Collection of tales based on the Père Castor series of French children's stories. Papa Beaver's Storytime is an animated television series which tells of Papa Beaver, a caretaker, a father figure, but most importantly, a storyteller. The show starts out with some type of disagreement between the children, who then turn to Papa Beaver for a solution. He begins telling them some stories which are somehow related to the situation the children are in, the stories are either a fable or a fairytale ultimately telling the morality of the story to teach them a lesson about their actions they have done before the story began.
A young woman's marriage to a charming prince turns into a fierce fight for survival when she's offered up as a sacrifice to a fire-breathing dragon.
A psychiatric ward caregiver crosses paths with an eccentric children's book writer, leading to a journey of love, healing, and self-discovery.
Long Ago and Far Away is a TV series that aired on PBS Television from 1989 to 1993. It was created by WGBH, a public television broadcast service located in Boston, Massachusetts. WGBH is a member of PBS, which allowed for this TV series to be viewed on various other PBS stations. Each episode began with host James Earl Jones sitting in a chair in a room with a table, lamp and window. The walls were blue with white dots in order to make it appear as if these living room items were sitting out in space. James Earl Jones talks during the short opening section, then acts as narrator for the balance of an episode. This series, aimed at children aged six to nine years old, presents stories based on traditional fairy tales. A number of presentation methods were used to tell these stories, with stop motion animation, live-action or cel animation being used depending on the episode. Long Ago and Far Away also featured a number of guest narrators including: Tammy Grimes, Kim Loughran, David Suchet, and Mia Farrow.
Anna, Teresa and Helena are naughty triplets that always get into a mess. As punishment the Bored Witch sends the girls into a fairy tale in order to learn the lesson.
The story follows the growth of little hero Nezha.
Inspired by the classic Brothers Grimm stories, this anthology features six fairy tales with a dark twist, exposing the shadowy side of human desire.
A stage musical adaptation of the beloved film, Shrek the Musical brings the story of an ogre named Shrek who embarks on a quest to rescue a princess from a tower, with the help of his loyal companion, Donkey.
Based on a Japanese folktale, a bamboo cutter finds a tiny girl inside a shining bamboo stalk. When he takes her home, she begins to grow at an alarming rate. The girl quickly becomes a radiant and beautiful young woman who wants to return to her friends in the moon. The princess experiences love and heartbreak as she struggles to find her place in the human world.
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm is a fantastical adventure that takes the audience into the enchanting realm of fairy tales. The film follows the lives of the famous Grimm brothers, Jacob and Wilhelm, as they travel through a series of magical stories, encountering memorable characters like Cinderella, Tom Thumb, and Rumpelstiltskin. Along the way, they face challenges, discover their own inner strengths, and learn valuable life lessons. Filled with adventure, romance, and a touch of whimsy, this film brings the beloved fairy tales to life in a captivating and entertaining way.
Down by Law is a quirky comedy set in Louisiana, where three strangers find themselves thrown together in a prison cell. They team up to plan an escape and navigate the Louisiana bayou to freedom.
Based on the bestselling novel 'The Fault in Our Stars' by author John Green, 'Dil Bechara' is the story of Kizie and Manny, two ordinary people with an extraordinary love story. Both have a tragic twist to their lives that is the start of exploring a funny, thrilling and tragic business of being alive and in love. Kizie and Manny embark on an, on/off, up/down, bittersweet, profound journey into the heart of that crazy little thing called 'life'.
Cinderella is a musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale. It tells the story of a young girl who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, but with the help of a fairy godmother, she attends the royal ball and captures the heart of the prince. However, she must leave before midnight, as her magical transformation will only last until then.
A group of friends on a rural getaway must fight for their lives against vengeful masked versions of the fairy tale characters.
In this enchanting fairytale, a young girl discovers a magical flower that leads her on an unforgettable journey filled with love, adventure, and discovery. Along the way, she encounters various enchanting creatures and faces challenges that test her courage and determination.
A pair of siblings get caught up in the revenge campaign of a malicious demon who wants to kill the descendant of an exorcist.
In the mystical jungle, a young boy sets out on a perilous journey to save his village from poverty. Along the way, he encounters talking animals, ancient ruins, and a golden antelope who holds the key to their salvation. With bravery and determination, the boy must navigate treacherous obstacles and outsmart a greedy ruler to unlock the secrets of the treasure, learning valuable lessons about friendship, gratitude, and the true meaning of wealth.
In this Norwegian folktale, a young hero named Ashlad must outsmart a hungry troll in order to win a bet. With the help of a friendly forest creature, Ashlad embarks on a daring adventure filled with giants, monsters, and even the Mountain King himself. It's a heartwarming and magical story about courage, wit, and the power of friendship.
The Tale of the Fisherman and the Goldfish is a heartwarming fairytale about a fisherman who catches a talking goldfish. The goldfish promises to grant any wish in exchange for its freedom. The fisherman's greed leads him to make increasingly extravagant demands, but each time, the goldfish fulfills his wishes and returns to the sea. In the end, the fisherman learns the importance of contentment and the consequences of taking more than one needs.