Blinky Bill: The Mischievous Koala facts for kids
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| Directed by | Yoram Gross |
| Produced by | Yoram Gross |
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| Editing by | G.Y. Jerzy Lee Smith |
| Studio | Yoram Gross Film Studio |
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| Release date(s) | 17 September 1992 |
| Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Money made | AUD$1.9 million |
Blinky Bill: The Mischievous Koala is an exciting Australian animated adventure movie from 1992. It was directed by Yoram Gross and brought to life by his company, Yoram Gross Film Studio, located in Sydney.
The film tells the story of Blinky Bill's early life with his animal friends. They live happily in the beautiful Australian bush. But their peaceful home is suddenly destroyed by humans. Blinky Bill bravely brings his friends together. They go on many thrilling adventures to protect their homes. Blinky also works to rescue his mother, who has been captured. The animation in the movie is special. It's placed over real video of the Australian bush. This footage was filmed on a farm in Bobin.
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What Happens in the Story?
The animals in the woodland are living their normal lives. Then, one morning, two men named Harry and Joe arrive. They start clearing the entire forest with their tractor. Many trees fall, and the animals have to leave their homes. Mrs. Koala's home is destroyed, and a falling tree knocks Blinky Bill out.
When the sun rises, the bush is gone. All the animals are left without homes. They start looking for a new place to live. Blinky Bill wakes up, confused, and calls for his mother. But she is nowhere to be found. Blinky then saves a young female koala named Nutsy from a pile of fallen trees.
They both meet Mr. Wombat. Nutsy tells Mr. Wombat that Blinky can't remember anything. So, Mr. Wombat explains Blinky's life story to him.
Blinky's Past Adventures
Blinky used to be very mischievous. He often caused trouble. Mayor Pelican, his teacher Miss Magpie, and his mother would scold him. Once, he even snuck into Ms. Pym's general store and escaped. His mother would get upset about the trouble he caused. After hearing this, Blinky feels bad about how he treated his mother. He decides he must find her.
Blinky and Nutsy head towards a riverbank. There, they meet Granny Grunty Koala, who has trouble hearing. Further down the river, they find Splodge and his family. Splodge tells them that Mrs. Koala refused to leave her home and was captured.
Blinky and Nutsy then go to where Mayor Pelican is helping the animals find new places. Blinky asks the mayor about his mother. The mayor is not happy to see Blinky. He tells Nurse Angelina to take the children to a leaky cave. Blinky's mother is not there.
Searching for Blinky's Mom
Blinky asks Ruff's mother for directions to the woodchip mill. Even though it's dangerous, Blinky decides to go there to find his mother. Nutsy follows him. They travel through a wild river and thick woods. Finally, they reach the mill. This is where the woodcutters who destroyed their homes work.
The next morning, Blinky and Nutsy see the woodcutters turning their old homes into sawdust. They barely escape a dangerous buzz-saw. They hide until nightfall. As they try to escape, they alert the dogs. Blinky uses a slingshot to break a security light. Harry's wife, Flo, tells her husband to check it out. Blinky manages to get away, but Nutsy gets trapped. She runs and climbs into the bedroom of Claire, the family's daughter.
Blinky sadly goes back to tell the others the bad news. Blinky's friends form a rescue team. They even make Marcia, a marsupial mouse, join them. Blinky has Jacko, a kookaburra, drop Marcia down the woodcutters' chimney. Marcia takes notes of the house's layout. Meanwhile, Nutsy climbs into Claire's bed. Claire wakes up happy to find a real koala. She convinces her parents to let her keep Nutsy for a while.
The Big Rescue Mission
Blinky's gang sneaks up to the house at night. They break in and cause a commotion. Claire quickly hides herself and Nutsy in her bedroom cupboard. Splodge bravely fights off both the dogs and Joe. Blinky keeps Harry and Flo locked in their bedroom. In all the chaos, the woodchip machines start up.
Blinky gets Nutsy out of the house. They both fight off Harry. The crazy events end with Harry and Joe falling into a water tank. Blinky finally finds his mother! They all leave the mill in the woodcutters' truck. Claire waves goodbye to her new koala friends, feeling sad to see them go.
Who Are the Characters?
Animal Friends
- Blinky Bill - A young koala and the main character of the movie. He's very mischievous!
- Nutsy - A female koala who becomes Blinky's stepsister.
- Splodge - Blinky's best friend, a kangaroo.
- Marcia - One of Blinky's friends, a brave marsupial mouse.
- Flap - A platypus and another one of Blinky's friends.
- Mrs. Koala - Blinky's mother, who gets captured by Harry and Joe.
- Mr. Wombat - Blinky's wise mentor. He doesn't like being called "Wombo."
- Miss Magpie - Blinky's school teacher.
- Mayor Pelican - The mayor of Greenpatch. He gets annoyed by Blinky's tricks.
- Jacko - A kookaburra who loves to laugh.
- Nurse Angelina - A wallaby who wears a nurse uniform.
Human Characters
- Harry - A big woodcutter, Joe's boss, Flo's husband, and Claire's dad.
- Joe - Harry's assistant.
- Flo - Harry's wife and Claire's mother.
- Claire Ann - Harry and Flo’s six-year-old daughter.
- Ms. Glennys Pym - A shopkeeper who doesn't like koalas very much.
Who Lent Their Voices?
The talented actors who voiced the characters are:
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| Robyn Moore | Blinky Bill, Nutsy, Marcia, Mrs. Koala, Miss Magpie, Nurse Angelina, Flo, Claire Ann, Ms. Pym |
| Keith Scott | Splodge, Flap, Mr. Wombat, Mayor Pelican, Jacko, Harry, Joe |
| Ross Higgins | Frogs |
Movie Music
Guy Gross created and produced the music and songs for the film. John Palmer wrote most of the song lyrics. However, Mattie Porges wrote the lyrics for "You and Me" and "Nutsy's Ballad." Most of the songs were sung by Robyn Moore and Keith Scott, performing as The Danglin' Bros.
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| Soundtrack album by
John Palmer, Robyn Moore & Keith Scott
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| Released | 17 September 1992 |
| Length | 48:19 |
| Label | Yoram Gross Film Studios. / ABC Music, Roadshow |
How Well Did the Movie Do?
Blinky Bill: The Mischievous Koala earned AUD$1,903,659 at the box office in Australia. This shows how popular the film was with audiences.
Beyond the Movie: The TV Series
After the movie, a television series called The Adventures of Blinky Bill was made. It had 26 episodes and aired for three seasons. You could watch it on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Seven Network.
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Theatrical release poster
