I love cartoons. Specifically cartoon series from the 80’s and 90’s. Whenever someone asks me what my favorite childhood cartoon is, I always say there are two. The first is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the second is Darkwing Duck. I was the biggest fan of the masked mallard, and who wouldn’t be? He was brave, smart, egotistical, and accident-prone but would persevere against evil. He had a killer costume and cool equipment to fight bad guys. He had an awesome rogue’s gallery that was a bit of a joke but also surprisingly formidable. The cartoon was also not afraid to show its love for classic superhero comics at a time when the general public didn’t understand it. It even broke through the Iron Curtain at the height of the Cold War. But does this cartoon from the early 90’s still hold up? Is it a silly...
- 12/31/2023
- by David Arroyo
- JoBlo.com
The effect of The Simpsons on pop culture can’t be overstated. In the early nineties, the show tapped into the cultural zeitgeist in a way few others had before. Indeed, no other cartoon show could reasonably emulate it- but Hollywood couldn’t help but try. Capitol Critters, Family Dog, and Fish Police were just a few of the shows that tried to be “the new Simpsons.” Still, the only one that really came close was ABC’s The Critic, starring the voice of Jon Lovitz as Jay Sherman, perhaps the world’s least-loved film critic and the subject of this Gone But Not Forgotten episode.
Unlike other wannabe animated hits, The Critic could boast a legit connection to The Simpsons, with it also being a production of James L. Brooks’ Gracie Films. At the same time, creators Al Jean and Mike Reiss had been showrunners on The Simpsons during...
Unlike other wannabe animated hits, The Critic could boast a legit connection to The Simpsons, with it also being a production of James L. Brooks’ Gracie Films. At the same time, creators Al Jean and Mike Reiss had been showrunners on The Simpsons during...
- 7/10/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
The 1990s: the decade when teal squiggles and purple triangles reigned supreme. Or at least, that's what our collective memory has assigned to the period's romanticized style guide.
The '90s were formative for the medium of animation. On the silver screen, Disney animated musicals dominated the box office and awards seasons, while studios like Pixar and DreamWorks debuted their first feature films. On the small screen, the animation revolution continued in what we can now look back on as a unique convergence of passing generations. The Disney Afternoon programming block crested the wave of its success, oodles of beloved Nicktoons busted onto the scene, Cartoon Network launched, and some of today's longest-running animated series populated airwaves for the very first time.
Attempting to rank the best 90s cartoons is a nearly impossible task. Everyone has their favorites, whether we're talking about precious childhood shows or foundational barrier-breakers in adult animation.
The '90s were formative for the medium of animation. On the silver screen, Disney animated musicals dominated the box office and awards seasons, while studios like Pixar and DreamWorks debuted their first feature films. On the small screen, the animation revolution continued in what we can now look back on as a unique convergence of passing generations. The Disney Afternoon programming block crested the wave of its success, oodles of beloved Nicktoons busted onto the scene, Cartoon Network launched, and some of today's longest-running animated series populated airwaves for the very first time.
Attempting to rank the best 90s cartoons is a nearly impossible task. Everyone has their favorites, whether we're talking about precious childhood shows or foundational barrier-breakers in adult animation.
- 4/23/2023
- by Blake Taylor
- Slash Film
For this month’s installment of “TV Terrors” we revisit “Aaahh!!! Real Monsters,“ the fondly remembered Nickelodeon animated series that aired from 1994 through 1997.
Every Nickelodeon fanatic has their period where they thought the network really hit their stride. For me, 1994 was their real peak of pure kids entertainment. It was a time where they’d tapped into a wonderful momentum with programming blocks like Saturday Night’s Snick, weekday morning’s Nick Jr., and excellent series like “Rugrats,” “All That,” “Legends of the Hidden Temple,” “The Secret World of Alex Mack,” and a whole lot more.
It was also the year that “Aaahh!!! Real Monsters” premiered.
Debuting officially on October 30th, 1994, the program was another of the many Klasky-Csupo produced animated shows that had dominated the airwaves for most of the Nickelodeon golden age. Breaking in to their tendency to spotlight the lesser explored corners of our society, “Aaahh!!! Real...
Every Nickelodeon fanatic has their period where they thought the network really hit their stride. For me, 1994 was their real peak of pure kids entertainment. It was a time where they’d tapped into a wonderful momentum with programming blocks like Saturday Night’s Snick, weekday morning’s Nick Jr., and excellent series like “Rugrats,” “All That,” “Legends of the Hidden Temple,” “The Secret World of Alex Mack,” and a whole lot more.
It was also the year that “Aaahh!!! Real Monsters” premiered.
Debuting officially on October 30th, 1994, the program was another of the many Klasky-Csupo produced animated shows that had dominated the airwaves for most of the Nickelodeon golden age. Breaking in to their tendency to spotlight the lesser explored corners of our society, “Aaahh!!! Real...
- 2/8/2023
- by Felix Vasquez Jr
- bloody-disgusting.com
Darkwing Duck may be making a comeback. A reboot of the 1990s’animated action-adventure comedy series is in the works at Disney+. The reboot is in early development at Disney Television Animation, which falls under the newly formed Disney Branding Television unit headed by Gary Marsh, Deadline has confirmed.
A writer is not yet attached. Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg will executive produce the project via Point Grey Pictures.
Created by Tad Stones, DarkWing Duck ran from 1991-1992 on The Disney Afternoon syndicated programming block and on Saturday mornings on ABC. It followed the adventures of Darkwing Duck, who is the superheroic alter-ego of ordinary suburban duck Drake Mallard. Aided by his sidekick and pilot Launchpad McQuack, DarkWing lives in an unassuming suburban house with his adopted daughter Gosalyn, next door to the bafflingly dim-witted Muddlefoot family. Darkwing struggles to balance his egotistical craving for fame and attention against his...
A writer is not yet attached. Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg will executive produce the project via Point Grey Pictures.
Created by Tad Stones, DarkWing Duck ran from 1991-1992 on The Disney Afternoon syndicated programming block and on Saturday mornings on ABC. It followed the adventures of Darkwing Duck, who is the superheroic alter-ego of ordinary suburban duck Drake Mallard. Aided by his sidekick and pilot Launchpad McQuack, DarkWing lives in an unassuming suburban house with his adopted daughter Gosalyn, next door to the bafflingly dim-witted Muddlefoot family. Darkwing struggles to balance his egotistical craving for fame and attention against his...
- 11/13/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
A “Darkwing Duck” reboot is in early development at Disney Plus, Variety has learned from sources.
No writer is currently attached to the project, but sources say it will be executive produced by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, and Alex McAtee of Point Grey Pictures. McAtee will oversee the project for the company.
Reps for Point Grey did not immediately respond to Variety‘s request for comment. Disney declined to comment.
The original “Darkwing Duck” was created by Tad Stones and ran from 1991-1992 for three seasons and 91 episodes. It originally aired on The Disney Channel and ABC while also airing in syndication. The series followed the titular duck superhero, who lived an ordinary suburban life under the secret identity of Drake Mallard. He is assisted in his crime fighting by his sidekick and pilot Launchpad McQuack. He is also sometimes assisted by his adopted daughter, Gosalyn. The show...
