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Return to Never Land poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.7 / 100
2002·Adventure / Animation / Family·1h 12m

RETURN TO NEVER LAND

“The Classic Continues”

In 1940, the world is besieged by World War II. Wendy, all grown up, has two children; including Jane, who does not believe Wendy's stories about Peter Pan.

Above the Line
Robin Budd, Donovan Cook·DirectorTemple Mathews·ScreenplayJoel McNeely·Original Music ComposerAnthony Rocco·Editor
Cast
Harriet Owen·Jane / Young Wendy (Voice)Blayne Weaver·Peter Pan (Voice)Jeff Bennett·Smee / Pirates (Voice)Kath Soucie·Wendy Darling (voice)Corey Burton·Captain Hook (voice)Andrew McDonough·Danny (voice)Roger Rees·Edward (voice)Spencer Breslin·Cubby (voice)Bradley Pierce·Nibs (voice)Quinn Beswick·Slightly (voice)
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Robin Budd·DirectorDonovan Cook·Co-DirectorDavid J. Hardy·Layout
Writing· 1
Temple Mathews·Screenplay
Editing· 1
Anthony Rocco·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Joel McNeely·Original Music ComposerJoel McNeely·Conductor
Art & Design· 2
Wendell Luebbe·Art DirectionJohn Kleber·Production Design
Production· 9
Christopher Chase·ProducerMichelle Pappalardo-Robinson·ProducerDan Rounds·ProducerJamie Thomason·CastingSharon Morrill Robinov·Executive In Charge Of ProductionChris Henderson·Associate ProducerLizbeth Velasco·Associate ProducerDan Forster·Production ManagerKevin Wade·Production Manager
Other Departments· 12
Ian Harrowell·Animation DirectorCharlie Luce·Technical SupervisorKevin Lima·ThanksCarter Crocker·Additional WritingAlex Nicholas·Layout SupervisorLianne Hughes·Supervising AnimatorAndrew Collins·Supervising AnimatorPieter Lommerse·Supervising AnimatorManny Banados·Senior AnimatorBob Baxter·Supervising AnimatorAdam Beck·AnimationHong Qi·Animation
By the Numbers
70.7
OF 100
Master Score
5.8
OF 10
IMDb
45%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$115M
ROI 476%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Return to Never Land's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Adventurous, Magical, Playful
Composition
Floating
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster for "Return to Never Land" features Peter Pan and Jane flying in the center against a large, glowing full moon. Surrounding them are various characte”

adventureanimationfamily
Key Elements
Full MoonCaptain Hook's HookTinker Bell's Pixie Dust TrailSmall Island
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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