Sales company The Playmaker Munich has closed further territory deals on animated family adventure film “Pirate Mo and the Legend of the Red Ruby” ahead of the American Film Market, where it will have its market premiere. The film has now sold to more than 50 countries. Variety is debuting the teaser (below). The latest […]
‘Pirate Mo and the Legend of the Red Ruby’ Sails to More Than 50 Countries Ahead of AFM Premiere as Teaser Debuts (EXCLUSIVE)

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