Hiku and the Search for the Purple Emperor (film)

"Hiku and the Search for the Purple Emperor", is an upcoming CGI animated adventure film based on the book by KD and AL Groethe.It is produced by Annapurna Pictures, Scott Free, Icon Animation Studio, and Classic Media, and distributed by Icon Productions, with animation provided by Prana Animation Studios, Brown Bag Films, and Blur Studio. The film is the same as the story, but it is more extended and uses powerful language. The release date is November 1st 2017.
== Plot ==
Same as the book, except that it is more powerful and extended.
== Production ==
Hiku and the Search of the Purple Emperor became so popular, appearing on many book websites. It then entertained every reader, that Icon Productions wanted to distribute a new film based on the book. In 2015, the movie was in development and it was originally going to be 2D animation. But Icon changed it to computer animated to impress viewers, with help from Blur Studio, Prana Animation Studios, and Brown Bag Films.
== Theatrical showings ==
It will be shown in theatres and cinemas on November 2nd 2017, 1 day after the movie has been released. Around October 2017, it will be attached to theatrical showings of 2017 movies that have been released and are showing in theatres and cinemas. In addition, TV spots will also air too.
== Merchandise ==
Playmates Toys will produce action figures based on the film and McDonald's will also produce 6 toys for every Happy Meal that are brought in the United Kingdom or Ireland. 
== Home media ==
The DVD and Blu-ray will be released on January 6th 2018 and will include bonus features, and behind the scenes.
== Soundtrack ==
# Wiz Khalifa - Black and Yellow
# Hiku - I whip my wings back and forth
# Galantis - Peanut Butter and Jelly
# Captain Jack - The Race
# RUN-DMC - It's Tricky
== Animation errors ==
During some of the animation, Hiku's wings look poorly drawn and when he meets the Purple Emperor, it looks poorly drawn too.
== Trailer transcript ==
(Icon logo appears)
(Annapurna logo appears)
(Classic Media logo appears)
(Scott Free logo appears)
"ONE OF THE BESTSELLING BOOKS ON AMAZON"
"BECOMES A MOVIE"
"A GREAT MOVIE"
"IN THIS MOVIE, A BUTTERFLY NAMED HIKU FLIES TO SEVEN DIFFERENT PLACES"
"TO ACHIEVE THE MEANING OF LIFE"
"BE PREPARED..."
"Hiku appears"
"Um, maybe we should have entertained the audience even more. Oh, whatever." -Hiku
(Movie logo appears)
(Shows release date, website and production companies)
The movie can be found at local Greggs restaurants. Sausage rolls sold separately.
Category:Films based on books
Category:Films
Category:Columbia Pictures films
Category:Annapurna Pictures
Category:Scott Free Productions
Category:Classic Media
Category:Icon Animation Studios