Peter Pan: Return to Never Land (2002)

About Peter Pan: Return to Never Land

"Peter Pan: Return to Never Land" is the 2002 sequel to the original 1953 Peter Pan movie. This animated fantasy-adventure movie revisits the world of Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, the Lost Boys, and Captain Hook. The film primarily focuses on Wendy's daughter, Jane, who is whisked away to Neverland by Captain Hook and must recognize the power of imagination, faith, and believing with the help of Peter Pan.

Making/Production

The film was produced by Walt Disney Television Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It was directed by Robin Budd and Donovan Cook. The animation was provided by Walt Disney Animation Canada Inc.

Actors

• Blayne Weaver as Peter Pan. He voiced the role with a vibrant energy that encapsulated Peter Pan's eternal youth and free spirit.
• Harriet Owen as Jane, Wendy Darling's practical and war-savvy daughter, who learns to embrace the magic of Neverland.
• Corey Burton reprised his role as Captain Hook. Burton's portrayal was filled with villainous fervor in the spirit of the original character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is Disney's first sequel to a classic Disney animated "Masterpiece".
• Though only having a small part in the movie, Smee has appeared in every Peter Pan related project.
• In this film, the notorious Crocodile from the original film has been replaced by an orange Octopus.

Quotes

• "You know the rules, Peter... Every time someone says 'I don't believe in fairies', somewhere there's a fairy that falls down dead." - Jane
• "Tinker Bell. I hereby banish you forever." - Peter Pan
• "Hello, poppet. Need a little shave, do we?" - Captain Hook

Music, Soundtrack

• The score of the film was composed by Joel McNeely and contributed to the magical ambiance of Neverland.
• "Do You Believe in Magic?" performed by BBMak, was the main title song of the film.
• "I'll Try" performed by Jonatha Brooke, is a song from the film that beautifully describes Jane's emotional journey.