Tales from the Neverending Story (2001– )

Twelve-year-old Bastian Balthazar Bux had lost the wonderful imagination he had as a child somewhere between growing older, watching TV, going to school and playing with his Gameboy. But ... See full summary »

Stars:

Mark Rendall, Tyler Hynes, Victoria Sanchez

1 win & 4 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Mark Rendall	...	Bastian Balthazar Bux (4 episodes, 2001)
Tyler Hynes	...	Atreyu (4 episodes, 2001)
Victoria Sanchez	...	Xayide (4 episodes, 2001)
John Dunn-Hill	...	Coreander (4 episodes, 2001)
Edward Yankie	...	Mr. Blank (4 episodes, 2001)
Noel Burton	...	Michael Bux (4 episodes, 2001)
Johnny Griffin	...	Connor (4 episodes, 2001)
Brittany Drisdelle	...	Fallon (4 episodes, 2001)
Valérie Chiniara	...	Marley (4 episodes, 2001)
Sally Taylor-Isherwood	...	Yonie (4 episodes, 2001)
Emma Taylor-Isherwood	...	Olano (4 episodes, 2001)
Stéfanie Buxton	...	Fly Girl (3 episodes, 2001)
Audrey Gardiner	...	Childlike Empress (3 episodes, 2001)
Stefano Faustini	...	Lucas (3 episodes, 2001)
Robert Crooks	...	Tartus (3 episodes, 2001)
Jane Wheeler	...	Laura Bux (2 episodes, 2001)
Greg Kramer	...	Rip Rowdy (2 episodes, 2001)
Emma Campbell	...	April (2 episodes, 2001)
Tyrone Benskin	...	Cairon (2 episodes, 2001)
Jasson Finney	...	Hykrion (2 episodes, 2001)
Dawn Ford	...	Wise Woman (2 episodes, 2001)
Lisa Bronwyn Moore	...	Martha Finnegan (2 episodes, 2001)

Storyline

Twelve-year-old Bastian Balthazar Bux had lost the wonderful imagination he had as a child somewhere between growing older, watching TV, going to school and playing with his Gameboy. But when his mother dies suddenly, Bastian's limitless imagination is reborn. Bastian comes across a magical book, "The Neverending Story", in a curious little bookstore. Inspired by the book, Bastian creates an enchanted world called Fantasia, inhabited by dragons, dark knights and assorted heroes and villains. The adventure of a lifetime begins when Bastian projects his Fantasian alter ego, Atreyu, into a battle against the sinister force of The Nothing. This terrible force threatens to destroy Fantasia and its ruler, the Childlike Empress. Only Atreyu, a 14-year-old Woodland boy and unlikely hero, can save her and find a cure for The Nothing. Bastian's experiences in the real world; such as his mourning, his new, sometimes tumultuous life with his dad, his problems with a school bully and his terror of...

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Plot Keywords:

book | school | imagination | hero | boy | 

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Genres:

Drama | Family | Adventure | Fantasy

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Details

Country:

Germany Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 October 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Neverending Story

Filming Locations:

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

MGI Film, Medien Capital Treuhand, Muse Entertainment Enterprises

Technical Specs

Runtime:

375 min 375 min (4 parts)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Childlike Empress: [weakly] Soon everything will be different...
Xayide: Now that was wishful thinking.

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Crazy Credits

In episode # 1.8 "The Luck Stops Here," the credit for 'Audrey Gardiner' says "Moochild."

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Connections

Version of The NeverEnding Story (1984)

User Reviews

A thoroughly enjoyable interpretation of the Neverending Story.

I have been a fan of Michael Ende since childhood and, although this interpretation of the Neverending Story strays from the plot of the book, I still found it delightful to watch. It is beautifully shot with colourful costumes and cinematography. The cast, although young, give wonderfully natural and committed performances. There are some additional characters who add humour and romantic tension where it may have been lacking in Ende's original story. There is more of an exploration of the character of Bastian and his place in the real world, which provides a contrast with the characters in Fantastica. I believe the changes in plot are in keeping with the spirit of the world Ende created. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good fairy tale, regardless of age.