On Monday ledgendary actor Mark Rylance and little Ruby Barnhill came together to celebrate the release of the most gloriumptious film of the year, The BFG, out now on Digital Download, Blu-ray and DVD in time for Christmas.
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Set against the backdrop of London’s iconic Tower Bridge, passers-by looked on to a pretty snow-covered landscape, adorned with The BFG’s two giant-sized footprints and equally giant dream-blower trumpet and bag.
The film came out this year, directed by Steven Spielgberg, and was a new interpretation of the Roald Dahl story: which sees young girl Sophie meet the BFG, and after initially being scared, realising that the terrifying 24-foot creature is actually quite gentle and charming. As their friendship grows, some less friendly giants make their presence known, and Sophie and the BFG end up travelling to London to convince Queen Victoria to help them save the day.
Complemented with giant props inspired by the film, the launch was designed to convey the sheer size of this much-loved character coming right into the heart of London.
Mark Rylance commented: "I like the idea of The BFG jumping over Tower Bridge that seems like something he would have done. And because he brought his bag and stuff, it’s almost as if he’d come for it and got too nervous and then jumped away and hid. It was lovely."
Ruby Barnhill, who plays Sophie in the film, added: "I’m absolutely amazed to be here with Mark and it’s really lovely to be here in the snow and it’s great to know that so many people really love the BFG and are excited about the DVD."
You can buy The BFG on DVD from Amazon here - currently £9.99.
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