"In a world where love is just a spell away." Enjoy this official trailer for a fantasy adventure movie called Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps, made by director Michael Hines. A heartwarming homage to the lo-fi fantasy films of the 80s and a fun comedy adventure that both fulfills and subverts the expectations of what a fantasy universe can be. Fathom Events is hosting two nights of theatrical screenings at the end of July if you want to catch this one on the big screen. Get ready to experience the most magical movie of the summer! Actress Tami Stronach, the iconic "Childlike Empress" in The NeverEnding Story (1984), makes her long-awaited return to the big screen in the new fantasy film Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps. When a lonely goatherd discovers that he has been cursed at birth to never take a wife,...
- 7/15/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Fathom Events, the premier name in specialty distribution, is partnering with New York-based Paper Canoe Company to bring the new fantasy film Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps to theaters nationwide this summer, we’ve learned this week.
Coinciding with the 40th Anniversary of The NeverEnding Story, the film marks the long-anticipated return to the big screen of that film’s iconic Childlike Empress, Tami Stronach, in her first film role since the Fantasy classic. The feature debut of veteran comedy director Michael Hines (the long-running Scottish cult comedy Still Game), Man and Witch is a labor of love from producer and star Stronach and her husband, co-star, and the film’s writer Greg Steinbruner.
A throwback to the films that captured the imagination of a generation, Man and Witch follows a lonely goatherd (Steinbruner) who, having been cursed at birth to never take a wife, makes...
Coinciding with the 40th Anniversary of The NeverEnding Story, the film marks the long-anticipated return to the big screen of that film’s iconic Childlike Empress, Tami Stronach, in her first film role since the Fantasy classic. The feature debut of veteran comedy director Michael Hines (the long-running Scottish cult comedy Still Game), Man and Witch is a labor of love from producer and star Stronach and her husband, co-star, and the film’s writer Greg Steinbruner.
A throwback to the films that captured the imagination of a generation, Man and Witch follows a lonely goatherd (Steinbruner) who, having been cursed at birth to never take a wife, makes...
- 2/14/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Fathom Events has acquired the fantasy throwback film Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps, set to be released nationwide in theaters sometime this summer.
The project marks the return to the big screen for The NeverEnding Story star Tami Stronach, who played the Childlike Empress in that 1984 fantasy film. In Man and Witch she portrays the titular witch alongside her husband Greg Steinbruner, who stars as the titular man.
A passion project for the couple, Man and Witch—inspired by their own love story— was produced under their Paper Canoe Company banner, with Steinbruner also serving as screenwriter. And to make it a complete family affair, the couple’s daughter Maya also stars in a role that’s described as a “powerful being who is not of this world.”
A throwback to the films that captured the imagination of a generation, Man and Witch: The Dance...
The project marks the return to the big screen for The NeverEnding Story star Tami Stronach, who played the Childlike Empress in that 1984 fantasy film. In Man and Witch she portrays the titular witch alongside her husband Greg Steinbruner, who stars as the titular man.
A passion project for the couple, Man and Witch—inspired by their own love story— was produced under their Paper Canoe Company banner, with Steinbruner also serving as screenwriter. And to make it a complete family affair, the couple’s daughter Maya also stars in a role that’s described as a “powerful being who is not of this world.”
A throwback to the films that captured the imagination of a generation, Man and Witch: The Dance...
- 2/13/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Principal photography for “Man & Witch,” an homage to the fantasy films of the 1980s, has wrapped after a six-week shoot on location in Scotland and Los Angeles.
The film, directed by Michael Hines (“Still Game”) marks the comeback of child star Tami Stronach, best known for her role as the Childlike Empress in “The NeverEnding Story” (1984). Stronach plays the title role of Witch who helps a cursed goatherd in his quest for love. Sean Astin (“Stranger Things”), Jennifer Saunders (“Absolutely Fabulous”), Eddie Izzard (“Hannibal”) and Bill Bailey (“Hot Fuzz”) voice the goatherd’s loyal companions Dog, Goose, Sheep and Donkey, brought to life with photo-realistic puppets fabricated by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, and operated by a team of puppeteers led by Damien Farrell (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”).
The cast also includes Christopher Lloyd (“Back to the Future”), Shorhreh Aghdashloo (“The Expanse”), Michael Emerson (“Lost”), Pauline McLynn...
