Toonhound - Faeries (1999)

    "A story from Otherwhere..."

Deposited at their Aunt and Uncle's farm for the summer, young Nellie and
    George are playing hide'n'seek in the woods nearby when George goes missing.
    Given that the woods are called Fairy Oak Woods, and the farm is known as
    Fairy Oak Farm it's no surprise to find that fairies are involved with the lad's
    disappearance. Soon Nellie is joining her brother in Fairyland, where they
    encounter many fairy folk, and learn that poor George is doomed to remain in
  the kingdom unless they complete three magic tasks. But what they don't
    know is that the evil Shapeshifter is manipulating the trials to get his hands
    on the magical Orb which holds the Fairies power of youth and eternal beauty.

    '"Faeries" was a Cartwn Cymru production for HIT Entertainment. The director
    and designer was Gary Hurst whose animation credits include Funnybones,
    "Testament: The Bible in Animation" and Toucan Tecs. The film employs
     a shiny blend of traditional and computer animation, apparent from the very
     opening sequence, as we swoop and swish through the wooded countryside,
     in pursuit of the car driving Nellie and George to the farm. When the 2D children
     step into the Fairy Ring they enter a supercoloured realm that blends cg
     effects - water, snow, and magical elements - with "real" photographed
     scenery. The animated figures "stand" on the model mushrooms, they walk
     through treasure-filled caverns and fly through Interflora woodland. This three-way
     combination is hugely ambitious, and it gives the film a very distinctive look
     and feel.

      "Faeries" (HIT Entertainment plc / United Productions)

     Faerie queen

     It's interesting to see artist Wendy Froud getting a thank-you credit on the film.
     She has created a wealth of faerie flora and fauna over the years, in paintings
     and in model form. She's also the wife of that legendary art goblin, Brian Froud...

    broadcast info

    "Faeries" was first broadcast on ITV on Boxing Day 26th December 1999...

     Faeries on DVD

       Faeries
                 Region 2 / HIT Entertainment / February 2005

     Cartwn Cymru for
     HIT Entertainment plc / United Productions

     designed and directed by Gary Hurst

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					Faeries (1999) producers: Cartwn Cymru for HIT Entertainment PLC / United Productions animation: 2D animation run time: 75mins
		"A story from Otherwhere..." Deposited at their Aunt and Uncle's farm for the summer, young Nellie and George are playing hide'n'seek in the woods nearby when George goes missing. Given that the woods are called Fairy Oak Woods, and the farm is known as Fairy Oak Farm it's no surprise to find that fairies are involved with the lad's disappearance. Soon Nellie is joining her brother in Fairyland, where they encounter many fairy folk, and learn that poor George is doomed to remain in the kingdom unless they complete three magic tasks. But what they don't know is that the evil Shapeshifter is manipulating the trials to get his hands on the magical Orb which holds the Fairies power of youth and eternal beauty. '"Faeries" was a Cartwn Cymru production for HIT Entertainment. The director and designer was Gary Hurst whose animation credits include Funnybones, "Testament: The Bible in Animation" and Toucan Tecs. The film employs a shiny blend of traditional and computer animation, apparent from the very opening sequence, as we swoop and swish through the wooded countryside, in pursuit of the car driving Nellie and George to the farm. When the 2D children step into the Fairy Ring they enter a supercoloured realm that blends cg effects - water, snow, and magical elements - with "real" photographed scenery. The animated figures "stand" on the model mushrooms, they walk through treasure-filled caverns and fly through Interflora woodland. This three-way combination is hugely ambitious, and it gives the film a very distinctive look and feel. Faerie queen It's interesting to see artist Wendy Froud getting a thank-you credit on the film. She has created a wealth of faerie flora and fauna over the years, in paintings and in model form. She's also the wife of that legendary art goblin, Brian Froud... broadcast info "Faeries" was first broadcast on ITV on Boxing Day 26th December 1999... Faeries on DVD Faeries Region 2 / HIT Entertainment / February 2005 Cartwn Cymru for HIT Entertainment plc / United Productions designed and directed by Gary Hurst
			producer: executive producer: co-executive producer for United Productions: writer: music: casting: production co-ordinators: animatic editor: soundtrack breakdown: background layouts: 2D backgrounds: key character layouts: layout & model sheet assistants: animo supervisor: animo compositing & painting: production assistants: production services: 3D sets: directors of photography: lighting assistants: motion control camera: special effects & cgi animation: sound supervisor & re-recording mixer: sound design & editing: voices:	Naomi Jones Kate Fawkes Dan Maddicott Jocelyn Stevenson Colin Towns performed by members of The Munich Symphony Orchestra Lucy Boulting Tracey Paddison, Andrew Peters, Karen Davidsen Keith Ware Rob Francis Christopher Evans, Mark Morgan, Chris Glynn Graham Howells, Mike Wall, Monica Herman, Jocelyn Smith Chris Fenna, Roger Mainwood, Andy McPherson, Roger Phillips, Rick Villeneuve, Arjan Wilschut, Meryl Edge, Alastair Fell, Claire Grey, Jose Solis, Mair Thomas Julian Evert, Morgan Griffiths, Lee Huxtable, John Lund Martyn Yates Lee Jones, Mike Roberts, Dave Hoctor, Melanie Crowlie, Inez Stoodley Sabina Fisher, Donna Murray, Macushla Carney Animasia UK Animation Services (Hong Kong) John Wright Model Making Mark Chamberlain, Simon Jacobs, Sam James Toby Farrah, Matthew Kitkat, Peter Sim Peter Tyler Ocean Digital Pictures Peter Jeffreys Ian "Spike" Banks A.M.P.S. with thanks to The Museum of Welsh Life Wendy Froud folklore consultant: Dr Juliette Wood Kate Winslett (Brigid) Jeremy Irons (The Shapeshifter) Dougray Scott (The Fairy Prince) Carley O'Neill (Nellie) Freddie Ridge (George) Elizabeth Morton (Princess Brigid) Michael Burrell (Mr Coombs / Fume) June Whitfield (Mrs Coombs) Tony Robinson (Broom) Charlotte Coleman (Merrivale) Jane Horrocks (Huccaby) Ciara Janson (Nellie) John Sessions (Chudley) Patrick Marlowe (Mone) Jessica Martin (Helen / Skrwak) Tracy-Ann Oberman (Tippycott)
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