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	\| ~~director~~ = ]		\| caption = Family Fun Edition DVD
	\| ~~producer~~ = ~~George~~ ~~Miller~~		\| director = ]
	\| ~~writer~~ = ~~George~~ ~~Miller~~		\| producer = Don Bluth
			\| writers = ]<br />]
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	\| starring = ]<br />]<br />]<br />]<br />]<br />]<br />]<br />]<br />]<br />]<br />]		\| starring = ]<br />]<br />]<br />]<br />]<br />]
	\| music = ]		\| music = Mark Watters<br />]
			\| distributor = ] (USA)<br />] (non-USA)<br />] (2007 DVD)
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	\| ~~editing~~ =		\| released = April 14, 1995
	\| ~~studio~~ = ]		\| runtime = 74 minutes
	\| distributor = ]
	\| released = {{start date\|2011\|11\|18}}
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	\| country = Australia
	\| language = English		\| language = English
	\| budget =		\| budget = $28,000,000
	\| gross =		\| gross = $3,983,912
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			'''''The Pebble and the Penguin''''' is a 1995 ] ], based on the true life ] rituals of the ] in ], produced and directed by ] and ]. It was originally released in ]s in the USA in 1995 by ] and was released internationally by ]. The film features the voice talents of ], ], ] and ]. The film mainly revolves around four characters: Hubie, Rocko, Drake, and Marina.
	'''''Happy Feet 2''''' (also known as '''''Happy Feet 2 in 3D''''') is an upcoming feature film directed by ] the co-director of the original film, '']''.<ref></ref> The film is being produced by ]<ref></ref> in ], ] and ] in ]. The only other official announcement regarding the film is that actors ] and ] are to reprise their previous roles of the characters Mumble, Ramon, and Lovelace. Other actors confirmed to reprise their roles are Carlos Alazraqui, Johnny A. Sanchez, Lombardo Boyar and Jeffrey Garcia as Nestor, Lombardo, Raul, and Rinaldo respectively.<ref>http://malamar.blogspot.com/2010/02/record-brilliance.html</ref> It is currently unknown if the cast includes any of the other characters from the first film or who will voice them if they do. Actors ] and ] who together played Mumbles' parents Memphis and Norma Jean have yet to confirm any involvement with the film.

	], the original voice actress of Mumbles' love interest Gloria, was set to reprise her role and begin recording sometime in 2010 but was fired,<ref>http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/movies/brittany-murphy-plotted-new-year-escape-to-australia/story-e6frfmvr-1225812575550</ref> and then died on December 20, 2009. It is unknown if Murphy's role is to be recast or written out of the film. ] and ] will be voicing roles in the film, and have already engaged themselves in their voicing sessions.<ref>http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/01/15/george-miller-casting-teresa-palmer-in-mad-max-4-fury-road-matt-damon-and-brad-pitt-in-happy-feet-2/</ref> ] will also appear in the film.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/02/04/2810411.htm\|title=Sydney welcomes patter of Happy Feet 2\|accessdate=2010-02-14\|author=Antonette Collins\|publisher=]\|date=2010-02-04}}</ref> ] will play as a new character called Erik<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1402488/fullcredits#cast</ref> and ] will also appear in the movie.<ref>http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=64636</ref>

	== Plot ==		== Plot ==
			Hubie (voiced by ]), a goofy but kind-hearted ], is in love with the beautiful and kind Marina (]). However, he lacks self-confidence and is bullied by the more impressive, but vain and cruel Drake (]). Drake also wants Marina, but for purely vain reasons. After a run in with Drake, Hubie and Marina share a song under the moonlight and their feelings are confirmed for each other. Hubie, however, is luckless in finding a perfect pebble to propose to Marina with and wishes on a star to make his dream come true. An emerald falls from the sky next to Hubie. Ecstatic, Hubie rushes to find Marina when Drake tries to steal it and knocks him off the ice, and Hubie is swept away and nearly killed by a ].
	] confirmed that the baby penguin seen dancing between ] and ] at the end of ] is their son.<ref>http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=63559</ref>

			Hubie is picked up and caged by a ship, which is transporting penguins to a zoo. The unfortunate penguins on the ship sing of the misery awaiting them. Hubie meets the streetwise Rocko (]), whose only wishes are to live in sunny climates and learn to fly. After seeing Drake warning Marina of the full moon where she must choose a mate in a dream/vision, Hubie decides to escape. Together, Hubie and Rocko flee, and while laying low in a beach, Hubie convinces Rocko to help him return to Antarctica. They have a short fight (because Hubie had angered Rocko by lying to him) and later run into a hungry and persistent leopard seal (second time for Hubie). They escape the seal, as Rocko had commented Hubie as "amazing", and both sing to the beginning of their friendship (although Rocko was in denial).

