Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure
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| Directed by | Dominique Monféry |
| Produced by | Alphanim, Nelvana, Studiocanal, Europool |
| Written by | John van Bruggen |
| Distributed by | Mars Distribution |
| Release date(s) | December 20, 2006 |
| Running time | 75 min. |
| Country |  Canada France |
| Language | French |
| Preceded by | Back to School with Franklin (2003) |
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Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure (French: Franklin et le trésor du lac) is an animated movie released on December 20, 2006, based on the television show Franklin.
The events of this movie focus around Franklin's Granny falling ill during a visit from Franklin's Aunt Lucy, who is an archaeologist. Aunt Lucy knows of a special talisman that may cure the illness, so she joins Franklin on a quest to find it, along with his friends Bear and Beaver. But they are also accompanied by Aunt Lucy's little goddaughter, Samantha, and her personality clashes with Franklin.
This is the first ever Franklin movie planned for release to the big screen. It is slated to premiere in theaters in Canada and France, although In America It Will Be Released Direct To Video By Warner Brothers. Writer John van Bruggen states that this movie will take Franklin on a much grander adventure than any of the past Franklin movies, including Franklin and the Green Knight.
Written by John van Bruggen and directed by Dominique Monféry. Production companies include Alphanim, Nelvana, StudioCanal, Digital eMation and Europool. It is distributed by Mars Distribution, with StudioCanal controlling all rights worldwide. Preproduction is being handled by a team of former Disney animators. This movie has also been listed under the working titles "Franklin and the Secret Talisman" and "Franklin and Granny's Secret".
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[edit] External links
- Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure at the Internet Movie Database
- Official Nelvana Press Release
- StudioCanal Production Info and Description
- Dancing Monkeys - John van Bruggen
- Toonboom Newsletter Mentioning Film
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