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'''''Abby in Wonderland''''' is a 41-minute ''[[Sesame Street]]'' direct-to-DVD production adapting [[Lewis Carroll]]'s ''[[Alice in Wonderland]]''. The special was released in 2008. The DVD comes with a small coloring book with stickers from when you buy it from [[Kmart]].
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[[Image:Abbywonder-book.jpg|thumb|300px]]
  
   
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The production was created specifically for DVD release, but it also aired on [[PBS]] on November 28, 2008 as part of PBS Kids' "Feast of Favorites" celebration after [[Thanksgiving]]. It was aired again on December 29, 2008 during the holiday season.
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'''''Abby in Wonderland''''' is a 41-minute ''[[Sesame Street]]'' direct-to-DVD production adapting [[Lewis Carroll]]'s ''[[Alice in Wonderland]]''. The special was released in 2008. The DVD comes with a small coloring book with stickers from when you buy it from Kmart.
  
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[[Kevin Clash]], in a telephone interview on [[the MuppetCast]], indicated his original perception was that "hopefully it'll be a special on [[PBS]]."<ref>[[The MuppetCast]], [http://muppetcast.com/WordPress/archives/66 Show #48 - March 9, 2008].</ref> The production received a limited theatrical release during September 2008 through [[Kidtoon Films]] and aired on [[PBS]] on November 28, 2008 as part of PBS Kids' "Feast of Favorites" celebration after [[Thanksgiving]]. It was aired again on December 29, 2008 during the holiday season. The televised version featured a [[What's the Word on the Street?]] segment for "rhyme" (from [[Episode 4153]]) and the street scene for [[Episode 4161]] to round out the hour (complete with "Octagon" opening and title card).
 
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The DVD was released in a special O-Ring package with an embossed foil sleeve. [[:Image:Abby in Wonderland Original DVD.jpg|The original cover art]] publicized for the release featured Elmo as the Red Rabbit. (He was replaced with the normal Elmo holding the ''Alice in Wonderland'' book for the final version.)
 
   
 
==Cast of characters==
  
==Cast of characters==
 
* [[Abby Cadabby]] as Alice
  
* [[Abby Cadabby]] as Alice
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* [[Elmo]] as the Red Rabbit
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* [[Elmo]] as the Red Rabbit
 
* [[Grover]] as the Mad Hatter
  
* [[Grover]] as the Mad Hatter
 
* [[Cookie Monster]] as the Cheshire Cookie Cat
  
* [[Cookie Monster]] as the Cheshire Cookie Cat
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==Gallery==
  
==Gallery==
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Image:Abbywonder-book.jpg
 
Image:Abbywonder-abby.jpg
  
Image:Abbywonder-abby.jpg
 
Image:Abbywonder-characters.jpg
  
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Image:Abbywonder-grouches.jpg
  
Image:Abbywonder-grouches.jpg
 
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==Notes==
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* The televised version that aired in November 2008 featured a [[What's the Word on the Street?]] segment for "rhyme" (from [[Episode 4153]]) and the street scene for [[Episode 4161]] to round out the hour (complete with "Octagon" opening and title card).
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*The production received a limited theatrical release during September 2008 through [[Kidtoon Films]].
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*The Red Rabbit does not speak in third-person like his real-world counterpart [[Elmo]] does, a rarity among [[Elmo's Alternate Identities]].
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==Merchandise and premiums==
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<gallery>
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Image:Abbyinwonderland.jpg|[[Abby in Wonderland (book)|Abby in Wonderland]] storybook
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Image:AbbysWonderlandLearningAdventure.jpg|[[Sesame Street educational workbooks|Abby's Wonderland Learning Adventure]] workbook
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Image:Coloringbookwstickers.JPG|Kmart exclusive coloring book
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Image:Stickers.JPG|Kmart exclusive coloring book sticker sheet
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Image:KidToons-Abby-Coloring-Sheet.jpg|[[Kidtoon Films]] coloring sheets
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</gallery>
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==International releases==
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<gallery widths="170" captionalign="left">
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Image:Abbyinwonderlandaustraliandvd.png|{{GNH|DVD}}Australia, 2009<br>Madman Entertainment<br>SES1015
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AbbyenelPaisdeLasMaravillas.png|{{GNH|DVD}}Mexico, 2010<br>Ventura Entertainment
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Image:Abbyinwonderlandthai.jpg|{{GNH|Thailand}}VCD<br>TIGA
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Image:Abbyinwonderlandthaidvd.jpg|{{GNH|Thailand}}DVD<br>TIGA
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</gallery>
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==Promotional appearances==
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[[Image:Martha T Party.jpg|thumb|300px|The Muppets join [[Martha Stewart]] for a "T" party]]
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Any of Abby and Elmo's promotional appearances in book stores were based around the "T" party concept.<ref>"[http://www.sesameworkshop.org/newsandevents/sesameupdates/abby_t_parties Abby Celebrates DVD Release With Magical ‘T’ Parties]", ''Sesame Workshop'', 2008.</ref>
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* October 1, 2008: Abby Cadabby and Elmo promote the DVD at [[Barnes & Noble|Barnes &amp; Noble's]] Tribeca store in [[Manhattan]].
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* October 4, 2008: Abby Cadabby walked the pink carpet at the Sheppard Grande theatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Following the pink carpet, there was a screening of the movie. (Tickets were available through contests with CHFI-FM and ''The National Post'', and [http://www.alliancefilms.com/abby on the web].<ref>Alliance Films and Sesame Workshop press release, "[http://www.licensing.org/news/member/sesame_08_1302.doc SESAME STREET’S NEWEST MUPPET, ABBY CADABBY, FLIES INTO CANADA AND MAKES HER DEBUT IN TORONTO AND IN “WONDERLAND”]", 25 September 2008.</ref>
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* October 6, 2008: Abby Cadabby, Elmo, Grover and Cookie Monster visit [[Martha]] for a tea party to celebrate the release of "Abby in Wonderland" on DVD.
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* October 8, 2008: Abby Cadabby and Elmo appear to promote the DVD at [[Barnes & Noble|Barnes &amp; Noble's]] Glendale, [[California]] store.
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* October 8, 2008: Abby Cadabby and Elmo appear on ''[[Hollywood 411]]'' promote the DVD.
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* October 13, 2008: Abby Cadabby and Elmo appear on [[The Bonnie Hunt Show]] to plug the DVD.
   
