Pixie Hollow Gamesis a 30-minute television special broadcast on November 19, 2011, onDisney Channel.Based on theDisney Fairiesfranchise, it was produced byDisneyToon Studiosand animated byPrana Studios.[2]It features the voices ofMae Whitman,Lucy Liu,Raven-Symoné,Megan Hilty,Angela Bartys,and others, as Tinker Bell and the other fairies of Pixie Hollow inNever Land,taking part in an Olympic-style competition. It is based loosely onJ. M. Barrie'sPeter Panstories, by way ofDisney's animated adaptation.
| Pixie Hollow Games | |
|---|---|
 Movie poster | |
| Directed by | Bradley Raymond[1] |
| Starring | Mae Whitman Megan Hilty[1] Lucy Liu Raven-Symoné Angela Bartys |
| Theme music composer | Joel McNeely |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Helen Kalafatic |
| Running time | 23 minutes |
| Production company | DisneyToon Studios |
| Original release | |
| Network | Disney Channel |
| Release | November 19, 2011 |
It was originally intended as the last of five feature-length films in theTinker Bellseriesof direct-to-DVD 3D animated films, with the titleTinker Bell: Race through the Seasons,and a release date in 2012. However, the movie was rescheduled and retooled as a TV special instead of a film-length movie. Unlike the previous feature films in this series, Tinker Bell is not a central featured character in this special release, which is focused on Rosetta.
Plot
editRosetta is busy helping to set up flowers for the big night when she meets a new garden fairy named Chloe. Chloe announces she has been training for the Pixie Hollow Games and is excited to be competing. Even though the garden fairies have little hope of winning and haven't ever won, Chloe is confident that she and her partner can turn things around and end their losing streak. When it comes time for the team selection, Chloe has already volunteered and Rosetta is selected to be her partner.
On the night of the games, Rosetta wears a fancy gown, certain that she and Chloe will be eliminated after one round. The storm fairies, Rumble and Glimmer, are the heavy favorites to win the competition due to their winning streak and having winners' rings for almost every finger. The first event is leapfrogging. Rosetta refuses to get onto the frog but finally does when the spectators yell in protest, leading to total chaos on the racetrack.
The next day, Rosetta and Chloe continue to compete in a series of games, such as dragonfly water skiing, twig-spheres, and mouse polo, slowly moving up in the standings during each game. The final challenge (a teacup race) arrives. Chloe dives down the chute with no trouble, but Rosetta nervously crawls down the chute, to Chloe's dismay. Rosetta's actions put them in last place, causing Chloe to start doubting her. Meanwhile, other teams start dropping which leaves only the garden and storm fairies.
Rosetta and Chloe take the mudslide mountain shortcut and successfully make it over thanks toTinker Bell.However, in the last leg of the race, Rumble uses Glimmer's lightning ability to zap one of the wheels causing the girls' cart to crash. Glimmer is appalled. Seeing their cart destroyed, Rosetta and Chloe push their cart over the finish line and finish together. While Rumble celebrates his victory, Queen Clarion announces that the garden fairies are the winners. Rumble protests, until she shows him that Glimmer abandoned him just before the finish line forcheating,giving the victory to the garden fairies. Rosetta and Chloe broke their losing streak and they celebrate with their friends.
Cast
edit- Megan Hiltyas Rosetta, a garden fairy and the mainprotagonistof the film
- Brenda Songas Chloe, a new garden fairy and Rosetta's partner
- Jason Dolleyas Rumble, a storm fairy and the mainantagonistof the film
- Tiffany Thorntonas Glimmer, a storm fairy and Rumble's partner
- Zendayaas Fern, a garden fairy
- Mae WhitmanasTinker Bell,a tinker fairy
- Lucy Liuas Silvermist, a water fairy
- Raven-Symonéas Iridessa, a light fairy
- Angela Bartys as Fawn, an animal fairy
- Pamela Adlonas Vidia, a fast-flying fairy
- Jeff Bennettas Clank, a large tinker fairy with a booming voice / Fairy Gary, the overseer of the pixie-dust keepers and Terence's partner
- Rob Paulsenas Bobble, a wispy tinker fairy with large glasses / Buck, a new animal fairy and Fawn's partner
- Jane Horrocksas Fairy Mary, the overseer of the tinker fairies and Tink's partner
- Jessica DiCiccoas Lilac, a garden fairy / Lumina, a new light fairy and Iridessa's partner
- Kari Wahlgrenas Ivy, a garden fairy
- Alicyn Packardas Zephyr, a new fast-flying fairy and Vidia's partner
- Jesse McCartneyas Terence, the pixie-dust keeper
- Dan Curtis Leeas Starter Sparrowman
- Kraisit Agnew as Tabby
- Anjelica Hustonas Queen Clarion, the queen of all Pixie Hollow
Music
editThe score to the special is composed byJoel McNeely,who scored the first threeTinker Bellfilms.Zendayasings the theme song (written by Brendan Milburn andVal VigodaofGrooveLily), which is called "Dig Down Deeper".[citation needed]Zendaya performed "Dig Down Deeper" in the 2011Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.InSpain,the main theme was played by Lydia Fairen.
Release
editThe special debuted in the United States onThe Disney Channelon November 19, 2011.
The special was included as a bonus feature on theBlu-rayreleases ofSecret of the Wingsin 2012.[3]A standaloneDVDwas released on August 20, 2013.[4]
Sequel
editA fourth full-lengthTinker Bellfilm,Secret of the Wings,was originally announced to be released before the special, but was instead released on October 23, 2012.
References
edit- ^abWeisman, Jon (August 16, 2011)."Disney Channel special 'Pixie Hollow Games' will have John Lasseter on board".Variety.RetrievedAugust 16,2011.
- ^Zahed, Ramin (October 7, 2011)."Extreme Fairies: 'Pixie Hollow Games'".Animation Magazine.RetrievedMarch 5,2017.
- ^Cyrenne, Randall."Animated Views - Secret of the Wings".Retrieved3 June2013.
- ^"Amazon.com sales page".Amazon.
