Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning
Synopsis
The Childlike Empress lies in limbo between life and death and the only hope for her kingdom lies in the ability of a young boy to transcend the boundaries of fantasy in this tale of myth and magic that is certain to capture the imagination. As young Bastian opens the pages of "The Neverending Story," he learns that the Childlike Princess is near death and Fantasia is in danger of falling prey to the Dark Princess Xayide. Soon falling through the written page and into a world beyond his wildest imagination, Bastian's alter ego Atreyu must enlist the help of his trusty sidekick Fly Girl and mischievous hucksters Rip Rowdy and Wexlerian if there is any hope of unlocking the mystery of the Southern Oracle and awakening the Childlike Empress to bring order back to Fantasia.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2008-04-22
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Mark Rendall
Bastian Balthazar Bux
Tyler Hynes
Atreyu
Victoria Sanchez
Xayide
Edward Yankie
Mr. Blank
John Dunn-Hill
Carl Coreander
Johnny Griffin
Connor
Brittany Drisdelle
Fallon
Valérie Chiniara
Marley
Sally Taylor-Isherwood
Yonie
Emma Taylor-Isherwood
Olano
Stéfanie Buxton
Fly Girl
Audrey Gardiner
Childlike Empress
Stefano Faustini
Lucas
Robert Crooks
Tartus
Jane Wheeler
Laura Bux
Greg Kramer
Rip Rowdy
Emma Campbell
April
Tyrone Benskin
Cairon
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giles Walker
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Ende, Leila Basen, Karin Howard, David Preston
- Original Title
- Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Entertainment, Muse Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giles Walker
Michael Ende, Leila Basen, Karin Howard, David Preston
Simon Webb
Steven Hewitt, Irene Litinsky, Michael Prupas, Rolf Schneider
Department Leadership Roster
Giles Walker
Director
Leila Basen
Writer
Karin Howard
Writer
David Preston
Writer
Irene Litinsky
Producer
Simon Webb
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning
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What is Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning about?
The Childlike Empress lies in limbo between life and death and the only hope for her kingdom lies in the ability of a young boy to transcend the boundaries of fantasy in this tale of myth and magic that is certain to capture the imagination. As young Bastian opens the pages of "The Neverending Story," he learns that the Childlike Princess is near death and Fantasia is in danger of falling prey to the Dark Princess Xayide. Soon falling through the written page and into a world beyond his wildest imagination, Bastian's alter ego Atreyu must enlist the help of his trusty sidekick Fly Girl and mischievous hucksters Rip Rowdy and Wexlerian if there is any hope of unlocking the mystery of the Southern Oracle and awakening the Childlike Empress to bring order back to Fantasia.
Who directed Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning?
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning was directed by Giles Walker.
Who stars in Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning?
The principal cast of Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning includes Mark Rendall, Tyler Hynes, Victoria Sanchez, Edward Yankie, John Dunn-Hill.
When was Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning released and how long is it?
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Is Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning based on a book or true story?
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Ende".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning?
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).