Mystical Fantasy Stars Legendary James Hong and Asian
Luminaries Including George Takei, Bai Ling, and Gedde Watanabe,
and introduces Michelle Mao
LOS
ANGELES, June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Films
announces the Transactional VOD release of the
intergenerational, mystical, family fantasy The Keepers of the 5
Kingdoms on June 18, 2024 through
an acquisition deal with Fairway Film Alliance. The feature length
film is based on a story by star and producer James Hong and takes inspiration from the
adventurous coming-of-age movies of the 80s. Written by Hong,
Zack Ward (former child actor, A
Christmas Story) and Ace
Underhill, the movie was directed by Ward, produced by Ward
and Underhill, and executive produced by James Hong and James
Grossman. Full of practical effects and puppetry from the
best creatives in the business, the film also features an original
score from songwriter, composer and producer of multi-platinum
records and TV & film soundtracks, Michael "Fish" Herring.
James Hong, whose illustrious
career has spanned over 70 years in film and TV, including the
Kung Fu Panda film franchise and Everything Everywhere
All At Once, heads up the largely Asian cast featuring the
voices of George Takei (Star
Trek) and Gedde Watanabe (Sixteen Candles, ER), Bai
Ling, and introduces newcomer Michelle
Mao. Watch the trailer HERE.
Synopsis: When Patsy Lee discovers an ancient relic box, she has
no idea that it will transport her, her grandfather (Hong), and her
friends into a mystical world of vampires, goblin witches, talking
turtles, and an evil sorceress (Bai Ling) who will stop at nothing
to get the box. Their only chance of returning home is to stop the
sorceress before she finds the key to the 5 Kingdoms and destroys
the entire world.
Lise Romanoff, CEO/Managing
Director shares, "This is a fun film for the entire family. Full of
fantastical creatures and mysticism, it stars the legendary and fan
favorite James Hong alongside an
incredible cast including Bai Ling, George
Takei, and a young group of talented actors that are ready
to save the world!"
Filmmaker and star James Hong
says, "It was a great pleasure to have worked with such young and
talented actors. It was as if I jumped into the midst of the
making of that older film "The Goonies." Young talents have that
wonderful quality of just abandoning themselves into the role. In
acting with them, I couldn't help but just jump into their pace and
world. Now and then, I would ad lib dialogue to them like: "Let's
go. It's time to save the world!" this typifies the feeling I
had...very exhilarating! I trust the audience will react the same
way. They must see this wonderful feature film Keepers of The 5
Kingdoms because it will lift them up in spirit, love and
adventure."
Director Zack Ward adds, "This
movie is my love letter to the 80s fantasy films I adored as a kid,
like The Goonies, Dark Crystal, and Big Trouble in Little
China. I worked with Oscar® winning FX artists for years so I
was able to combine the classic practical FX with new VFX &
Unreal Engine world building digital technology to create a modern
fairy tale with comedy and heart for the whole family."
Cast: James Hong, George Takei (Star Trek), Matthew Sato (Imaginary), Anna Harr (Hot Seat), Gedde Watanabe
(Sixteen Candles, ER), Bai Ling (The Crow),
Dante Basco (Hook),
Dave Sheridan (Scary Movie),
Marisa Kapavik (Daisy Belle), and Michelle Mao (Metal Lords).
The Keepers of The 5 Kingdoms will be available on most
US cable/satellite providers in the US and Canada, and major online platforms including
Amazon Instant, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu, and Vimeo on
June 18, 2024, followed by DVD.
About Vision Films
Vision Films is a leading independent sales and VOD aggregator
specializing in the licensing, marketing, and distribution of over
800 feature films, documentaries, and series from some of the most
prolific independent film producers in the world. Led by
Lise Romanoff, Managing Director/CEO
Worldwide Distribution, Vision Films releases 2-4 films a month
across Theatrical, VOD, DVD, and television platforms.
visionfilms.net
About Fairway Film Alliance
Fairway Film Alliance is a full-service independent film sales
and production company of note founded by long time indie film
veteran Marty Poole. Marty's
background include twenty years of world sales and having written
and produced a number of successful films. Produced titles include
"Dakota" with Abbie Cornish,
Lola Sultan, Tim Rozon, Patrick
Muldoon, and William Baldwin,
"Bernie the Dolphin 1 & 2" with Patrick
Muldoon and Kevin Sorbo, "Army Dog" with Casper Van Dien, "Standing Still" with
Amy Adams, Colin Hanks, Mena
Suvari and James Van Der
Beek, and "Protecting the King" with Peter Dobson and Tom
Sizemore. www.fairwayfilmalliance.com
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