>> He plans to take command of the sceptre, now in the hands of a slow, elderly alligator called Grand Duke Giggle. Certainly inappropriate for Care Bears. [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. /ProcSet 4 0 R >> 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. At 80 minutes, it packs The Big Wish movie was just as bad. Meanwhile, the other Care Bears find his belongings and take the same ride that he did. WebCare Bears: Journey to Joke-a-Lot Occupation Wish Bear's pet and best friend Wishing star Powers/Skills Magic Hobby No information Goals Return to Wish Bear (succeeded) Family No information Friends/Allies Wish Bear, Other Care Bears, Sir Funnybone, Gig, Me Bear, Messy Bear, Too Loud Bear Enemies No information Type of Hero Magic Hero 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. One of the Bears, Grumpy, is working on a rainbow carousel for the upcoming Care Bear Fair. 83 minutes[2] Artist(s) Title card We won't share this comment without your permission. His fellow Care Bears come by for a look; one of them, Funshine, loves telling jokes and making the other Care Bears laugh. Budget Care Bears Nutcracker Suite His fellow Care Bears come by for a look; one of them, Funshine, loves telling jokes and making the other Care Bears laugh. 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"). 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. endobj In the midst of this installment's success, Lions Gate released a 2005 sequel, The Care Bears' Big Wish Movie. WebThe Care Bears are all in various stages of panic. [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. 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. I love the Care Bears, and this movie is no exception. This was also the first one in the franchise to be computer-animated. /Font << 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. If I stay here I become a King, and If I go back it's the same old thing"- Funshine Bear. ", "I Wonder", "Packs-A-Magic! 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. It deviates somewhat from the parameters of the original Care Bears world, but it very enjoyable nonetheless. He gets into the Treasury with it, unlocks the Royal Jewels, and escapes with this loot on a pink dirigible. 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. 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. What are some situations where you wouldn't want to joke around? Director He then announces that he will go home, but Sir Funnybone wants him to stay as king. His fellow Care Bears come by for a look; one of them, Funshine, loves telling jokes and making the other Care Bears laugh. Why, or why not? During the "Laff-Fest", Giggle gives the sceptre to the new king. Ian Thomas English Movie Information That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. This was also the first one in the franchise to be computer-animated. CGI animation never had so much heartor so much torture. Your privacy is important to us. 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. 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. He gets into the Treasury with it, unlocks the Royal Jewels, and escapes with this loot on a pink dirigible. 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. /Kids [ 5 0 R 7 0 R 9 0 R 11 0 R 13 0 R 15 0 R 17 0 R 19 0 R 21 0 R 23 0 R 25 0 R 27 0 R 29 0 R 31 0 R 33 0 R 35 0 R 37 0 R 39 0 R 41 0 R 43 0 R 45 0 R 47 0 R 49 0 R 51 0 R 53 0 R 55 0 R 57 0 R 59 0 R 61 0 R 63 0 R 65 0 R 67 0 R 69 0 R 71 0 R 73 0 R 75 0 R 77 0 R 79 0 R 81 0 R 83 0 R 85 0 R 87 0 R 89 0 R 91 0 R 93 0 R 95 0 R 97 0 R 99 0 R 101 0 R 103 0 R 105 0 R 107 0 R 109 0 R 111 0 R 113 0 R 115 0 R 117 0 R 119 0 R 121 0 R 123 0 R 125 0 R 127 0 R 129 0 R 131 0 R 133 0 R 135 0 R 137 0 R 139 0 R 141 0 R 143 0 R 145 0 R 147 0 R 149 0 R 151 0 R 153 0 R 155 0 R 157 0 R 159 0 R 161 0 R 163 0 R 165 0 R 167 0 R 169 0 R 171 0 R 173 0 R 175 0 R 177 0 R 179 0 R 181 0 R 183 0 R 185 0 R 187 0 R 189 0 R 191 0 R 193 0 R 195 0 R 197 0 R 199 0 R 201 0 R 203 0 R 205 0 R 207 0 R 209 0 R 211 0 R 213 0 R 215 0 R 217 0 R 219 0 R 221 0 R ] [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. 5 0 obj 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. "[4][20] All of the scenes have partially completed animation except the last one, "The Great Escape! He then announces that he will go home, but Sir Funnybone wants him to stay as king. Movie Guide Meanwhile, the other Care Bears find his belongings and take the same ride that he did. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] 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. " 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. Unknown Various artists Followed By This was also the first one in the franchise to be computer-animated. 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. One of the Bears, Grumpy, is working on a rainbow carousel for the upcoming Care Bear Fair. So, I saw Journey to Joke-a-Lot come and go, and wasn't that interested in seeing it. 3d computer animation doesn't have the same appeal for me as 2d. As Grumpy is fixing his carousel, the other Bears must use it to stop Funnybone. It's too hard edged, perfect & unfluffy. Wikipedia:Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot. 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. 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. Care-a-lot had been radically redesigned. What would it be like if things were funny all the time? His fellow Care Bears come by for a look; one of them, Funshine, loves telling jokes and making the other Care Bears laugh. Nelvana LimitedAmerican GreetingsMainframe EntertainmentSparx Animation Meanwhile, the other Care Bears find his belongings and take the same ride that he did. Actually crying is sort of an understatement- I bawled. 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. [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. Journey to Joke-a-lot premiered in the United States on October 5, 2004, through Lions Gate, and was subsequently released overseas through Universal Pictures Video. WebCare Bears: Journey to Joke-a-Lot (2004) 11:30am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm Brandy & Mr. Whiskers 1:30pm The Proud Family 2:00pm That's So Raven 2:30pm Phil of the Future 3:00pm Lizzie McGuire 3:30pm Even Stevens 4:00pm Lilo & Stitch: The Series 4:30pm Brandy & Mr. Whiskers 5:00pm Kim Possible A few people that things are going to change but there's no reason to think so. 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. Ian Thomas 6 0 obj 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 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. 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. Preceded By 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. Joke-A-Lot considers the word "serious" a terrible word, and can not take anything seriously. October 5, 2004[24] Families can talk about when it's not OK to joke. << Unknown WebPolitics and War is created in English, but we offer a translation option to translate the game into your preferred language. All in all, a poor movie and a bland one. Only an artist like thisso intensely focused, so innately talentedcould deliver such a diversity of elements in a potent and convincing manner. What happened? Various scenes from the film scroll up on the left side of the end credits. Language Starring 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. [4], A writer for the Video Business magazine said of Journey to Joke-a-lot: "While [it] ain't no Shrekthe gold standardthe movie is still amusing enough to charm the target demographic of ages 25 and should do well with parents looking for harmless kiddie fare. "[2] But MaryAnn Johanson of the Flick Filosopher called it a "horrifying attempt at children's entertainment", adding that "The cold CGI animation removes any vestige of coziness that might have been found in what is essentially a giant advertisement for itself." /CropBox [0 0 612 792] Contents 1 Appearance 2 Personality 3 Trivia 4 Gallery 5 Navigation << [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. Journey. The day after he runs away, Funshine hears circus music in the distance, and strays from his camping spot to find out. Instead, the real onea "smiley mouth"was at the back of Gig's ears. And was n't that interested in seeing it of the Bears, and if I go back it 's same... To be computer-animated Followed by this was also the first one in the franchise be. 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