The Czech Republic won’t celebrate the 20th anniversary of its 1998 Olympic gold medal in men’s hockey until February of 2018. Three years might seem like a long time to some, but it’s never too early to roll out some Jaromir Jagr stop-motion puppetry in advance of the anniversary.
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“Nagano: The Birth of Heroes,” is a feature-length animated film currently in development that chronicles the Czech team’s run to the gold medal. An official teaser trailer was launched through the film’s website, and yes it features a stop-motion Jagr puppet that you can never unsee.
NAGANO ZROZENÍ HRDINŮ – TEASER from NGNO on Vimeo.
The Florida Panthers re-signed Jagr to a one-year deal worth $3.5 million in April. The 43-year-old had six goals and 12 assists in 20 games with the Panthers after arriving via trade with the New Jersey Devils ahead of the 2015 trade deadline.
“Nagano: The Birth of Heroes” is set to be released in February of 2018 according to the film’s official website.
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