He dozes peacefully on his horse. Then a rat named Sir Funnybone arrives at the scene, and dubs Funshine the area's long-lost King (although Funshine insists otherwise). Production company(s) Grumpy feels even worse after Funshine tries to cheer him up with a joke on height restrictions, which the other Bears find funny. Contents 1 Appearance 2 Personality 3 Trivia 4 Gallery 5 Navigation 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. Grumpy feels even worse after Funshine tries to cheer him up with a joke on height restrictions, which the other Bears find funny. Cite error: tags exist for a group named "nb", but no corresponding tag was found. Jeffrey Alan Schechter $H0h7\>1,K?6qo/xjs|j]7/{wjq~/"u>vvWq[( &Q3 a96{=6|~ Nelvana LimitedSparx Animation Studios Filmow. The film centres on Funshine Bear, a Care Bear who loves to laugh and tell jokes. 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. Unknown Eventually, Funshine learns the hard way that "serious" is a very bad word in Joke-a-lot. [7][nb 1] It was also the first computer-animated installment in the franchise,[9] and its first feature to go direct-to-video. 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. ", "Unpacks-A-Magic!" The machine spins onto the dirigible, bursting the balloon and sending it aground. >> The Bears promise to return to Joke-a-lot on occasion, and ride home on the flying horses from their carousel. /Type /Page >> suggesting a diversity update. He then announces that he will go home, but Sir Funnybone wants him to stay as king. It was the re-launch of the Care Bears' franchise. 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. 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. /Filter [/FlateDecode] The machine spins onto the dirigible, bursting the balloon and sending it aground. Why, or why not? /Type /Outlines Darker Good messages are accepting others who are different, knowing when not to joke, and sticking up for what you believe is right. CanadaUnited States [6], Template:Care Bears [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. Eventually, Funshine learns the hard way that "serious" is a very bad word in Joke-a-lot. /Parent 3 0 R 58:30. There is a direct correlation between the vitality of the preaching and the interest of the hearer and speaker in the material being covered. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic. /CropBox [0 0 612 792] Next album Watch The Care Bears: Journey to Joke Alot, The last Care Bears-related production to star. endobj Read the transcript Trailer transcripts Credits Home media Soundtrack Production Trivia Gallery. 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. /Count 0 /Fcpdf1 224 0 R [3] In early 2003, Artisan Entertainment acquired the distribution rights to the film from Nelvana. /Type /Pages Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-Lot | Care Bear Wiki | Fandom It received generally positive reviews, although the computer animation was singled out. 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. 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 villains in the original films were scary, but the rat & mosquitoes aren't even vaguely threatening. He then announces that he will go home, but Sir Funnybone wants him to stay as king. Hollywood has reached rock bottom so they're remaking everything now but only worse. 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. %PDF-1.2 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. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] 0:46. He then announces that he will go home, but Sir Funnybone wants him to stay as king. As a result, the Bears force him to make up with Funshine by apologizing. It received generally positive reviews, although the computer animation was singled out. 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 [23], Unknown When the Care Bears come to the rat, he reveals his real name and homelandBasil Ratbone, from the No Fun Atoll, whose inhabitants have lived through a "serious" modus operandi. 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. 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. xXMo1+|l# P&U^R4mS1D\dYahfIaWR.,kiy_n Movie Guide But overall, fans of the Care Bears will enjoy this positive tale that promotes emotional literacy and important life lessons. 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. >> English You admired him. << Iz9Vs$,r#'[A,AH&*8zTT?M y*x*akRp4*-osfgWq=F endobj The film centers on Funshine Bear, a Care Bear who loves to laugh and tell jokes. 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. endobj /ProcSet 4 0 R >> 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. >> 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. Julie LemieuxAllie CannitoAdrian TrussSusan RomanKatie Griffin 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. I am reluctant to admit this, but when Funshine sings about going home and questions about whether or not he is making the right choice, I cried. As a result, the Bears force Grumpy to apologize to the ursine comedian. 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. [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". Preceded By 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. 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. He discovers a town known as Joke-a-lot, where laughter and humor are the order of the day, and soon becomes the area's "King". [/PDF /Text] WebFunshine Bear left Care-a-lot to find a place where his sense of humor was appreciated. 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. Meanwhile, the other Care Bears find his belongings and take the same ride that he did. 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. Ian Thomas October 5th, 2004 ", "Unpacks-A-Magic!" But the jerky character designs and lurid colour schemes make the film visually unappealing, while the score lacks whimsy and apart from a couple of delightful ones the songs are mostly limp with uninspiring lyrics. Director Then a rat named Sir Funnybone arrives at the scene and dubs Funshine the area's long-lost King (although Funshine insists otherwise). If these are the Care Bears for the 2000's, give us the 80's instead. 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. 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. Recorded 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 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. By all means I'm not a huge fan, but I do think some of the hate the franchise and characters garner do verge on unfair. Jeffrey Alan Schechter If you chose to provide an email address, it will only be used to contact you about your comment. I hate everything about them. He plans to take command of the sceptre, now in the hands of a slow, elderly alligator called Grand Duke Giggle. 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 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. He gets into the Treasury with it, unlocks the Royal Jewels, and escapes with this loot on a pink dirigible. Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions. Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. My Little Pony Friends Is Magic Screaming Care Bears Journey To Joke A Lot Screaming Music. 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. The Joke-a-lot residents celebrate a "Laff-Fest" in his honor; 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. [] Support characters that look like toys, four bright songs and lots of giggling will score with the under-fives. Except for Bedtime Bear. Directed by Mike Fallows In the midst of this installment's success, Lions Gate released a 2005 sequel, The Care Bears' Big Wish Movie. Unknown Ray Stedman Vitality. Instead, the real one a "smiley mouth " was at the back of Gig's ears. /Fcpdf0 223 0 R The parents' guide to what's in this movie. 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