''Harvie and the Magic Museum'' ( cz, Hurvínek a kouzelné muzeum) is a 2017 3D

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based on the Czech

Spejbl and Hurvínek Spejbl and Hurvínek (/s-payble & hoor-vee-neck/) is a Czech puppet comedy duo. The characters were conceived by Czech puppeteer Josef Skupa. Throughout the years the two characters have gained international success. They have released many com ...

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Premise

Harvie, a troubled ten-year old boy, accidentally activates the legendary magic disc that brings puppets to life. However, this also brings back the mad puppeteer who wants to turn the entire city and all its inhabitants into his own puppet stage, and only Harvie can stop him.

Cast

Production

Production for the film lasted seven years. With a budget of 170,000,000 CZK ($8,000,000), it was the fifth most expensive Czech film at the time of its release, and the most expensive animated Czech film.

Release and reception

The film was released in the Czech Republic and Slovakia on 31 August 2017, and had a worldwide gross of $2,079,037. In the Czech Republic, it opened with $354,048 for a total gross of $1,007,954; in Slovakia, it opened with $2,265 for a total of $61,859. The film was released in Russia on 7 March 2019. It was boycotted by the Association of Cinema Owners and three other networks due to the

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of the film by the

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. Because of this, the film was a

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, grossing $235,105 in its opening weekend for a total gross of $468,680. The film received generally negative reviews from critics.Clarke, Cath (15 March 2019
Harvie and the Magic Museum review – lacklustre animation
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