58:30. >> Directed by Mike Fallows and written by Jeffrey Alan Schecter, this was the fourth film to star the Care Bears and their first in 17 years. Unknown I thought it was cute, and touching at the same time. Funshine Bear travels to Joke-a-lot where the people there crown him king. In the midst of this installment's success, Lions Gate released a 2005 sequel, The Care Bears' Big Wish Movie. WebCare Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot is a 2004 children's animated feature film, produced by Nelvana Limited and released by Lions Gate Home Entertainment. After one of his jokes backfires against Grumpy, another of the Bears, Funshine runs away to find a place where others can appreciate his talents better. [4] A soundtrack album released by Madacy Entertainment's Madacy Kids label[25] features 13 tracks,[26] five of which were featured in the film:[27] "With All Your Heart", "Make 'Em Laugh", "In the Land of Joke-a-lot", "Here I Am a King" and "I Like My Friends a Lot". Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot is the first computer-animated movie. Australia:Universal Studios Home Video[1]North America:Lions Gate Home Entertainment (Family Home Entertainment) Mike Fallows This is CGI that, if it were to be handed in as an assignment at any art school for first year students, would fail. See our. At the coronation, Joke-a-lot's new "king" tells his audience two jokes to pass the time, before Grand Duke Giggle proceeds to give him the sceptre. Produced by Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-Lot Common Sense and other associated names and logos are trademarks of Common Sense Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (FEIN: 41-2024986). They miss Funshine and want him to return home to Care-a-lot where he belongs. Dianamoore. The characters are not the simple and charming ones from especially the 1980s, the villains are completely insipid, Funshine is now a bully and Grumpy is an utter wimp here. "[4][20] All of the scenes have partially completed animation except the last one, "The Great Escape! /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] As Grumpy is fixing his carousel, the other Bears must use it to stop Funnybone. 3 0 obj << Stored in a vault within the voice-activated Royal Treasury, the sceptre holds the Royal Jewels of Joke-a-lot, which Funnybone says are "the source of the magic power behind all the fun" there; only the king is granted access. After they reluctantly agree to try the carousel, it goes out of control and sends them into the sky before crashing down. Taking a seat on a bumper car, he embarks on a long ride which leads him to Joke-a-lot, a town where humor is dominant. /CropBox [0 0 612 792] Meanwhile, the other Care Bears find his belongings and take the same ride that he did. #l1zDL%IL8}W]N~$tHl[>b^3 |{_a%00/6R5eu"",/ LqmWvn"M^
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,ID15. WebWhere to watch Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-Lot (2004) starring Julie Lemieux, Stevie Vallance, Andrew Sabiston and directed by Mike Fallows. He ends up in Joke-a-Lot, where silliness reigns supreme and he is crowned the new king. A few people that things are going to change but there's no reason to think so. The Bears promise to return to Joke-a-lot some other day and ride home on the flying horses from their carousel. Journey to Joke-a-lot was produced at Toronto's Nelvana studio,[5] and also at Sparx Animation,[4] under the working title The Care Bears in King Funshine the Great. 2 0 obj Unknown Funshine knows just how to put a smile on any youngster's face. 83 minutes FAQ Nelvana Limited and [7][nb 1] It was also the first computer-animated installment in the franchise,[9] and its first feature to go direct-to-video. He gets into the Treasury with it, unlocks the Royal Jewels, and escapes with this loot on a pink dirigible. During the "Laff-Fest", Giggle gives the sceptre to the new king. [4] Some weeks after the release of Joke-a-lot, Siberry performed "With All Your Heart" at the Alix Goolden Hall in Victoria, British Columbia; Adrian Chamberlain of that province's Times Colonist wrote that "[she] performed [the song] with absolute sincerity, even the jaunty refrain which is whistled. Long scenes of new, non-Bears talking will probably bore most. Joke-a-lot was the place Funshine Bear runs away to when one of his jokes goes wrong, and is the titular location in Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-Lot. He wanted the jewels so much to enliven his fellow residents that he planned on stealing them from Joke-a-lot, and even pretended that Funshine's "tummy symbol" was the royal birthmark. Then a rat