Trailers' Lookout: Legend of the Guardians

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Zack Snyder (Director of Dawn Of The Dead, 300 and Watchmen) is surfacing in to animation territory and also first time to the family friendly zone (not rated R) with the new movie, "Legend of the Guardians". This movie is based out of children book series, Guardians Of Ga'Hoole.

Snyder is known for his visual brilliance and this movie is no exception. The trailer throws in myriad blends of colors and beautifully rendered owls. It also features “Kings and Queens” by 30 Seconds to Mars. which syncs absolutely with the visuals (remember Watchmen trailer with Smashing Pumpkins?).

Plot synopsis in IMDB goes "Soren, a young barn owl, is kidnapped by owls of St. Aggie's, ostensibly an orphanage, where owlets are brainwashed into becoming soldiers. He and his new friends escape to the island of Ga'Hoole, to assist its noble, wise owls who fight the army being created by the wicked rulers of St. Aggie's." With Sam Neill, Hugo Weaving, Emilie de Ravin, Jim Sturgess, Geoffrey Rush, Helen Mirren, and Abbie Cornish lending their voice talents, the movie is believed to have dark intense undertones which would suit Synder's pedigree of work.

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