No writer is currently attached to the project, but sources say it will be executive produced by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, and Alex McAtee of Point Grey Pictures. McAtee will oversee the project for the company.
Reps for Point Grey did not immediately respond to Variety‘s request for comment. Disney declined to comment.
The original “Darkwing Duck” was created by Tad Stones and ran from 1991-1992 for three seasons and 91 episodes. It originally aired on The Disney Channel and ABC while also airing in syndication. The series followed the titular duck superhero, who lived an ordinary suburban life under the secret identity of Drake Mallard. He is assisted in his crime fighting by his sidekick and pilot Launchpad McQuack. He is also sometimes assisted by his adopted daughter, Gosalyn. The show...
- 11/13/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
I absolutely loved Darkwing Duck when I was growing up! That was a cartoon that my brothers and I used to watch all the time. It premiered in 1991 and ran for three seasons before it was cancelled, before the TV networks got cheap and replaced it with crappy TV.
The classic Disney series featured the voice of Jim Cummings as the dangerous hero, Christine Cavanaugh as his daughter Gosalynm and Terry McGovern as his sidekick Launchpad. The series is described as combining “the kitchiness of Silver Age comics and the gags of the Golden Age of Warner Bros. animation.”
During a recent interview with THR, Darkwing Duck creator Tad Stones talked about his show and offered some interesting insight into how it came to be and why they did some of the things they did with it.
"I told the guys, every episode you have to do at least one catch phrase,...
The classic Disney series featured the voice of Jim Cummings as the dangerous hero, Christine Cavanaugh as his daughter Gosalynm and Terry McGovern as his sidekick Launchpad. The series is described as combining “the kitchiness of Silver Age comics and the gags of the Golden Age of Warner Bros. animation.”
During a recent interview with THR, Darkwing Duck creator Tad Stones talked about his show and offered some interesting insight into how it came to be and why they did some of the things they did with it.
"I told the guys, every episode you have to do at least one catch phrase,...
- 9/12/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Twenty-five years ago Thursday, Rugrats, Doug and The Ren & Stimpy Show premiered on Nickelodeon. It's hard to believe, but just seven years prior, the network was a huge failure, operating at a $10 million loss in 1984. By 1985, they'd launched Nick at Nite; in 1988, the Kids' Choice Awards and Nick Jr.
So when the network opened Nickelodeon Studios within Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, all eyes were on them. And it didn't disappointment, launching three soon-to-be iconic original animated series – Rugrats, Doug and Ren & Stimpy – all on the same day: Aug. 11, 1991. Since the cruel passage of time is all that unites us these days,...
So when the network opened Nickelodeon Studios within Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, all eyes were on them. And it didn't disappointment, launching three soon-to-be iconic original animated series – Rugrats, Doug and Ren & Stimpy – all on the same day: Aug. 11, 1991. Since the cruel passage of time is all that unites us these days,...
- 8/10/2016
- by Alex Heigl, @alex_heigl
- People.com - TV Watch
Twenty-five years ago Thursday, Rugrats, Doug and The Ren & Stimpy Show premiered on Nickelodeon. It's hard to believe, but just seven years prior, the network was a huge failure, operating at a $10 million loss in 1984. By 1985, they'd launched Nick at Nite; in 1988, the Kids' Choice Awards and Nick Jr. So when the network opened Nickelodeon Studios within Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, all eyes were on them. And it didn't disappointment, launching three soon-to-be iconic original animated series - Rugrats, Doug and Ren & Stimpy - all on the same day: Aug. 11, 1991. Since the cruel passage of time is all that unites us these days,...
- 8/10/2016
- by Alex Heigl, @alex_heigl
- PEOPLE.com
Twenty-five years ago Thursday, Rugrats, Doug and The Ren & Stimpy Show premiered on Nickelodeon. It's hard to believe, but just seven years prior, the network was a huge failure, operating at a $10 million loss in 1984. By 1985, they'd launched Nick at Nite; in 1988, the Kids' Choice Awards and Nick Jr. So when the network opened Nickelodeon Studios within Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, all eyes were on them. And it didn't disappointment, launching three soon-to-be iconic original animated series - Rugrats, Doug and Ren & Stimpy - all on the same day: Aug. 11, 1991. Since the cruel passage of time is all that unites us these days,...
- 8/10/2016
- by Alex Heigl, @alex_heigl
- PEOPLE.com
Joe Alaskey, an actor who provided the voices of some of TV’s best-known animated characters, has died of cancer, our sister site Variety reports. He was 63.
Alaskey voiced Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck in the 2000s. (Mel Blanc provided the original voices.) Alaskey also brought life to Duck Dodgers‘ title character, a role for which he won a Daytime Emmy in 2004.
His many other gigs included voicing Tiny Toon Adventures‘ Plucky Duck, Rugrats‘ Grandpa Pickles and Forrest Gump‘s Richard Nixon.
At the time of his death, Alaskey served as narrator for Investigation Discovery’s Murder Comes to Town.
Alaskey voiced Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck in the 2000s. (Mel Blanc provided the original voices.) Alaskey also brought life to Duck Dodgers‘ title character, a role for which he won a Daytime Emmy in 2004.
His many other gigs included voicing Tiny Toon Adventures‘ Plucky Duck, Rugrats‘ Grandpa Pickles and Forrest Gump‘s Richard Nixon.
At the time of his death, Alaskey served as narrator for Investigation Discovery’s Murder Comes to Town.
- 2/4/2016
- TVLine.com
Perhaps best known as the writer of Will Smith’s Hancock, Vince Gilligan previously found success on a little television show that few people thought would succeed. The X-Files ran for nine seasons, and he wrote (or co-wrote) thirty of the series’ 202 episodes. 20th Century Fox’s recent release of the entire series onto Blu-ray — available via a beautifully-produced box-set or as individual season releases — features the show in gorgeous HD, and while it includes a handful of new extras the vast bulk of the special features are pulled from previous releases. Multiple episode commentaries are available including three from Gilligan — “Small Potatoes” from season four, “Je Souhaite” from season seven, and “Jump the Shark” from season nine and recorded with co-writers John Shiban and Frank Spotnitz. The X-Files returns in January for a six-part mini-series, but sadly Gilligan’s only role in the reboot will be as a fan. Also...
- 12/30/2015
- by Rob Hunter
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
"That'll do, pig. That'll do."
It's been 20 years since the world fell in love with the sheep-herding pig at the center of the film "Babe," which opened August 4, 1995. The movie was hailed as a kids' movie that delighted viewers of all ages -- it was the rare children's film nominated for a Best Picture Oscar -- as well as an advance in effects magic that launched a wave of live-action, talking-animal flicks.
It's hard to imagine that the G-rated classic came from George Miller, the same filmmaker behind the ultra-violent, hard-r "Mad Max" franchise. That's one of many things you may not know about "Babe," here are 19 more:
1. In 1986, producer/co-screenwriter Miller became interested in the story during a long plane flight from Sydney to London, where the woman seated next to him was laughing uproariously at Dick King-Smith's book, "The Sheep-Pig." Upon landing, he found the book in...
It's been 20 years since the world fell in love with the sheep-herding pig at the center of the film "Babe," which opened August 4, 1995. The movie was hailed as a kids' movie that delighted viewers of all ages -- it was the rare children's film nominated for a Best Picture Oscar -- as well as an advance in effects magic that launched a wave of live-action, talking-animal flicks.
