"When I was first pitched the movie, when I first met with (director) Daniel (Chong), he called it a cross between 'Mission: Impossible,' 'Planet Earth,' and 'Avatar,' said Piper Curda, who voices Mabel, 'And I said, 'That doesn't make any sense. Tell me more and I'm in.'"
"There's a beautiful message in this movie. But I don't think it hits you over the head with it. I think there's a lot of beauty in this world, like ours, and the more I see the movie, the different things happen for me. It's absolutely beautiful to watch, but if you just watch it for the storyline itself and just for the heart, it's equally as useful."
"When kids see this, the idea of sparking the imagination of, 'What if I was able to be in the mind of that animal,' Whether it is the turtle in the classroom or the goldfish or their dog or whatever it is, I think that is going to spark the imagination of just a generation of kids to be creative and think about how animals move through."
Hoppers is an animated comedy featuring Mabel, an animal lover who uses cutting-edge technology to transfer her consciousness into a robotic beaver, enabling direct communication with wildlife. She befriends King George, another beaver, who helps her navigate animal life. Together with animal friends, Mabel confronts a city mayor attempting to destroy their habitat for highway construction. The film blends action, adventure, and environmental themes while maintaining humor and heart. Cast members describe it as a cross between Mission: Impossible, Planet Earth, and Avatar, emphasizing its beautiful animation, compelling storyline, and underlying message about appreciating nature without being heavy-handed.
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