The Neverending Story (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Neverending Story: The Animated Adventures of Bastian Balthazar Bux |
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| Genre | Animation, Fantasy |
| Developed by | Peter Sauder |
| Directed by | Mike Fallows |
| Voices of | Janet-Laine Green Dominic Zamprogna Chris Wiggins Christopher Bell Neil Crone Marilyn Lightstone Benedict Campbell John McGrath Lisa Yamanaka Richard Binsley James Rankin John Stocker Colin Fox Dan Hennessey Gary Krawford Howard Jerome Don Francks Wayne Robson Len Carlson Ellen Ray Hennessey Geoffrey Bowes Harvey Atkin Jayne Eastwood |
| Theme music composer | Milan Kymlicka |
| Country of origin | Canada France Germany |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 26 (list of episodes) |
| Production company(s) | CineVox Entertainment Ellipse Programmé Nelvana |
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| Original network | HBO (United States) Family Channel (Canada) |
| Original release | December 2, 1995 – May 25, 1996 |
The Neverending Story: The Animated Adventures of Bastian Balthazar Bux is an exciting animated television series. It was made by CineVox Entertainment, Ellipse, and Nelvana. This show aired for one season from 1995 to 1996 on HBO. It had a total of 26 episodes. The series is based loosely on the famous book The Neverending Story by Michael Ende, which came out in 1979.
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Adventures in Fantasia
This animated series follows a young boy named Bastian Balthazar Bux. He once again helps the Childlike Empress and the amazing people of Fantasia. Fantasia is a magical land of imagination. You can visit and even change Fantasia through a special, never-ending book called The Neverending Story.
Fantasia is still in danger from scary villains. These include the terrifying Nothing and the evil sorceress Xayide. As Bastian helps save Fantasia, he learns important lessons. He also makes many magical friends. These friends include the wooden Bark Troll and the brave luckdragon Falkor.
TV Show vs. Movies
The animated TV series has some differences from the movies.
The Nothing and Gmork
In the animated series, the Nothing is a villain that appears often. It looks like a hole with evil red eyes. These eyes belong to a white wolf. This version of the Nothing is the TV show's take on Gmork from the original story.
Xayide's Look
The evil sorceress Xayide looks different too. Unlike in the first sequel film, she wears green robes. She also has an eye mask with yellow slits. In the original film, her face was created using a special magical cream.
Rockbiter's Family
In the later two sequel films, including the third film, the Rockbiter has a wife and a son named Junior. His wife and son also appear in this animated series.
Voice Actors
Many talented voice actors brought the characters to life. Here are some of them:
- Janet-Laine Green as Xayide
- Dominic Zamprogna as Atreyu
- Chris Wiggins as Carl Conrad Coreander
- Christopher Bell as Bastian Balthazar Bux
- Neil Crone as Nimbly
- Marilyn Lightstone as Ygramul
- Benedict Campbell as Shadow Goblin
- John McGrath as Blubb
- Lisa Yamanaka as The Childlike Empress, Junior Rockbiter
- Richard Binsley as Barktroll
- James Rankin as Three Head
- John Stocker as Gluckuk, Gluckuk's racing snail
- Colin Fox as Large Head
- Pam Hyatt as Morla
- Ellen Ray Hennessy as Southern Oracle
- Dan Hennessey as South Wind Giant
- Gary Krawford as Graograman the fire lion
- Howard Jerome as Falkor the luckdragon
- Don Francks as Gmork
- Wayne Robson as Engywook
- Len Carlson as Vermin
- Geoffrey Bowes as Barney Bux
- Harvey Atkin as Rockbiter, Mr. Rockchewer
- Jayne Eastwood as Mrs. Rockchewer
Episode Guide
The show had 26 episodes in total. Each episode featured Bastian helping his friends in Fantasia.
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| 1 | "The Tears of Sadness" | Peter Sauder | December 2, 1995 | |
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Bastian helps Fantasia citizens who have turned into frozen statues.
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| 2 | "The Meek and the Mighty" | J.D. Smith | December 9, 1995 | |
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Bastian visits the Tinies Village after it's been demolished by Junior.
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| 3 | "The Purple Buffalo" | Alan Templeton & Mary Crawford | December 16, 1995 | |
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Bastian searches for the missing Purple Buffalo and his friend Atreyu.
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| 4 | "Morla's Wish" | Story by: Erika Strobel Teleplay by: Bob Ardiel |
December 23, 1995 | |
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Bastian travels to see Morla, but the Nothing sets a trap for him.
