‘My Penguin Friend’ Gets Found on Digital, VOD on Oct. 1
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The heartwarming story of friendship and adventure, My Penguin Friend arrives on Digital and On Demand platforms from Lionsgate on October 1. The uplifting story features Jean Reno (Leon: The Professional), Academy Award Nominee Adriana Barraza (Babel), Alexia Moyano (“The Kingdom”) and Nicolás Francella (“Victoria Small”). Directed by David Schurmann and produced by Steven P. Wegner, known for family films including The Garfield Movie and Dolphin Tale 2, My Penguin Friend is available for the suggested retail price of $14.99 for EST and on VOD for $5.99.
OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
Inspired by the incredible true story of DinDim the Penguin, My Penguin Friend tells the story of a little lost penguin who — after being rescued from an oil spill — transforms the life and soul of the heartbroken fisherman. The penguin and the fisherman become unlikely friends, so bonded that even the vast ocean cannot divide them.
CAST
Jean Reno Leon: The Professional, Ronin, The Pink Panther
Adriana Barraza Babel, Blue Beetle, Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Alexia Moyano “The Kingdom,” Adios Buenos Aires, Legions
Nicolás Francella “Victoria Small,” The Suffering, A Singular Crime
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2024
Title Copyright: My Penguin Friend © 2024 Artwork & Supplementary Materials ®, TM & © 2024 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Type: New Release
Feature Run Time: 97 Mins.
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama, Family
Closed-Captioned: Yes
Subtitles: Latin American Spanish
Format: 16×9 (2.39:1) Presentation
Audio: English 5.1 and 2.0 Dolby Audio