Biographical John Paul II cartoon presents Pope's life in a format for the whole family
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.- The first animated film on the life of Pope John Paul II will be released this week. John Paul II: The Friend of All Humanity spans the life of the former Pope, from his birth as Karol Wojtyla, in Poland, to his death as Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church in Rome at the age of 84.

The hour-long animation, dubbed in seven languages, was made by Barcelona-based Cavin Cooper Productions, in partnership with the Vatican Television Centre. The film was produced by Cavin Cooper founder Jose Luis Lopez-Guardia.

Lopez-Guardia has been working extensively in the last few years as a creative artist in animation, as well as in editing and production. He has also developed conceptual studies for Disney, Warner Bros, Universal Studios, MGM, Nickelodeon, DreamWorks, Sony and Hanna-Barbera. He has supervised and directed some animated television episodes.

The movie's press release says the film, “offers the most intimate moments and the most meaningful anecdotes about the most important figure of the 20th Century,” in a format, "enjoyable by the whole family."

“It was the Pope who inspired the great political and social changes that dramatically changed the history of mankind,” it says.

To view the trailer of the John Paul II animation, go to: http://www.johnpauliitrailer.com/

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Subscriber comments:
Published by: glenda nikolakakos
Florence SC 10/18/2006 03:28 PM EST
God bless all of those people who worked on this film and God bless the cartoon movie they produced. Our children needed, the whole family needed to see this kind of film , we all need inspiration from the lives of the saints. Keep up the good works.
Published by: Jeff Samaha
USA 10/18/2006 03:26 PM EST
Totally awesome and moving-a miraculous experience to see and hear! Thanks, very much!!! Rev. Jeffrey Samaha
Published by: George Angel
Canada 10/16/2006 05:19 PM EST
I am truly greatful to Cavin Cooper Productions of Barcelona and its founder Jose Luis Lopez-Guardia in partnership with Vatican Television Centre who are joining forces to produce a cartoon animated film of the life of John Paul II. The entire world especially children need to see and be told about the life of John Paul II and hopefully other Saints in the near future in a format that they can relate to and understand. Using animation is perfect! Every one loves a good cartoon that is creatively and professionally done in good taste. The cartoons that children are being exposed to today are very dark and sinister in their tone and portray a totally warped and distorted view of the world we live using all sorts of vulgarities to make their point. I pray and hope this partnership with Vatican Television Centre and Cavin Cooper Productions is the beginning of something truly special that produces and uses cartoons and animation to know more about the lives of Saints and biblical stories in a way that is positive and creative while teaching the Gospel truths and teachings at the same time. It is high time films, music, videos, CD's and now even cartoons are used to promote the word of God in a way that children and every one in the world can clearly understand and enjoy at the same time. It is also high time that Catholics make a point of supporting those in the creative arts through films, music, cartoons and television that promote the Gospel message!
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