Bayala: A Magical Adventure
Bayala: A Magical Adventure | |
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Directed by | Aina Jarvine |
Written by | Vanessa Walder (script) |
Produced by | Emely Christians |
Production companies | Ulysses Films Fabrique d’images Universum Film |
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Running time | 85 minutes[1] |
Countries | Germany Luxembourg |
Languages | German English |
Box office | $771,969[2] |
Bayala: A Magical Adventure (German: Bayala - Das magische Elfenabenteuer; released in some European countries as The Fairy Princess and the Unicorn)[3] is a 2019 German-Luxembourgish 3D computer-animated high fantasy adventure film directed by Aina Jarvine and co-directed by Federico Milella from a script by Venessa Walder.[4] The film is based on the toy-line of the same name by German manufacturer Schleich.[5]
Premise[]
Two elf princesses embark on a journey to return magic back to their land after they find a dragon egg, previously long thought to have been extinct.[6]
Voice cast[]
English cast[]
- Madison Mullahey as Surah
- Jessica Webb as Sera
- Olivia Manning as Marween
- Sara Petersen as Eyela
- Marc Thompson as Falaroy
- Gregory Max as Jaro
- Lisa Ortiz as Ophira
- Rebecca Becker as Nuray
- Kathryn Cahill as Bilara
- Louise White as Feya
- Vibe Jones as Ice Queen
- Andrew Watts as Rainbow King
- David Wills as Forest King
- Michael Kargus as Piuh
Release[]
Bayala had its world premiere at the 26th International Festival of Animated Film in Stuttgart on 1 May 2019,[7] and was released in German theatres on 24 October 2019. It had a worldwide gross of $771,969.[2] Bayala was released on digital and video on demand on 4 August 2020.[8]
Critically, the film received generally negative reviews.[9][10]
Video game adaption[]
A video game adaption,[5] Bayala - The Game, was released for the Nintendo Switch, Steam and PS4 in October 2019. It was developed by Independent Arts Software.[11][12]
References[]
- ^ Beitrag von DPA (21 October 2019) Animationsfilm: «Bayala - Das magische Elfenabenteuer». (in German). Nau.ch. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Bayala: A Magical Adventure at Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ Bayala: A Magical Adventure (Bayala - Das magische Elfenabenteuer) at Cineuropa – the best of European cinema. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (8 May 2019) Exclusive: ‘Bayala’ Official Trailer Takes Wing. Animation Magazine. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Meza, Ed (7 February 2019) European Theaters Tooning Up for an Animated 2019. Variety. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ Meza, Ed (11 May 2018) German Hitmakers Are Back in Saddle for the Cannes Market. Variety. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (19 February 2019) 2019 Stuttgart Highlights: ‘Missing Link’, ‘Bayala,’ ‘Avengers: Endgame’. Animation Magazine. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ Swartvagher, Jennifer (29 July 2020) "The Fairy Princess and the Unicorn: The Bayala Movie" Comes to On Digital & On Demand. Red Tricycle, by Tinybeans. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ Elfenabenteuer als Werbefilm, 24 October 2019. (in German). . Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ Hanton, James (7 December 2020) The Fairy Princess and the Unicorn. Starburst. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ Geloven, Yvonne van (27 October 2019) bayala – The game Review (Nintendo Switch). LadiesGamers. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ McNally, Christopher. Bayala – The Game Review. Bonus Stage. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
External links[]
- 2019 films
- 2019 computer-animated films
- 2010s fantasy films
- German children's fantasy films
- German fantasy adventure films
- 2010s children's fantasy films
- 2010s children's animated films
- German films
- Luxembourgian films
- Luxembourgian animated films
- English-language films
- German-language films
- Films about unicorns
- Animated films about dragons
- Films based on toys