It's hard to imagine that the G-rated classic came from George Miller, the same filmmaker behind the ultra-violent, hard-r "Mad Max" franchise. That's one of many things you may not know about "Babe," here are 19 more:
1. In 1986, producer/co-screenwriter Miller became interested in the story during a long plane flight from Sydney to London, where the woman seated next to him was laughing uproariously at Dick King-Smith's book, "The Sheep-Pig." Upon landing, he found the book in...
- 8/4/2015
- by Gary Susman
- Moviefone
I saw "Babe" 20 years ago when I was nine, and aside from the fact that it was a movie my grandparents tolerated, here's everything I remembered about it: -The mice were cute. -Christine Cavanaugh, the late voice artist behind Chuckie on "Rugrats" and Dexter on "Dexter's Laboratory," voiced "Babe." -It was nominated for Best Picture and Cavanaugh carried a pig-shaped purse to the Oscars. This was, of course, the beginning of my certifiable obsession with the Oscars. -I was so, so embarrassed and sad at the part where the farmer's granddaughter hates the dollhouse she gets for Christmas. I wanted to reach out to Farmer Hoggett and say, "She's being a brat. I hope you know that, and I hope your feelings aren't hurt." Damn, remember when you'd evaluate kids in movies as your peers? -James Cromwell's face was a long, solemn, Easter Island-type granite block. Strangely,...
- 4/8/2015
- by Louis Virtel
- Hitfix
10. Waterworld
Directed by: Kevin Reynolds
It could be the flop of all flops. At the time, “Waterworld” was the most expensive film ever made. Starring Kevin Costner, “Waterworld” is a science-fiction/fantasy film taking place roughly 500 years after the polar ice caps melted in the beginning of the 21st century, effectively covering the entire world with water. Dirt has become a commodity and an unknown traveler named “the Mariner” (Costner) is trying to find anywhere to trade his stash. The catch: he’s a mutant, with gills, allowing him to breathe underwater. He is joined by a woman named Helen (Jeannie Tripplehorn) and child named Enola (Tina Majorino) with an elaborate map tattooed on her back. They sail the world and encounter various groups of survivors. They are pursued by a group of evil forces, led by an eye-patched man called “the Deacon” (Dennis Hopper). The special effects are actually pretty impressive,...
Directed by: Kevin Reynolds
It could be the flop of all flops. At the time, “Waterworld” was the most expensive film ever made. Starring Kevin Costner, “Waterworld” is a science-fiction/fantasy film taking place roughly 500 years after the polar ice caps melted in the beginning of the 21st century, effectively covering the entire world with water. Dirt has become a commodity and an unknown traveler named “the Mariner” (Costner) is trying to find anywhere to trade his stash. The catch: he’s a mutant, with gills, allowing him to breathe underwater. He is joined by a woman named Helen (Jeannie Tripplehorn) and child named Enola (Tina Majorino) with an elaborate map tattooed on her back. They sail the world and encounter various groups of survivors. They are pursued by a group of evil forces, led by an eye-patched man called “the Deacon” (Dennis Hopper). The special effects are actually pretty impressive,...
- 1/31/2015
- by Joshua Gaul
- SoundOnSight
Happy New Year, CBS, which got a cheap, easy win to become the top-rated and most-watched broadcast network in the one-day-long 2015. Technically, though, it tied with Univision in the main primetime ratings demo, so there’s that asterisk.
CBS reruns tied with Univision atop ABC and NBC originals on Thursday, also besting Fox and CW repeat lineups. NBC and ABC aired originals up until 10 p.m. Everything else in primetime was a rerun.
Also Read: Axed Shows of 2014: The Ratings That Got Them Canceled
CBS and Univision each had a 1.0 rating/3 share in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic. CBS was...
CBS reruns tied with Univision atop ABC and NBC originals on Thursday, also besting Fox and CW repeat lineups. NBC and ABC aired originals up until 10 p.m. Everything else in primetime was a rerun.
Also Read: Axed Shows of 2014: The Ratings That Got Them Canceled
CBS and Univision each had a 1.0 rating/3 share in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic. CBS was...
- 1/2/2015
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
The woman who gave Babe and Rugrats' Chuckie their voices, Christine Cavanaugh, has sadly died.
Here's some horrible news that just came to light over the last day or two: Christine Cavanaugh has died at the age of 51.
Cavanaugh was a hugely talented voice artist, in particular lending her tones to the wonderful Chuckie from Rugrats, to Babe in the original film, and to Dexter in Dexter's Laboratory. She had an enormity of voice credits - as well as one or two live action appearances to her name as well.
She died on December 22nd.
News of her death - the cause of which isn't being disclosed - came via an obituary in the Los Angeles Times. Not much else is known, but what's clear is that she leaves a remarkable body of work, all the more impressive given that she effectively retired from voice work back in 2001.
Cavanaugh's obituary can be found here.
Here's some horrible news that just came to light over the last day or two: Christine Cavanaugh has died at the age of 51.
Cavanaugh was a hugely talented voice artist, in particular lending her tones to the wonderful Chuckie from Rugrats, to Babe in the original film, and to Dexter in Dexter's Laboratory. She had an enormity of voice credits - as well as one or two live action appearances to her name as well.
She died on December 22nd.
News of her death - the cause of which isn't being disclosed - came via an obituary in the Los Angeles Times. Not much else is known, but what's clear is that she leaves a remarkable body of work, all the more impressive given that she effectively retired from voice work back in 2001.
Cavanaugh's obituary can be found here.
- 1/2/2015
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
The beautiful little 1995 film “Babe” featured actors and animals in a drama that shows the most unlikely of friendships and belief in someone goes a long way, and a big part of what made that film so sweet and lovely was the voice of said little pig Babe, done by Christine Cavanaugh.Babe was an animal saved from slaughter and turned over to a mama dog to school, against the wishes of the male border collie. Babe’s foster mother urges the little pig, “Bite them! Do whatever it takes to bend them to your will!” Babe tries this and barks […]...
- 12/31/2014
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
Christine Cavanaugh, an Annie Award-winning voice actor who brought to life such characters as Babe the Sheep Pig, Chuckie on Rugrats and the title kid in Dexter’s Laboratory, has died. She was 51. The Utah native died December 22, according to the Los Angeles Times; no cause of death was reported.
Cavanaugh started out as an actress in the late 1980s, appearing on such shows as Cheers and Empty Nest. In 1991 she landed a regular gig as the voice of Goslyn Mallard on Darkwing Duck, appearing in more than 70 episodes. Probably her most famous TV gig began that same year as she voiced Chuckie Finster, the scaredy-cat oldest baby on Nickelodeon’s Rugrats. Cavanaugh played the character for 135-plus episodes until 2002, when Nancy Cartwright took over. She also played Chuckie in The Rugrats Movie (1998).
During that time she continued working on TV, landing a regular voice role as Bunnie Rabbot in...