named Sir Funnybone arrives at the scene, and dubs Funshine the area's long-lost King (although Funshine insists otherwise). Positive messages about friendship; some mild frights. CGI animation never had so much heartor so much torture. Unknown to the Bear, a rat named Sir Funnybone is using him that way in order to possess an important object called the Royal Sceptre. Taking a seat on a bumper car, he embarks on a long ride which leads him to Joke-a-lot, a town where humour is dominant ("In the Land of Joke-a-Lot"). After they crash into the Royal Palace, Funshine is delighted to see them, but the Bears are a bit puzzled over what he has become. He plans to take command of the sceptre, now in the hands of a slow, elderly alligator called Grand Duke Giggle. After they crash into the Royal Palace, Funshine is delighted to see them, but the Bears are a bit puzzled over what he has become. Some bears had been coloured differently. /Length 781 Actually crying is sort of an understatement- I bawled. He discovers a town known as Joke-a-lot, where laughter and humour are the order of the day, and soon becomes the area's "King". It was the first Nelvana production featuring the Care Bears in the last 24 years, since the Care Bears Nutcracker Suite television film in 1988. He then announces that he will go home, but Sir Funnybone wants him to stay as king. One example is on a bridge, where the underside of the bridge is the exact same at the up side, and where the sides of the bridge do not connect together with the up- and underside of the bridge. [4] A soundtrack album released by Madacy Entertainment's Madacy Kids label[25] features 13 tracks,[26] five of which were featured in the film:[27] "With All Your Heart", "Make 'Em Laugh", "In the Land of Joke-a-lot", "Here I Am a King" and "I Like My Friends a Lot". Some time later, the villain makes another attempt at capturing his furry prey by setting a trap with the help of a girl named Christy. /Count 0 yt%%
{c^^C\i?yg-j^3Mm8h3m[Vo{}'__*`ZP>mM;_megiwLW.D nY@r Release date(s) WebCare Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot is a 2004 computer-animated musical adventure film, produced by Nelvana and released by Lions Gate Home Entertainment. As a result, the Bears force him to make up with Funshine by apologizing. See production, box office & company info, The Land Before Time VII: The Stone of Cold Fire. WebCare Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot is a 2004 direct-to-video computer animated musical adventure film, produced by Nelvana and released by Lions Gate Home Entertainment. /Type /Page Eventually, Funshine learns the hard way that "serious" is a very bad word in Joke-a-lot. [15] The film aired on U.S. cable television's Disney Channel in December 2004[16][17] and May 2005. /Fcpdf2 225 0 R This was also the first one in the franchise to be computer-animated. Unknown Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot is a 2004 direct-to-video computer animated musical adventure film, produced by Nelvana and released by Lions Gate Home Entertainment. [4] In his introduction to those scenes, director Mike Fallows says to the audience, "Congratulations on finding your way this far. Followed By >> Unknown to the Bear, a rat named Sir Funnybone is using him that way in order to possess an important object called the Royal Sceptre. The Joke-a-lot residents celebrate a "Laff-Fest" in his honour; Funnybone gives him a tour of the town and takes him to his Royal Palace, where Funshine learns of the last two Kings and is introduced to the Royal Sceptre. [6], Template:Care Bears Your privacy is important to us. Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. ", "Caring Is Serious Business", "Which Way to Funshine? WebFor general information about our other products and services, please contact our Customer Care Department within the United States at (800) 762-2974, outside the United States at (317) 572-3993 or fax (317) 572-4002. [] Support characters that look like toys, four bright songs and lots of giggling will score with the under-fives. I have never seen CGI this bad in my entire life. /Type /Page 4 0 obj After they reluctantly agree to try the carousel, it goes out of control and sends them into the sky before crashing down. In the midst of this installment's success, Lions Gate released a 2005 sequel, The Care Bears' Big Wish Movie. [10] Backed by an advertising campaign worth more than US$2 million,[11] the film was released in North America by Artisan's successor, Lions Gate,[7] on October 5, 2004;[12] overseas rights were handled by Universal Studios soon after. His fellow Care Bears come by for a look; one of them, Funshine, loves