Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (Two Disc Edition w/ Standard DVD) [Blu-ray]
Directed by Klay Hall

The tale of Disneys favorite fairy, Tinker Bell, continues in an all-new magical adventure beyond Pixie Hollow! Discover how the Pixies make their magic dust! Let your imagination soar as Autumn comes to Pixie Hollow. Take off in a hot air balloon with Tinker Bell and her new friend Blaze, a lightning bug who lights her way, on an enchanting secret journey to find a new moonstone, the source of the Pixies mystical dust. But hold on tight! There ll be amazing encounters, some close calls, and a daring rescue by her old friend Terence! In her biggest adventure yet, Tinker Bell not only learns a lesson in responsibility, she discovers the true meaning of friendship. From the creators of Tinker Bell, Tinker Bell And The Lost Treasure is a captivating journey of self-discovery everyone will want to take.

Tinkerbell is back for a whole new season of adventure in Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure. Pixie Hollow is all abuzz with preparations for autumn and Tinkerbell is hard at work on her latest invention when she is unexpectedly summoned by Queen Clarion and the Minister of autumn. Tinkerbell fears that she's in trouble again, but is instead delighted to find out that Fairy Mary has recommended her for the important job of creating a one-of-a-kind scepter that will focus the light of an unusual blue harvest moon through a rare moonstone in order to replenish the pixie dust tree's supply of pixie dust. Tinkerbell gladly rises to the challenge, accepting her dust-keeper friend Terrence's offers of help, but as the days fly rapidly by, pressure begins to build and Tinkerbell becomes annoyed by Terrence's constant attention. Sending Terrence away on an errand seems like a good idea, but what he brings back inadvertently causes the almost finished scepter and the incredibly rare moonstone to break into pieces. Tinkerbell lashes out at Terrence and then departs alone on a desperate quest to fix the moonstone. What Tinkerbell learns on her journey is that she must take responsibility for her own actions and that the power and value of true friendship is much greater than she'd ever imagined. Like the first Tinkerbell, the colors and clarity of animation are simply breathtaking in this production, but the story lags somewhat thanks to a lengthy set up and a general lack of suspense in the first half of the film. Still, it's a perfectly entertaining movie that will delight children ages 3 and up as well as satisfy most parents. Returning voice talent includes Mae Whitman, Kristin Chenoweth, Jane Horrocks, Anjelica Huston, Jesse McCartney, and Raven-Symone. --Tami Horiuchi

Stills from Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure

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Character Descriptions

Terence:Tinks best friend from the Sparrow Men, Terence is a Pixie Dust Fairy, meaning he distributes the daily ratio of Pixie Dust to all fairies in Pixie Hollow. He has a special soft spot for Tink, we know it s a crush, but he s too innocent to realize it.

Blaze: Blaze is a young firefly; he s mischievous, inventive and enthusiastic. He can use his light as a flashlight, spotlight or SOS. Despite his diminutive size, he is courageous and supremely loyal to his friends.

Fairy Gary:The plump, Scottish-accented head of the Pixie Dust distribution center. A stickler to detail, protocol and the rules. If a fairy has already received her share of Pixie Dust, there is no emergency great enough for him to give her more. Still, he s a good boss and treats his fellow Pixie Dust distribution fairies like family.

Lyria: A pretty Story-Teller Fairy, Lyria is Pixie Hollow s equivalent of a Troubadour. Strumming on her harp, she entertains fairies by telling them stories of old, most times with an appropriate moral or lesson. She takes requests, too.

Viola: A Summoning Fairy, whenever Queen Clarion needs to see a fairy, Viola is dispatched to summon them with her kazoo. Tinker Bell tends to avoid Viola because getting summoned is usually a sign of trouble.

Tinker Bell:
Tink is spunky, rebellious, impatient, impulsive, determined, persistent, and temperamental... yet still charming and lovable. She has a talent for tinkering, but begins to believe it s not important, and thinks she doesn t matter. When she s called on to save the day, however, she discovers how much she really matters after all.

