First, I know just how many awful CGI movies there have been, and I wasn't sure anybody could be trusted with the Care Bears. Care Bears-Journey to Joke-a-Lot trailer. Webhere's the first trailer of the movie care bears journey to joke-a-lot it was the first ever care bears CGI movie #carebears #carebearsjourneytojokealot #journeytojokealot After they reluctantly agree to try the carousel, it goes out of control and sends them into the sky before crashing down. 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. What are some situations where you wouldn't want to joke around? 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. And that is not an exaggeration. ", which has finished animation. When my son became infatuated with the Care Bears, I had sit through the painful Care Bears Movie (1985) a number of times, and then through some excruciating videos of episodes from the mid-80s TV show. ", "I Wonder", "Packs-A-Magic! Annellie Samuel 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. Last album "[4][20] All of the scenes have partially completed animation except the last one, "The Great Escape! The Bears promise to return to Joke-a-lot on occasion, and ride home on the flying horses from their carousel. As a result, the Bears force Grumpy to apologise to the ursine comedian. Grumpy feels even worse after Funshine tries to cheer him up with a joke on height restrictions, which the other Bears find funny. [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". Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. 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. Running time 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 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". 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. 5 0 obj Unknown His travel takes him to Joke a lot, a whimsical land where humor rules and Funshine is made king! Wikipedia:Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot. 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. [6], Template:Care Bears How did it feel to forgive them? DONT LET CHILD WATCH, GIVES EVEN ADULTS NIGHTMARES! Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-Lot | Care Bear Wiki | Fandom Julie LemieuxAllie CannitoAdrian TrussSusan RomanKatie Griffin xXMo1+|l# P&U^R4mS1D\dYahfIaWR.,kiy_n Lions Gate Home Entertainment (United States)Universal Studios Home Video (Overseas) So, when I saw that there was a new movie, in CGI, I was a bit skeptical. Previous year He then announces that he will go home, but Sir Funnybone wants him to stay as king. [15] The film aired on U.S. cable television's Disney Channel in December 2004[16][17] and May 2005. [3] In January 2005, Journey to Joke-a-lot was a nominee in the "Animated DVD Premiere Movie" category at the fifth annual DVD Exclusive Awards. Have you ever had to forgive someone? 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 WebThe Care Bears are all in various stages of panic. US$35 million[3] One of the Bears, Grumpy, is working on a rainbow carousel for the upcoming Care Bear Fair. Madacy Kids Fine enough for very VERY young children, but these are not the lovable little bears we knew and loved. Funnybone orders Phido, Cleon, and Bidel to steal it when Funshine is not looking. The film centers on Funshine Bear, a Care Bear who loves to laugh and tell jokes. 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. You have been warned. [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. [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. The Movies Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. 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. 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. 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. /Filter [/FlateDecode] endobj Good messages are accepting others who are different, knowing when not to joke, and sticking up for what you believe is right. Then a rat named Sir Funnybone arrives at the scene, and dubs Funshine the area's long-lost King (although Funshine insists otherwise). WebWhere to watch Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-Lot (2004) starring Julie Lemieux, Stevie Vallance, Andrew Sabiston and directed by Mike Fallows. Unknown Only an artist like thisso intensely focused, so innately talentedcould deliver such a diversity of elements in a potent and convincing manner. 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. WebMy daughter LOVES the Care Bears!!! 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. Then a rat named Sir Funnybone arrives at the scene and dubs Funshine the area's long-lost King (although Funshine insists otherwise). There is a direct correlation between the vitality of the preaching and the interest of the hearer and speaker in the material being covered. 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. 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. I have never seen CGI this bad in my entire life. Common Sense Media. What happened? His fellow Care Bears come by for a look; one of them, Funshine, loves telling jokes and making the other Care Bears laugh. The storytelling was OK with enjoyable songs and the animation was colorful but the jerky movement of the characters could be quite creepy and grotesque. This is CGI that, if it were to be handed in as an assignment at any art school for first year students, would fail. 