The film, directed by Michael Hines (“Still Game”) marks the comeback of child star Tami Stronach, best known for her role as the Childlike Empress in “The NeverEnding Story” (1984). Stronach plays the title role of Witch who helps a cursed goatherd in his quest for love. Sean Astin (“Stranger Things”), Jennifer Saunders (“Absolutely Fabulous”), Eddie Izzard (“Hannibal”) and Bill Bailey (“Hot Fuzz”) voice the goatherd’s loyal companions Dog, Goose, Sheep and Donkey, brought to life with photo-realistic puppets fabricated by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, and operated by a team of puppeteers led by Damien Farrell (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”).
The cast also includes Christopher Lloyd (“Back to the Future”), Shorhreh Aghdashloo (“The Expanse”), Michael Emerson (“Lost”), Pauline McLynn...
- 7/29/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Fantasy film Man & Witch has announced the addition of Jennifer Saunders, Eddie Izzard, Daniel Portman (Game of Thrones), Bill Bailey and more as shooting wraps in Los Angeles and Scotland.
Saunders, Izzard, and Bailey voice the characters of goose, sheep, and donkey, respectively, in the family film about a lonely goatherd looking for love. The trio join previously announced Sean Astin who portrays the dog. All together they support the goatherd, played by screenwriter and star Greg Steinbruner.
The animals come to life through photo-realistic puppets created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.
“The goatherd is a bit of a lonely figure and an outsider who is at the bottom of the pecking order but always kind to his animals,” the film’s star Tami Stronach, of The NeverEnding Story fame, said of her...
Saunders, Izzard, and Bailey voice the characters of goose, sheep, and donkey, respectively, in the family film about a lonely goatherd looking for love. The trio join previously announced Sean Astin who portrays the dog. All together they support the goatherd, played by screenwriter and star Greg Steinbruner.
The animals come to life through photo-realistic puppets created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.
“The goatherd is a bit of a lonely figure and an outsider who is at the bottom of the pecking order but always kind to his animals,” the film’s star Tami Stronach, of The NeverEnding Story fame, said of her...
- 7/29/2021
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
A host of British names have joined the cast of fantasy feature Man & Witch, the upcoming fantasy film set to mark the return to screen of Tami Stronach, best known for her role as the Childlike Empress in 1984’s The NeverEnding Story.
First announced last year by The Hollywood Reporter, the film — which has now wrapped a six-week shoot on location in Scotland and L.A. — sees Stronach play the titular witch, who helps a cursed goatherd (Greg Steinbruner, who also wrote the screenplay) in his quest for love, with Sean Astin (Stranger Things, Lord of the Rings), Christopher Lloyd (Back to ...
First announced last year by The Hollywood Reporter, the film — which has now wrapped a six-week shoot on location in Scotland and L.A. — sees Stronach play the titular witch, who helps a cursed goatherd (Greg Steinbruner, who also wrote the screenplay) in his quest for love, with Sean Astin (Stranger Things, Lord of the Rings), Christopher Lloyd (Back to ...
- 7/29/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
A host of British names have joined the cast of fantasy feature Man & Witch, the upcoming fantasy film set to mark the return to screen of Tami Stronach, best known for her role as the Childlike Empress in 1984’s The NeverEnding Story.
First announced last year by The Hollywood Reporter, the film — which has now wrapped a six-week shoot on location in Scotland and L.A. — sees Stronach play the titular witch, who helps a cursed goatherd (Greg Steinbruner, who also wrote the screenplay) in his quest for love, with Sean Astin (Stranger Things, Lord of the Rings), Christopher Lloyd (Back to ...
First announced last year by The Hollywood Reporter, the film — which has now wrapped a six-week shoot on location in Scotland and L.A. — sees Stronach play the titular witch, who helps a cursed goatherd (Greg Steinbruner, who also wrote the screenplay) in his quest for love, with Sean Astin (Stranger Things, Lord of the Rings), Christopher Lloyd (Back to ...
- 7/29/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tami Stronach, the Childlike Empress from timeless 80’s classic The NeverEnding Story (pictured below), will star in and executive produce a new children’s fantasy film titled Man & Witch, written by her husband Greg Steinbruner.
