"The 10th Kingdom" (2000) TV mini-series

Directors:

David Carson
Herbert Wise

Writer (WGA):

Simon Moore (written by)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

27 February 2000 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure | Comedy | Fantasy | Mystery | Romance

Tagline:

The Most Magical Event of the Millennium!

Plot:

A father and daughter are caught in a parallel universe where the great queens Snow White, Cinderella, and Little Red Riding Hood have had their kingdoms fragmented by warring trolls, giants and goblins.

Plot Keywords:

Kingdom | Snow White | Fairy Tale | Magic | Fairy

Awards:

Won Primetime Emmy.

Cast

Kimberly Williams-Paisley	...	Virginia Lewis (9 episodes, 2000)
Scott Cohen	...	Wolf (9 episodes, 2000)
John Larroquette	...	Tony Lewis (9 episodes, 2000)
Dianne Wiest	...	Evil Queen (9 episodes, 2000)
Daniel Lapaine	...	Prince Wendell (9 episodes, 2000)
Ed O'Neill	...	Relish the Troll King (7 episodes, 2000)
Rutger Hauer	...	Huntsman (6 episodes, 2000)
Dawnn Lewis	...	Blabberwort the Troll (6 episodes, 2000)
Hugh O'Gorman	...	Burly the Troll (6 episodes, 2000)
Jeremiah Birkett	...	Blue Bell the Troll (6 episodes, 2000)
Robert Hardy	...	Chancellor Griswold (6 episodes, 2000)
William Osborne	...	Lord Rupert (6 episodes, 2000)
Edward Jewesbury	...	Old Retainer (6 episodes, 2000)
Warwick Davis	...	Acorn (4 episodes, 2000)

Also Known As:

Das 10te Königreich (Germany) (DVD title)
Das zehnte Königreich (Germany)
The Tenth Kingdom (USA) (alternative spelling)

Runtime:

417 min | 45 min (9 episodes) | 85 min (5 episodes) (original version)

Country:

UK | Germany | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby (as Dolby Surround)

Certification:

Spain:T | USA:Not Rated (DVD rating) | Canada:PG (Canadian Home Video rating) | Netherlands:12 | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

Alice Holt Forest, Hampshire, England, UK

Company:

Babelsberg Film und Fernsehen

Trivia:

The 4th Kingdom is clearly based on Germany, from several details including: its central location on the map of the kingdoms (which was based on a map of Europe), its large size, and the proposition that it be divided into quarters to be run by the Council of the Nine Kingdoms (akin to Germany's division by the Allies after WWII)

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: When Wolf and Virginia are posing for a portrait, a car can be seen in the background.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Virginia: [voice over] My name is Virginia... And I live on the edge of the forest.

Movie Connections:

References Gone with the Wind (1939)

Soundtrack:

A Whiter Shade of Pale

Simply Enchanting...a True Treasure.

The 10th Kingdom has to be one of the most captivating, spellbinding movies to come along in years. So many have tried, but few have succeeded in creating such a beautifully woven masterpiece as The 10th Kingdom. There isn't a moment of this movie that I did not wholeheartedly enjoy.

Sure, it's long...very long. But with its spectacular visuals, compelling storyline, and off-beat but lovable characters, The 10th Kingdom takes you along for the journey that so captivates, you hardly notice the time that passes. This movie is an adventure of epic proportions that I would rank up there with The Neverending Story and The Princess Bride. Actually, as far as fairytales go, I daresay this is better.

The cast is perfect for each of their roles and acted them out spectacularly. The script is excellent with its many references to so many beloved fairytales...rapunzel, cinderella, snow white...and so many more.

This is a classic in the making. Please, if you haven't yet, check this one out. You'll be so very happy you did. Ten out of ten stars...without a doubt.