Clifford's Really Big Movie
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Clifford's Really Big Movie is a 2004 American animated film based on the series of children's books
drawn and written by Norman Bridwell
. This film was directed by Robert C. Ramirez, produced by Scholastic Entertainment in association with Big Red Dog Productions, and originally released to theaters by Warner Bros.
on April 23, 2004. This was John Ritter
's very last film, as he had died on September 11, 2003, after completing voice work for the film as Clifford. The film was dedicated to his memory.
The next day, Clifford tames Dorothy's fear of heights. Then Shackelford gets really jealous of Clifford, until he sees the new poster, then he forces him to get out of the group. Just then, Cleo and T-Bone catch up and show him a new move consisting of them flipping. Then they venture home, until then Larry's car stops and it rolls back, so then he saves it by pushing it. They then go to Shangri-Large. They go to the show and they win, but when Wolfsbottom tempts him for some Tummy Yummies, Clifford is kidnapped. Larry calls Wolfsbottom, then he calls Emily, and they go on a quest to stop him. The gang gets through, but T-Bone sets off the alarm. The two then perform the move and go onto a wild goose chase, until Wolfsbottom and Madison arrive at the exit until Emily arrives.
Wolfsbottom is mad, but Madison doesn't care. She wants Emily to have Clifford again, because "Clancy" (Clifford's name made by Madison) belonged to her first. They go home and Emily and Clifford run on the beach.
The film was produced on a very low budget ($70,000), and was a failure at the box office (U.S. box office), but a massive success by grossing over $3 million worldwide. This was due to the reason of the film opening under 500 (USA: 471) theaters.
It was released on DVD on August 24, 2004.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Clifford the Big Red Dog is an American children's book series first published in 1963. Written by Norman Bridwell, the series helped establish Scholastic Books as a premier publishing company....
drawn and written by Norman Bridwell
Norman Bridwell
Norman Bridwell is an American author and cartoonist, best-known for the Clifford the Big Red Dog series of children's books. Bridwell attended John Herron School of Art in Indianapolis, Indiana and Cooper Union in New York City. He currently resides on Martha's Vineyard, MA, where he continues to...
. This film was directed by Robert C. Ramirez, produced by Scholastic Entertainment in association with Big Red Dog Productions, and originally released to theaters by Warner Bros.
Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., also known as Warner Bros. Pictures or simply Warner Bros. , is an American producer of film and television entertainment.One of the major film studios, it is a subsidiary of Time Warner, with its headquarters in Burbank,...
on April 23, 2004. This was John Ritter
John Ritter
Jonathan Southworth "John" Ritter was an American actor, voice over artist and comedian perhaps best known for having played Jack Tripper and Paul Hennessy in the ABC sitcoms Three's Company and 8 Simple Rules, respectively...
's very last film, as he had died on September 11, 2003, after completing voice work for the film as Clifford. The film was dedicated to his memory.
Plot
A small word "Big" turns large, as in "Clifford's Really Big Movie". Everyone on Birdwell Island comes to the carnival, and Emily Elizabeth spots an attraction known as "Larry's Amazing Animals". There were 2 dogs starring in the show: Rodrigo, Chihuahua of Steel and Dirk the Extreme Dachshund. They watch the show until Dorothy the High Wire Heifer aka Daring Cow, loses her balance, and the show is ruined. But when P.T. comes, Shackelford the High Flying Ferret sees George C. Wolfsbottom's commercial. However, the dogs join the group by just leaving. Then the Amazing Animals are shocked when they see the dog's tags, but Cleo the poodle makes up a lie to get into the group. Then, Clifford the Big Red Dog, T Bone the bulldog and Cleo asked in unison "Shackelford, Rodrigo, Dorothy and Dirk, we will be your new friends and you will be ours. Will you please let us join your show?" Shackelford and the animals agreed. They are in the next performance. Dorothy loses her balance again, but Clifford saves her.The next day, Clifford tames Dorothy's fear of heights. Then Shackelford gets really jealous of Clifford, until he sees the new poster, then he forces him to get out of the group. Just then, Cleo and T-Bone catch up and show him a new move consisting of them flipping. Then they venture home, until then Larry's car stops and it rolls back, so then he saves it by pushing it. They then go to Shangri-Large. They go to the show and they win, but when Wolfsbottom tempts him for some Tummy Yummies, Clifford is kidnapped. Larry calls Wolfsbottom, then he calls Emily, and they go on a quest to stop him. The gang gets through, but T-Bone sets off the alarm. The two then perform the move and go onto a wild goose chase, until Wolfsbottom and Madison arrive at the exit until Emily arrives.
Wolfsbottom is mad, but Madison doesn't care. She wants Emily to have Clifford again, because "Clancy" (Clifford's name made by Madison) belonged to her first. They go home and Emily and Clifford run on the beach.
Cast
- John RitterJohn RitterJonathan Southworth "John" Ritter was an American actor, voice over artist and comedian perhaps best known for having played Jack Tripper and Paul Hennessy in the ABC sitcoms Three's Company and 8 Simple Rules, respectively...
