UK RELEASE DATE: January 26th 2018 France: January 31st 2018 Germany: April 26th 2018 Australia and New Zealand: March 29th 2018 USA (Lionsgate): 16th February Certificate: Running time: For more information please contact:
[email protected] [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)20 7534 2700 Images and Press materials: www.studiocanalpress.co.uk SHORT SYNOPSIS EARLY MAN is the new prehistoric comedy adventure from four-time Academy Award®-winning director Nick Park and AARDMAN, the creators of WALLACE AND GROMIT and SHAUN THE SHEEP. Shot in Aardman’s own distinctive style, the film will take audiences on an extraordinary journey into an exciting new world, unleashing an unforgettable tribe of unique and funny new characters voiced by an all-star British cast. Set at the dawn of time, when prehistoric creatures roamed the earth, EARLY MAN tells the story of courageous caveman hero Dug (EDDIE REDMAYNE) and his best friend Hognob, as they unite his tribe against a mighty enemy, Lord Nooth (TOM HIDDLESTON), and his Bronze Age City to save their home. STUDIOCANAL is co-financing alongside the BFI (British Film Institute) and will distribute in its own territories, the UK, France, Germany, Australia and New Zealand, selling worldwide. The BFI (British Film Institute) is proud to support EARLY MAN with National Lottery funding. LONG SYNOPSIS Set in prehistoric times, EARLY MAN follows the story of courageous caveman hero Dug (EDDIE REDMAYNE), living in a thriving valley together with his best friend and sidekick Hognob and a tribe of fellow eccentric and lovable tribe members, headed by Chief Bobnar (TIMOTHY SPALL).