Everyone’s favorite reindeer is set to return for the third time in the hit CGI animated film “Niko – Beyond the Northern Lights,” with a clip (below) debuting exclusively with Variety. He’ll learn some important life lessons in the film.
“I guess we like to make things difficult for Niko,” jokes director Kari Juusonen. Jørgen Lerdam co-directs.
“We knew it had to be clear he’s different at the end, because of this adventure and all these revelations, but that’s what’s so great about animation. You can have a very serious moment, and then a whole lot of flying.”
In the third part of the popular franchise – which started in 2008 with “The Flight Before Christmas” – Niko wants to follow in his father’s hooves and join Santa’s prestigious Flying Forces. He has already overcome his fear of heights, but the pressure to measure up to his dad is taking its toll.
“I guess we like to make things difficult for Niko,” jokes director Kari Juusonen. Jørgen Lerdam co-directs.
“We knew it had to be clear he’s different at the end, because of this adventure and all these revelations, but that’s what’s so great about animation. You can have a very serious moment, and then a whole lot of flying.”
In the third part of the popular franchise – which started in 2008 with “The Flight Before Christmas” – Niko wants to follow in his father’s hooves and join Santa’s prestigious Flying Forces. He has already overcome his fear of heights, but the pressure to measure up to his dad is taking its toll.
- 9/20/2024
- by Marta Balaga
- Variety Film + TV
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