Cavanaugh started out as an actress in the late 1980s, appearing on such shows as Cheers and Empty Nest. In 1991 she landed a regular gig as the voice of Goslyn Mallard on Darkwing Duck, appearing in more than 70 episodes. Probably her most famous TV gig began that same year as she voiced Chuckie Finster, the scaredy-cat oldest baby on Nickelodeon’s Rugrats. Cavanaugh played the character for 135-plus episodes until 2002, when Nancy Cartwright took over. She also played Chuckie in The Rugrats Movie (1998).
During that time she continued working on TV, landing a regular voice role as Bunnie Rabbot in...
- 12/31/2014
- by The Deadline Team
- Deadline
Okay, the headline may be a little misleading, as it is just the voice of Chuckie. Yes, with a heavy heart we report that Christine Cavanaugh has passed away at 51 years young. The funny lady had a long resume with many kid shows (Rugrats, Dexter’s Laboratory and Darkwing Duck) and also guest roles on shows like E.R. and Cheers. TMZ reported that she passe away on the 22 of December, the cause was rumored to be cancer.
We are sadden by this news. We loved her and her wide range of talent. She was a staple for many who grew up watching her and who she played on TV. She never received the credit that she deserved. She certainly should have been given more credit in her long career. However, we understand that she may have liked it better the way that she did choose to live it.
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We are sadden by this news. We loved her and her wide range of talent. She was a staple for many who grew up watching her and who she played on TV. She never received the credit that she deserved. She certainly should have been given more credit in her long career. However, we understand that she may have liked it better the way that she did choose to live it.
Are you...
- 12/31/2014
- by Sarah Peel
- Boomtron
Christine Cavanaugh, best known for voicing some of the most beloved '90s cartoon and movie characters, passed away Dec. 22 at the age of 51.
Cavanaugh provided the voice of Dexter from the Cartoon Network series Dexter's Laboratory, as well as the voice of Chuckie from The Rugrats and the beloved Babe the pig.
According to an obituary published by the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday, Cavanaugh retired from voice acting in 2001 after a 13-year career that also included roles in Aladdin, Darkwing Duck, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters and The Powerpuff Girls, among many others.
Photos: In Memoriam: Stars We Lost In 2014
She also performed in a number of live-action roles in television shows including The X-Files, Everybody Loves Raymond, and ER.
Cavanaugh died at her home in Cedar City, Utah. No cause of death has been released. She is survived by her brother and sister.
Cavanaugh provided the voice of Dexter from the Cartoon Network series Dexter's Laboratory, as well as the voice of Chuckie from The Rugrats and the beloved Babe the pig.
According to an obituary published by the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday, Cavanaugh retired from voice acting in 2001 after a 13-year career that also included roles in Aladdin, Darkwing Duck, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters and The Powerpuff Girls, among many others.
Photos: In Memoriam: Stars We Lost In 2014
She also performed in a number of live-action roles in television shows including The X-Files, Everybody Loves Raymond, and ER.
Cavanaugh died at her home in Cedar City, Utah. No cause of death has been released. She is survived by her brother and sister.
- 12/31/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
Christine Cavanaugh provided the voice to many beloved cartoon characters, including Dexter from Dexter's Laboratory and Chuckie from Rugrats. Cavanaugh, who retired from her prolific voice acting career in 2001, passed away on Dec. 22, reports TMZ. She was 51. Having also provided voices for characters in The Powerpuff Girls, Recess, 101 Dalmations: The Series, and Sonic the Hedgehog, Cavanaugh also made live-action appearances in Cheers, The X-Files, Salute Your Shorts, and more. Similarly well known as the voice of the titular role in the movie Babe, Cavanaugh also won an Annie Award in 2000 for outstanding individual achievement for voice acting by a female...
- 12/30/2014
- by Amanda Michelle Steiner, @amandamichl
- PEOPLE.com
Unfortunately, another talented performer has passed away in 2014. Christine Cavanaugh, who voiced Chuckie Finster on the Nickelodeon series Rugrats and Babe the pig from the 1995 film Babe, died at the age of 51 on Monday, Dec. 22. According to TMZ.com, at this time, “the details surrounding her death are unclear.” In addition to her work on Rugrats and in Babe, Cavanaugh provided the voice for Dexter in the Cartoon Network series Dexter’s Laboratory and also voiced roles in Disney’s Aladdin, The Critic, Recess, The Powerpuff Girls and The Wild Thornberrys. She retired from voice acting in 2001, and Nancy Cartwright, famous for voicing Bart Simpson on the long-running Fox animated series The Simpsons, was brought in to replace her as the voice of Chuckie on Rugrats. Although she was primarily a voice actress, Cavanaugh also guest starred on several different television series throughout her career. She appeared on The X-Files (photographed above), Cheers,...
- 12/30/2014
- by Chris King
- TVovermind.com
Voice actress Christine Cavanaugh, who provided the scratchy, adorable coo of Chuckie Finster on "Rugrats" and Babe in the first "Babe" film, has died at age 51 according to TMZ. Cavanaugh dropped out of voice acting in 2001 due to unspecified personal issues, which was a pretty staggering upset for the voice industry since she was such a popular and respected performer. Her cause of death is unknown, though her Wiki states that she had Chronic myelogenous leukemia. Let's revisit some of her most famous and beloved work as a performer. Cavanaugh ranks among the great '90s cartoon voices like Tress MacNeille (Babs Bunny on "Tiny Toon Adventures," Dot on "Animaniacs") and E.G. Daily (Tommy on "Rugrats," Babe in his second film, "Babe: Pig in the City"). It's also worth noting that Cavanaugh had live-action acting gigs on "The X-Files," "Cheers," "ER," "Everybody Loves Raymond," and the movie "Jerry Maguire." "Babe...
- 12/30/2014
- by Louis Virtel
- Hitfix
Christine Cavanaugh, the woman behind the voice of Chuckie on “Rugrats” and the title character in the film “Babe,” has died. She was 51.
Cavanaugh died on Dec. 22, according to the La Times. The cause of death is unknown.
See photos: Hollywood’s Notable Deaths of 2014 (Photos)
Cavanaugh was best known as the voice of the pig in the 1995 film “Babe,” Gosalyn Mallard in “Darkwing Duck” and the original voices of Chuckie Finster in Nickelodeon’s “Rugrats,” and Dexter in Cartoon Network’s “Dexter Laboratory.”
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She could also be heard on “The Critic” as the voice of Marty,...
Cavanaugh died on Dec. 22, according to the La Times. The cause of death is unknown.
See photos: Hollywood’s Notable Deaths of 2014 (Photos)
Cavanaugh was best known as the voice of the pig in the 1995 film “Babe,” Gosalyn Mallard in “Darkwing Duck” and the original voices of Chuckie Finster in Nickelodeon’s “Rugrats,” and Dexter in Cartoon Network’s “Dexter Laboratory.”
Also Read: Nickolodeon to Release ‘iCarly’ Movie
She could also be heard on “The Critic” as the voice of Marty,...
- 12/30/2014
- by Itay Hod
- The Wrap
Television producer Howard Schultz died unexpectedly on Monday while vacationing with his family in Hawaii. He was 61.
The longtime executive founded Lighthearted Entertainment in 1992 and was the creator of ABC’s hit unscripted series “Extreme Makeover,” which he served as executive producer on for several seasons.
