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Wubbzy's Big Movie!
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Wikipedia article
'Wubbzy's Big Movie!' is a 2008 American animated comedy anthology film based on the 'Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!' television series. It premiered on the Starz Kids & Family channel on August 29, 2008. The film was produced by Starz Media and Bolder Media in association with Film Roman and distributed by Starz Distribution.
In addition to some new animation, the film uses clips from several previous episodes of 'Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!' that play out as flashbacks.
Plot
Wubbzy, Walden, and Widget are on their way to get some doodleberry pie when Wubbzy trips over a rock and hits his head. He is diagnosed with "knockity-noggin" and is unable to remember who he is, despite Widget and Walden's efforts. The film includes flashbacks to several 'Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!' episodes as Wubbzy attempts to remember his past. At the end of the film, Widget pushes Wubbzy off his chair. he falls down a hill and hits his head again. When Widget and Walden check up on him, he has recovered his memory and remembers his friends. With things back to normal, the trio set off on their original search for doodleberry pie.
Voice cast
* Grey DeLisle as Wubbzy, Buggy, Kooky Kid and Old Lady
* Lara Jill Miller as Widget, Huggy and Old Lady Zamboni
* Tara Strong as Ball Kid #2, Jumping Kid #1, Jumping Kid #2 and Swinging Kid #1
* Carlos Alazraqui as Walden, Earl, Swinging Kid #2, Ball Kid #1, Photographer, Dr. Flooey, Chef Fritz, Moo Moo the Magician, Sweet Tooth Tom, Store Clerk, Announcer and TV Character
Reception
Catherine Dawson March, writing for 'The Globe and Mail', called the film "a bit of a rip" and commented that Wubbzy's temporary memory loss would be shocking for young 'Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!' viewers. The Dove Foundation reviewed it positively, praising its plot, music, and theme of friendship, and awarding the film its "Dove 'Family-Approved' Seal".
Sequel
A sequel, 'Wubb Idol', was released direct-to-TV on May 1, 2009. The film features the voice of Beyonc.
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