Unstable Fables
Unstable Fables is a trilogy of computer-animated films produced by The Jim Henson Company in association with Flame Ventures, Prana Studios, and The Weinstein Company. The direct-to-DVD feature-length films are distributed by Genius Products.[1][2]
The films' casts include Brad Garrett, Jay Leno and Jamie Lynn Spears. "Unstable Fables" irreverently and unfaithfully retell classic fairy tales, folktale, and fables with a modern twist.[2] The first film, 3 Pigs and a Baby (based on "Three Little Pigs"), was released on DVD on March 4, 2008.[3] The second title, Tortoise vs. Hare (based on "The Tortoise and the Hare"), was released on September 9, 2008.[4] The third and final release, The Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Show (based on Goldilocks and the Three Bears), was released on December 16, 2008.[5]
3 Pigs and a Baby
| 3 Pigs and a Baby | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Directed by |
Howard E. Baker Arish Fyzee |
| Written by |
Craig Bartlett Joseph Purdy |
| Starring |
Jon Cryer Brad Garrett Steve Zahn Jesse McCartney Timothy McCartney Steve Wilcox |
| Music by | Jim Lang |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Genius Products |
Release dates | March 4, 2008 |
Running time | 76 minutes |
| Language | English |
3 Pigs and a Baby is the first animated film in the series based on "Three Little Pigs". The direct-to-DVD film was released on March 4, 2008 and stars Jon Cryer, Brad Garrett, Steve Zahn and Jesse McCartney.[3]
Plot
The Three Little Pigs become the target of a special-ops team of wolves. The wolves' plan to finally infiltrate the impenetrable house of bricks by leaving a tiny wolf cub on the unassuming pigs' doorstep. The pigs take the baby in and raise him as their own. The newest addition to their family, Lucky, grows up into his teens not knowing his history, his role in the wolves' plan or the difficult choice he will have to make about the family that raised him.[6]
Cast
- Brad Garrett as Mason Pig
- Jon Cryer as Richard Pig
- Steve Zahn as Sandy Pig
- Jesse McCartney as Lucky Wolf
- Tom Kenny as Dr. Wolfowitz, Musical Comedy Wolf
- Timothy McCartney as Lucky (baby/child)
- Nolan North as Big Bad Wolf, Eager Young Wolf, Dash Hammet, Wolf Guard
- Mark Adair-Rios as Wide-Eyed Pacifist Wolf
- Tara Strong as Teen Girl Wolf, Construction Cow, Popular Girl
- Steve Wilcox as Big Boss Wolf, Lone Wolf and Grunt
- Audrey Wasilewski as Contractor Cow, Hamlet
DVD Bonus Features
- Animation Education: Behind the scenes of the animation process
- Re-Imagining A Classic: A conversation with director Howard Baker and writers Craig Barlett and Joseph Purdy
- The Voices of 3 Pigs and A Baby: Behind the scenes look at how the stars record their lines before animation is complete and how it all comes together.
Tortoise vs. Hare
| Tortoise vs. Hare | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Directed by |
Howard E. Baker Arish Fyzee |
| Written by | Tom Martin |
| Starring |
Jay Leno Danny Glover Vivica A. Fox Keke Palmer Drake Bell |
| Music by | Jim Lang |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | The Weinstein Company |
Release dates | September 9, 2008 |
Running time | 76 minutes |
| Language | English |
Tortoise vs. Hare is the second animated film in the "Unstable Fables" series. The direct-to-DVD film, based on Aesop's fable "The Tortoise and the Hare," was released on DVD on September 9, 2008[4][7]
The film features the voices of Danny Glover, Jay Leno, Vivica A. Fox, Keke Palmer, and Drake Bell.[4][7]
The film won a Film Advisory Board award.
Plot
After losing, the hare challenges his rival the tortoise to a hike.
Cast
- Jay Leno as Murray Hare
- Drake Bell as Butch Hare
- Danny Glover as Walter Tortoise
- Jenni Pulos as Old Lady Hare
- Vivica A. Fox as Dotty Tortoise
- Keke Palmer as Crystal Tortoise
- Adam Friedman as Weasel
- Nolan North as Reporter #1
- Steve Wilcox as Mole Dad
DVD Bonus Features
- How to Draw a Character: Director Howard E. Baker shows how to draw a character from the film.[8]
- The Voices of Tortoise vs. Hare: Behind the scenes look at how the stars record their lines before animation is complete and how it all comes together [8]
- A Sneak Peek at the Next Unstable Fable: A look at The Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Show, the next Unstable Fable film.[8]
The Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Show
| The Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Show | |
|---|---|
 DVD Cover | |
| Directed by |
Howard E. Baker Arish Fyzee |
| Written by | Chris Parrish |
| Starring |
Jamie Lynn Spears Brooke Shields Tom Arnold |
| Music by | Jim Lang |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Genius Products |
Release dates | December 16, 2008 |
Running time | 78 minutes |
| Language | English |
The Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Show (promotionally titled as simply Goldilocks and the 3 Bears) is the third and final animated film in the series. The film is a twisted retelling of the story of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears". The direct-to-DVD film was released on December 16, 2008.[4] The film features the voices of Tom Arnold, Brooke Shields, and Jamie Lynn Spears.[9]
Plot
Goldilocks, a spoiled television star, moves in with a family of three bears to be filmed in a "Big Brother"-style reality TV show.
Cast
- Tom Arnold as Mac Bear
- Brooke Shields as Ruby Bear
- Colton Parsons as Junior Bear
- Jamie Lynn Spears as Goldilocks
- Jessica DiCicco as Misty
- Adam Friedman as Doddie
- Brian Jones as Eddie
- Ronn Ozuk as Scary Fan
- Jenni Pulos as Old Lady Hare
- James Arnold Taylor as Cricket, Pig, Weasel
- Armando Valdes-Kennedy as Paparazzo #3
- Audrey Wasilewski as Rhonda
- Steve Wilcox as Grunt
DVD Bonus Features
- How to Draw a Character: Director Howard E. Baker shows a group of school children how to draw story boards for a film.
- Making Goldilocks & the 3 Bears: An exclusive behind the scenes look at the animation process, voice recordings, and story development.
References
- ↑ Jim Henson Company press release. May 20, 2006.
- 1 2 Jim Henson Company Podcast. February 11, 2008.
- 1 2 Jim Henson Company press release. January 18, 2008.
- 1 2 3 4 "Tortoise vs. Hare" Coming This Fall . March 6, 2008
- ↑ Third "Unstable Fables" Comes in Time for Christmas. November 03, 2008
- ↑ "3 Pigs and a Baby" on DVD Today!. March 04, 2008.
- 1 2 Tortoise vs. Hare Trailer on YouTube
- 1 2 3 "Tortoise vs. Hare" DVD Details. August 13, 2008.
- ↑ More Details on Henson's Unstable Fables. January 18, 2008.
External links
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- The Jim Henson Company - Official Site
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- 3 Pigs and a Baby at the Internet Movie Database
- Tortoise vs. Hare at the Internet Movie Database
- The Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Show at the Internet Movie Database