Book,
record and animation film have proven to appeal to a wide range of
audience, including children, teenagers, mid-age and senior viewers.
"The Last Unicorn" has been so far one of the longest lasting
success stories in film, video,DVD and television.
Teenagers,
young mothers and children, male and female film fans of all ages have
been responding enthusiastically to the 1983 animation film.
There
is still a remarkable amount of people who watch the old film
repeatedly, video and DVD sales and tv re-runs are strongly continuing till today.
A new re-mix of the title song with a new video clip was running in MTV in
2002. According to Virgin Records Germany the animation soundtrack was for
many years their best-selling soundtrack release.
The
unicorn in general, as a magical symbol of love, magic and good luck, is already
a successful product in worldwide merchandising, which could be greatly
enhanced, when the new film is released. The film's various other unique
characters offer a wide potential for new toys and games and a wide range
of merchandising
and publishing possibilities.
"The
Last Unicorn" has both all elements of a mainstream cult film and a major
movie event
for a wide international release. The story has proven to be an all-time
favourite not only with children, but teenagers and adults of all ages. It
has an exceptional potential for many re-releases in cinema, video/DVD and television and
an outstanding library value. In addition to that it offers a great
potential for off-shoot television series about the further adventures of
Prince Lir and Schmendrick the Magician.
The
soundtrack by leading record artists with additional video clips will
complete the wide range marketing campaign with multiple tie-ins to
merchandising, publishing and media pr coverage.