North American distributor GKIDS today announced it will open the warmly anticipated European animated feature Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia in theaters nationwide from September 1. The initial list of participating cinemas was also detailed.
Directed by Jean-Christophe Roger and Julien Chheng, the 2D adventure is a follow up to the 2012 movie Ernest & Celestine, which won the César Award for Best Animated Film (2013) and earned a coveted Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature, as well as several Annie Award nods, in 2014.
Synopsis: Ernest remains an ursine troubadour dedicated to a life of music and art, and his constant grouchiness is softened by the creative whims of his mouse friend Celestine. When she accidentally breaks his beloved violin, they must take a long voyage to Ernest’s country of Gibbertia, home to the only artist who can repair it. But when they arrive, they are shocked to discover that all forms of music have been banned in Gibbertia for many years, and a land once known across the world for its incredible musicians has fallen silent.
It is up to Ernest and Celestine and their new friends, including a mysterious masked outlaw, to bring music and happiness back to the land of bears.
Participating Venues:
California
- Los Angeles- Laemmle Monica Film Center
- Claremont- Laemmle Claremont | Laemmle Newhall
- Glendale – Laemmle Glendale
- Murrieta- Reading Cal Oaks 17 with Titan LUXE Ontario- AMC DINE-IN
- Ontario Mills 30 with Dolby Orange- AMC Orange 30 with IMAX, Dolby
- San Diego- Angelika Carmel Mountain Theatre | Town Square 14
New York
- New York- Village East Cinema by Angelika
Colorado
- Highlands Ranch- AMC Highlands Ranch 24 with IMAX, Dolby
Hawaii
- Honolulu- Cons Kahala 8
- Mililani- Cons Mililani 14 with TITAN LUXE
Illinois
- South Barrington- AMC Barrington 24 with IMAX, Dolby
North Carolina
- Concord- AMC Concord Mills 24 with IMAX, Dolby
Ohio
- Columbus- Gateway Film Center
Oklahoma
- Oklahoma City- AMC Quail Springs 24 with IMAX, Dolby
Tennessee
- Franklin- AMC DINE-IN Thoroughbred 20 IMAX, Dolby
Texas
- Dallas- Angelika Film Center Dallas
- Grapevine- AMC DINE-IN Grapevine 30 w/IMAX, Dolby
Virginia
- Fairfax- Angelika Mosaic
Read all about the making of Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia in the Sept./Oct. ’23 issue of Animation Magazine, available soon.
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