Rosetta: A Garden Fairy: Ro is a southern belle with a quick wit and a ton of charm. She s into giving beauty tips and makeovers to her friends and flowers, and always tries to look her best.

Silvermist: A Water Fairy: Sil has a delightfully offbeat way of looking at everything. Often listens to rumors from her babbling brook. Usually goes with the flow... but can sometimes be wishy-washy.

Iridessa: A Light Fairy: Dess is a detail-oriented perfectionist and chronic worry wart. She tries to look on the bright side of things, but often smells disaster. Always trying to keep it together.

Fawn:An Animal Fairy: A rascally tomboy full of mirth and mischief. Loves to tweak Iridessa. Fawn is always ready to play, and the more rough-and-tumble the game, the better.

Fairy Mary: A Tinker Fairy: Big, bold, brash and bossy. A mentor to Tink. Fairy Mary has grown to respect and admire Tink s tinker talent... to the point where she recommends Tink for the most prestigious assignment of creating the Autumn Scepter. Fairy Mary lives by the motto: Tinker fairies never fail. If Tink messes up, it will reflect badly on Fairy Mary.

Clank and Bobble: Tinker Fairies: Boy tinkers and best pals who love their jobs. Clank is a big lug who always has his ears plugged with fluff (for banging on stuff), so he s always shouting. Bobble is a little guy with dewdrop goggles (for detail work) whose myopia often gets him in others personal space, he s a close talker . They re good-natured geeks who are always talking shop.

Vidia: A Fast Flying Fairy: Vidia is a classic loner; she is one of the most special of special talent fairies and makes sure everyone knows it. Works with all the talents, creating breezes to blow down leaves in the fall and spread pollen in the spring. She and Tink started off on the wrong foot. Vidia is the first to criticize Tink and expect the worst... but she is capable of acknowledging when Tink succeeds.

Queen Clarion: An etethereal being, she is practically Mother Nature, and is like a Mother to all the fairies. Kind and loving, but also serious and firm when necessary. --Walt Disney Studios Home Entertianment

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Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure Trivia

Q: What do fairies call the celebration at the end of the fall season?
A: The Autumn Revelry

Q: Where does Tinker Bell live?
A:Pixie Hollow

Q: How often does the Blue Harvest Moon rise over Pixie Hollow?
A: Once every eight years

Q: What does Terence say every time he arrives to help Tinker Bell?
A: Knock Knickety Knock

Q: Who recommends Tinker Bell to carry out Pixie Hollow s special task?
A: Fairy Mary

Q: What does Tinker Bell yell when she gets angry?
A: Jingle!

Q: What animal pops out of Tinker Bell s wall clock?
A: A cricket

Q: How long does Tinker Bell have to make the new Fall Scepter?

A: One month

Q: What is produced when the Blue Harvest Moon shines through the Fall Scepter?
A: Blue pixie dust

Q: What are the names of Terence s buddies?
A: Bobble and Clank

Q: Who rules over all of Pixie Hollow?
A: Queen Clarion

Q: How many trolls guard the secret passageway?
A: Two

Q: The trolls mention the magic words. What are they?
A: I m sorry.

Q: What does Tinker Bell need to fly?
A: Pixie dust

Q: What is the name of Tinker Bell s best friend?

A: Terence

Q: Who is in charge of rationing the pixie dust? br>A: Fairy Gary


Q: What does Tinker Bell invent to take her on her journey?
A: A flying balloon


Q: What object does Terence find and bring to Tinker Bell?
A: A compass

Q: Whooo convinces Terence to head off after Tinker Bell?
A: Mr. Owl

Q: What do the fairies mix together to make fireworks?
A: Light crystals and flowers

Q: What is the name of the bright character who helps Tink find the Magic Mirror?
A: Blaze

Q: Which direction does Tinker Bell fly to find the Magic Mirror of Incanta?
A: North

Q: What landmark leads Tinker Bell to the ship that sunk but never sank ?
A: An arch of stone

