Because of its intrinsic appeal to children, animation is rivaled only by clowns in its ability to scar young viewers for life. The Canadian YouTube series MindChop has created a testament to that long-buried trauma in the form of a nightmarish little video called “5 Most Terrifying Children’s Cartoons From Around The World.”
With their whimsical titles, offerings like The Moomins and Dot And The Kangaroo might not sound all that scary at first. But make no mistake: These shows are not for the weak. Take The Animals Of Farthing Wood, a 1992-95 series produced in England and France. Based on the books of Colin Dann, the show follows a group of “cute little critters” seeking out a nature preserve after humans destroy their forest home. It all sounds perfectly adorable—until the field mice are impaled on thorns and a pheasant is shot, killed, and eaten. Sorry, kids ...
With their whimsical titles, offerings like The Moomins and Dot And The Kangaroo might not sound all that scary at first. But make no mistake: These shows are not for the weak. Take The Animals Of Farthing Wood, a 1992-95 series produced in England and France. Based on the books of Colin Dann, the show follows a group of “cute little critters” seeking out a nature preserve after humans destroy their forest home. It all sounds perfectly adorable—until the field mice are impaled on thorns and a pheasant is shot, killed, and eaten. Sorry, kids ...
- 11/7/2016
- by Joe Blevins
- avclub.com
Wil Jones Oct 25, 2016
The Walking Dead has nothing on The Animals Of Farthing Wood when it comes to traumatic deaths. Revisit if you dare...
Looking back at the media you loved as a kid and realising that there was loads flying over your head is a milestone of becoming an adult. Maybe it was the barely-concealed sexual innuendo of the pop songs you used to sing along to on the radio. Maybe it was the references to Alfred Hitchcock movies in The Simpsons. For me, it happened recently, when I suddenly realised how violent and generally depressing The Animals Of Farthing Wood was.
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The Animals Of Farthing Wood started out as a series of children’s novels written by English author Colin Dann,...
The Walking Dead has nothing on The Animals Of Farthing Wood when it comes to traumatic deaths. Revisit if you dare...
Looking back at the media you loved as a kid and realising that there was loads flying over your head is a milestone of becoming an adult. Maybe it was the barely-concealed sexual innuendo of the pop songs you used to sing along to on the radio. Maybe it was the references to Alfred Hitchcock movies in The Simpsons. For me, it happened recently, when I suddenly realised how violent and generally depressing The Animals Of Farthing Wood was.
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The Animals Of Farthing Wood started out as a series of children’s novels written by English author Colin Dann,...
- 10/18/2016
- Den of Geek
Happy birthday, Cbbc! 30-years-old and still going strong, judging by this nostalgia-powered clip starring the likes of Edd the Duck and Gordon the Gopher.
Confronted with three decades' worth of the finest children's entertainment, it was a hard task to corral the Digital Spy team into picking the very best - or at least their favourite - Cbbc programmes.
So here are our picks, from ChuckleVision to Byker Grove and back again, which means you'll have to let us know yours in the comment box below.
1. The Animals of Farthing Wood (1992-1995)
This animated adaptation of Colin Dann's novel was so good it could have been on at any time of day instead of part of the Cbbc lineup.
It was gripping, heartbreaking and funny, and you found yourself getting perhaps too-attached to the likes of Fox, Badger, Toad and Mole (a tear may have been shed on several occasions). Though,...
Confronted with three decades' worth of the finest children's entertainment, it was a hard task to corral the Digital Spy team into picking the very best - or at least their favourite - Cbbc programmes.
So here are our picks, from ChuckleVision to Byker Grove and back again, which means you'll have to let us know yours in the comment box below.
1. The Animals of Farthing Wood (1992-1995)
This animated adaptation of Colin Dann's novel was so good it could have been on at any time of day instead of part of the Cbbc lineup.
It was gripping, heartbreaking and funny, and you found yourself getting perhaps too-attached to the likes of Fox, Badger, Toad and Mole (a tear may have been shed on several occasions). Though,...
- 9/10/2015
- Digital Spy
Ron Moody as Fagin Ron Moody has died at age 91. His agent said he had been ill for some time.
The London born comic and acting star had a career spanning more than 60 years but was best known for his Oscar-nominated role as arch-thief Fagin in the 1968 Charles Dickens screen adaptation Oliver! He won a Golden Globe for the role and was nominated for a BAFTA - losing to Spencer Tracy, who won the award posthumously for Guess Who's Coming To Dinner.
Born Ronald Moodnick, he was the son of Jewish immigrants, and didn't come to acting until ater a stint in the Raf and a spell at the London School of Economics, where acting in revue shows became a passion. In later life he became familiar to television audiences through his voice work on animated series The Animals Of Farthing Wood and in the guest role of Edwin in EastEnders.
The London born comic and acting star had a career spanning more than 60 years but was best known for his Oscar-nominated role as arch-thief Fagin in the 1968 Charles Dickens screen adaptation Oliver! He won a Golden Globe for the role and was nominated for a BAFTA - losing to Spencer Tracy, who won the award posthumously for Guess Who's Coming To Dinner.
Born Ronald Moodnick, he was the son of Jewish immigrants, and didn't come to acting until ater a stint in the Raf and a spell at the London School of Economics, where acting in revue shows became a passion. In later life he became familiar to television audiences through his voice work on animated series The Animals Of Farthing Wood and in the guest role of Edwin in EastEnders.
