Amazon Prime Video Launches RONJA, THE ROBBER`S DAUGHTER on January 27 in the US and UK

: 24 January 2017

Friends Birk and Ronja in the anime series RONJA, THE ROBBER`S DAUGHTER from Polygon Pictures, Studio Ghibli and Saltkråkan. Image courtesy of Amazon.com, Inc. © NHK?NEP?Dwango, licensed by Saltkråkan AB, The Astrid Lindgren Company

International Emmy Award-Winning Animated Series From Polygon Pictures and Studio Ghibli Source: Amazon.com, Inc. press release Official Site: nhk.or.jp/ronja (Japan)

Key art. Image courtesy of Amazon.com, Inc. © NHK? NEP?Dwango, licensed by Saltkråkan AB, The Astrid Lindgren Company

Amazon`s original kids series, RONJA, THE ROBBER`S DAUGHTER (????????, Sanzoku no Musume Roonya, 2014-15), is set to premiere on Prime Video on January 27 in the US and UK. An animated adventure for kids and families, the new series is narrated by Golden Globe Award-winning actress Gillian Anderson (THE X-FILES), directed by Gor? Miyazaki (UP ON POPPY HILL, TALES FROM EARTHSEA), animated by Polygon Pictures (upcoming GODZILLA anime film), and presented by the Academy Award-winning Studio Ghibli (SPIRITED AWAY, HOWL`S MOVING CASTLE) and Saltkråkan (the Astrid Lindgren Company). RONJA, THE ROBBER`S DAUGHTER is already a full-fledged hit in Japan, winning the International Emmy Award for “Best Kids Animation.” The series is based on the wildly-popular children`s fantasy book of the same name by noted Swedish author Astrid Lindgren (Pippi Longstocking), which has sold approximately 10 million copies worldwide since its release in 1981, and been translated into 41 languages and adapted for film and television internationally. RONJA, THE ROBBER`S DAUGHTER is an epic 26-part story of 10-year-old Ronja (Teresa Gallagher), born on a stormy night in a mountain fort, surrounded by her father (Rufus Hound), mother (Morwenna Banks) and a loving band of robbers. She grows to be a strong girl, and discovers that the forest is both a beautiful and frightening place inhabited by strange creatures. She befriends Birk (Kelly Adams), the son of her father`s rival, and so begins the drama of her friendship and family loyalties. Viewers follow along as she explores and understands these key factors in her life, and discovers that seemingly irresolvable choices can finally be made with the help of love and understanding. “We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Studio Ghibli on their first television series, excited to have the talented Gillian Anderson narrate, and proud to bring Astrid Lindgren’s well-loved novel to life,” said Tara Sorensen, Head of Kids Programming at Amazon Studios. “We look forward to sharing this incredible story of love, family and friendship with our customers.”

Image courtesy of Amazon.com, Inc. © NHK?NEP?Dwango, licensed by Saltkråkan AB, The Astrid Lindgren Company

“With RONJA, THE ROBBER`S DAUGHTER, Astrid Lindgren seems to be telling children to believe in their own power to grow, whilst telling adults to learn more from children,” said Director Gor? Miyazaki. “Mutual respect will attain freedom in the true sense of the word.” RONJA, THE ROBBER`S DAUGHTER is part of Prime Video’s growing line-up of award-winning and critically-acclaimed Originals for kids and families. The series will be available for Prime members to stream and enjoy using the Amazon Video app for compatible TVs, connected devices, including Amazon Fire TV and mobile devices, or online at amazon.com/originals, at no additional cost to their membership. Prime members can also download select titles to mobile devices for offline viewing. Eligible customers who are not already Prime members can sign up for a free trial at amazon.com/prime. For a list of all Amazon Video compatible devices, visit amazon.com/howtostream. Based on: Ronja, the Robber`s Daughter by Astrid Lindgren Directed by: Goro Miyazaki Series Written by: Hiroyuki Kawasaki Animation Produced by: Polygon Pictures Inc. In Cooperation with: Studio Ghibli Series Produced by: NHK Enterprises Produced and Copyrighted by: NHK Enterprises and DWANGO Production

Ronja with her mother, Lovis, and father, Mattis. Image courtesy of Amazon.com, Inc. © NHK?NEP?Dwango, licensed by Saltkråkan AB, The Astrid Lindgren Company