Echo Planet

Echo Planet (Thai: เอคโค่ จิ๋วก้องโลก, romanized: Echo Jew Gong Lok) (also known as Adventure Planet) is a 2012 Thai 3D animation film distributed by Kantana Group directed by Kompin Keamkumned. It is the story of the adventures of three young men from two of the world's metropolis, New State Trinity Capital and Karen village in Northern Thailand. To help save the world from disaster recovery due to global warming.
This film is Thailand's first computer animated film. created in three dimensions stereoscopic (Steresoscopic 3D)
== Synopsis ==
An adventure story based on the friendship of children from across the world. Between siblings Karen Nor Wa, a girl specializing in herbs and martial arts, Jope, a boy who can communicate with nature by banging his head, and Sam, a boy obsessed with high-tech gadgets. The only son of the President of Capital State, Sam joins the World Scout Camp in Thailand, but his arrogance and narcissism lead him lost in the misty jungle and in danger. Fortunately, the two Karen brothers met and helped them. The three of them became close and became friends. At that moment, there was an alarm from the sky, Doctor Mother. Village prophet Take a guess and tell everyone that A catastrophe is coming, if no one can stop it, the world will be doomed. When Jope and Nor Wa travel to send Sam out of the deep forest, the alarm sounds again. Jope and Nor Wa urges Sam to take him to Kae. Pital State too, and there the three children come together to overcome obstacles to stop this terrible world crisis.
by the essence of the story will focus on environmental and energy conservation
== Plot ==
Sam is the spoiled and disgruntled son of the Capital City president. During a trip with the scouts, the child, who relies too much on technology, gets lost and ends up in the rural village of an exotic country where Nora and her brother Kim live. When an ecological disaster of biblical proportions threatens to destroy the Earth, the trio join forces in an attempt to save the planet, endangered not only by global warming but also by scientists and world politicians who think they are fighting the threat with cold bombs.
== Characters ==
=== Main characters ===
* Samuel Johnson, Jr .: Son of the President of the Capital State. (voiced by Nopphan Jantarasorn )
* Jope : A 3-year-old Karen boy who has the ability to communicate with nature. (Voice by Athipich Chutiwatkajornchai )
* Nor Wa : A 14-year-old long-necked Karen girl who is Jope's older sister. (Voice by Nuengthida Sophon ) 
* President Samuel Johnson : President of the Capital State (Voice by Kongdej Jaturanrasmee )
* Lady Nancy Johnson : President's wife and mother of Sam. (Voice by Kwankaew Kongnai )
* Stone : His real name is Frederick Stone (Fred), adviser to the president. (voiced by Tossaphon Siriwiwat )
* Mother Doctor : 80-year-old Karen woman (voiced by Boonsri Yindee )
* Dr. Schneider : Genius Scientist Inventor of the Cool Bomb (voiced by Pornsawan Sriboonwong )
* Pau Average : tapir orphan who has a habit of gluttony.
=== Guest characters ===
* female reporter (Voice by Warinda Damrongphol )
* Indian Boy Scouts (Voice by Phupha Rattanarungruangchai )
* Boy Scouts (Voice by Prasitthichok Manasantadchat )
== Background music ==
* "Nun Na Na" (Listen, Listen, Listen, Listen) : Lyricist: Kongdej Jaturongrasmi / Composer and Arranger: Chatchai Pongpraphaphan / Vocals: Kanitkul Netbutr (Praew) and Chi Suwichan, Karen artists.
* "I'll take care of you better than before " : Composer: Arthit Sarajuta/ Composer: Aphisit Na Takuathung / Arranger: Niwat Amsang / Vocals: Ai Veranukul / Company: Union Music Co., Ltd. 
== Creation ==
Kantana Animation team spent more than 3 years producing Echo Jiwkong Lok from researching. Searching for the way of life of long-necked Karen people in Mae Hong Son Province as well as beliefs and rituals to be developed into a movie script Along with the awareness of environmental problems, especially "Global Warming", this film aims to reflect the environment for audiences of all ages to understand thoroughly. Kantana has invested more than 170 million baht to develop complex work processes. To be the first animated film in Thailand to be made in 3D stereo scopic. in full Equivalent to foreign animated film production which has the dimension of the picture that is deep and beautiful enhances the viewing experience more than ever Virtually participating in adventure events with the characters.
