MIA AND THE WHITE LION Review and Giveaway

 GILLES DE MAISTRE’S FAMILY ADVENTURE FILM
MIA AND THE WHITE LION
AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY, DVD AND DIGITAL

An appealing tale that’s all the more astounding for being the real deal.” 
Chris Knight, National Post
Los Angeles, CA – Get ready to venture across the world and immerse in the wonder of Africa’s stunning landscapes and wildlife! On July 2, 2019, Shout! Factory invites families and kids to embark on an inspiring and exciting live-action family movie adventure with MIA AND THE WHITE LION, arriving on two-disc Blu-ray + DVD combo pack and DVD. On the same day, this movie will also be available digitally to own and rent on Amazon.com. Special features include interviews with the director Gilles de Maistre and actress Daniah De Villiers, featurettes, deleted scenes, and more.

MIA AND THE WHITE LION is the heartfelt story of an extraordinary friendship between a young girl and a white lion, and her incredible adventure across the South African savanna to give her best friend a new home. Starring Daniah De Villiers (Zero is Not Nothing), Mélanie Laurent (Now You See Me, Beginners), Langley Kirkwood (Banshee, Black Sails), and Ryan Mac Lennan (Rumpelstiltskin), the film was directed by Gilles de Maistre (César Awards-nominated feature Le Premiere Cri) and written by Prune de Maistre and William Davies (How to Train Your Dragon). 
Filmed over the course of three years, MIA AND THE WHITE LION centers on a willful young girl named Mia whose life is turned upside down when her family decides to leave London to manage a lion farm in South Africa. When a beautiful white lion, Charlie, is born, Mia finds happiness once again and develops a special bond with the growing cub. As Charlie grows to full size, Mia uncovers an upsetting secret kept hidden by her father. Distraught that Charlie could be in danger, Mia decides to rescue him. The two friends set out on an incredible journey across the South African savanna in search of a sanctuary where Charlie can live out his life in freedom. 

Brought to life by French director, Gilles De Maistre, the expansive production was filmed at the Welgedacht Reserve in South Africa. De Maistre chose to shoot throughout a three-year period so that the film’s young stars Daniah De Villiers and Ryan Mac Lennon could bond and develop real relationships with the lions and other animals that appear in the film. Kevin Richardson, a lion expert also known as the “Lion Whisperer,” oversaw the entire production process and all interactions between the lions and the children ensuring the safety of the animals, cast and crew on set. 

Special Features:
• Interview With Director Gilles de Maistre 
• Interview With Actress Daniah De Villiers
• The Making Of Mia And The White Lion Featurette
• The Extraordinary Friendship Featurette
• Deleted Scenes
• Casting Footage
• Theatrical Trailer
• Still Gallery
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ho2rdscjcd4xajz/AADOXKCd9oYEfl1en0VC4q5ma?dl=0&preview=MiaBook.pdf

Review: This is the perfect movie for a family movie night. My entire family enjoyed this movie. We are animal lovers. It would be such a wonderful experience to bond with a lion and yet alone a white lion. I will be watching this movie again and again.

Giveaway: GKIDS AND SHOUT! FACTORY has been gracious enough to sponsor a giveaway.  Three lucky Still Picking Up the Pennies reader swill win a Mia and the White Lion DVD/BluRay.  The prize will be sent directly to the winner from the sponsor. Please allow 6-8 weeks for shipping.  The giveaway will run until August 20, 2019, at 7:45pm. To enter comment with your favorite memory of an animal. 

 The giveaway is open to United States residents over age 18. We reserve the right to cancel any giveaway. No purchase is necessary. One entry per person per household. Winner will be contacted via email, so make sure to include your email in the comment section. 

Comments

Michelle said…
This is definitely something my 9 yr old granddaughter, aswell as her 28 yr old mother, would truly enjoy.
July 29, 2019 at 12:09 PM
Kay McIntyre said…
My favorite memory is of my childhood dog Penny. She was so sweet and lived to a ripe old age. My granddaughter and I would love this story!
August 15, 2019 at 8:36 AM
Gwen said…
Hi Kay :) Our dog's name is Penny, and she is getting up there in age. Thanks for stopping by Still Picking Up the Pennies.
August 15, 2019 at 12:49 PM
Lin E said…
My granddaughter playing with our dog.
August 15, 2019 at 4:07 PM
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