Labou
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Labou is an independent movie produced by Sheri Bryant and written and directed by Greg Aronowitz released by MGM on 5/19/09. Greg Aronowitz was heavily involved with Power Rangers: S.P.D.
and directed many of the episodes. Many of the same actors that appeared in that season of Power Rangers are also seen in Labou, including Chris Violette
, Kelson Henderson
, Barnie Duncan
and Monica May
. The film has received three prestigious awards including Best of Fest at the Chicago International Children's Film Festival, Best Family Feature at WorldFest 2008 Houston, and Best Feature at Bam Kids Film Festival in NY; and has also been approved by the Dove Foundation, KidsFirst!, and NAPPA.
Production was interrupted by Hurricane Katrina
, forcing the cast and crew to abandon production and return early 2006. The film has a dedication at the end to the people of New Orleans.
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin
stars in Labou as the Mayor of New Orleans. Local jazz legend Ellis Marsalis plays the wise "Jazz Man" in the picture.
Drew Struzan
designed the film's poster and the website was created by Ian J. Duncan.
With the help of Labou, the kids race to stay one step ahead of two crazy oil tycoons and discover the long lost treasure in time to save the swamps from destruction.
Power Rangers: S.P.D.
Power Rangers S.P.D. is the 2005 incarnation of the Power Rangers television series, adapted from the Super Sentai series Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger. It is also the title for the Korean dub of Dekaranger in South Korea, whose logo is similar to the American series. S.P.D...
and directed many of the episodes. Many of the same actors that appeared in that season of Power Rangers are also seen in Labou, including Chris Violette
Chris Violette
Chris Violette is a Canadian actor. He graduated with a business diploma and flew to Europe to explore. By the time he came home, he had decided to take a few years to focus on becoming an entertainer. He started with modeling, but then started attending acting classes...
, Kelson Henderson
Kelson Henderson
Kelson Henderson is a well versed Stage, TV & Film actor from New Zealand. He has appeared briefly in various shows but most famous are his roles in Power Rangers. He has both played and voiced roles for Power Rangers since 2004's Dino Thunder.Henderson was a guest at the Power Morphicon in June...
, Barnie Duncan
Barnie Duncan
Barnie Duncan is a television actor from New Zealand, best known for his roles as Piggy in Power Rangers: S.P.D. and Toby in Power Rangers: Mystic Force...
and Monica May
Monica May
Monica May is an American television and film actress, known for her role as Elizabeth 'Z' Delgado on the series Power Rangers: S.P.D..-Early life:...
. The film has received three prestigious awards including Best of Fest at the Chicago International Children's Film Festival, Best Family Feature at WorldFest 2008 Houston, and Best Feature at Bam Kids Film Festival in NY; and has also been approved by the Dove Foundation, KidsFirst!, and NAPPA.
Production was interrupted by Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was a powerful Atlantic hurricane. It is the costliest natural disaster, as well as one of the five deadliest hurricanes, in the history of the United States. Among recorded Atlantic hurricanes, it was the sixth strongest overall...
, forcing the cast and crew to abandon production and return early 2006. The film has a dedication at the end to the people of New Orleans.
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin
Ray Nagin
Clarence Ray Nagin, Jr. is a former mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Nagin gained international note in 2005 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which devastated the New Orleans area....
stars in Labou as the Mayor of New Orleans. Local jazz legend Ellis Marsalis plays the wise "Jazz Man" in the picture.
Drew Struzan
Drew Struzan
Drew Struzan is an American artist known for his more than 150 movie posters, which include all the films in the Indiana Jones, Back to the Future and Star Wars film series. He has also painted album covers, collectibles, and book covers.- Early life and education :Drew Struzan was born in Oregon...
designed the film's poster and the website was created by Ian J. Duncan.
Plot summary
Three unlikely friends set out on a journey to find the dreaded Ghost of Captain LeRouge whose treasure laden ship was lost in the Louisiana bayou over two hundred years ago. What they find is an adventure beyond their wildest imagination and the magical swamp creature "Labou" whose whistles are rumored to be the original inspiration for jazz.With the help of Labou, the kids race to stay one step ahead of two crazy oil tycoons and discover the long lost treasure in time to save the swamps from destruction.
Cast
- Bryan James Kitto as Toddster
- Marissa Cuevas as Emily
- Darnell Hamilton as Gavin
- Chris VioletteChris VioletteChris Violette is a Canadian actor. He graduated with a business diploma and flew to Europe to explore. By the time he came home, he had decided to take a few years to focus on becoming an entertainer. He started with modeling, but then started attending acting classes...
as Reggie - Monica MayMonica MayMonica May is an American television and film actress, known for her role as Elizabeth 'Z' Delgado on the series Power Rangers: S.P.D..-Early life:...
as Librarian - Kelson HendersonKelson HendersonKelson Henderson is a well versed Stage, TV & Film actor from New Zealand. He has appeared briefly in various shows but most famous are his roles in Power Rangers. He has both played and voiced roles for Power Rangers since 2004's Dino Thunder.Henderson was a guest at the Power Morphicon in June...
as Clayton - Barnie DuncanBarnie DuncanBarnie Duncan is a television actor from New Zealand, best known for his roles as Piggy in Power Rangers: S.P.D. and Toby in Power Rangers: Mystic Force...
as Lerouge