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Alan Templeton

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RumpelstiltskinRumpelstiltskin · 1985
Rumpelstiltskin
3.01985
MovieAnimationFamily
Rumpelstiltskin is a twenty-four minute animated feature depicting the famous Brothers Grimm story of a miller's daughter and a little man who can spin straw into gold. Family Home Entertainment was the distributor, in association with several Canadian animation firms. The film is making its first trip to DVD on October 30, 2007 coupled with "The Tin Man" in a Holiday two-pack.
The Admiral and the PrincessThe Admiral and the Princess · 1990
The Admiral and the Princess
1990
MovieAnimationFamily
A young princess and the admiral of her father's navy are in love, but an evil sorcerer separates them while trying to take over the kingdom using dark magic from the blood crystal.
The Tin SoldierThe Tin Soldier · 1986
The Tin Soldier
6.01986
MovieAnimationFamily
This timeless tale written by Hans Christian Andersen tells the comic adventures of a tin soldier accidentally knocked off the toy shelf, and of two lovable, lonely mice who inadvertently place the soldier in danger, then set out to rescue him and return him to the music box ballerina.
The Velveteen RabbitThe Velveteen Rabbit · 1985
The Velveteen Rabbit
5.81985
MovieAnimationFamily
A boy receives a Velveteen Rabbit for Christmas. The Velveteen Rabbit is snubbed by other more expensive or mechanical toys, the latter of which fancy themselves real. One day while talking with the Skin Horse, the Rabbit learns that a toy becomes real if its owner really and truly loves it. The Skin Horse makes the Velveteen Rabbit aware that "...once you are Real you can't become unreal again. It lasts for always."
The NightingaleThe Nightingale · 1987
The Nightingale
1987
MovieAnimationFamily
The story of the lonely Emperor and the captivating songbird that comes to live in his palace.
For Better Or For Worse: The Good For NothingFor Better Or For Worse: The Good For Nothing · 1993
For Better Or For Worse: The Good For Nothing
10.01993
MovieFamilyAnimation
Farley's been a bad dog. He's been digging up the garden, squishing the squash, and chasing other dogs at the pet show. Elly labels him a “Good-for-Nothing.” Meanwhile, Michael makes an enemy of Brad Luggsworth by showing him up in front of his girlfriend. On Hallowe’en night, Farley escapes, forcing John to look for him while he takes Elizabeth Trick-Or-Treating. Farl is nowhere to be found, but when Brad and his buddies corner Michael alone in an alley, he's got a shot at redeeming himself.
For Better or for Worse: The Babe MagnetFor Better or for Worse: The Babe Magnet · 1994
For Better or for Worse: The Babe Magnet
1994
MovieAnimationFamily
Michael is frustrated that he has his license, but isn’t allowed to drive the family cars. Michael and Gordon go in together to buy a used fixer-upper, thinking it's a guaranteed babe magnet. It has the opposite effect, continually breaking down - and straining their frienship. Elly has booked April’s birthday party over at the Burger Bin, but she comes down with the flu and has to ask Michael to take April and look after the party, leading to some lessons about life, and friendship.
For Better or for Worse: A Valentine from the HeartFor Better or for Worse: A Valentine from the Heart · 1993
For Better or for Worse: A Valentine from the Heart
1993
MovieAnimation
An uninvited guest attends Michael's Valentine's Day party.

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Marvin the Tap-Dancing HorseMarvin the Tap-Dancing Horse · 2000
Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse
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SeriesAnimationKids
Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse is a Canadian animated television show produced by Nelvana. It tells the stories of a young horse named Marvin who is part of a carnival. Among the Executive Producers are Michael Paraskevas and Betty Paraskevas, creators of Maggie and the Ferocious Beast who also created the book that the show is based on. The show first aired on the Treehouse block before moving to just before Tiny Pop. The series also aired on PBS Kids as part of the PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch from 2000 to 2002. It can now be seen in the US on Qubo. It also aired on Teletoon for a brief time. Some episodes include original songs to help illustrate the theme or accompany montages that carry the story forward.

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