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Kenn Viselman, the mastermind behind the preschool frenzy of Teletubbies, Thomas the Tank Engine and, Eloise, has begun principal photography on his sui genres interactive theatrical experience for preschoolers and their families, The Oogieloves In The BIG Balloon Adventure.
The BIG Balloon Adventure is an interactive musical produced by Viselman and stars iconic comedian, actress, author and dancer, Cloris Leachman as the highly energetic grandmother, Dotty Rounder, who lives in her Treepot high atop the highest tree in all of Fun Forest. Dotty loves (and is in fact obsessed) with everything and ANYthing round.
Milky Marvin...the proud owner of Milky Marvin's Milkshake Manor home of Moola the Milkshake Making Cow is played by Chazz Palminteri, the Oscar-nominated actor, playwright and screenwriter who is one of Hollywood's greatest singing and dancing tough guys.
The comedy magic of three-time Emmy, Drama Desk and Obie Award-winning Christopher Lloyd is evident in his portrayal of Lero Sombero, half of the team of Lola and Lero, the guardians of the Wonder Windmill in Great Grass Lake. Lola is delightfully played by Jaime Pressly, who showcases her incredible dancing skills. It is with the help of their cruise ship sized El Sombrero, and their essential interactive dance moves in The Sombrero Tango that helps the Oogieloves reach the final balloon in the adventure.
This delightful family theatrical is being directed by Academy Award-nominated, Matthew Diamond who amongst his varied credits also directed Camp Rock, one of the most successful cable movies of all time. Screenwriter Scott Stabile has written an engaging, entertaining and magical script.
The Oogieloves In The BIG Balloon Adventure is in fact a reinvention of the movie going experience of the youngest of children and their families. It is truly a unique opportunity that allows children to go to the theater and be children, encouraging them along with their families to sing, dance and to "help" move the adventure along. From the opening title sequence and unlike any other family movie in history, the audience is encouraged to take part in the adventure.
"This is the movie I've always wanted to create," said Kenn Viselman, founder of Kenn Viselman presents..."nothing is more joyous than the sound of children's laughter. Especially now, when the world appears to be in an increasingly darker more frightening place for young families, The Oogieloves in The BIG Balloon Adventure is designed to be a safe haven and an opportunity for caregivers to experience the world truly through the eyes of their children in both a fun and funny way, allowing for a truly memorable shared experience.
Children actually take part in the action of the film, allowing them to feel as though they have become integral to the adventure. I want them to have a full experience and encourage them to dance, sing, laugh and experience the joy that is this film."
The Oogieloves in The BIG Balloon Adventure is being filmed on location in the Detroit, Michigan metro area and has been accepted as part of Governor Jennifer Granholm's Michigan Film Production Incentives for hiring Michigan residents.
Kenn Viselman presents...TM is committed to leisure time activities which are engaging, entertaining and enlightening for the entire family and focus on the themes of love and the wonderfilled world with which we live.
For more information visit www.loveourchildrenusa.org.
