Emilio Mayorga Brazilian producer-director Andrés Lieban is set to direct his first animated feature, “My Big Big Friend – The Movie.” It is set up at his 2DLab label, which has specialized to date in TV animation production.
2DLab’s André Breitman will produce the feature and handle international sales.“My Big Big Friend – The Movie” is a spin off from kids’ TV series “Meu AmigãoZão,” (“My Big Big Friend”) an international hit which sold to over 100 territories and aired for ten years racking up 104 episodes.
Sold by 2DLab and 9 Story Distribution International, the series has also spawned a musical in Brazil. Co-produced by 2DLab and Canada’s Breakthrough Animation “My Big Big Friend“ was aired for the first time on Discovery Kids and.
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