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". Screenplay On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Skip to main content Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Nelvana LimitedAmerican GreetingsMainframe EntertainmentSparx Animation Instead, the real onea "smiley mouth"was at the back of Gig's ears. /Resources << He gets into the Treasury with it, unlocks the Royal Jewels, and escapes with this loot on a pink dirigible. In fact the only character I cared about was a sweet pig called Gig. Eventually, Funshine learns the hard way that "serious" is a very bad word in Joke-a-lot. $H0h7\>1,K?6qo/xjs|j]7/{wjq~/"u>vvWq[( &Q3 a96{=6|~ Movie Guide The villains in the original films were scary, but the rat & mosquitoes aren't even vaguely threatening. This was also the first one in the franchise to be computer-animated. [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. 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. The film centres on Funshine Bear, a Care Bear who loves to laugh and tell jokes. 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. Better to seek out the originals. stream Unknown July20,2004(2004-07-20) (Australia)October5,2004(2004-10-05) (United States) [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. yt%%
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,ID15. 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. /Font << 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. 2 0 obj Funnybone orders Phido, Cleon and Bidel to steal it when Funshine is not looking. English 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. Language 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. Preceded By << 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. The Bears promise to return to Joke-a-lot on occasion, and ride home on the flying horses from their carousel. Web"We really pity your lot, my man," said the thage, "and henceforward shall be your best friends. [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. He dozes peacefully on his horse. 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. CGI enhances the magic of classic friendly characters. He then announces that he will go home, but Sir Funnybone wants him to stay as king. The only comeback that should have been made is the old ones released on DVD. Instead, the real onea "smiley mouth"was at the back of Gig's ears. 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". Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic. 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. This newbie lost its way entirely. 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 parents' guide to what's in this movie. I hate everything about them. This was also the first one in the franchise to be computer-animated. 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. CanadaUnited States During the "Laff-Fest", Giggle gives the sceptre to the new 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. The bears learn a lesson about there's a time to laugh & a time to be serious, but the way they treat Grumpy at the beginning is appalling. After they reluctantly agree to try the carousel, it goes out of control and sends them into the sky before crashing down. Instead, the real onea "smiley mouth"was at the back of Gig's ears. "[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. Artist(s) 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. In 1987, the Care Bear characters appeared in, "Licensed kids music in tune with the times", The Care Bears in the Land Without Feelings, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Care_Bears:_Journey_to_Joke-a-lot&oldid=1139437123, Universal Pictures direct-to-video animated films, Short description is different from Wikidata, Album articles lacking alt text for covers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 15 February 2023, at 03:43. Iz9Vs$,r#'[A,AH&*8zTT?M
y*x*akRp4*-osfgWq=F 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 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. Filmow. The others were just as bad. /Type /Page His travel takes him to Joke a lot, a whimsical land where humor rules and Funshine is made Cynthia Taylor Journey to Joke-a-Lot is however none of that. /Fcpdf1 224 0 R As Grumpy is fixing his carousel, the other Bears must use it to stop Funnybone. 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. 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. They miss Funshine and want him to return home to Care-a-lot where he belongs. With Julie Lemieux, Stevie Vallance, Andrew Sabiston, Susan Roman. CARE 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. | 4 0 obj CGI animation never had so much heartor so much torture. The Big Wish movie was just as bad. Universal Pictures direct-to-video animated films. Funshine Bear travels to Joke-a-lot where the people there crown him king. The Care Bears live in a cloud-filled land known as Care-a-lot ("With All Your Heart"). << 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 computer-animated musical adventure film, produced by Nelvana and released by Lions Gate Home Entertainment. Funshine wants to look, but Funnybone tells him that a coronation is about to take place. Upon reaching his house, they find no trace of their friend. Length /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] 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. 8 0 obj /Fcpdf0 223 0 R Except for Bedtime Bear. 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. He ends up in Joke-a-Lot, where silliness reigns supreme and he is crowned the new king. << 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. Sorry I've been a bit long winded but I had to draw things out to meet the 10 line minimum for a review. FAQ Cynthia Taylor 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. Starring 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. Certainly inappropriate for Care Bears. [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. 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