See photos: Hollywood’s Notable Deaths of 2014
Schultz served as the CEO of Lighthearted Entertainment, having developed and executive produced several popular series for the company including MTV’s “Are You the One,” VH1’s “Dating Naked” and VH1’s “Bye Felicia.” He also served as executive producer on Fox shows “Studs” and “The Moment of Truth,...
The longtime executive founded Lighthearted Entertainment in 1992 and was the creator of ABC’s hit unscripted series “Extreme Makeover,” which he served as executive producer on for several seasons.
See photos: Hollywood’s Notable Deaths of 2014
Schultz served as the CEO of Lighthearted Entertainment, having developed and executive produced several popular series for the company including MTV’s “Are You the One,” VH1’s “Dating Naked” and VH1’s “Bye Felicia.” He also served as executive producer on Fox shows “Studs” and “The Moment of Truth,...
- 12/30/2014
- by Travis Reilly
- The Wrap
Christine Cavanaugh, the voice of many iconic '90s cartoon characters, has died at the age of 51.
The star, who passed away on December 22, voiced Babe the pig in his first and second movies, as well as Chuckie on Nickelodeon series Rugrats.
Other major characters she voiced were Gosalyn Mallard in Darkwing Duck and Dexter in Dexter's Laboratory.
Some of her other voice credits included the animated series of Sonic the Hedgehog, 101 Dalmatians: The Series, Hercules: The Animated Series, The Powerpuff Girls and Recess.
Although most of her career was voice acting, she also had small roles in a number of television shows such as The X-Files and Everybody Loves Raymond.
Cavanaugh also played Mrs. Remo in 1996's Jerry Maguire, alongside Tom Cruise.
She retired from her voice career in 2001 in order to be closer to her family.
A memorial ceremony has been held in her honour on Antelope Island in Utah.
The star, who passed away on December 22, voiced Babe the pig in his first and second movies, as well as Chuckie on Nickelodeon series Rugrats.
Other major characters she voiced were Gosalyn Mallard in Darkwing Duck and Dexter in Dexter's Laboratory.
Some of her other voice credits included the animated series of Sonic the Hedgehog, 101 Dalmatians: The Series, Hercules: The Animated Series, The Powerpuff Girls and Recess.
Although most of her career was voice acting, she also had small roles in a number of television shows such as The X-Files and Everybody Loves Raymond.
Cavanaugh also played Mrs. Remo in 1996's Jerry Maguire, alongside Tom Cruise.
She retired from her voice career in 2001 in order to be closer to her family.
A memorial ceremony has been held in her honour on Antelope Island in Utah.
- 12/30/2014
- Digital Spy
Christine Cavanaugh, an actress who voiced Rugrats‘ Chuckie and the title character in the film Babe, has died. She was 51.
Cavanaugh passed away on Dec. 22; the cause of death is unknown, TMZ.com reports.
She worked steadily throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, lending her voice to television series including The Critic, Darkwing Duck and Dexter’s Laboratory.
Cavanaugh also appeared in guest roles on The X-Files, Cheers and ER, among others.
Per an obituary in the Los Angeles Times, Cavanaugh retired from acting in 2001.
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Cavanaugh passed away on Dec. 22; the cause of death is unknown, TMZ.com reports.
She worked steadily throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, lending her voice to television series including The Critic, Darkwing Duck and Dexter’s Laboratory.
Cavanaugh also appeared in guest roles on The X-Files, Cheers and ER, among others.
Per an obituary in the Los Angeles Times, Cavanaugh retired from acting in 2001.
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- 12/30/2014
- TVLine.com
Christine Cavanaugh -- the original voice of "Babe" the pig and Dexter from "Dexter's Laboratory" -- has died at the age of 51. Cavanaugh passed away on December 22nd ... the details surrounding her death are unclear. Christine's work is legendary ... providing the voice of countless iconic cartoon characters including Chuckie the red-headed baby from "Rugrats."She also voiced characters from "Darkwing Duck," "Aladdin," "The Critic," "The Powerpuff Girls" and "The Wild Thornberrys."Cavanaugh retired from...
- 12/30/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Voice actress Christine Cavanaugh, who charmed generations of children and adults alike with roles in animated series such as "Rugrats," "Dexter's Laboratory," and "Darkwing Duck," passed away on December 22. She was 51.
Cavanaugh was born in 1963 and studied at Utah State University and the University of Hawaii before moving to California to pursue a career in acting. She shot to fame in the early 1990s thanks to her breakout role as Goslyn on "Darkwing Duck." Other iconic characters included neurotic toddler Chuckie Finster on "Rugrats," the titular inventor on "Dexter's Laboratory," the titular piglet in "Babe," Marty Sherman on "The Critic," and Oblina on "Aaahh!! Real Monsters."
In addition to her prolific voiceover work, Cavanaugh also appeared frequently onscreen as well, with roles on TV series including "Cheers," "Empty Nest," "Wings," "The X-Files," and "Everybody Loves Raymond." She also had a role on the big screen in the 1996 Oscar-nominated flick "Jerry Maguire.
Cavanaugh was born in 1963 and studied at Utah State University and the University of Hawaii before moving to California to pursue a career in acting. She shot to fame in the early 1990s thanks to her breakout role as Goslyn on "Darkwing Duck." Other iconic characters included neurotic toddler Chuckie Finster on "Rugrats," the titular inventor on "Dexter's Laboratory," the titular piglet in "Babe," Marty Sherman on "The Critic," and Oblina on "Aaahh!! Real Monsters."
In addition to her prolific voiceover work, Cavanaugh also appeared frequently onscreen as well, with roles on TV series including "Cheers," "Empty Nest," "Wings," "The X-Files," and "Everybody Loves Raymond." She also had a role on the big screen in the 1996 Oscar-nominated flick "Jerry Maguire.
- 12/30/2014
- by Katie Roberts
- Moviefone
If you grew up in the ‘90s, chances are you’re familiar with the work of legendary cartoon voice actress Christine Cavanaugh. The voice behind Babe the pig, Chuckie from The Rugrats, Dexter from Dexter’s Laboratory, and Gosalyn Waddlemeyer-Mallard on Darkwing Duck passed away on Dec. 22 at the age of 51. The cause of Cavanaugh’s death has not been released, but her obituary was printed online via the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday, Dec. 30. “She was able to do incredible and amazing things with her voice and [...]...
- 12/30/2014
- Us Weekly
There are people out there who have never seen The Princess Bride. They walk among us, holding down jobs, contributing to society, and generally living happy, semi-fulfilled lives. But whisper a perfectly-timed “mawage” in their direction during a wedding, and the resulting blank stare or awkward chuckle will expose an inconceivable pop-cultural blind spot. Someone failed them when they were growing up.
In many ways it’s too late for them, but we can still save the next generation. The 55 Essential Movies Kids Must Experience (Before They Turn 13) is a starting point. This isn’t a list of the 55 “best” kids movies,...
In many ways it’s too late for them, but we can still save the next generation. The 55 Essential Movies Kids Must Experience (Before They Turn 13) is a starting point. This isn’t a list of the 55 “best” kids movies,...
- 6/23/2014
- by EW staff
- EW.com - PopWatch
In the wake of Spencer crashing Emily's reunion with Alison, Spencer and Hanna stay on the Alison case, while the other "Pretty Little Liars" deal with their own issues. And Mona Vanderwall and Mike Montgomery make out, you guys.
