Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure
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Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure is the first Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy television movie
, the second one being Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen. It was also released on DVD. It premiered on March 30, 2007, even though it premiered in the UK first on February 14, 2007.
by his old rival, the Boogey Man
. Grim, Billy, Mandy and Irwin are set to be exiled by the Underworld Court and placed in the custody of Boogey Man. Numbuh 3 of the Kids Next Door is the court-appointed
Grim Reaper. Boogey Man reveals his plan is to steal the Horror’s Hand, an object capable of transforming its holder into the scariest and most powerful being in existence. The group eventually escapes and plans to obtain the hand for themselves for various reasons.
Both groups eventually reach where the hand is held, Where they meet Horror, a living statue
that cut off his hand, and placed his fears within it. To obtain the hand, two rivaling groups must embark on a race across the River Styx, as well as facing their worst fears. Grim and the children eventually find the hand, only to have it stolen by Boogey Man. He is however incapable of facing his worst fear, realizing that he is not at all scary. He suffers amnesia
after a series of accidents, and ends up afraid of everything and everyone. Grim is reinstated as the Grim Reaper. In the end, a naked, cut up Billy comes from two weeks in the future to warn that if Mandy had used Horror's Hand, she would have taken over the world in two weeks. He eventually goes back to the future
to make sure that things were set right. The credits
roll, showing the aftermath for each character.
The epilogue
shows how Billy went back to the future, and finds that Fred Fredburger obtained Horror's Hand from Grim's magic trunk and took over the world as the new Lord of Horror.
had created anything with a length of over one hour. That, along with creating the regular season was challenging for him. Boogey Man was chosen as the villain
for the film because he was a lesser villain that had a relationship with Grim. This was because Atoms was given the idea to follow a storyline similar to Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
by a Cartoon Network representative. The role of Numbuh Three was originally supposed to be taken up by Pamela Anderson
, but she did not take the part. Afterwards, he decided to use Numbuh Two, who is innocent, as a sneak preview of The Grim Adventures of the Kids Next Door, but ended being suggested by Tom Warburton that Numbuh Three be used instead. Atoms also used some Nintendo cameos in the later part of this TV movie, such as when Boogey Man kidnaps
Mandy he makes a "warp pipe" appear and its SFX
is used when he goes into it
The title track "Land of the Dead" was written and performed by Voltaire
. It is Voltaire's second collaboration for The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, the first being on the episode "Little Rock of Horrors" with the song "BRAINS!
".
for Best Music in an Animated Television Production.
Television movie
A television film is a feature film that is a television program produced for and originally distributed by a television network, in contrast to...
, the second one being Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen. It was also released on DVD. It premiered on March 30, 2007, even though it premiered in the UK first on February 14, 2007.
Plot
Grim is sued for dereliction of dutyDereliction of duty
Dereliction of duty is a specific offense under United States Code Title 10,892. Article 92 and applies to all branches of the US military. A service member who is derelict has willfully refused to perform his duties or has incapacitated himself in such a way that he cannot perform his duties...
by his old rival, the Boogey Man
Bogeyman
A bogeyman is an amorphous imaginary being used by adults to frighten children into compliant behaviour...
. Grim, Billy, Mandy and Irwin are set to be exiled by the Underworld Court and placed in the custody of Boogey Man. Numbuh 3 of the Kids Next Door is the court-appointed
Court appointment
Court appointments are the traditional positions within a royal, ducal, or noble household. In the early medieval period, when such households were established, most court officials had either domestic or military duties; the monarch's closest advisers were those who served in the household...
Grim Reaper. Boogey Man reveals his plan is to steal the Horror’s Hand, an object capable of transforming its holder into the scariest and most powerful being in existence. The group eventually escapes and plans to obtain the hand for themselves for various reasons.
Both groups eventually reach where the hand is held, Where they meet Horror, a living statue
Statue
A statue is a sculpture in the round representing a person or persons, an animal, an idea or an event, normally full-length, as opposed to a bust, and at least close to life-size, or larger...
that cut off his hand, and placed his fears within it. To obtain the hand, two rivaling groups must embark on a race across the River Styx, as well as facing their worst fears. Grim and the children eventually find the hand, only to have it stolen by Boogey Man. He is however incapable of facing his worst fear, realizing that he is not at all scary. He suffers amnesia
Amnesia
Amnesia is a condition in which one's memory is lost. The causes of amnesia have traditionally been divided into categories. Memory appears to be stored in several parts of the limbic system of the brain, and any condition that interferes with the function of this system can cause amnesia...
after a series of accidents, and ends up afraid of everything and everyone. Grim is reinstated as the Grim Reaper. In the end, a naked, cut up Billy comes from two weeks in the future to warn that if Mandy had used Horror's Hand, she would have taken over the world in two weeks. He eventually goes back to the future
Future
The future is the indefinite time period after the present. Its arrival is considered inevitable due to the existence of time and the laws of physics. Due to the nature of the reality and the unavoidability of the future, everything that currently exists and will exist is temporary and will come...
to make sure that things were set right. The credits
End Credits
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roll, showing the aftermath for each character.
