The official website is looking very colorful! And there's already lots of artwork to explore as well as the high def version of the trailer and a music preview (very reminiscent of The Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack, but for me that's a good thing).
Here's the first official trailer:
For those not yet caught up, here's the 411 - story, cast and main crew:
An animated comedy with a unique visual style, "The Book of Life" is the journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears. Rich with a fresh take on pop music favorites, "The Book of Life" encourages us to celebrate the past while looking forward to the future.
Release Date: October 17, 2014
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Director: Jorge R. Gutierrez
Screenwriter: Jorge R. Gutierrez, Doug Langdale
Starring: Channing Tatum, Zoe Saldana, Diego Luna, Christina Applegate, Ice Cube, Kate del Castillo, Ron Perlman, Cheech Marin, Hector Elizondo, Placido Domingo, Ana de la Reguera, Eugenio Derbez, Gabriel Iglesias, Ricardo ("El Mandril") Sanchez, Danny Trejo
Genre: Animation
MPAA Rating: Not AvailableFor continuing updates in the coming months you can follow the movie on Twitter HERE, Facebook HERE and Instagram HERE.
Did I mention I already love the "Art Of" book? Because I do.
The premise is also reminiscent of "Once On This Island." Two gods betting over a love triangle...the sympathetic one dying and having to make a deal with the villain to reunite with their lost love. Heck, there's even a magic tree!
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