Part of dubbing The production team contacted Nuengthida Sophon, an actress who made her name in the film Kuan Mun Ho, to voice "Nor Wa", which she revealed that she was delighted. But need to prepare a lot. The production team describes their imaginary image. In which one daughter has made a voiceover without seeing the real picture. She said it was very difficult. But she was advised by Montree Jenaksorn, the dubbing director. how to communicate as he wants 
== Release ==
The gigantic animated film Echo Jiwkong world opened a press conference on July 11 , 2012 at the SF World Cinema, Central World Shopping Center. It was honored by Mr. Arak Cholatarnon, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Ministry of Energy as chairman, together with MR Somlarp Kitiyakara, Chairman of the Board Soil Well Nam Sai Foundation of Thailand The film's main sponsor  and its premiere on July 31 in theaters. Paragon Cineplex Siam Paragon Shopping CenterBangkok There are leaders or heads of various tribes such as Akha, Pakakayor, Karen, Karlang, etc., residing in Thailand to watch the movie as well. with each person wearing a tribal costume There is a contemporary Karen music performance. and movie trailers to watch before the event opens But the film was not very successful 
== Response ==
The film was released in Thailand for the first 4 days (2-5 Aug 2012) with a revenue of only 6.2 million baht until word of mouth in social media groups, web-boards and the media in various cinemas. Therefore, a special discount has been arranged and the number of showtimes has been reduced from the original to meet the needs of the audience especially children and youth groups It appears that until August 13, 2012, the total income was 13.4 million baht and until August 26, 2012, the total income was 17 million baht 
On October 25, 2012, a special screening of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej was held at the Bangkok Airways Blue Ribbon Screen Theater within the Paragon Cineplex, Siam Paragon by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Ratanaratchasuda Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn His Highness visited the movie 
== Awards ==
* The 22nd Suphannahong National Film Awards
** Best Composer Award by Chatchai Pongpraphan
** Best Original Song Award - "Nan Na Na" (Listen, Listen, Listen..Sifang) by Kongdej Jaturanrasmee
** Best Sound Recording and Mixing Award: Trithep Wongpaiboon, Napawat Likhitwong, Wattanadej Samanchat
* Thai Film Awards The 21st Entertainment Critics Association
** Best Composer Award by Chatchai Pongpraphan
** Best Original Song Award - "Nan Na Na" (Listen, Listen, Listen..Sifang) by Kongdej Jaturanrasmee
* Royal Award of Phra Surasawadee (Golden Doll) for the 29th time
** Best Original Song Award - "Nan Na Na" (Listen, Listen, Listen..Sifang) by Kongdej Jaturanrasmee
** Best Sound Recording and Mixing Award: Trithep Wongpaiboon, Napawat Likhitwong, Wattanadej Samanchat
== Reviews ==
Blue Niuxlius Entertainment, Inc. Reception
Aggregate score
Aggregator User 	Score
James Emirzian Waldementer	6.5/10
Social Media Reviews
Review stars
Publication 	Stars
Blue Niuxlius Entertainment	3 stars (Very good)
Echo Planet has garnered mixed reviews reception from Blue Niuxlius Entertainment, Inc., James Emirzian Waldementer reviewed thai CG animated film qualities big panned the considered story, dialogue, scenery, animation, visual effect and soundtrack, while feelings with the visuals and artistic style cultures in regards to the presentation film animated title, It gave 6.5 out of 10, 3 out of 5 stars and title 'Very Good' and praising film itself with thoughts note 'An three unusual pieces went onto climate change in reality.'
== Animation Crew ==
* Echo Planet Film Crew
== External links ==
* Official website (in Thai)
* ดูไปบ่นไป เอคโค่ จิ๋วก้องโลก 3D/ณ๊อบ ศฐาณพงศ์ (in Thai)
* เอคโค่ จิ๋วก้องโลก 3D – แอนิเมชั่น 3 มิติของไทยที่มีดีกว่าที่คิด (in Thai)
* วิจารณ์หนัง เอคโค่ จิ๋วก้องโลก (in Thai)