Milo Productions and Italia Film partner to bring ‘Time Hoppers: The Silk Road' to MENA
Canadian animation studio Milo Productions Inc. has announced a new distribution partnership with Italia Film, the independent film distributor in the Middle East and North Africa, to bring its upcoming animated feature Time Hoppers: The Silk Road to theaters across the MENA region, expanding the reach and the presence of the universe in key markets..
Time Hoppers: The Silk Road is a 3D animated adventure aimed at children and families, taking audiences on an educational journey through history. The film follows four children who travel back in time to discover the scientific breakthroughs that shaped the modern world, all through the lens of the Silk Road. Along the way, they encounter legendary figures such as Ibn Al-Haytham, pioneer of optics; Al-Khawarizmi, father of algorithms; Maryam Astrolabi, a trailblazing woman in astronomical instrumentation; and Mansa Musa, the famed West African emperor known for his immense wealth and support of science and culture.
Italia Film, which holds exclusive distribution rights for major Hollywood studios including Disney, Marvel, LucasFilm, and 20th Century Studios in the region, will handle the theatrical rollout of Time Hoppers across MENA. The company's extensive expertise in the family entertainment market is expected to ensure a strong reception for the film when it debuts in October 2025.
Milo Productions Inc. CEO Michael Milo said: 'We are incredibly happy that our team has been able to bring a children's feature to screens around the world. It is a great testament to the diversity of voices in Canada and what they can accomplish.'
Flordeliza Dayrit Chief Creative Officer at the company and the movie's writer and director added: 'Our goal was to make a time travel action adventure that is super fun and funny while still having a positive message that shows children all civilizations have played a role in advancing modern science.'
The production was made possible with support from several Canadian funding bodies, including the Shaw Rocket Fund, Canada Media Fund, Creative Export Canada and the Alberta Media Fund.
Italia Film General Manager Nasser Modad stated: 'By working with a trusted leader like Italia Film, Milo Productions aims to ensure that Time Hoppers reaches as many MENA-based families as possible, inspiring them to explore the past, celebrate their rich and diverse histories, and imagine what the future could hold for them. Time Hoppers: The Silk Road is slated for release in major theaters across the MENA region this October, 2025, marking the beginning of an exciting journey for the Time Hoppers Universe in new markets.'
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