Early Man - The Junior Novelization
Aardman Animation Ltd
Publisher: Sky Pony Press
Summary
OFFICIAL NOVELIZATION OF A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE: Based on the hotly anticipated new film from Aardman Animation, coming to 2,000+ U.S. theaters February 16, 2018. STAR-STUDDED CAST: Early Man the movie stars Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them; Les Miserables), Tom Hiddleston (Thor; The Avengers), and Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones; Doctor Who). DIRECTOR NICK PARK A PROVEN RECIPE FOR SUCCESS: From the makers of the stop-motion blockbuster movies Shaun the Sheep, Chicken Run, Arthur Christmas, and Wallace & Gromit, Early Man is poised to become hugely popular. Chicken Run, produced in partnership with DreamWorks Animation, grossed over $225 million; Shaun the Sheep grossed over $106 million. EXTENSIVE MOVIE PROMOTION AND MERCHANDISING from Aardman and its partners. There is strong retail support for the Early Man brand across channels, and it has been licensed around the world. SOCCER HOOK: The book will be attractive to young soccer players and enthusiasts. The 2014 World Cup Final set a U.S. television record with over 26.5 million viewers. Given Early Man?s natural tie-in appeal, there's a tremendous publicity opportunity for the book around the 2018 World Cup. CROSS-GENERATIONAL APPEAL: Aardman stop-motion animation appeals to both children and adults. Adults' enthusiasm for the movie will lead to wider brand interaction. IDEAL FOR EARLY READERS: Easy to read, warm, and side-splittingly funny, this story about cavemen with heart will appeal to young readers and their parents. 8 pages of color illustrations from the movie.