About Tinker Bell

Tinker Bell (2008) is an American animated film produced by DisneyToon Studios. It is a computer-animation fantasy film that reveals the story of Tinker Bell's life in the magical world of Pixie Hollow. The movie details how fairies prepare for each season and how Tinker Bell, initially discontent with her "tinker" status, eventually embraces her identity and saves spring from disaster.

Making / Production

Director Bradley Raymond and producer Jeanine Roussel collaborated with DisneyToon Studios and Prana Studios for animation. The film development took 6 years to produce, involving careful research on fairy mythologies and extensive soundstage sessions with the actors.

Actors:

• Mae Whitman: portrays the lead role, Tinker Bell. Whitman gives life to this iconic character with her expressive voice, embodying Tinker Bell's more vulnerable and strong-willed aspects.
• Kristin Chenoweth: plays Rosetta, a beautiful garden fairy. Chenoweth brings a charm and aloofness to the southern-accented Rosetta.
• Raven-Symoné: voices Iridessa, a light fairy. Symone crafts a quirky and often worried character.
• Lucy Liu: provides the voice for Silvermist, a sweet and silly water fairy. Liu brings out Silvermist's whimsical, eccentric side.

Trivia / Interesting Facts:

• This is the first Disney film where Tinker Bell speaks. Until this movie, the character was known for her actions and tinkling bell sounds but never had spoken dialogues.
• The movie was originally intended to be a theatrical release, but it was decided to be a direct-to-DVD film.

Awards

Tinker Bell won the Best Animation Production for Home Entertainment award at the 36th Annual Annie Awards in 2009.

Quotes:

• "Nature is speaking. Can't you hear it?" - Tinker Bell
• "Just because I'm in touch with my feelings doesn't make me a sissy." - Clank
• "Pixie dust. Wait, don't tell me. It's magical?" - Tinker Bell

Music, Soundtrack:

• "To the Fairies They Draw Near" - Performed by Loreena McKinnett
• "Fly To Your Heart" - Performed by Selena Gomez
• "How to Believe" - Performed by Holly Brook