This was also the first one in the franchise to be computer-animated. FAQ Eventually, Funshine learns the hard way that "serious" is a very bad word in Joke-a-lot. 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. All in all, a poor movie and a bland one. Followed By Actually crying is sort of an understatement- I bawled. /Rotate 0 /Filter [/FlateDecode] External Reviews [5], Upon release, Journey to Joke-a-lot was the fourth film to feature the Care Bears,[6] and their first one in over 15 years. Discover Care Bears Journey to Joke-A-Lot by Care Bears released in 2004. 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"). | 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. Previous title 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. Ian Thomas /Font << It deviates somewhat from the parameters of the original Care Bears world, but it very enjoyable nonetheless. endobj << Browse titles with similar subject matter. This was also the first one in the franchise to be computer-animated. /Resources << Journey. [15] The film aired on U.S. cable television's Disney Channel in December 2004[16][17] and May 2005. Better to seek out the originals. Jeffrey Alan Schechter Sorry I've been a bit long winded but I had to draw things out to meet the 10 line minimum for a review. Please note that the translation is automatic based on Google's neural translation and not perfect, but our goal is to There are a few scenes of Care Bears being tossed about or flying through the sky, fearful, which may frighten very young kids. >> [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. [5] The first in a tentative series, it was self-financed by Nelvana in the US$35 million range; a team headed by the studio's executive vice-president, Scott Dyer, oversaw its production. AllMusic relies heavily Last album 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. WebThe Care Bears are all in various stages of panic. Music Unknown 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. 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. /CropBox [0 0 612 792] 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. 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. 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 received generally positive reviews, although the computer animation was singled out. [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. >> Mike Fallows 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". /Font << Language Grumpy feels even worse after Funshine tries to cheer him up with a joke on height restrictions, which the other Bears find funny. Instead, the real onea "smiley mouth"was at the back of Gig's ears. | User Ratings The Bears promise to return to Joke-a-lot some other day 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 . Funnybone apologizes 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). Then a rat named Sir Funnybone arrives at the scene, and dubs Funshine the area's long-lost King (although Funshine insists otherwise). "[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. If these are the Care Bears for the 2000's, give us the 80's instead. Grumpy feels even worse after Funshine tries to cheer him up with a joke on height restrictions, which the other Bears find funny. [15] The film aired on U.S. cable television's Disney Channel in December 2004[16][17] and May 2005. 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. 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. The day after he runs away, Funshine hears circus music in the distance, and strays from his camping spot to find out. 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. and "The Great Escape!". More details are available in the progress report. The film centers on Funshine Bear, a Care Bear who loves to laugh and tell jokes. The Care Bears' Big Wish Movie WebWhere to watch Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-Lot (2004) starring Julie Lemieux, Stevie Vallance, Andrew Sabiston and directed by Mike Fallows. Producer Collection of fave episodes has positive messages for kids. 83 minutes[2] [4] In his introduction to those scenes, director Mike Fallows says to the audience, "Congratulations on finding your way this far. Read the transcript Trailer transcripts Credits Home media Soundtrack Production Trivia Gallery. Why can't people leave well enough alone? For one, the unwrapping is horrendous; Nothing connects together and it is completely broken. /Filter [/FlateDecode] Funshine wants to look, but Funnybone tells him that a coronation is about to take place. 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. /Parent 3 0 R I'm tires of seeing the classics get ruined. Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. Australia:Universal Studios Home Video[1]North America:Lions Gate Home Entertainment (Family Home Entertainment) << 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. During the "Laff-Fest", Giggle gives the sceptre to the new king. 8 0 obj Language Most kids 5+ will enjoy though it's not very Care Bears themed. One of the Bears, Grumpy, is working on a rainbow carousel for the upcoming Care Bear Fair. Nelvana LimitedAmerican GreetingsMainframe EntertainmentSparx Animation Well, I'm a child of the 80's, and LOVED the Care Bears back then, and watch the TV show, saw the moviesowned a few myself. The Care Bears live in a cloud-filled land known as Care-a-lot ("With All Your Heart"). He then announces that he will go home, but Sir Funnybone wants him to stay as king. Starring The other Bears open the chest to find a jack-in-the-box, and other toys, which Funshine assures them are the real magic jewels. Thus, he must make a very difficult decisionto head back home with them, or remain King of Joke-a-lot ("Here I'm a King") and no longer live with his fellow Care Bears. But overall, fans of the Care Bears will enjoy this positive tale that promotes emotional literacy and important life lessons. 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. Genre Upon reaching his house, they find no trace of their friend. The film centres on Funshine Bear, a Care Bear who loves to laugh and tell jokes. endobj Funshine Bear left Care-a-lot to find a place where his sense of humor was appreciated. "[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]. Web"We really pity your lot, my man," said the thage, "and henceforward shall be your best friends. If you chose to provide an email address, it will only be used to contact you about your comment. It received generally positive reviews, although the computer animation was singled out. endobj /Contents 8 0 R His fellow Care Bears come by for a look; one of them, Funshine, loves telling jokes and making the other Care Bears laugh. 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. Universal Pictures direct-to-video animated films. Instead, the real onea "smiley mouth"was at the back of Gig's ears. suggesting a diversity update. [23], Unknown Instead, the real one a "smiley mouth " was at the back of Gig's ears. Ian Thomas 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 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. The machine spins onto the dirigible, bursting the balloon and sending it aground. 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. And that is not an exaggeration. Grumpy feels even worse after Funshine tries to cheer him up with a joke on height restrictions, which the other Bears find funny. WebCARE BEARS: JOURNEY TO JOKE-A-LOT offers a lot of silly gags, whimsical landscapes, fun rides, and a carnival atmosphere in this CGI romp about friendship. So, when I saw that there was a new movie, in CGI, I was a bit skeptical. We won't share this comment without your permission. 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. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] ", "I Wonder", "Packs-A-Magic! Unknown 6 0 obj Title card 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. stream Mike Fallows Other than the soundtrack, this movie is very weak even to Care Bears fans, Just Like Any Other Care Bears Adventures, but Without the Humans. " He gets into the Treasury with it, unlocks the Royal Jewels, and escapes with this loot on a pink dirigible. 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