Sir Sean Connery as Sir Billi premieres at UK cinemas
By: Anders Frejdh
Published:
2013-08-16
SIR BILLI starring legendary James Bond actor Sir Sean Connery is the first animated movie from independent film-makers Sascha Hartmann (director) and Tessa Hartmann (screenwriter). The film will be distributed in the UK by Kaleidoscope Film Distribution.
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From Sweden with Love was invited to the preview screening of
SIR BILLI in Glasgow on September 5, 2013.
Read our report.
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In April 2012, SIR BILLI premiered in USA at the Sonoma International Film Festival and now the film hits UK cinemas, FSWL is so thrilled about this news!
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: (16/8/2013)
Kaleidoscope Entertainment is proud to announce the release of SIR BILLI starring Sir Sean Connery, Miriam Margolyes & Alan Cumming
Title track performed by
Dame Shirley Bassey
Directed by Sascha Hartmann
Kaleidoscope Entertainment is delighted to announce Scotland’s first full-length animated feature film SIR BILLI, releasing in cinemas from 13 September 2013 and
DVD on 16 September 2013.
Synopsis:
An ageing, skateboarding veterinarian Sir Billi goes above and beyond the call of duty fighting villainous policemen and powerful lairds in a battle to save an illegal fugitive - Bessie Boo the beaver!
A heart-warming and action packed family movie where thrilling car chases, heroic skydiving and daring stunts from this octogenarian, fuelled with encounters with a hostile submarine, will keep you on the edge of your seat!
Voiced by Sir Sean Connery, everyone wants a grandpa like Sir Billi, the Guardian of the Highlands! With a star-studded cast including Alan Cumming (Spy Kids, The Smurfs 2, X-Men 2) Miriam Margolyes (Harry Potter, Mulan), Kieron Elliot (How to Train Your Dragon) and title track performed by Dame Shirley Bassey. Original score by Oscar nominee Patrick Doyle.
Watch the
Official trailer for SIR BILLI
Photo above:
Official UK quad poster for
SIR BILLI (2013). © Kaleidoscope Entertainment. All rights reserved.
For more information on SIR BILLI, visit the official website:
www.sirbilli.com
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