A/Alison
"We're at a college bar, the Hart and the Huntsman. He likes to take me there but doesn't call them dates," writes Alison in her diary. But who was she meeting at the Hollis Bar? It appears to be Mr. Fitz, when Spencer goes to investigate, since he orders boysenberry pie and "Board Shorts Ale," which is what the person in Alison's diary ordered.
However, the "flashback" of Alison and Fitz canoodling at the bar is very clearly happening in Spencer's imagination and not an actual flashback. She's certainly putting the pieces together, but nothing is definitive yet.
The "A" tag has Tippi the bird calling someone "Board Shorts...
A/Alison
"We're at a college bar, the Hart and the Huntsman. He likes to take me there but doesn't call them dates," writes Alison in her diary. But who was she meeting at the Hollis Bar? It appears to be Mr. Fitz, when Spencer goes to investigate, since he orders boysenberry pie and "Board Shorts Ale," which is what the person in Alison's diary ordered.
However, the "flashback" of Alison and Fitz canoodling at the bar is very clearly happening in Spencer's imagination and not an actual flashback. She's certainly putting the pieces together, but nothing is definitive yet.
The "A" tag has Tippi the bird calling someone "Board Shorts...
- 1/29/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
If you were gay and a kid in the ’90s, you were lucky to have Nickelodeon on the tube. Not only did the classic kids network dish out quirky shows that hold up well (particularly The Adventures of Pete & Pete), but it gave you bizarre, unconventional, one-of-a-kind characters who could be your friends, no matter how ridiculous or cartoonish they were. Sometimes, Nick’s characters were seemingly tailor-made for gay audience acceptance, and that’s why we’re assembled here today in this blessed Pride month: to remember 25 of Nickelodeon’s ’90s heroes (in the pre-Spongebob era) who guided us through childhood like Kirk Fogg ushering Purple Parrots past Temple Guards.
25. Petunia, The Adventures of Pete & Pete
Sure, she was just a tattoo, but she wiggled! Scandalously! Gorgeously! Distantly. Little Pete’s mermaid tattoo was the slacker ’90s kid take on Veronica Lake.
24. Helga Pataki, Hey Arnold!
Helga’s...
25. Petunia, The Adventures of Pete & Pete
Sure, she was just a tattoo, but she wiggled! Scandalously! Gorgeously! Distantly. Little Pete’s mermaid tattoo was the slacker ’90s kid take on Veronica Lake.
24. Helga Pataki, Hey Arnold!
Helga’s...
- 7/1/2013
- by Louis Virtel
- The Backlot
Wednesday night’s Big Brother was both mellow and maddening as the presumed powerhouses — the veterans — dealt with a blow that sent them into asthmatic fits: Evel Dick, the veterans’ tattered, tattooed leader, abruptly left the game due to an “undisclosed personal matter.” Undisclosed personal matters are no fun! They’re the reason Christine Cavanaugh, the voice of Babe and Rugrats‘ Chuckie Finster, dropped out of show business! I hate those things.
I’ll have more to say about the dramatic turns of tonight’s episode after tomorrow night’s recap, so for now, let’s just recount five wince-worthy...
I’ll have more to say about the dramatic turns of tonight’s episode after tomorrow night’s recap, so for now, let’s just recount five wince-worthy...
- 7/14/2011
- by Louis Virtel
- TVLine.com
Mary Alice (Brenda Strong) "Susan Delfino's (Teri Hatcher) doctor had ordered her to abstain from sex for 6 weeks. But what the doctor couldn't prevent Susan from doing is dreaming about it. The only thing missing from these dreams was her husband." Mike (James Denton) asks if Susan's okay. Susan had a dream. Mike tells her she was moaning, she had sex in her dream. Mary Alice; "Susan was having dreams about sex and they were becoming a nightmare." Cos she's dreaming about Paul (Mark Moses). That'd make your skin crawl! Ha. Mary Alice: "The residents of Wisteria Lane are nothing if not loyal. they love their country, root for their home town...but the fiercest loyalty on Wisteria Lane is the one between friends." Carlos (Richardo Antonio Chavira) forbids Gaby (Eva Longoria) from going to coffee with Bree (Marcia Cross.) Gaby shockingly or sarcastically asks, he forbids her. Bree...
- 7/11/2011
- by mhasan@corp.popstar.com (Mila Hasan)
- PopStar
Starring: James Cromwell, Magda Szubanski, Christine Cavanaugh
Director: Chris Noonan
The Scoop: (1995) If you thought that a movie featuring a talking pig would never be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar, well, have we got news for you, because "Babe" did just that. Cavanaugh provides the voice of Babe, a pig who becomes hero of the farm when he takes over as sheepdog. Guaranteed to warm even the coldest heart.
Special Features: Commentary, making-of featurette, interview
Rated G, 89 min. | Watch the trailer...
Director: Chris Noonan
The Scoop: (1995) If you thought that a movie featuring a talking pig would never be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar, well, have we got news for you, because "Babe" did just that. Cavanaugh provides the voice of Babe, a pig who becomes hero of the farm when he takes over as sheepdog. Guaranteed to warm even the coldest heart.
Special Features: Commentary, making-of featurette, interview
Rated G, 89 min. | Watch the trailer...
- 4/10/2011
- by NextMovie Staff
- NextMovie
Hitting movie theaters this weekend:
Arthur – Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Jennifer Garner
Hanna – Saoirse Ronan, Cate Blanchett, Eric Bana
Soul Surfer – AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt
Your Highness – Danny McBride, James Franco, Natalie Portman
Movie of the Week
Hanna
The Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Cate Blanchett, Eric Bana
The Plot: A 16-year-old (Ronan) who was raised by her father to be the perfect assassin is dispatched on a mission across Europe, tracked by a ruthless intelligence agent and her operatives.
The Buzz: I’m moderately excited to see Your Highness, but Hanna wins ‘movie of the week’ here, as it looks to be a better film to see on the big screen. Director David Gordon Green (Pineapple Express) looks to have another great comedy on his hands in Your Highness, but if I had to pick just one to see in the theater, Hanna would be it. The premise...
Arthur – Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Jennifer Garner
Hanna – Saoirse Ronan, Cate Blanchett, Eric Bana
Soul Surfer – AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt
Your Highness – Danny McBride, James Franco, Natalie Portman
Movie of the Week
Hanna
The Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Cate Blanchett, Eric Bana
The Plot: A 16-year-old (Ronan) who was raised by her father to be the perfect assassin is dispatched on a mission across Europe, tracked by a ruthless intelligence agent and her operatives.
The Buzz: I’m moderately excited to see Your Highness, but Hanna wins ‘movie of the week’ here, as it looks to be a better film to see on the big screen. Director David Gordon Green (Pineapple Express) looks to have another great comedy on his hands in Your Highness, but if I had to pick just one to see in the theater, Hanna would be it. The premise...
- 4/6/2011
- by Aaron Ruffcorn
- The Scorecard Review
The bodily functions flow liberally in "Rugrats in Paris: The Movie", the lively animated feature follow-up to the popular Nickelodeon residents' hit 1998 big-screen outing.
