TRIVANDRUM, India, July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ --
Singapore based media and entertainment house, Toonz Entertainment is all set to enthrall the audiences and Harry Potter aficionados the world over with its 90 minute TV biopic "Magic Beyond Words." The movie captures British writer J.K. Rowling's modest upbringing and stint on welfare, follows her rise to fame and wealth as the author of the beloved Harry Potter children's books.
The movie will premiere on Monday, July 18 at 8:00pm ET/PT on Lifetime Channel, USA.
The film stars Australian actress Poppy Montgomery, best known as FBI agent Samantha Spade on the CBS series 'Without a Trace,' as the literary legend.
P. Jayakumar (Wolverine and the X Men), Orly Adelson (The Good Witch), Jonathan Eskenas (Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal), Steve Stabler (Dumb and Dumber) and Emmy® Award-winner Paul A. Kaufman (Sins of the Mother), also director, are executive producers. Karine Martin (The Moth Diaries) and Ronald Gilbert (The Twilight Zone) serve as the producers, from a script written by Jeffrey Berman (Naught for Hire) and Tony Caballero (Crime Stalk), based on a biography by Sean Smith.
"This is about a woman who decided to persevere, to keep on with her dream. She was on welfare and she really hit rock bottom," says Kauffman.
"It is an inspirational story of one of the most celebrated authors of all time, one that would pave the way for many aspiring writers. We are excited to be associated with such a landmark project and are quite hopeful of a positive response from the audience," said P. Jayakumar, CEO, Toonz Group.
The J.K. Rowling Story is produced by Strange Magic Productions Inc., Toonz Global Inc., Mediamax Inc., and Orly Adelsen Production. Toonz Entertainment will also distribute the movie in other international territories, including India.
About Toonz Entertainment
Toonz Entertainment Pte. is a global entertainment company producing, financing, selling and distributing feature films, television series and home entertainment products in live action and animation genres.
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