Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse: The Movie

Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse: The Movie is a Canadian animated film based on the television series of the same name. It was released in Canada and United States theaters by Nelvana Limited, Alliance Atlantis Communications and PBS Kids on November 23, 2001.

Plot:
Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse and his friends are going to New York City for a big show. But when they get there, Lyman Slime steals their tickets! Now Marvin must find them before it's too late.

Distributed:
Nelvana Limited/Alliance Atlantis Communications/PBS Kids (Canada)/United States Theatrical Release Date November 23, 2001 Canada Theatrical Release Date December 7, 2001 United Kingdom Theatrical Release Date December 14, 2001 Australia Theatrical Release Date January 4, 2002 France Theatrical Release Date February 6, 2002 Germany Theatrical Release Date March 7, 2002 Japan Theatrical Release Date April 13, 2002

Soundtrack
Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse (soundtrack) by Nelvana Limited/Alliance Atlantis Communications/PBS Kids.

Animation
Hong Guang Animation Co., Ltd./Nelvana Limited/Alliance Atlantis Communications.

Similars To
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)/The Wiggles Movie (1997).

Trailers
Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse: The Movie Trailer 1 by Nelvana Limited/Alliance Atlantis Communications/PBS Kids on YouTube.com, Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse: The Movie Trailer 2 by Nelvana Limited/Alliance Atlantis Communications/PBS Kids on YouTube.com, Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse: The Movie Trailer 3 by Nelvana Limited/Alliance Atlantis Communications/PBS Kids on YouTube.com and Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse: The Movie Trailer 4 by Nelvana Limited/Alliance Atlantis Communications/PBS Kids on YouTube.com

Production Development
In 1999, Michael Paraskevas created a book called "Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse" and in 2000, Nelvana Limited/Alliance Atlantis Communications created a television series called "Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse". In 2001, Michael Paraskevas decided to make a movie based on his book.

Casting
Ron Pardo as Marvin (voice)/Marlowe Gardiner-Heslin as Eddy Largo (voice)/Fiona Reid as Diamonds (voice)/Sheila McCarthy as Elizabeth the Emotional Pig (voice)/Dwayne Hill as Fast-Talking Jack (voice)/Robin Duke as Edna (voice) and Rummy Bishop as Lyman Slime (voice).

Release
The film was released in Canada on December 7, 2001. It was also released in United States theaters by Nelvana Limited/Alliance Atlantis Communications/PBS Kids on November 23, 2001. In Australia it opened at #2 behind Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

Screening
The film was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2001. It also had a sneak preview in Canada theaters on November 17, 2001 before it opened there on December 7, 2001. In United States theaters by Nelvana Limited/Alliance Atlantis Communications/PBS Kids it premiered with an exclusive screening for children from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) on November 21, 2001.

Home media
The film was released in Canada and United States by Nelvana Limited/Alliance Atlantis Communications/PBS Kids on VHS and DVD on March 5, 2002. It was also released in Australia by Roadshow Entertainment (distributed by Warner Home Video) on VHS and DVD on April 3, 2002. In the UK it was distributed by Universal Pictures (UK).

Reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 50%, based on 5 reviews, with an average rating of 6/10.

Box office
In Canada and United States theaters by Nelvana Limited/Alliance Atlantis Communications/PBS Kids it opened at #2 behind Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001). It grossed $1 million in its opening weekend in Canada and United States theaters by Nelvana Limited/Alliance Atlantis Communications/PBS Kids. It grossed $2 million in its opening weekend in Australia and New Zealand theaters by Roadshow Entertainment (distributed by Warner Home Video).

Accolades
The film was nominated for a Genie Award for Best Animated Short or Feature at the 22nd Genie Awards, but lost to Adam's Apples.

Legacy
In 2002, Michael Paraskevas created a sequel to his book called "Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse: The Movie".

Categories
2001 films/2000s animated films/Canadian children's fantasy films/English-language films/Films based on television series/Animated musical comedy films.

Trivia
This is the first film in which Ron Pardo voices Marvin, Marlowe Gardiner-Heslin voices Eddy Largo, Fiona Reid voices Diamonds, Sheila McCarthy voices Elizabeth the Emotional Pig and Dwayne Hill voices Fast-Talking Jack.