Faster-paced and noisier than its predecessor, the revved-up sequel's obsession with potty humor will likely have some parents exclaiming "mon Dieu" or, at least, "mon doo-doo." But despite the film's rather frenetic efforts to address pint-sized attention spans, there's plenty to amuse kids and their long-suffering caregivers.
Armed with those trademark satirical and tenderhearted moments, not to mention the Baha Men's ridiculously catchy "Who Let the Dogs Out" on the soundtrack, those irresistible Rugrats should do some gross stuff at the boxoffice before cleaning up on video.
After a funny "Godfather" parody, the new adventure begins when one of Stu Pickles' (voiced by Jack Riley) mechanical Reptar inventions goes seriously on the fritz, and he and the rest of the Rugrats roster is dispatched to Paris, home of the dazzling EuroReptarland amusement park.
It doesn't take long for plotting Angelica (Cheryl Chase) to meet her match with the attraction's kid-hating manager, the Cruella De Vil-lainous Coco La Bouche (Susan Sarandon), who's angling for a major promotion but needs to first set herself up as a loving family person.
She quickly sets her sights on widowed Charles Finster (Michael Bell), whose perpetually congested son Chuckie (Christine Cavanaugh, a k a the voice of Babe the pig) has been pining for a new Mom.
Ultimately, the good guys see through her little scheme -- but not before Angelica, Chuckie, Tommy, Phil, Lil, Baby Dil and company manage to effectively trash the City of Lights.
Once again, the character work is strong, and the celebrity recruits are fun, including Sarandon, being uncharacteristically nasty; John Lithgow as her pretentious personal assistant, Jean-Claude; and, in cameo turns, Debbie Reynolds as Grandpa Lou's new love interest, Tim Curry as a sumo karaoke singer and Casey Kasem as -- surprise -- a DJ.
And while it seems they could have toned it all down a few notches without fear of losing their audience, co-directors Stig Bergqvist and Paul Demeyer -- working from a script credited to J. David Stem and David N. Weiss (both of whom penned "The Rugrats Movie") along with series writers Jill Gorey, Barbara Herndon and Kate Boutilier -- do a good job of keeping things moving, physically and emotionally.
Technically speaking, the animation, while definitely not state-of-the-art, is richer than that found on the TV version. The computer-generated images have been retouched by hand to give the characters more warmth.
In addition to those infectious "Dogs", the inspired Maverick soundtrack surrounds the bouncy Mark Mothersbaugh score with similarly energetic tracks by the likes of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Isaac Hayes and TLC's "T-Boz" Watkins as well as quieter things by Cyndi Lauper and Sinead O'Connor.
RUGRATS IN PARIS: THE MOVIE
Paramount
Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies
present a Klasky/Csupo production
Directors: Stig Bergqvist, Paul Demeyer
Producers: Arlene Klasky, Gabor Csupo
Screenwriters: J. David Stern & David N. Weiss, Jill Gorey & Barbara Herndon, Kate Boutilier
Executive producers: Albie Hecht, Julia Pistor, Eryk Casemiro, Hal Waite
Production designer: Dima Malantichev
Editor: John Bryant
Music: Mark Mothersbaugh
Music supervisor: George Acogny
Color/stereo
Voices:
Coco La Bouche: Susan Sarandon
Jean-Claude: John Lithgow
Tommy Pickles: E.G. Daily
Chuckie Finster: Christine Cavanaugh
Phil and Lil Deville: Kath Soucie
Angelica Pickles: Cheryl Chase
Stu Pickles: Jack Riley
Chas Finster: Michael Bell
Kira Watanabe: Julia Kato
Kimi: Dionne Quan
Running time - 86 minutes
MPAA rating: G...
Faster-paced and noisier than its predecessor, the revved-up sequel's obsession with potty humor will likely have some parents exclaiming "mon Dieu" or, at least, "mon doo-doo." But despite the film's rather frenetic efforts to address pint-sized attention spans, there's plenty to amuse kids and their long-suffering caregivers.
Armed with those trademark satirical and tenderhearted moments, not to mention the Baha Men's ridiculously catchy "Who Let the Dogs Out" on the soundtrack, those irresistible Rugrats should do some gross stuff at the boxoffice before cleaning up on video.
After a funny "Godfather" parody, the new adventure begins when one of Stu Pickles' (voiced by Jack Riley) mechanical Reptar inventions goes seriously on the fritz, and he and the rest of the Rugrats roster is dispatched to Paris, home of the dazzling EuroReptarland amusement park.
It doesn't take long for plotting Angelica (Cheryl Chase) to meet her match with the attraction's kid-hating manager, the Cruella De Vil-lainous Coco La Bouche (Susan Sarandon), who's angling for a major promotion but needs to first set herself up as a loving family person.
She quickly sets her sights on widowed Charles Finster (Michael Bell), whose perpetually congested son Chuckie (Christine Cavanaugh, a k a the voice of Babe the pig) has been pining for a new Mom.
Ultimately, the good guys see through her little scheme -- but not before Angelica, Chuckie, Tommy, Phil, Lil, Baby Dil and company manage to effectively trash the City of Lights.
Once again, the character work is strong, and the celebrity recruits are fun, including Sarandon, being uncharacteristically nasty; John Lithgow as her pretentious personal assistant, Jean-Claude; and, in cameo turns, Debbie Reynolds as Grandpa Lou's new love interest, Tim Curry as a sumo karaoke singer and Casey Kasem as -- surprise -- a DJ.
And while it seems they could have toned it all down a few notches without fear of losing their audience, co-directors Stig Bergqvist and Paul Demeyer -- working from a script credited to J. David Stem and David N. Weiss (both of whom penned "The Rugrats Movie") along with series writers Jill Gorey, Barbara Herndon and Kate Boutilier -- do a good job of keeping things moving, physically and emotionally.
Technically speaking, the animation, while definitely not state-of-the-art, is richer than that found on the TV version. The computer-generated images have been retouched by hand to give the characters more warmth.
In addition to those infectious "Dogs", the inspired Maverick soundtrack surrounds the bouncy Mark Mothersbaugh score with similarly energetic tracks by the likes of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Isaac Hayes and TLC's "T-Boz" Watkins as well as quieter things by Cyndi Lauper and Sinead O'Connor.
RUGRATS IN PARIS: THE MOVIE
Paramount
Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies
present a Klasky/Csupo production
Directors: Stig Bergqvist, Paul Demeyer
Producers: Arlene Klasky, Gabor Csupo
Screenwriters: J. David Stern & David N. Weiss, Jill Gorey & Barbara Herndon, Kate Boutilier
Executive producers: Albie Hecht, Julia Pistor, Eryk Casemiro, Hal Waite
Production designer: Dima Malantichev
Editor: John Bryant
Music: Mark Mothersbaugh
Music supervisor: George Acogny
Color/stereo
Voices:
Coco La Bouche: Susan Sarandon
Jean-Claude: John Lithgow
Tommy Pickles: E.G. Daily
Chuckie Finster: Christine Cavanaugh
Phil and Lil Deville: Kath Soucie
Angelica Pickles: Cheryl Chase
Stu Pickles: Jack Riley
Chas Finster: Michael Bell
Kira Watanabe: Julia Kato
Kimi: Dionne Quan
Running time - 86 minutes
MPAA rating: G...