The epilogue
Epilogue
An epilogue, epilog or afterword is a piece of writing at the end of a work of literature or drama, usually used to bring closure to the work...
shows how Billy went back to the future, and finds that Fred Fredburger obtained Horror's Hand from Grim's magic trunk and took over the world as the new Lord of Horror.
Production information
Creating the film was the first time that Maxwell AtomsMaxwell Atoms
Maxwell Atoms is an American animator, writer and voice actor. He is the creator of Cartoon Network's animated television series The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, Evil Con Carne, and has developed a Billy & Mandy spin-off Halloween special called Underfist...
had created anything with a length of over one hour. That, along with creating the regular season was challenging for him. Boogey Man was chosen as the villain
Villain
A villain is an "evil" character in a story, whether a historical narrative or, especially, a work of fiction. The villain usually is the antagonist, the character who tends to have a negative effect on other characters...
for the film because he was a lesser villain that had a relationship with Grim. This was because Atoms was given the idea to follow a storyline similar to Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is a 1982 American science fiction film released by Paramount Pictures. The film is the second feature based on the Star Trek science fiction franchise. The plot features James T...
by a Cartoon Network representative. The role of Numbuh Three was originally supposed to be taken up by Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson
Pamela Denise Anderson is a Canadian-American actress, model, producer, author, activist, and former showgirl, known for her roles on the television series Home Improvement, Baywatch, and V.I.P. She was chosen as a Playmate of the Month for Playboy magazine in February 1990...
, but she did not take the part. Afterwards, he decided to use Numbuh Two, who is innocent, as a sneak preview of The Grim Adventures of the Kids Next Door, but ended being suggested by Tom Warburton that Numbuh Three be used instead. Atoms also used some Nintendo cameos in the later part of this TV movie, such as when Boogey Man kidnaps
Kidnapping
In criminal law, kidnapping is the taking away or transportation of a person against that person's will, usually to hold the person in false imprisonment, a confinement without legal authority...
Mandy he makes a "warp pipe" appear and its SFX
Sound effect
For the album by The Jam, see Sound Affects.Sound effects or audio effects are artificially created or enhanced sounds, or sound processes used to emphasize artistic or other content of films, television shows, live performance, animation, video games, music, or other media...
is used when he goes into it
The title track "Land of the Dead" was written and performed by Voltaire
Voltaire (musician)
Voltaire , is a popular dark cabaret Cuban-American musician...
. It is Voltaire's second collaboration for The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, the first being on the episode "Little Rock of Horrors" with the song "BRAINS!
BRAINS!
"BRAINS!" is a song by the dark cabaret artist Voltaire. It has been described as having a '40s swing sound, which is in contrast to the much more European folk sound of many of Voltaire's older songs. It is also sometimes incorrectly entitled"Brains!"...
".
DVD
The DVD was released on April 3, 2007 In the USA. The DVD contains both anamorphic wide screen and modified full screen versions with 5.1 surround sound and regular stereo sound. Special features include the original "Bully Boogie" episode and interviews with the voice actors.Reception
Dennis Prince, of DVD Verdict reviewed the movie saying "All told, Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure is a gift from Atoms, and an indulgence of all the goodness and gooeyness that has made the series a top draw on Cartoon Network. Despite the boogers, bare buttocks, and boorish humor, this court finds no real crime has been committed. Case dismissed". MaryAnn Johanson, of The Flick Filospher reviewed the movie saying “ 'Full-length movie. Full of boogers!' promises the blobby green sticker on the DVD. And it’s true. But somehow, the tons of gross-out potty humor manages to be delightfully goofy -- perhaps it's the irresistibly cheerful spin cartoonist Maxwell Atoms puts on his demented twisting of kiddie cartoons" It was nominated for an Annie AwardAnnie Award
The Annie Awards have been presented by the Los Angeles, California branch of the International Animated Film Association, ASIFA-Hollywood since 1972...
for Best Music in an Animated Television Production.