Produced and Directed by indie stalwart Rob Margolies, team Stronach is joined by an expanding cast of iconic actors including fellow 80’s child star Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings), Rhea Perlman (Cheers), Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future), and Michael Emerson (Lost).
Man & Witch, billed as a heartwarming homage to the lo-fi fantasy films of the 80’s, is a comic adventure that both fulfills and subverts the expectations of what a fantasy universe can be, featuring the long awaited comeback of one of Hollywood’s most enigmatic child stars, Tami Stronach. Stronach plays the reclusive Witch, a being of power and mystery, who loses her heart to a hapless goatherd when...
Produced and Directed by indie stalwart Rob Margolies, team Stronach is joined by an expanding cast of iconic actors including fellow 80’s child star Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings), Rhea Perlman (Cheers), Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future), and Michael Emerson (Lost).
Man & Witch, billed as a heartwarming homage to the lo-fi fantasy films of the 80’s, is a comic adventure that both fulfills and subverts the expectations of what a fantasy universe can be, featuring the long awaited comeback of one of Hollywood’s most enigmatic child stars, Tami Stronach. Stronach plays the reclusive Witch, a being of power and mystery, who loses her heart to a hapless goatherd when...
- 7/13/2020
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Tami Stronach, who famously played the Childlike Empress in 1984 fantasy feature The NeverEnding Story, is to star in and executive produce a new children's fantasy film.
Man & Witch, written by Stronach's husband, Greg Steinbruner, will be directed by Rob Margolies (She Wants Me), with fellow 1980s child star Sean Astin (The Goonies, The Lord of the Rings) and Emmy winners Rhea Perlman (Cheers), Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future) and Michael Emerson (Lost) also joining the cast.
The film is described by the producers as a "heartwarming homage to the lo-fi fantasy films of the '80s"...
Man & Witch, written by Stronach's husband, Greg Steinbruner, will be directed by Rob Margolies (She Wants Me), with fellow 1980s child star Sean Astin (The Goonies, The Lord of the Rings) and Emmy winners Rhea Perlman (Cheers), Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future) and Michael Emerson (Lost) also joining the cast.
The film is described by the producers as a "heartwarming homage to the lo-fi fantasy films of the '80s"...
Tami Stronach, who famously played the Childlike Empress in 1984 fantasy feature The NeverEnding Story, is to star in and executive produce a new children's fantasy film.
Man & Witch, written by Stronach's husband, Greg Steinbruner, will be directed by Rob Margolies (She Wants Me), with fellow 1980s child star Sean Astin (The Goonies, The Lord of the Rings) and Emmy winners Rhea Perlman (Cheers), Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future) and Michael Emerson (Lost) also joining the cast.
The film is described by the producers as a "heartwarming homage to the lo-fi fantasy films of the '80s"...
Man & Witch, written by Stronach's husband, Greg Steinbruner, will be directed by Rob Margolies (She Wants Me), with fellow 1980s child star Sean Astin (The Goonies, The Lord of the Rings) and Emmy winners Rhea Perlman (Cheers), Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future) and Michael Emerson (Lost) also joining the cast.
The film is described by the producers as a "heartwarming homage to the lo-fi fantasy films of the '80s"...
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We’re pleased to present the first trailer for the film, which is available to stream for free for the next few weeks on Fandependent. Shot by rising cinematographer Paul Taylor and produced by friend of the site Christopher Bell, it looks like a compelling trip into a subconscious state. Check out the exclusive trailer below, backed by Tomemitsu‘s Easy, and the great poster, for the film starring Michael Fentin (star of Slamdance winner Driftwood), Adam Barrie, Greg Steinbruner, Zahra Zubaidi, and Jenna D’Angelo.
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We’re pleased to present the first trailer for the film, which is available to stream for free for the next few weeks on Fandependent. Shot by rising cinematographer Paul Taylor and produced by friend of the site Christopher Bell, it looks like a compelling trip into a subconscious state. Check out the exclusive trailer below, backed by Tomemitsu‘s Easy, and the great poster, for the film starring Michael Fentin (star of Slamdance winner Driftwood), Adam Barrie, Greg Steinbruner, Zahra Zubaidi, and Jenna D’Angelo.
Jill and Todd, a young couple,...
- 2/2/2016
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
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