- Clifford the Big Red DogClifford the Big Red DogClifford the Big Red Dog is an American children's book series first published in 1963. Written by Norman Bridwell, the series helped establish Scholastic Books as a premier publishing company.... - Kel MitchellKel MitchellKel Johari Mitchell is an American actor, comedian, singer, rapper, screenwriter, producer, parodist, dancer and musician. He was best known for his work as a regular cast member of the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series All That, his portrayal of Kel Kimble on the Nickelodeon sitcom Kenan & Kel,...
- T-Bone - Cree SummerCree SummerCree Summer Francks , best known as Cree Summer, is a Canadian actress, musician and voice actress. She is perhaps best known for her role as college student Winifred "Freddie" Brooks on the NBC sitcom A Different World...
- CleoCleoCleo is a given name that is short for Cleopatra or Cleophalus and an alternate spelling of Clio. It is a Greek prefix often translated to mean 'pride', 'fame' or 'glory'.Cleo may refer to:-People:... - Grey DeLisleGrey DeLisleGrey DeLisle is an American voice actress, singer-songwriter, and comedienne. To date, she has released four solo albums and has featured on the tribute album Anchored in Love: A Tribute to June Carter Cash and film soundtrack of Loggerheads...
- Emily Elizabeth Howard - Kath SoucieKath SoucieKatherine Elaine Soucie is an American voice actress. She is sometimes credited as Kath Soucie, Katherine Soucie, Kath Souci, Kath E...
- Mrs. Caroline Howard, Jetta, Madison - Jenna ElfmanJenna ElfmanJennifer Mary "Jenna" Elfman is an American television and film actress. She is known for her role as Dharma on the ABC sitcom Dharma & Greg and as Billie on the short-lived CBS sitcom Accidentally on Purpose....
- Dorothy - John GoodmanJohn GoodmanJohn Stephen Goodman is an American film, television, and stage actor. He is best known for his role as Dan Conner on the television series Roseanne for which he won a Best Actor Golden Globe Award in 1993, and for appearances in the films of the Coen brothers, with prominent roles in Raising...
- George C. Wolfsbottom - Jess HarnellJess HarnellJess Q. Harnell is an American voice actor and singer, best known for voicing Wakko Warner on Animaniacs. Harnell has been the announcer for America's Funniest Home Videos since 1998.-Life and acting career:...
- Dirk - Wayne BradyWayne BradyWayne Alphonso Brady is an actor, singer, comedian and television personality, known for his work as a regular on the American version of the improvisational comedy television series Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and as the host of the daytime talk show The Wayne Brady Show...
- Shackelford - Judge ReinholdJudge ReinholdJudge Reinhold is an American actor, perhaps best known for co-starring in movies such as Beverly Hills Cop, Ruthless People, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and The Santa Clause trilogy.-Early life:...
- Larry - Wilmer ValderramaWilmer ValderramaWilmer Eduardo Valderrama is an American actor and television personality, known for the role of Fez in the sitcom That '70s Show, hosting the MTV series Yo Momma, and voicing the character of Manny in the children's show Handy Manny.-Early life:Valderrama was born in Miami, Florida the son of...
- Rodrigo - Earl BoenEarl BoenEarl Boen is an American actor and voice actor. He is perhaps best known as criminal psychologist Dr. Peter Silberman in the Terminator series...
- Mr. Horace Bleakman - Cam ClarkeCam ClarkeCameron Arthur "Cam" Clarke is a prolific American voice actor and singer, well known for his work in animation and video games. Clarke is well known for providing the voices of Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Shotaro Kaneda in the 1989 original English-dub of Akira. He often voices...
- Mr. Mark Howard, Marcus - Teresa GanzelTeresa GanzelTeresa Ganzel is an actress, comedienne, and cartoon voice-over actress.-Career:Teresa Ganzel was best known as a recurring cast member of The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson, having replaced the late Carol Wayne as the Matinee Lady in the popular "Mighty Carson Art Players" skits...
- Liza - Ernie HudsonErnie HudsonErnest Lee "Ernie" Hudson is an American actor known for his roles as Winston Zeddemore in the Ghostbusters film series, Sergeant Albrecht in The Crow, and Warden Leo Glynn on HBO's Oz.-Early life:...
- P.T. - Nick JamesonNick JamesonNick Jameson is an American actor and voice actor, as well as a songwriter, composer, musician and producer. He has appeared in the television series The Critic, 24, Lost and, vocally, in Star Wars: Clone Wars as Palpatine , the radio adaption of Dark Empire, and several other productions of Star...
- Sheriff Lewis - Owen Williams - Charley
Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, including a 53% rating from Rotten Tomatoes.The film was produced on a very low budget ($70,000), and was a failure at the box office (U.S. box office), but a massive success by grossing over $3 million worldwide. This was due to the reason of the film opening under 500 (USA: 471) theaters.
It was released on DVD on August 24, 2004.