Thursday, February 16, 2012

Happytime at the EFM

Happytime Murders is currently in pre-production and is slated to have Brian Henson direct with screenplay by Todd Berger (Kung Fu Panda).  The film is to be produced by Brian Henson and Lisa Henson.  The official description of the film is available at IM Global website:
"In a world where puppets co-exist with humans as second class citizens, puppet private eye and disgraced ex-cop, Phil Phillips, is hot on the trail of the serial killer who murdered his brother and is now targeting the cast members of the famous 80s television show, “The Happytime Gang.” As the killings continue, Phil’s former flame, Jenny, is next on the list. It’s up to Phil and his ex-partner, Detective Edwards, to find the culprit, but as bad blood and old resentments resurface the clues start pointing to the only viable suspect, Phil himself. Now he’s on the run with only his wits and hard headed determination, as he tries to solve, 'The Happytime Murders.'"
IM Global, a film financing, sales and distribution company, was shopping the film Happytime Murders around the European Film Market in Berlin, Germany to gain more financial backing for the project.  According to EFM website, the The European Film Market runs for nine days and is the first major film event of the year which attracts people in the film industry from across the globe.

According to the Hollywood reporter IM Global was a winner at the market.
"Happytime Murders was widely seen as the most unique and unusual project being shopped in Berlin. While no deals were announced as of late Tuesday, the film has enjoyed a good market, according to sources.  Director Brian Henson, the son of the legendary Jim Henson, came to the German capital to help push the project."
Read the full article "Berlin 2012: High-Profile Projects Drive Busy EFM" by Pamela McClintock and Stuart Kemp at HollywoodReporter.com

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