- 6/11/2015
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Actor Ron Moody has died at the age of 91.
The British star was best known for his Oscar-nominated role as Fagin in Oliver!.
Moody also played Jim Branning's nemesis Edwin Caldecott in EastEnders, and the wizard Merlin in Disney's A Kid in King Arthur's Court.
"He brought joy to his family and to the hearts of many and will be greatly missed. He was singing until the end," his widow Therese said.
Born Ronald Moodnick in Tottenham in 1924, his Jewish father anglicised the family name to Moody several years later.
After originally planning to be an economist, Moody didn't take up acting until he was in his late 20s.
He won a Golden Globe award for playing pickpocket master Fagin in the musical version of Oliver Twist in 1968.
Moody had also said that his biggest regret was turning down the chance to play The Doctor in Doctor Who.
Other notable...
The British star was best known for his Oscar-nominated role as Fagin in Oliver!.
Moody also played Jim Branning's nemesis Edwin Caldecott in EastEnders, and the wizard Merlin in Disney's A Kid in King Arthur's Court.
"He brought joy to his family and to the hearts of many and will be greatly missed. He was singing until the end," his widow Therese said.
Born Ronald Moodnick in Tottenham in 1924, his Jewish father anglicised the family name to Moody several years later.
After originally planning to be an economist, Moody didn't take up acting until he was in his late 20s.
He won a Golden Globe award for playing pickpocket master Fagin in the musical version of Oliver Twist in 1968.
Moody had also said that his biggest regret was turning down the chance to play The Doctor in Doctor Who.
Other notable...
- 6/11/2015
- Digital Spy
John Lewis has unveiled its 2013 Christmas advert.
Lily Allen has recorded a cover of Keane's 'Somewhere Only We Know' for the heartfelt TV ad, which has become an annual tradition in recent years.
The advert - titled 'The Bear & the Hare' - features a group of cute cartoon animals celebrating Christmas.
Hare wants to give his best friend Bear a memorable Christmas, as he is the only animal of the group who is unable to celebrate the festivities as he has to hibernate.
However, Hare comes up with the idea of giving him an alarm clock as a gift, allowing Bear to wake up in time to join in with his friends.
The Animals of Farthing Wood-style commercial uses a combination of traditional 2D hand-drawn animation, stop-frame and 3D model sets.
John Lewis has spent around £7 million on advertising for the Christmas season.
'The Bear & the Hare' will debut...
Lily Allen has recorded a cover of Keane's 'Somewhere Only We Know' for the heartfelt TV ad, which has become an annual tradition in recent years.
The advert - titled 'The Bear & the Hare' - features a group of cute cartoon animals celebrating Christmas.
Hare wants to give his best friend Bear a memorable Christmas, as he is the only animal of the group who is unable to celebrate the festivities as he has to hibernate.
However, Hare comes up with the idea of giving him an alarm clock as a gift, allowing Bear to wake up in time to join in with his friends.
The Animals of Farthing Wood-style commercial uses a combination of traditional 2D hand-drawn animation, stop-frame and 3D model sets.
John Lewis has spent around £7 million on advertising for the Christmas season.
'The Bear & the Hare' will debut...
- 11/8/2013
- Digital Spy
By far the most memorable of the characters to be unveiled at last year’s Marvel Comic-con panel were the raccoon with a gun and the giant tree creature in the Guardians of the Galaxy concept art.
Recognisable to some, Rocket Raccoon and Groot have become more familiar to Marvel fans recently with the relaunched Guardians of the Galaxy and Nova comics, but they have a long history with Marvel and this book seeks to acquaint new readers with these older comics.
The first half of the book is maybe going to be the rockiest (no pun intended, Mr Raccoon) for modern comics readers. These are comics from the 60s and 70s when the characters were first introduced, and, like a lot of comics from this era, are written in a clunky, exposition-heavy fashion laden with cheesy dialogue so that the panels are packed with poorly written captions redundantly describing...
Recognisable to some, Rocket Raccoon and Groot have become more familiar to Marvel fans recently with the relaunched Guardians of the Galaxy and Nova comics, but they have a long history with Marvel and this book seeks to acquaint new readers with these older comics.
The first half of the book is maybe going to be the rockiest (no pun intended, Mr Raccoon) for modern comics readers. These are comics from the 60s and 70s when the characters were first introduced, and, like a lot of comics from this era, are written in a clunky, exposition-heavy fashion laden with cheesy dialogue so that the panels are packed with poorly written captions redundantly describing...
- 5/4/2013
- by Noel Thorne
- Obsessed with Film
U.S. audiences will get to see some of the BBC's finest programs through a deal between Akimbo Systems and BBC Worldwide Americas that was announced today at the National Association of Television Program Executives convention in Las Vegas. The agreement includes comedies, documentaries, dramas and more, which will be delivered to televisions over the Internet via the Akimbo Service. Akimbo is scheduled to begin offering the BBC programming this year. Among the films included are The Secret Garden, Emmy winner Little Lord Fauntleroy and an adaptation of the best-selling children's book The Animals of Farthing Wood. The comedies that will be featured include the '70s series Porridge and 2001's Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps.
- 1/25/2005
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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