- 11/13/2000
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After seven hit seasons on Nickelodeon, "The Rugrats" have finally crawled their way to the big screen in a full-length, action-filled adventure that will neither disappoint fans nor overwhelm the uninitiated.
Retaining the refreshingly non-pandering tone that has made the series an animated success story -- by drawing more than 23 million viewers each week it's TV's No. 1 kids show -- "The Rugrats Movie" packs a duo-generational appeal that should translate into a "diapie-ful" of dollars for Paramount, with even bigger dividends waiting just around the video corner.
Kicking off with a delightful "Indiana Jones" fantasy sequence, the picture wastes little time in getting to the crux of the story -- the impending arrival of a new addition to the Pickles family.
While toddler Tommy (voiced by E.G. Daily) is initially unsure of how to welcome has new baby brother Dylan (Dil, for short, of course; voiced by Tara Charendoff), his playmates Chuckie Finster (Christine Cavanaugh) and twins Phil and Lil DeVille (Kath Soucie) decide there's only one way to stop his incessant crying -- to take him back to the "hopsickle" and ask for a refund since he's obviously "broked."
Loading the little one in the Reptar Wagon, the latest of dad Stu Pickles' (Jack Riley) wacky inventions, the Rugrats take a couple of unexpected turns, ending up stuck in a scary forest where they battle a troupe of derailed circus monkeys and a hungry wolf, not to mention tyrannical cousin Angelica (Cheryl Chase), who makes like Shirley-Lock Holmes on the trail of her missing Cynthia doll.
In expanding from the usual 13-15-minute segments to the feature-length big time, screenwriters David N. Weiss and J. David Stem and directors Norton Virgien and Igor Kovalyov have generally succeeded in retaining the show's rambunctious flavor, although the pacing, like the kids, occasionally loses its way during the extended woods sequence.
But it's a minor quibble given all the bright, bold visuals, the rich voice work (joining the regulars are guest turns from Whoopi Goldberg, Tim Curry, Andrea Martin, David Spade, Busta Rhymes and Roger Clinton) and music supervisor Karyn Rachtman's whimsical selection of tunes that are far more happening than those of that big purple guy, ranging from the familiar ("One Way or Another" and "Witch Doctor") to the brand spanking new ("I Throw My Toys Around", performed by No Doubt and Elvis Costello).
The hands-down-highlight, however, has to be the irresistibly scatological "This World is Something New to Me" number, a delivery ward "We Are the World" penned by the film's composer and former Devo member Mark Mothersbaugh, featuring an inspired vocal ensemble including Beck, Iggy Pop, the B-52's, Lenny Kravitz, Patti Smith, Jakob Dylan, Lisa Loeb, Laurie Anderson and Lou Rawls.
As kidflicks go, they just don't get any hipper than that.
THE RUGRATS MOVIE
Paramount
Paramount Pictures and
Nickelodeon Movies present
a Klasky-Csupo production
Directors: Norton Virgien and Igor Kovalyov
Producers: Arlene Klasky and Gabor Csupo
Screenwriters: David N. Weiss & J. David Stem
Executive producers: Albie Hecht, Debby Beece
Art director: Dima Malanitchev
Music supervisor: Karyn Rachtman
Music: Mark Mothersbaugh
Color/stereo
Voices:
Tommy Pickles: E.G. Daily
Chuckie Finster: Christine Cavanaugh
Phil and Lil DeVille: Kath Soucie
Angelica Pickles: Cheryl Chase
Dylan Pickles: Tara Charendoff
Didi Pickles: Melanie Chartoff
Stu Pickles: Jack Riley
Grandpa Boris: Joe Alaskey
Running time -- 82 minutes
MPAA Rating: G...
Retaining the refreshingly non-pandering tone that has made the series an animated success story -- by drawing more than 23 million viewers each week it's TV's No. 1 kids show -- "The Rugrats Movie" packs a duo-generational appeal that should translate into a "diapie-ful" of dollars for Paramount, with even bigger dividends waiting just around the video corner.
Kicking off with a delightful "Indiana Jones" fantasy sequence, the picture wastes little time in getting to the crux of the story -- the impending arrival of a new addition to the Pickles family.
While toddler Tommy (voiced by E.G. Daily) is initially unsure of how to welcome has new baby brother Dylan (Dil, for short, of course; voiced by Tara Charendoff), his playmates Chuckie Finster (Christine Cavanaugh) and twins Phil and Lil DeVille (Kath Soucie) decide there's only one way to stop his incessant crying -- to take him back to the "hopsickle" and ask for a refund since he's obviously "broked."
Loading the little one in the Reptar Wagon, the latest of dad Stu Pickles' (Jack Riley) wacky inventions, the Rugrats take a couple of unexpected turns, ending up stuck in a scary forest where they battle a troupe of derailed circus monkeys and a hungry wolf, not to mention tyrannical cousin Angelica (Cheryl Chase), who makes like Shirley-Lock Holmes on the trail of her missing Cynthia doll.
In expanding from the usual 13-15-minute segments to the feature-length big time, screenwriters David N. Weiss and J. David Stem and directors Norton Virgien and Igor Kovalyov have generally succeeded in retaining the show's rambunctious flavor, although the pacing, like the kids, occasionally loses its way during the extended woods sequence.
But it's a minor quibble given all the bright, bold visuals, the rich voice work (joining the regulars are guest turns from Whoopi Goldberg, Tim Curry, Andrea Martin, David Spade, Busta Rhymes and Roger Clinton) and music supervisor Karyn Rachtman's whimsical selection of tunes that are far more happening than those of that big purple guy, ranging from the familiar ("One Way or Another" and "Witch Doctor") to the brand spanking new ("I Throw My Toys Around", performed by No Doubt and Elvis Costello).
The hands-down-highlight, however, has to be the irresistibly scatological "This World is Something New to Me" number, a delivery ward "We Are the World" penned by the film's composer and former Devo member Mark Mothersbaugh, featuring an inspired vocal ensemble including Beck, Iggy Pop, the B-52's, Lenny Kravitz, Patti Smith, Jakob Dylan, Lisa Loeb, Laurie Anderson and Lou Rawls.
As kidflicks go, they just don't get any hipper than that.
THE RUGRATS MOVIE
Paramount
Paramount Pictures and
Nickelodeon Movies present
a Klasky-Csupo production
Directors: Norton Virgien and Igor Kovalyov
Producers: Arlene Klasky and Gabor Csupo
Screenwriters: David N. Weiss & J. David Stem
Executive producers: Albie Hecht, Debby Beece
Art director: Dima Malanitchev
Music supervisor: Karyn Rachtman
Music: Mark Mothersbaugh
Color/stereo
Voices:
Tommy Pickles: E.G. Daily
Chuckie Finster: Christine Cavanaugh
Phil and Lil DeVille: Kath Soucie
Angelica Pickles: Cheryl Chase
Dylan Pickles: Tara Charendoff
Didi Pickles: Melanie Chartoff
Stu Pickles: Jack Riley
Grandpa Boris: Joe Alaskey
Running time -- 82 minutes
MPAA Rating: G...
- 11/9/1998
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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