Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot The music for Journey to Joke-a-lot was composed and produced by Canadian musician Ian Thomas; Jane Siberry wrote and performed the opening track, "With All Your Heart". 5 0 obj [18] In the midst of Joke-a-lot's success, Lions Gate Home Entertainment released another computer-animated film with the Care Bears, Big Wish Movie, on October 18, 2005. /Resources << English 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. WebCare Bears Journey to Joke a Lot cantalupo television 2.52K subscribers Subscribe 70 Share Save 15K views 1 year ago Show more Show more The Care Bears Movie YouTube Movies "[4][20] All of the scenes have partially completed animation except the last one, "The Great Escape! /Pages 3 0 R 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. Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-Lot "[22] Saskatchewan's The Star Phoenix also praised the film and its soundtrack, adding that "Even the movie is "bear"-able for grown-ups with subtle adult humour woven into the silliness. 3/10. Then a rat named Sir Funnybone arrives at the scene, and dubs Funshine the area's long-lost King (although Funshine insists otherwise). This is CGI that, if it were to be handed in as an assignment at any art school for first year students, would fail. 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. [23], The music for Journey to Joke-a-lot was composed and produced by Canadian musician Ian Thomas; Jane Siberry wrote and performed the opening track, "With All Your Heart". "Journey to Joke-a-lot" is a thoroughly enjoyable family film, with catchy music, witty jokes, and a good lesson at it's core. Preceded By 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. 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. Funshine knows just how to put a smile on any youngster's face. endobj You admired him. (OK, sorry I haven't reviewed any movie for a really long time at IMDb--not since "Holes" last Independence season--but, here goes). [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". | /Outlines 2 0 R 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. For one, the unwrapping is horrendous; Nothing connects together and it is completely broken. 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 then announces that he will go home, but Sir Funnybone wants him to stay as king. yt%%
{c^^C\i?yg-j^3Mm8h3m[Vo{}'__*`ZP>mM;_megiwLW.D nY@r The Bears promise to return to Joke-a-lot on occasion, and ride home on the flying horses from their carousel. WebShe was voiced by Eva Almos (1985-1987), Catherine Disher (who also voiced Polina Polie in Rolie Polie Olie) in Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot & Care Bears Big Wish Movie, Shannon Chan-Kent (who also voiced Keeya in Kelly Dream Club) in Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-Lot . Lions Gate Home Entertainment (United States)Universal Studios Home Video (Overseas) Although I loved the 1980s show and the original movie, and enjoyed New Generation, Wonderland and Nutcracker, I found myself disliking Journey to Joke-a-Lot. User Ratings 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. 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. After they reluctantly agree to try the carousel, it goes out of control and sends them into the sky before crashing down. As a result, the Bears force him to make up with Funshine by apologizing. 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. /Count 0 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. With Julie Lemieux, Stevie Vallance, Andrew Sabiston, Susan Roman. >> d8U'y}^1s{q23m:qa|oSE%'Udr/Ouy3mF?_i U9;*v VBS%A7O>?}$lI@Vb9JbfG#MZs?v{JI P,+t%!P$!^@zz %qV?TSU0%ld"gz11 AKU[]yU*X_Ncck+eUbPP My favourite characters were Grumpy Bear (reduced to a whiny toddler in this mess), Hugs & Tugs (baby bears) & the Care Bear Cousins. You can help us help kids by 2/10 Bethany Cox, (OK, sorry I haven't reviewed any movie for a really long time at IMDb--not since "Holes" last Independence season--but, here goes). The story is structurally thin, some scenes such as most of the songs and the middle are little more than lazy filler and the messages are handled in a very heavy-handed way. Funnybone actually placed the car within the woods so that he could begin to gain his own power; he tells that to his henchmen, a trio of houseflies named Phido, Cleon, and Bidel. 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. 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. The original Grumpy was an able handy bear & he growled about things, but beneath was a heart of gold. Instead, the real onea "smiley mouth"was at the back of Gig's ears. Even Grumpy apologizes for his earlier harsh words towards him. The babies & cousins were absent, as were any humans. Five of them Tenderheart, Grumpy, Wish, Cheer and Share volunteer, while Laugh-a-Lot, Love-a-Lot, Friend, Good Luck, Bedtime and Champ stay home to get ready for the fair. Next year [] Support characters that look like toys, four bright songs and lots of giggling will score with the under-fives. 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. xZmoH_1!nSp;)_{"}gmK@-H3>6za
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\y Music by The day after he runs away ("Make Em Laugh") from home, Funshine hears circus music in the distance and strays from his camping spot to find out. Fine enough for very VERY young children, but these are not the lovable little bears we knew and loved. 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. The day after he runs away ("Make Em Laugh") from home, Funshine hears circus music in the distance and strays from his camping spot to find out. Journey to Joke-a-lot premiered in the United States on October 5, 2004, through Lions Gate, and was previously released in Australia on July 20, 2004 through Universal Studios. There is a direct correlation between the vitality of the preaching and the interest of the hearer and speaker in the material being covered. Spots one. Funshine wants to look, but Funnybone tells him that a coronation is about to take place. Mike Fallows 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. Funnybone orders Phido, Cleon, and Bidel to steal it when Funshine is not looking. Funnybone orders Phido, Cleon and Bidel to steal it when Funshine is not looking. 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. 827K views 5 years ago Parents need to know that Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-Lot features a carnival-esque setting with a lot of bells and whistles. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] Directed by Mike Fallows and written by Jeffrey Alan Schecter, this was the fourth film to star the Care Bears, and their first in over 15 years. "[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]. Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot is a 2004 computer-animated musical adventure film, produced by Nelvana and released by Lions Gate Home Entertainment. Recorded At 80 minutes, it packs Otherwise, it's a nurturing, lesson-packed tale about friendship, integrity, and the importance of knowing when to joke and when to be serious. The Care Bears live in a cloud-filled land known as Care-a-lot ("With All Your Heart"). This was also the first one in the franchise to be computer-animated. 1:13. Can you list the top facts and stats about Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot? ", which has finished animation. Unknown WebWhere to watch Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-Lot (2004) starring Julie Lemieux, Stevie Vallance, Andrew Sabiston and directed by Mike Fallows. 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. [15] The film aired on U.S. cable television's Disney Channel in December 2004[16][17] and May 2005. /ProcSet 4 0 R >> Distributed by Annellie Samuel As Grumpy is fixing his carousel, the other Bears must use it to stop Funnybone. << /Length 781 suggesting a diversity update. | << "[21] In July 2005, Rob Lowing of Sydney, Australia's The Sun-Herald gave it three stars out of five, and wrote: "Adults will find this computer-generated cartoon as sickly sweet as fairy floss but tiny tots will love the colourful blobsoops, we mean the Care Bears. If these are the Care Bears for the 2000's, give us the 80's instead. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic. Unknown, The music for Journey to Joke-a-lot was composed and produced by Canadian musician Ian Thomas; Jane Siberry wrote and performed the opening track, "With All Your Heart". Sorry I've been a bit long winded but I had to draw things out to meet the 10 line minimum for a review. Unknown endobj The others were just as bad. Music Good messages are accepting others who are different, knowing when not to joke, and sticking up for what you believe is right. They miss Funshine and want him to return home to Care-a-lot where he belongs. Language /Fcpdf2 225 0 R This later frustrates Funshine when he tries to tell some people how he really feels, and they think it is a joke, with only one person daring to say "I think he's serious. Funnybone orders Phido, Cleon and Bidel to steal it when Funshine is not looking. One of the Bears, Grumpy, is working on a rainbow carousel for the upcoming Care Bear Fair. Funshine Bear travels to Joke-a-lot where the people there crown him king.Funshine Bear travels to Joke-a-lot where the people there crown him king.Funshine Bear travels to Joke-a-lot where the people there crown him king. This album 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. 8 0 obj 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. /Type /Page And that is not an exaggeration. Ian Thomas This was also the first one in the franchise to be computer-animated. The other Bears are worried about his fate; as they cannot hold their Fair without him, they decide to look for him regardless and bring him back to Care-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). Five of them Tenderheart, Grumpy, Wish, Cheer and Share volunteer, while Laugh-a-Lot, Love-a-Lot, Friend, Good Luck, Bedtime, and Champ stay home to get ready for the fair. WebIn placing before the reader this unabridged translation of Adolf Hitler's book, Mein Kampf, I feel it my duty to call attention to certain historical facts which must be borne in mind if the reader would form a fair judgment of what is written in this extraordinary work. When the Care Bears come to Funnybone, he reveals his real name and homelandBasil Ratbone, from the No Fun Atoll, whose inhabitants have lived through a "serious" modus operandi. 7 0 obj 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. When Funshine tells one joke too many, he feels left out and sets off to find a place where jokes are welcome. Movie Guide Producer 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. Then a rat named Sir Funnybone arrives at the scene and dubs Funshine the area's long-lost King (although Funshine insists otherwise). Parents need to know that Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-Lot features a carnival-esque setting with a lot of bells and whistles. /ProcSet 4 0 R >> zG_J#s6dR Ls More details are available in the progress report. [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. This was also the first one in the franchise to be computer-animated. The machine spins onto the dirigible, bursting the balloon and sending it aground. The film centres on Funshine Bear, a Care Bear who loves to laugh and tell jokes. Madacy Kids Australia:Universal Studios Home Video[1]North America:Lions Gate Home Entertainment (Family Home Entertainment) 4 0 obj [5] Glenn Ross, the president of Family Home Entertainment (then owned by Artisan), announced the characters' reinvention and re-introduction to parents and young viewers. During the "Laff-Fest", Giggle gives the sceptre to the new king. WebThe second Care Bear feature film tells the story of how the Care Bear Family, including Share Bear, first came to Care-a-Lot after escaping the clutches of the evil Dark Heart. As a result, the Bears force Grumpy to apologise to the ursine comedian. The film centres on Funshine Bear, a Care Bear who loves to laugh and tell jokes. Charmless characters & animation. The parents' guide to what's in this movie. Based on the direct to video/DVD by Artisan in which Funshine Bear runs away from the Care Bears home of Care-a-lot and [5] Glenn Ross, the president of Family Home Entertainment (then owned by Artisan), announced the characters' reinvention and re-introduction to parents and young viewers. 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. [1] In the U.S., the film's release coincided with the second annual National Care Week;[13] it debuted at eighth place on Billboard's VHS sales chart in late October 2004,[14] and sold more than 500,000 copies by April 2005. Meanwhile, the other Care Bears find his belongings and take the same ride that he did. /Filter [/FlateDecode] << ", "Unpacks-A-Magic!" Unknown A few people that things are going to change but there's no reason to think so. /Type /Page Directed by Mike Fallows Funnybone apologises for his misdeeds, and soon all of Joke-a-lot attends a coronation in which Gig becomes their Princess (though she is really more like a Queen). Ray Stedman Vitality. /CropBox [0 0 612 792] [3] In early 2003, Artisan Entertainment acquired the distribution rights to the film from Nelvana. 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. Why can't people leave well enough alone? They miss Funshine and want him to return to Care-a-lot where he belongs; thus, he must make a very difficult decisionto head back home with them, or remain King of Joke-a-lot. Cite error: tags exist for a group named "nb", but no corresponding