Before we go too far, I know you’re thinking how in the world is Nigeria just releasing their first animated feature-length movie in 2020. Well, we don’t have the answer but we’re happy the moment is finally here. Maybe we can normalize it after?
Ladybuckit and the Motley Mopsters (LBMM) is a 3-D movie is by Hot Ticket Productions and features a mix of young and notable veteran voice talent like Simi Hassan, Jessica Edwards, Francis Sule, Patrick Doyle, Bimbo Akintola, Kalu Ikeagwu, Casey Edwards.
Families have had to deal with a lot this year: from a global pandemic to civil unrest and economic challenges. As we approach the end of the year, it was important to provide some succor and means of escape and release, for children and the entire family. We strongly believe that Entertainment is a powerful tool for this.
Blessing Amidu, CEO/Founder of Hot Ticket Productions and the Executive Producer and Producer of the film, emphasized the need for an exhilarating family-focused movie to end a tough year.
According to Pulse NG, the Nigerian entertainment and media industry is estimated to hit the 10 billion-dollar mark by 2023. Forbes has stated that the African animation industry is fuelling the emergence of a creative economy across the continent. With more releases like Ladybuckit and the Motley Mopsters, we could be heading into a movie re
Most of the storyline is still being kept under wraps. However, the movie’s website reveals that it revolves around “a precocious, self-absorbed little girl who finds herself in wildly unfamiliar territory. There, she encounters a band of highly unusual characters who change the course of her destiny.”
The company behind the 3D movie released an exciting teaser of what the appetite of movie lovers ahead of its premiere. The film is set to hit theatres on Friday, December 11, 2020.
