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Erik Daniel Shein’s Legend of Secret Pass

My friend and colleague, Erik, wrote the story and was one of the producers for this very entertaining animated movie. I’m very proud of Erik and what he has accomplished.

http://www.malcolminthemiddle.co.uk/2007/06/20/frankie-muniz-the-legend-of-secret-pass-movie/Legend of Secret Pass - StarzMediaThe ‘Legend of Secret Pass‘ takes place in the mountains of the South West and involves Thunderbirds of Indian mythology and an animal refuge of mystical proportions. An unlikely troop of animals and humans are caught up in a clash of ageless magic. In this moment of crisis, the barest chance to avoid cataclysm falls into the hands of an Indian boy, Manu voiced by Frankie Muniz.

This ‘Making of’ video features footage of Frankie voicing Manu. we did this making of video at our animation studio at the time in burbank you may see some other well known faces doing some character voices of our film.

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Legend of Secret Pass to be released in 1,200 theaters throughout Latin America in April 2012

ArkWatch Holdings LLC, our teaming partner in the development of intellectual property into books and video, released the following statement earlier today:

We are proud to announce this film, based on a story by Erik Daniel Shein, will be released in 1,200 theaters throughout Latin America in April 2012 though a arrangment with Starz Media and Tayrona Entertainment Group.

Starz Media, LLC, is a programming production and distribution company operating worldwide. It includes the Film Roman, Anchor Bay Entertainment, and Manga Entertainment brands. Its units create animated and live-action programming and programming created under contract for other media companies. It distributes that programming, and programming acquired from outside producers, through home video retailers, theaters, broadcasters, ad supported and premium television channels, and Internet and wireless video distributors in the US and internationally.

Tayrona Entertainment Group is an international film production company with operations in Los Angeles, Toronto, Madrid and all Latin America.

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Test Animation | The Forgotten Ornament – planned for the 2012 Holiday Season

This is a test video (it’s compressed so a bit rough) for planning of an animated special for the 2012 Holiday Season based on The Forgotten Ornament.

This Christmas tale tells the the story of Willie Bear, a broken ornament who can’t participate in a magical event where all of the intact ornaments acquire the ability to speak at midnight on Christmas Eve. Willy is eventually placed on the tree, and he shares with other ornaments a wonderful connection. He helps them fulfill their wishes, as each receives a special gift for the Holiday.

From Jan & Mickey Rooney:

Mickey and I both are proud to be a part of “The Forgotten Ornament”… We highly recommend this wonderful book written by Erik Daniel Shein.

A beautiful Christmas book, bringing adorable animals to life. One broken little ornament is sadly neglected…. then mended and placed in a prominent position, high on the Christmas tree… and loved just as much as the newer ornaments.

This amazing book teaches children about responsibility… and the importance of protecting their pets, all animals and wildlife.

Beautiful Illustrations.. with colorful pages and a wonderful Christmas story to delight even adults.

For those who value and care about the welfare of God’s critters and special creatures. “The Forgotten Ornament”… is a must read for children of all ages.

- Jan and Mickey Rooney

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