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| 5 | "Spook City" | Story by: Erika Strobel Teleplay by: Alan Templeton & Mary Crawford |
December 30, 1995 | |
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Bastian helps a scared spook named Gaya rescue her brother from Spook City.
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| 6 | "To Save Falkor" | Story by: Erika Strobel Teleplay by: Alan Templeton & Mary Crawford |
January 6, 1996 | |
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Bastian's cold makes Falkor sick, leading Bastian on a desperate quest.
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| 7 | "Missing Memories" | Story by: Erika Strobel & Dennise Fordham Teleplay by: Frank Diteljan & Nicola Barton |
January 13, 1996 | |
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Pieces of Fantasia and the Childlike Empress's memories start to disappear.
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| 8 | "Perilin" | Bob Ardiel | January 20, 1996 | |
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Bastian must help when Grograman is captured and Perilin spreads.
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| 9 | "The Sea of Mist" | Story by: Michaela Rothmund Teleplay by: Bob Ardiel |
January 27, 1996 | |
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Engywook finds ancient scrolls that might hold Fantasia's mysteries.
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| 10 | "Promises" | Story by: Erika Strobel Teleplay by: J.D. Smith |
February 3, 1996 | |
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Bastian investigates giant cracks appearing in the Grassy Plains.
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| 11 | "Through the Misty Mountains" | Vince Grittani | February 10, 1996 | |
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Bastian looks into rumors of a monster living in the Misty Mountains.
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| 12 | "A Friendship That Flames" | Story by: Dale Schott Teleplay by: Frank Diteljan |
February 17, 1996 | |
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Bark Troll gets jealous of Bastian's new friend, Axin.
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| 13 | "The Three Feeling Stones" | Story by: Dale Schott Teleplay by: Bob Ardiel |
February 24, 1996 | |
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Xayide unearths two Feeling Stones, removing good feelings from the land.
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| 14 | "The Belt of Invisibility" | Nicola Barton | March 2, 1996 | |
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Shadow Goblin and Vermin use an invisibility belt for thefts.
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| 15 | "Good Deeds" | Erika Strobel | March 9, 1996 | |
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Bark Troll is rewarded with faerie dust for helping a town of Faeries.
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| 16 | "Bark Troll's Blame" | Bruce Robb | March 16, 1996 | |
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A fire in the Howling Forest leads to suspicion falling on Bark Troll.
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| 17 | "The Searcher" | Story by: Dale Schott Teleplay by: Nicola Barton |
March 23, 1996 | |
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Engywook seeks knowledge in the Land of Cold Fire, mistaking an egg for a key.
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| 18 | "End of Time" | Story by: Dale Schott Teleplay by: Bob Ardiel |
March 30, 1996 | |
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Bastian finds Fantasia and his friends slowly winding down.
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| 19 | "Thunder and Lightning" | Story by: Erika Strobel Teleplay by: Laurel L. Russwurm |
April 6, 1996 | |
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Engywook tries to build a Rain-Making Machine during a drought.
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| 20 | "The Everlasting Night" | Alan Templeton & Mary Crawford | April 13, 1996 | |
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Xayide's spell backfires, sending her into a deep sleeping trance.
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| 21 | "After the Falls" | Alan Templeton & Mary Crawford | April 20, 1996 | |
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Bastian convinces Bark Troll to accept a log-rolling challenge.
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| 22 | "Mirror, Mirror" | Story by: Erika Strobel Teleplay by: Bob Ardiel |
April 27, 1996 | |
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Xayide uses a mirror to create evil Bastian and good Xayide.
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| 23 | "The Dreaming Fields" | Story by: Erika Strobel Teleplay by: Bob Ardiel |
May 4, 1996 | |
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Xayide's Nightmare Weeds make everyone's dreams come true, with bad results.
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| 24 | "The Atonal Trolls" | Joel Berger | May 11, 1996 | |
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Shrieking Atonal Trolls threaten the Ivory Tower with their loud voices.
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| 25 | "The Race for the Ivory Tower" | Story by: Ken Sobel Teleplay by: Frank Diteljan |
May 18, 1996 | |
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Many Fantasia characters participate in a race to the Ivory Tower.
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| 26 | "The Perfect Gift" | Story by: Erika Strobel Teleplay by: Peter Sauder |
May 25, 1996 | |
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Bastian searches Fantasia for the perfect Father's Day gift idea.
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