Jimmy Hibbert Movies
- 2000
Allison Uttley's children's books The Squirrel, The Hare, and (of course) The Little Grey Rabbit served as source material for this animated British series. The Rabbit was the best friend of the Hare, who in turn was the best friend of the Squirrel, who in turn was another best friend of the Rabbit. With this premise, the story possibilities were endless -- or at least they seemed to be when the series' ten-minute installments made their ITV network bow in 2000. Little Grey Rabbit was assembled by the same Cosgrove Hall animation firm responsible for such kiddie classics as Danger Mouse and Count Duckula. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1998
Created and directed by Tony Garth, the British animated series Little Monsters dealt with a band of youthful "horrors" who may have been troublesome but were essentially lovable. Despite their best efforts to get along with the "normal" world, the Little Monsters could not help but wreak havoc wherever they went, if for no other reason than who they were. Jimmy Hibbert, a prolific British cartoon voice-over man, was principal writer. First telecast in 1998, the five-minute episodes of Little Monsters were put together by the combined forces of Crazy Cartoons and Splash! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
Based on the Discworld novels by Terry Pritchett, the British animated series Wyrd Sisters was set on a faraway planet, supported in space by four elephants standing on a turtle. The titular "sisters" were three witches -- Margrat Garlick, Nanny Ogg, and Granny Weatherwax -- who dwelt in the country of Lance. Much against their will, the witches found themselves babysitting the infant heir to Lance's throne. Produced by Cosgrove-Hall, whose other cartoon credits included the delightful Dangermouse and Count Duckula, the six-episode Wyrd Sisters was broadcast by Britain's Channel 4 in 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jane Horrocks, Christopher Lee, (more)
- 1991
Created by Jonathan Hodge, the British cartoon series Fiddley Foodle Bird featured veteran actor-singer Dennis Waterman as the voice of the title character. The plot was set in motion by the son of an explorer couple, who upon finding a magic book, made a wish, bringing a picture of the Fiddley Foodle Bird to life. Blessed with the ability to change his color and size at will, the titular bird led his new human friend on all sorts of merry adventures. Assembled by H.A.P.P.Y. Productions, the ten-minute Fiddley Foodle Bird episodes first aired over BBC1 in 1991. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
A lonely orphan girl makes a most unusual friend as best-selling children's author Roald Dahl's timeless story comes to life in an animated effort that was nominated for Best Children's Program by the Academy of Film and Television. A twenty-five foot prince who harvests the dreams of Dream Country and blows them into the minds of children with his magical trumpet, the Big Friendly Giant is troubled to learn that some of the less friendly giants of the land have left many English boys and girls unable to rest soundly in their beds at night. Now determined to put a stop to the frightening activities of the gargantuan grumps, the Big Friendly Giant joins forces with young orphan Sophie to seek out the aid of Her Majesty the Queen and deliver the most spectacular dreams imaginable to the children who now sleep safely nestled away from the threat of the towering monsters who had once filled their hearts with fear and dread. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