			Rocko teaches Hubie how to fight, and run in to their worst aquatic enemy; the ]. When they tried reaching the home ice, Rocko tries to head-off the orcas while Hubie tries to approach the nearest iceberg, having to lose Rocko in the process. After the chase, he must face his worst enemy, who has captured his love. Hubie gets knocked out, but gains confidence, and he stands and fights Drake once again. Hubie has the upper hand on the second go-round, and with a skillful kick, he sends Drake plummeting to his supposed demise. In surprise, Rocko reappears unharmed to Hubie and Marina. Before Hubie can introduce his friend to Marina, Drake reappears. He throws a large boulder towards the two lovers and Rocko, but it is Drake who meets his demise, by being crushed to death by the entire tower. Rocko saves the couple in danger, and finally gains his ability to fly. Hubie proposes to Marina (who accepts), and Rocko flies. In the end, Rocko teaches Marina and Hubie's children to fly.

			== Cast and Characters ==
			*] as Hubie, a shy, good-hearted ] and the ] of the film. He forms a bond with Marina after showing her who he really is and she sees the real him. After he is thrown over the cliff by Drake, he must find his way home and win Marina over before Drake does.
			*] as Rocko, a streetwise ] who befriends Hubie and helps him win Marina on the way back to ]. He is the ].
			*] as Drake, a hunky, dark-hearted penguin and the ] of the film. He stops at nothing to win and tries to steal Marina from Hubie. In fact, he continually bullies Hubie. He meets his end when, after trying to crush Hubie with a milestone, he accidentally causes the stadium to fall apart and collapse on top of him.
			*] as Marina, a penguin who Hubie and Drake fall in love with and cares about Hubie.
			*] as the ]

			== Soundtrack ==
			{{main\|The Pebble and the Penguin (soundtrack)}}

			The songs were written by ], who previously wrote the songs for '']'', along with ]<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114108/soundtrack \| title= Pebble and the Penguin soundtrack \|publisher=] \| accessdate=2008-09-11}}</ref>. The film's score was composed by Mark Watters.

			*'''"Now and Forever"''' (Hubie, Marina, Company)
			*'''"Sometimes I Wonder"''' (Hubie)
			*'''"The Good Ship Misery"''' (Company)
			*'''"Don't Make Me Laugh" ''' (Drake)
			*'''"Sometimes I Wonder - Marina's Reprise"''' (Marina)
			*'''"Looks Like I Got Me a Friend"''' (Hubie and Rocko)
			*'''"Now and Forever - Reprise"''' (Company)
			*'''"Now and Forever - End Credits"''' (] and ])

			== Reception ==
			] reported 0% of critics gave positive reviews based on eight reviews with an average score of 3/10. <ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/pebble_and_the_penguin/ \| title=The Pebble and the Penguin Movie Reviews, Pictures \| publisher=IGN Entertianment \|work=Rotten Tomatoes}}</ref> The film grossed $3,983,912.<ref></ref>.

	== ~~Cast~~ ==		== Home video ==
			The film first was released on ] and ] in 1996. It was first released on ] in 1999. A new ] was released in the United States and Canada on March 27, 2007 by ]. ] supervised the restoration for the "Family Fun Edition", which features color corrections and refielded scenes to add missing effects and correct other errors from the first release.
	* ] as ]
	* ] as ]{{Citation needed}}
	* ] as Erik
	* ] as Ramon/Lovelace
	* ] as Nestor
	* ] as Lombardo
	* ] as Raul
	* ] as Rinaldo
	* ] in a currently unknown role
	* ] in a currently unknown role
	* ] in a currently unknown role
	* ] in a currently unknown role<ref>http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=64636</ref>

	== References ==		== References ==
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1995 film

The Pebble and the Penguin
Family Fun Edition DVD
Directed by	Don Bluth
Produced by	Don Bluth
Starring	Martin Short Jim Belushi Tim Curry Annie Golden Shani Wallis S. Scott Bullock
Music by	Mark Watters Barry Manilow
Distributed by	MGM (USA) Warner Bros. Family Entertainment (non-USA) 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2007 DVD)
Release date	April 14, 1995
Running time	74 minutes
Language	English
Budget	$28,000,000
Box office	$3,983,912

The Pebble and the Penguin is a 1995 animated musical film, based on the true life mating rituals of the Adelie Penguins in Antarctica, produced and directed by Don Bluth and Gary Goldman. It was originally released in movie theatres in the USA in 1995 by MGM and was released internationally by Warner Bros. Family Entertainment. The film features the voice talents of Martin Short, Jim Belushi, Tim Curry and Annie Golden. The film mainly revolves around four characters: Hubie, Rocko, Drake, and Marina.

Plot

Hubie (voiced by Martin Short), a goofy but kind-hearted penguin, is in love with the beautiful and kind Marina (Annie Golden). However, he lacks self-confidence and is bullied by the more impressive, but vain and cruel Drake (Tim Curry). Drake also wants Marina, but for purely vain reasons. After a run in with Drake, Hubie and Marina share a song under the moonlight and their feelings are confirmed for each other. Hubie, however, is luckless in finding a perfect pebble to propose to Marina with and wishes on a star to make his dream come true. An emerald falls from the sky next to Hubie. Ecstatic, Hubie rushes to find Marina when Drake tries to steal it and knocks him off the ice, and Hubie is swept away and nearly killed by a leopard seal.