Q: What kind of creatures chase Tinker Bell and Terence inside the ship?
A: Rats

Q: What does Silvermist prepare for the Fall Revelry?
A: Pollywog bubbles

Q: How many wishes does the Magic Mirror of Incanta have left?
A: One --Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment

Surprisingly entertaining
I'm going to be honest here. If you'd come up to me on the street 5 years ago and told me I'd end up owning a bunch of Tinkerbell movies, there would have been trouble. I've always had a problem with Disney's dual tendencies to 1) exploit -- er, "franchise" -- seemingly marginal elements of its classic films (resulting in everything from Cinderella II to the Jungle Book 2), and 2) warehouse/archive its wonderful originals such as Snow White for blocks of time to create additional demand and buying frenzies. It all seemed a little too cold and calculating, particularly for a company that I want to love, and that is responsible for greats like Cinderella as well as underappreciated gems like the Sword in the Stone. Plus I'm, you know, a guy.

Then I had a daughter.

See, a funny thing happens when you have kids. You just want them to be happy -- and to hold onto that childish wonder as long as they can. What seemed like (and may well be) a cynical approach by Disney to mine the "resources" of its older films dissolves away when you realize how happy they still make your kids. The first Tinker Bell spinoff got bad press for similar reasons, but when kids actually watch it they LOVE it. And you know what? It's actually not that bad of a show for adults either.

The follow up, Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure, finds Tink back in Pixie Hollow on a brand new adventure and with some new friends to boot. Along the way we'll see some quite impressive animation effects, and even learn a lesson about personal responsibility as well. My young daughter was completely mesmerized by the story (at one point I actually snapped my fingers to get her to blink), and it was even fairly (ahem!) engrossing from my perspective as well. In a world that seems determined to make children grow up as quickly as possible, you have to give Disney credit for putting together some products that simply let them be kids. If you stop me on the street now I'll still deny ever owning these movies, but at home I'll be holding my daughter as she giggles her way back to Pixie Hollow for the umpteenth time.

Tinker Bell: Even better the 2nd time around!
I had extremely low expectations for the first Tinker Bell (BD Live) [Blu-ray] but was very pleasantly surprised. Still, I wasn't quite sure that this particular "franchise" needed a sequel. So, with trepidation I put this Blu-ray into my player. "Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure" actually blows away its predecessor. Sure, the story is a tad predictable, but with fantastic new characters (including Blaze the firefly, and the two Trolls at the Troll Gate), returning favorites (Garden fairy Rosetta whose bubbly personality is pure Dolly Parton), and top-notch animation, this movie will be a joy to watch for all ages.

The story: Tinker Bell is entrusted with the creation of the scepter for the Autumn Revelry. Her friend Terence offers to help, but his micro-managing of Tink sets her off, and in her anger, she accidentally breaks the precious and rare moonstone, threatening the life of everyone in Pixie Hollow. Lashing out at Terence, the friendship between these two fairies is jeopardized, and Tink must find a way to fix the moonstone...and the friendship. The rest you'll have to watch on your own; this synopsis is greatly simplified, but I do not want to give away any spoilers.

On Tink's journey to repair the moonstone, she is joined by Blaze, a firefly. He is absolutely adorable, and given plenty of spunk and character by the Disney animation team. The animation team deserves a plethora of kudos; on Blu-ray this movie will take your breath away; especially the scene in the Fairy Tale Theater. The lighting effects are amazing; absolutely beautiful. All throughout the movie there are many visual touches that will show that the people behind this movie took special care to elevate this many notches above the usual straight-to-video movie. Hidden Mickeys, Skull Rock, and plenty of other details that bear repeated viewings. The Celtic-style music is back, but I feel it is blended much better into the movie than it was in the original film. I really can't say enough good things about this movie.

SPECS:
Video: 1080p High Def (1.78:1) * Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio (48 kHz/24-bit), French & Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital; subtitles: English SDH, French & Spanish. While the audio is crystal clear and pleasing to listen to, there are really no dynamic uses of the surround that seemed memorable to me.

