Hurray for Nature's Heroes in Hoot!
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| Jimmy Buffett is known for his efforts to help save endangered manatees. In Hoot, as teacher Mr. Ryan, he assists his young students in helping to save burrowing owls. (Photo: Glenn Watson ©2005/New Line Productions)
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By Janice Nearing
Director of Public Relations
Think cottonmouth snakes, alligators in unlikely places, and fish called mullet. Think warm tropical breezes and Jimmy Buffett, and what you have is a whole lot of Florida and fun to experience in the new family movie, Hoot, opening in theatres on May 5. Follow the thrilling and often hilarious adventures of three middle-school friends in Coconut Cove, Florida who are fiercely determined to save a population of endangered owls from land developers.
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New to Coconut Cove from Montana, “Roy” (Logan Lerman) talks with "Beatrice" (Brie Larson) at school. (Photo: Glenn Watson ©2005/New Line Productions)
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Filmed in south Florida, Hoot is based on Carl Hiaasen’s Newbery Honor-winning novel. He even makes an appearance in the movie as Felix the assistant, so watch for him! Wil Shriner is the director of the film adaption of Carl’s acclaimed book, and Frank Marshall and Walden Media produced it for New Line Cinema.
Back to Jimmy Buffett – just in case you haven’t already heard, Save the Manatee Club’s co-founder is one of the shining stars in the movie, playing the role of Mr. Ryan, a marine science teacher. Jimmy also provides some original music and he’s another one of the producers of Hoot.
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Officer “Delinko” (Luke Wilson) tends to bumble one thing after the other in New Line Cinema’s upcoming mystery adventure, Hoot. (Photo: Glenn Watson ©2005/New Line Productions)
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Here’s an interesting Club factoid – many months back, we were asked to send over a variety of manatee items for possible use in the set design.
We’re hoping that people of all ages will appreciate the conservation message in Hoot: the importance of preserving wildlife. Whether it’s the burrowing owls or the gentle manatees, habitat is shrinking for many species of wildlife in Florida, and we need to be more aware of the serious problems that can result. The young heroes in the film demonstrate thoughtfulness and courage when they take a protective stand for a defenseless creature. Gather up family and friends to see this movie. At its heart, Hoot is a wonderful lesson for us all.
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(l-r) "Mullet" (Cody Linley), “Beatrice” (Brie Larson), and “Roy” (Logan Lerman) are on a mission to protect the burrowing owls that live in their south Florida home town. (Photo: Glenn Watson ©2005/New Line Productions) |
Get more info on Hoot!
See more photos, catch the trailer, and play a fun game by going to www.hootmovie.com
And check out www.walden.com/hoot for a free educator's guide and to see what kids all around the nation are doing to take a stand for nature.
Kids: 5 Things You Can Do To Help Endangered Manatees!
- Learn all about manatees and why they are endangered. Go to the Manatee Info section of our web site.
- Educate others: give a speech on manatees or do a manatee-related project for your class, club, or group.
- Write an article on manatees for your school or community newspaper or contact a reporter at your local paper.
- Join our E-Mail Action Alert Team! We'll send you notices of manatee issues that require your help.
- Write a letter or send an e-mail to Florida's governor and tell him how much you care about manatees. Get letter-writing tips!
Governor Jeb Bush
The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399
E-mail: jeb.bush@myflorida.com
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to work behind the scenes on a movie? Lisa Bay Adams has been there and done that. As Director of Marketing & Promotions for Walden Media, she's part of the production company responsible for making Hoot. But Lisa Bay has more than a casual connection to the movie and its theme -- she's a former Florida resident and an adoptive parent of Whiskers the manatee. Read more >> |
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