The most good-natured archaeologist in cinema returns to the big screen. It is already in theaters, from this August 26, ‘Tadeo Jones 3. The Emerald Table’, the third installment of one of the most successful Spanish animation sagas. On this occasion, the adventurer will face a terrible curse that threatens to reverse the world order. “When we considered a third film, we were very clear that we would only do it if we found the right story for it. Luckily it happened”declares Enrique Gato, director of the film and creator of the character.
After having found the treasure of the Incas and having discovered the secret of King Midas, in this third installment, Tadeo Jones experiences an internal conflict. Although he had discovered two genuine feats in the world of archeology, he could never boast of any success, due to the danger caused by the disclosure of both results. Hence, he continues to be underestimated by his own guild, causing him to inadvertently unleash a curse after opening a forbidden sarcophagus, which will force him to travel from Mexico to Chicago and then from Paris to Egypt to break the curse, which puts both his own friends, like Mom, Jeff or Belzoni, and the future of humanity at risk.
A return to cinema that takes place five years after the box office success of ‘Tadeo Jones 2. The secret of King Midas’, released in 2017, winner of a Goya Award and which has collected over 32 million euros in box office. A long-awaited ride that, yes, it has been cured to the millimeter. “There are several elements that influence this. The first thing is that the production of an animated film takes, on average, three or four years. Then, once the decision has been made to undertake a third installment of ‘Tadeo Jones’, we were clear that we would only do it if we had a story to match. We didn’t want to repeat ourselves. Between production times, finding the idea and writing the script, five years seems like a normal period to me. “, declares Gato in an interview granted to eCartelera in Madrid.
The premiere of “The Emerald Table” also coincides with the 10th anniversary of the theatrical release of “The Adventures of Tadeo Jones”the first installment of the franchise and the one that started one of the most important animation sagas of the Spanish industry. “There is a lot of talent behind this franchise. It is true that no one has the key to success, but I believe that, in the case of ‘Tadeo Jones’, there is a plus, a commitment to passion in the project that I think connected with the project. public. Since you never know what the reception will be like, when you see that the welcome is so warm, you always feel great joy”shares Michelle Jenner, who returns to lend her voice to the intrepid Sara.
Greater female presence in this third episode
Precisely, In this third installment, the female characters gained weight. In addition to the return of Sara, who has a plot of her own and is far from the lead role of Tadeo; Two powerful female characters make their debut in “La tabla esmeralda”, the pharaoh Ra-Amon-Ah (voiced by Ana Esther Alborg) and the eccentric researcher Vanessa Moon (played by Alexandra Jiménez). Both show an urge for female presence in a delivery where the plots have acquired depth and background. “The story that Sara and Vanessa have is beautiful. They were both friends, but they took opposite paths, which seem irreconcilable, but, throughout the film, we see that they complement each other and that they need each other to get a greater good “Jenner defends himself.
‘The Emerald Table’ also marks the return of Alexandra Jiménez and José Corbacho to the world of dubbing. The Zaragoza actress hasn’t stepped on the podium since 2016, when she dubbed the Belgian animated film ‘Robinson. A tropical adventure ‘. “For me, the return to dubbing has been very rewarding. As an actress, I really like this discipline, even if I have had few opportunities, but the ones I have had I have liked a lot. It places me in a place that reminds me of it. most important: resume the game without having too many judgments about myself. It’s a very fun game, but also very serious “Jiménez says.
“Furthermore, when we are not professionally dedicated to dubbing, as we are image actors, we also have a great respect for the profession. In Spain we have great voice actors. We are guests and we see how complex and how fundamental the director is, the regulator, the technical team. Everything must adapt “Corbacho adds. A veteran of the saga, in this episode he lends his voice to Ryu, leader of a team of archaeologists who enjoys great prestige and acts as a counterpoint to Tadeo.
A success of Spanish production that breaks the boundaries
The film headed the box office on its first day of release, as well as becoming the best-launching installment in the franchise.having landed in the theaters of more than 40 international markets, among which countries such as France, Germany, Austria or Singapore stand out. “Despite the years, an animated film is still difficult to finance. Little by little, it is showing that it is betting on a project that can be profitable. In the world, you always find one of the most popular animated and family films. seen. With “Tadeo Jones”, we proved that animated films produced in Spain can be just as successful”defends the Cat.
The director hopes that ‘Tadeo Jones 3’ will increase audience participation in the cinemaespecially in a particularly delicate season for Spanish production. “I hope so. The whole film is meant, from the start, to be enjoyed on the big screen. I would like it to become one of those titles that draw viewers to theaters.”says Cat.
Directed by Enrique Gato and written by Manuel Burque and Josep Gatell, ‘Tadeo Jones 3. The Emerald Table’ presents, in Spanish dubbing, the voices of Óscar Barberán (Tadeo), Luis Posada (Mummy), Michelle Jenner (Sara), Alexandra Jiménez (Vanessa), Ana Esther Alborg (Ra – Amon -Ah), José Corbacho (Ryu), Tito Valverde (Pickle), Cecilia Suárez (Ramírez) and Burque himself in the character of Martín. Produced by Álvaro Augustín, Ghislain Barrois, Nicolás Matji, Edmon Roch, Marc Sabé and Javier Ugarte. A production by Telecinco Cinema, Lightbox Animation Studios, Ikiru Films, Anangu Grup and La Tadeopelícula AIE, with the participation of Mediaset España, Movistar Plus +, Mogambo, Crea SGR and Mediterráneo Mediaset España Group. Available in theaters this August 26, from Paramount Pictures Spain.
Source: E Cartelera