EXTRAS:

Backstage Disney

Tinker Bell Comes to Disney World (8:20): Both Disneyland in Anaheim & Disney World in Orlando have Pixie Hollow areas, but this featurette focues on the Orlando version which has beautiful topiaries and 3-dimensional recreations of objects from this movie. With careful attention to colors and characterization from the movie, garden designer Carla Schuman and team discuss how it all came together.

Deleted Scenes (16:00): Includes intros by Director Klay Hall and Producer Sean Lurie

Alternate Scenes (4:00): These are pretty much manufactured bloopers that are fun to watch, including gaffes, some bodily function jokes, as well as a few other mildly funny/amusing bits.

Bonus Short (4:46): This is a magical guide to the Autumn area of Pixie Hollow, led by Terence & Tinker Bell. Pleasant to watch, it does appear to be more of an advertisement for Disney Books than a true short. Even the animation style is a little static and looks more like a 2-dimensional book illustration with simple movement than an animated film.

"The Gift of a Friend" music video, performed by Disney Channel's Demi Lovato

Previews include Dumbo (70th Anniversary Edition on Bluray in Spring 2010), The Princess & The Frog, Tinker Bell & The Great Fairy Rescue (the next installment!), Blu-ray/High Def Disney movies, Santa Buddies-The Legend of Santa Paws (with Christopher Lloyd), Ponyo, G-Force, Beauty & The Beast (Diamond Edition in High Def), and Disney on Ice-Worlds of Fantasy (including Tinker Bell & Friends)

FINAL WORDS: You'd have to be extremely curmudgeonly not to enjoy this film and appreciate the high quality of animation and characterization!

I Do, I Do, I DO Believe In Fairies!!!
My four year old daughter and I just watched TINKER BELL AND THE LOST TREASURE, the second of the new Tinker Bell stories, and I must say that Disney has hit another home run with this film. I really don't understand why these films are going straight to DVD. I think Disney would make a fortune releasing these movies in the theatres. My daughter was completely entranced by TINKER BELL AND THE LOST TREASURE, and I must admit, I found myself with a happy grin on my face throughout the entire movie. The TINKER BELL movies are, by far, some of the best films, animated or not, to come out of the Disney Studios in a long time. They are sweet, pure, and have lovely messages.

In TINKER BELL AND THE LOST TREASURE, Tink is given a very special task to help celebrate the Autumn Revelry. Because Tink is one of the most talented tinker fairies ever born, this very high honor falls to her. But our Tink is feisty, impetuous, and emotional, and things do go dreadfully wrong, possibly putting the future of Pixie Hollow and all fairies everywhere at risk. Tink tries to solve her problems all on her own, but soon learns that true friends, both old and new, are more important than anything else.

The animation in TINKER BELL AND THE LOST TREASURE is as magnificent as it was in the first film. The colors are rich and brilliant, the action smooth and clean, and the characterizations are delightful and loveable. The voice talent was cherry-picked from some of the best. Mae Whitman, who voices Katara in the AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER series, continues to be a perfect choice for Tink. Charming and sincere, she is conveys Tinker Bell perfectly. The talents of Kristin Chenoweth, Lucy Liu, Anjelica Huston, Jessie McCartney, Raven-Symone, and a host of others add to the pleasure of this film. And, as in the previous film, there is nothing particularly scary in TINKER BELL AND THE LOST TREASURE; nothing that will frighten or upset children. No one dies; no one is particularly evil; there is no bad language. A bad temper, a fight with a friend, and, yes, a stomped foot...but that is the worst of it. From start to finish, TINKER BELL AND THE LOST TREASURE is cute, appealing, and captivating.

TINKER BELL AND THE LOST TREASURE is another new sentimental favorite; this series just makes me feel all happy and gooey inside, and that is a wondrous thing in today's crazy world. I am going to sit down with my wee one, and watch this one again soon. My child in my lap and a joyful family film can certainly cure almost any bad day.