Hubie is picked up and caged by a ship, which is transporting penguins to a zoo. The unfortunate penguins on the ship sing of the misery awaiting them. Hubie meets the streetwise Rocko (Jim Belushi), whose only wishes are to live in sunny climates and learn to fly. After seeing Drake warning Marina of the full moon where she must choose a mate in a dream/vision, Hubie decides to escape. Together, Hubie and Rocko flee, and while laying low in a beach, Hubie convinces Rocko to help him return to Antarctica. They have a short fight (because Hubie had angered Rocko by lying to him) and later run into a hungry and persistent leopard seal (second time for Hubie). They escape the seal, as Rocko had commented Hubie as "amazing", and both sing to the beginning of their friendship (although Rocko was in denial).

Rocko teaches Hubie how to fight, and run in to their worst aquatic enemy; the orcas. When they tried reaching the home ice, Rocko tries to head-off the orcas while Hubie tries to approach the nearest iceberg, having to lose Rocko in the process. After the chase, he must face his worst enemy, who has captured his love. Hubie gets knocked out, but gains confidence, and he stands and fights Drake once again. Hubie has the upper hand on the second go-round, and with a skillful kick, he sends Drake plummeting to his supposed demise. In surprise, Rocko reappears unharmed to Hubie and Marina. Before Hubie can introduce his friend to Marina, Drake reappears. He throws a large boulder towards the two lovers and Rocko, but it is Drake who meets his demise, by being crushed to death by the entire tower. Rocko saves the couple in danger, and finally gains his ability to fly. Hubie proposes to Marina (who accepts), and Rocko flies. In the end, Rocko teaches Marina and Hubie's children to fly.

Cast and Characters

Martin Short as Hubie, a shy, good-hearted adelie penguin and the protagonist of the film. He forms a bond with Marina after showing her who he really is and she sees the real him. After he is thrown over the cliff by Drake, he must find his way home and win Marina over before Drake does.
Jim Belushi as Rocko, a streetwise rockhopper penguin who befriends Hubie and helps him win Marina on the way back to Antarctica. He is the deuteragonist.
Tim Curry as Drake, a hunky, dark-hearted penguin and the antagonist of the film. He stops at nothing to win and tries to steal Marina from Hubie. In fact, he continually bullies Hubie. He meets his end when, after trying to crush Hubie with a milestone, he accidentally causes the stadium to fall apart and collapse on top of him.
Annie Golden as Marina, a penguin who Hubie and Drake fall in love with and cares about Hubie.
Shani Wallis as the Narrator

Soundtrack

Main article: The Pebble and the Penguin (soundtrack)

The songs were written by Barry Manilow, who previously wrote the songs for Thumbelina, along with Bruce Sussman. The film's score was composed by Mark Watters.

"Now and Forever" (Hubie, Marina, Company)
"Sometimes I Wonder" (Hubie)
"The Good Ship Misery" (Company)
"Don't Make Me Laugh" (Drake)
"Sometimes I Wonder - Marina's Reprise" (Marina)
"Looks Like I Got Me a Friend" (Hubie and Rocko)
"Now and Forever - Reprise" (Company)
"Now and Forever - End Credits" (Barry Manilow and Sheena Easton)

Reception

Rotten Tomatoes reported 0% of critics gave positive reviews based on eight reviews with an average score of 3/10. The film grossed $3,983,912..

Home video

The film first was released on VHS and laserdisc in 1996. It was first released on DVD in 1999. A new Family Fun Edition was released in the United States and Canada on March 27, 2007 by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. Gary Goldman supervised the restoration for the "Family Fun Edition", which features color corrections and refielded scenes to add missing effects and correct other errors from the first release.

References

"Pebble and the Penguin soundtrack". IMDB. Retrieved 2008-09-11.
"The Pebble and the Penguin Movie Reviews, Pictures". Rotten Tomatoes. IGN Entertianment.

External links

Don Bluth

Films directed

Short films	The Small One (1978) Banjo the Woodpile Cat (1979) "Mary" (2004)

Video
games

Dragon's Lair	Dragon's Lair (1983) Dragon's Lair II: Time Warp (1991) Dragon's Lair 3D: Return to the Lair (2002)

Space Ace (1983)
I-Ninja (2003)
Tapper World Tour (2011)

Characters

Mrs. Brisby

Anya

v t e Films directed by Gary Goldman
All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989) Rock-a-Doodle (1991) Thumbelina (1994) A Troll in Central Park (1994) The Pebble and the Penguin (1995) Anastasia (1997) Bartok the Magnificent (1999) Titan A.E. (2000)

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