telling jokes and making the other Care Bears laugh. The area's residents are astonished when he lands via parachute upon the town square; a female piglet called Gig tells him where he now is. You can help us help kids by Spots one. Why, or why not? Grumpy is not amused, and even goes so far as to tell Funshine that if he doesn't understand that cheering up isn't making fun of, then maybe Funshine doesn't belong in Care-A-Lot. 3/10. Various artists The day after he runs away ("Make Em Laugh"), Funshine hears circus music in the distance, and strays from his camping spot to find out. Production company(s) He plans to take command of the sceptre, now in the hands of a slow, elderly alligator called Grand Duke Giggle. Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot is a 2004 children's animated feature film, produced by Nelvana Limited and released by Lions Gate Home Entertainment. Running Time One of the Bears, Grumpy, is working on a rainbow carousel for the upcoming Care Bear Fair. He gets into the Treasury with it, unlocks the Royal Jewels, and escapes with this loot on a pink dirigible. [23], Unknown The Care Bears live in a cloud-filled land known as Care-a-lot. In the midst of this installment's success, Lions Gate released a 2005 sequel, The Care Bears' Big Wish Movie. "[28] In 2005, Ian Thomas was nominated for a Gemini Award for Best Original Score for an Animated Program or Series, for his work on the film.[6]. The Care Bears live in a cloud-filled land known as Care-a-lot ("With All Your Heart"). Unknown Journey to Joke-a-lot premiered in the United States on October 5, 2004, through Lions Gate, and was subsequently released overseas through Universal Studios. 0:15. ", "Unpacks-A-Magic!" It received generally positive reviews, although the computer animation was singled out. Funnybone orders Phido, Cleon, and Bidel to steal it when Funshine is not looking. The area's residents are astonished when he lands via parachute upon the town square; a female piglet called Gig tells him where he now is. << The shift in editing over to pages for the movies, characters, actors, directors, composers, crew and galleries is now fully in effect. He then announces that he will go home, but Sir Funnybone wants him to stay as king. As a parent forced to endure a fair amount of kids entertainment, it is always a relief to find something that is at least tolerable to an adult. Director Davis Doi Writers Thomas Hart (screenplay) Jill Gorey (screenplay) Barbara Herndon (screenplay) Stars Ashleigh Ball (voice) Ian James Corlett (voice) Scott McNeil (voice) See production, box office & company info Search on Amazon 6 0 obj [4] In his introduction to those scenes, director Mike Fallows says to the audience, "Congratulations on finding your way this far. When the Care Bears come to the rat, he reveals his real name and homeland Basil Ratbone, from the No Fun Atoll, whose inhabitants have lived through a "serious" modus operandi. /Fcpdf1 224 0 R Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot is a 2004 children's animated feature film, produced by Nelvana Limited and released by Lions Gate Home Entertainment. Directed by Mike Fallows and written by Jeffrey Alan Schecter, this was the fourth film to star the Care Bears and their first in 17 years. Ray Stedman Vitality. Eventually, Funshine learns the hard way that "serious" is a very bad word in Joke-a-lot. Stored in a vault within the voice-activated Royal Treasury, the sceptre holds the Royal Jewels of Joke-a-lot, which Funnybone says are "the source of the magic power behind all the fun" there; only the king is granted access. Length This was also the first one in the franchise to be computer-animated. Funshine wants to look, but Funnybone tells him that a coronation is about to take place. CGI enhances the magic of classic friendly characters. Funshine wants to look, but Funnybone tells him that a coronation is about to take place. [10] Backed by an advertising campaign worth more than US$2 million,[11] the film was released in North America by Artisan's successor, Lions Gate,[7] on October 5, 2004;[12] overseas rights were handled by Universal Studios soon after. Funshine Bear travels to Joke-a If these are the Care Bears for the 2000's, give us the 80's instead. All in all, a poor movie and a bland one. A soundtrack album, featuring the film's songs and some original tracks, was released by Madacy Kids on the same day as the film's debut. Reading from a note, Tenderheart Bear realizes that Funshine has felt sorry for Grumpy and has gone in search of a place where his talents can be better appreciated. 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