Animation Turok: Son of Stone (2008)

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Title: Turok: Son of Stone

Genre: Action, Animation, Science Fiction

Director: Curt Geda, Dan Riba, Frank Squillace

Cast: Adam Beach, Irene Bedard, Adam Gifford, Robert Knepper, Iyari Limon, Richard Mora, Cree Summer

Release: 2008-02-05

Runtime: 73

Plot: Turok is exiled from the village in which he was born, twenty years later he returns to find that a tyrant has slaughtered his family and friends. Seeking revenge Turok crosses into the Lost Land pursuing the ruthless warlord named Chichak.
Turok: Son of Stone (2008)
 
Is this the Turok from comics and videogames?


Yes. From the official press release: "Presented by The Weinstein Company, this Gold Key Production draws on the original 1950s comic book series, as well as influences ranging from Frank Miller to Akira Kurosawa, to create a dark, intense, epic reimagining of Turok®s origin story. For the generation of fans who grew up on Turok video games as well as new devotees of the legendary franchise, this film is a chance to peer into the heart of the hero and witness the birth of the legend. Turok gamers will love this return to the original story."


What is the movie about?


Synopsis: "During 20 years in exile, Turok has become a powerful and feared warrior. He now returns home to find his village destroyed and his family slaughtered at the hands of the ruthless tyrant Chichak. On a mission of vengeance, Turok must journey to the Lost Land, a savage place forgotten by time, where primeval beasts hunt all who enter. Turok will face his greatest battle as he fights man-eating dinosaurs, merciless cave dwellers, and the darkness inside himself to take revenge on his sworn enemy. In this epic journey, Turok will find his destiny. In this Lost Land A legend is born."


Who are the cast and crew?


The TUROK: SON OF STONE DVD features the vocal talents of Adam Beach (Flags of Our Fathers, Law and Order: SVU), Robert Knepper (Prison Break), Cree Summer (A Different World), Irene Bedard (Pocahontas), Graham Green (II) (Dances With Wolves), and Gil Birmingham (Cosmic Radio). Jay Tavare (Pathfinder) voices the warrior Koba. Additional cast members listed on the main entry page at imdb.com include: Tatanka Means as Bridge Century; Matthew Yang King as Young Nashoba; Adam G. as Andar; and G.K. Bowes providing Additional Voices. No confirmation for any of these names has been seen by this contributor at this time.

TUROK: SON OF STONE is directed by Frank Squillace (X-Men: The Animated Series), Curt Geda (Marvels Ultimate Avengers), Dan Riba (Batman Beyond).

Tad Stones (Hellboy: Blood and Iron) is supervising director. Evan Baily (Invader Zim) produced the film. Tony Bedard, whose credits include comic book series Negation and Route 666, wrote the screenplay from a story co-written with Baily. Michael Uslan (Batman Begins) and Deborah Dugan are Executive Producers.


Will this open in theaters?


No, TUROK: SON OF STONE is an animated direct-to-DVD feature. The release date is February 5th, 2008.


What is included on the DVD?


Special Features: Total Turok - An in-depth look at the Turok property from comic book to video game and now an animated movie; Son of Stone Commentary with Producer Evan Baily, Director Tad Stones, Director Dan Riba, Director Curt Geda, and Director Frank Squillace.

BASICS: Price: $19.95; Street Date: February 5, 2008; Order Due Date: December 26, 2007; Catalog Number: 80980; Rating: NR; Run time: 73 minutes; Screen Format: Widescreen; Language: English/Closed Captioned.





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Video | 73 min | Animation, Sci-Fi | 5 February 2008 (USA)
Turok: Son of Stone (Video 2008) - IMDb

During 20 years in exile, Turok has become a powerful and feared warrior. He now returns home to find his village destroyed and his family slaughtered at the hands of the ruthless tyrant Chichak. On a mission of vengeance, Turok must journey to the Lost Land, a savage place forgotten by time, where primeval beasts hunt all who enter. Turok will face his greatest battle as he fights man-eating dinosaurs, merciless cave dwellers, and the darkness inside himself to take revenge on his sworn enemy. In this epic journey, Turok will find his destiny. In this Lost Land A legend is born.

Directors:
Curt Geda, Dan Riba, 2 more credits »
Writers:
Evan Baily (story), Tony Bedard (screenplay)
Stars:
Adam Beach, Irene Bedard, Adam Gifford

 
Turok would be a wonderful live-action movie that could be made into a franchise.
Give me Dinosaurs!
 

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