The Academy of Magic
| The Academy of Magic | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jorgen Klubien |
| Written by | Jorgen Klubien Cindy Robinson |
| Produced by | Allen Tsang |
| Starring | Laura Megan Stahl Michael Johnston Ben Diskin Michael Orenstein Grant George Jamieson Price Philece Sampler |
| Edited by | Andreas Birch Eriksen |
Production company | Gold Valley Films[1] |
| Distributed by | Level 33 Entertainment (United States) |
Release dates |
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Running time | 87 minutes[2] |
| Countries | China[1] United States[1] |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $617,475[3] |
The Academy of Magic (Chinese: 魔法学院, lit. 'Magic Academy')[4] is a 2020 animated fantasy film[1][2] directed and written by Jorgen Klubien. The films story follows Aura, who is gifted with magical abilities, must unveil secrets her academy has.
The film was first released in international markets starting with the United Kingdom on May 25, 2020. The film was later released in China on May 15, 2021, and in the United States on March 25, 2025.
Synopsis
[edit]Aura is gifted with magical abilities; she and her friends have many exciting adventures at the academy, but soon Aura learns that the school hatches many dark secrets that she must uncover. Will she be able to unveil the truth?
Cast
[edit]- Laura Megan Stahl as Aura, a 16-year old girl[5]
- Michael Johnston as Shawn
- Ben Diskin as Yodel
- Michael Orenstein as Frank
- Grant George as Miller
- Jamieson Price as Lambert
- Philece Sampler as Auntie
Release
[edit]The Academy of Magic was first released in international markets, starting with the United Kingdom on May 25, 2020.[6] The film was later released in China on May 15, 2021[7], and in the United States on March 25, 2025.[5]
Reception
[edit]Jennifer Green of Common Sense Media gave the film three out of five stars, and wrote "While it may not stand out for older kids or teens, it could be a fun watch for younger children who love adventure and fantasy".[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d The Academy of Magic (2020). Retrieved 2025-04-14 – via Letterboxd.
- ^ a b "The Academy Of Magic". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ^ "The Academy of Magic (2021) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ^ 魔法学院 (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2025-04-14 – via movie.douban.com.
- ^ a b Prange, Stephanie (March 24, 2025). "Animated 'The Academy of Magic' Due Via On Demand March 25 From Level 33". Media Play News. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ^ Signature Entertainment (2020-04-20). The Academy of Magic | UK Trailer | 2020 | Family Animation. Retrieved 2025-04-14 – via YouTube.
- ^ "《魔法学院》发布全新海报，定档5月15日_影片". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ^ "The Academy of Magic Movie Review". Common Sense Media. Retrieved 2025-04-14.