Hiku and the Search for the Purple Emperor (film)

"Hiku and the Search for the Purple Emperor" is an upcoming CGI animated adventure comedy film based on the book by KD and AL Groethe.It is produced by Annapurna Pictures, Scott Free, and Classic Media, and distributed by Icon Productions, with animation provided by Prana Animation Studios, Brown Bag Films, and Blur Studio. It takes place after the book and will focus on Hiku and his future life. The release date is November 1st 2017.

Plot
Hiku's future life involves himself as a teenager as he becomes a professional animator and artist, after searching for the Purple Emperor.

Production
Hiku and the Search of the Purple Emperor became so popular, appearing on many book websites. It then entertained every reader, that Icon Productions wanted to distribute a new film based on the book. In 2015, the movie was in development and it was originally going to be 2D animation. But Icon changed it to computer animated to impress viewers, with help from Blur Studio, Prana Animation Studios, and Brown Bag Films.

Theatrical showings
It will be shown in theatres and cinemas on November 2nd 2017, 1 day after the movie has been released. Around October 2017, it will be attached to theatrical showings of 2017 movies that have been released and are showing in theatres and cinemas.

Toys
Playmates Toys will produce action figures based on the film and McDonald's will also produce 6 toys for every Happy Meal that are brought in the United Kingdom or Ireland.

Home releasing
The DVD and Blu-ray will be released on January 6th 2018 and will include bonus features, and behind the scenes.