The Hawera Star December 18 1997
Poi-E The Myths and Legends on Film
ENTERTAINER Dalvanius Prime has a new project - a computer animated film series Poi-E The Myths and Legends - to be developed in conjunction with local computer specialist Lucas Young, and graphics expert Daniel Crothers.
Poi-E is set in a nether world that combines both the past and future of Aotearoa (New Zealand).
It is a misty and mythical place where high technology and ancient culture combine.
The story is set under the shadow of Mount Taranaki, brooding and unpredictable, spewing lava and boiling mud.
The heroes are the Ngarauru, led by Poi, their prince and Pania their princess.
Under the watchful eye of the Tekoteko (oracle statue) they live, keeping vigil against the raids of their enemies, the Tuatara Men.
The tribe ride domesticated Moa and use high-tech Taiaha as weapons of war.
"The series is a brilliant concept, and a positive message for kids." Lucas Young says.
Dalvanius would like it to be a totally Taranaki production, made in Taranaki, with plenty of local input, using local artists and local talent.
" Everyone's buzzing with it, and a number of New Zealand film animation and special effects companies have phoned, expressing interest, wanting to become involved, or begging for the rights to do the film." Lucas says.
More information from the Web page address http://www.digitalus.co.nz/poi/
