MAIL ORDER NINJA
Based on the original English-language manga written by Joshua Elder and illustrated by Erich Owen, this live-action feature length adaptation is being developed as a family-friendly action-comedy and is set to be directed by Ryûhei Kitamura.
- GENRE: Family/Action-Comedy
- COMPARABLE TO: Spy Kids + E.T.
- FILMMAKER STYLE: Spielberg, Lucas
LOG LINE
Timmy was just an ordinary boy until the ninja kit he ordered in the mail arrived – along with a real ninja, Jiro. Now Timmy and Jiro are turning the tables on the school bullies, but rich girl Felicity unlocks Jiro's arch-enemy Nobunaga, who has deadly plans that threaten the world. It’s up to Timmy to find his ninja within and save the day.
PRODUCTION APPROACH
Live-action, high-concept family story with VFX action sequences. Coming-of-age and mentor/mentee classic themes. Amblin for the modern era.
