characteristic is being the laziest animal in the animal kingdom of ancient China. This becomes a problem because strong enemies are attacking Po’s peaceful home valley, and all hope rests on a prophecy; a prophecy that says he is the “chosen” savior. A group of martial arts masters will need a black belt in patience if they are to turn the slacker panda into a kung fu fighter before it is too late.

Through us, license to the movie Kung Fu Panda 2 is also available.

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Migration

The Mallard family faces a small dilemma. Father Mack would be content with safe paddling in a New England pond, but mother Pam wants to shake things up and show her children—Dax and little Gwen—the whole world. When another migrating duck family returns to the same pond with exciting stories from distant places, Pam convinces Mack to embark on a journey—through New York to the tropical Jamaica.

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Wish

The story set in the magical kingdom of Rosasin revolves around a clever girl named Asha, who deeply cares about her community. When Asha turns to the starry sky in a moment of need and makes a wish, she receives a response from a cosmic force—a small, energy-filled orb named Star. Together, they encounter a mighty enemy to save Asha’s community and prove that when the will of a brave individual merges with the magic of the stars, miracles can happen.

Voice actors include Ariana DeBose (Asha), Chris Pine (Magnifico), and Alan Tudyk (Valentino).

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Trolls Band Together

After a wholehearted friendship spanning two movies and constant flirtation, Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) are now officially a couple (#popsu)! As they get to know each other better, Poppy discovers that Branch has a hidden past. Branch was part of a boy band called BroZone, admired by Poppy, which also included Branch’s four brothers: Floyd, John Dory, Spruce, and Clay. However, Branch was just a child when BroZone disbanded, leading to the breakdown of their family, and he hasn’t seen his brothers since. But when the wicked pop star duo—Velvet and Veneer—kidnap Branch’s brother Floyd because of his singing skills, Branch and Poppy embark on a fast-paced and emotional journey to reunite the brotherly band and save Floyd from an even worse fate than fading into obscurity.

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Shrek

“Shrek” is an animated film released in 2001. It tells the story of a green, yet kind-hearted ogre named Shrek, who lives alone and unappreciated in a swamp. However, Shrek’s peace is disturbed when the expulsion of fairy tale creatures is ordered to his swamp by the ruler of Duloc, Lord Farquaad.

Shrek wants to regain his peace, so he strikes a deal with Farquaad: he agrees to rescue Princess Fiona, so that Farquaad can marry her and Shrek can get his swamp back. On the journey to save the princess, Shrek receives help from a donkey named Donkey, who accompanies him on his adventures.

When Shrek and Donkey arrive at Princess Fiona’s castle, they realize that Fiona is not quite an ordinary princess. Along the way, Shrek and Fiona grow closer, but Shrek soon faces the truth about Farquaad’s true intentions.

“Shrek” is an adventure filled with humor, romance, and twists related to the world of fairy tale creatures. It has become known for its memorable characters, clever dialogue, and unique storytelling.

“Shrek” won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature at the 2001 Academy Awards. This was the first time the award for Best Animated Feature was presented, and “Shrek” was the first film to be honored in this category.

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The Prince of Egypt

The movie is based on the story of Moses from the Bible. It follows Moses’ life as he faces challenges and trials while trying to free the Hebrews from slavery under the rule of the Egyptian Pharaoh.

The story begins when young Moses is saved from Pharaoh’s decree and grows up as a prince in Pharaoh’s palace. However, he eventually learns the truth about his origins and sets out to lead the Hebrews to freedom and the promised land, despite facing conflict with the Pharaoh and enduring challenging trials in the wilderness.

Themes of religion, identity, the pursuit of freedom, and accepting fate are explored in the movie. Its stunning animation and impactful music make it visually and emotionally compelling. “The Prince of Egypt” has proven to be popular among both children and adults, continuing to have an impact for decades.

The film won an Oscar for Best Original Song for “When You Believe”.

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Emperor’s Secret

“The Emperor’s Secret,” completed in 2006, is Finland’s first full-length computer-animated film set in a fantasy world. Although the movie features caricatures of politicians from the “Itsevaltiaat” TV series, it is not directly related to the series’ plot. The story revolves around a small village’s battle against an evil emperor.

The film was directed by Riina Hyytiä, and among its voice actors are Mika-Ala Panula, Anna Bentley, and Jukka Puotila. There are many characters, with several recognizable as Finnish politicians. “The Emperor’s Secret” was produced by Helsinki Film and Anima Vitae Oy.