Shreveport gears up for Rise of the Guardians
By: Marquel Sennet
Updated: November 15, 2012
Hollywood
South is making another big screen production.
Shreveport native, William Joyce is the mastermind behind the film Rise
of the Guardians. The anticipated
blockbuster is set to make its Louisiana premiere right here in Shreveport at
Strand Theatre.
Rise of the
Guardians is an animated film that tells the story of Santa Clause, The Easter
Bunny and other legendary characters.
DreamWorks Animation produced the film.
Several Hollywood heavy
weights are starring in the movie---including Hugh Jackman and Alec Baldwin. The film premiere will begin at 6:30 pm
Thursday.
Following the premiere audience members will walk in a parade down Louisiana Avenue. Then they'll have the opportunity to go to Artspace to check out the Rise of the Guardians exhibition. The night will end with a street party downtown.
The production is based on William Joyce's New York Times bestselling book series---Guardians of Childhood. The movie will be released nationwide on November 21st.
