Masha and the Bear Set for Holiday Theatrical Debut in Italy

LONDON: Warner Bros., Animaccord and Ink Global have aligned to give Masha and the Bear a big-screen premiere across Italy this Christmas.

The theatrical release will run from December 23, 2015, to January 10, 2016, in select cinemas across the country, distributed by Warner Bros. Entertainment Italy. The theatrical piece will introduce audiences to eight episodes never seen before on TV in Italy.

“Masha and the Bear in theaters during the Christmas holidays will be the special event for families and for some kids also their very first experience at the movies,” said Thomas J. Ciampa, Warner Bros.’s VP of distribution and new theatrical ventures in Italy. 

Ink Global’s director, Claus Tømming, added, “Success in Italy shows the strength and potential of Masha and the Bear. It is a show that stands out as something original and innovative in a crowded market and audiences everywhere are responding to that.”

Vladimir Gorbulya, Animaccord’s VP and head of licensing at Masha and the Bear Ltd, commented, “We’re sure that Masha’s fans will enjoy watching the new episodes from season two on a big screen; we already know how excited they are. This premiere is going to be something special, thanks to the top-notch quality and new scripts—in all those episodes Masha appears in new outfits, bringing catchy and smart stories.”