 
==Performers==
  
==Performers==
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* Directed by [[Kevin Clash]]
  
* Directed by [[Kevin Clash]]
 
* Songs by [[Mark Radice]]
  
* Songs by [[Mark Radice]]
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* Senior Producer: [[Melissa Dino]]
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* Vocal Coach: [[Dave Conner]]
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* Senior Producer: [[Melissa Dino]]
 
* Producers: [[Tim Carter]], [[Benjamin Lehmann]]
  
* Producers: [[Tim Carter]], [[Benjamin Lehmann]]
 
* Co-Executive Producer: [[Kevin Clash]]
  
* Co-Executive Producer: [[Kevin Clash]]
 
* Executive Producer: [[Carol-Lynn Parente]]
  
* Executive Producer: [[Carol-Lynn Parente]]
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* Associate Director: [[Ken Diego]]
 
* Senior Muppet Consultant: [[Kevin Clash]]
  
* Senior Muppet Consultant: [[Kevin Clash]]
 
* Assistant Muppet Captain: [[Matt Vogel]]
  
* Assistant Muppet Captain: [[Matt Vogel]]
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*[[The Muppet Workshop|Jim Henson's Creature Shop]]
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**Costumes and Additional Puppet Design: [[Jason Weber]]
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**Puppet Workshop Crew: [[Connie Peterson]], [[Rollie Krewson]], [[Polly Smith]], [[Paul Hartis]], [[Andrea Detwiler]], [[Michelle Hickey]], Chelsea Carter, Marc Borders, Loryn Brantz, Taylor Harrison
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* Design Consultant: [[Rickey Boyd]]
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* Set Consultant and Street Set Design: [[Victor DiNapoli]]
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* Storyboard Artist: [[Louis Henry Mitchell|Louis Mitchell]]
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* Senior Graphic Designer: [[Mike Pantuso]]
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* Sound Effects: [[Dick Maitland]], C.A.S.
 
* Animation by [[Magnetic Dreams Animation Studio]]
  
* Animation by [[Magnetic Dreams Animation Studio]]
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* Cameras: [[Frank Biondo]], Jerry Cancel, Shaun Harkins
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==Merchandise and premiums==
  
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<gallery>
  
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Image:Abbyinwonderland.jpg|[[Abby in Wonderland (book)|Abby in Wonderland]] storybook
  
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Image:Coloringbookwstickers.JPG|Kmart exclusive coloring book
  
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Image:Stickers.JPG|Kmart exclusive coloring book sticker sheet
  
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Image:KidToons-Abby-Coloring-Sheet.jpg|[[Kidtoon Films]] coloring sheets
  
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</gallery>
  
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==Promotional apperances==
  
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[[Image:Martha T Party.jpg|thumb|300px|The Muppets join [[Martha Stewart]] for a "T" party]]
  
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Any of Abby and Elmo's promotional appearances in book stores were based around the "T" party concept.<ref>"[http://www.sesameworkshop.org/newsandevents/sesameupdates/abby_t_parties Abby Celebrates DVD Release With Magical ‘T’ Parties]", ''Sesame Workshop'', 2008.</ref>
  
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* October 1, 2008: Abby Cadabby and Elmo promote the DVD at [[Barnes & Noble|Barnes & Noble's]] Tribeca store in [[Manhattan]].
  
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* October 4, 2008: Abby Cadabby walked the pink carpet at the Sheppard Grande theatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Following the pink carpet, there was a screening of the movie. (Tickets were available through contests with CHFI-FM and ''The National Post'', and [http://www.alliancefilms.com/abby on the web].<ref>Alliance Films and Sesame Workshop press release, "[http://www.licensing.org/news/member/sesame_08_1302.doc SESAME STREET’S NEWEST MUPPET, ABBY CADABBY, FLIES INTO CANADA AND MAKES HER DEBUT IN TORONTO AND IN “WONDERLAND”]", 25 September 2008.</ref>
  
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* October 6, 2008: Abby Cadabby, Elmo, Grover and Cookie Monster visit [[Martha]] for a tea party to celebrate the release of "Abby in Wonderland" on DVD.
  
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* October 8, 2008: Abby Cadabby and Elmo appear to promote the DVD at [[Barnes & Noble|Barnes & Noble's]] Glendale, [[California]] store.
  
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* October 8, 2008: Abby Cadabby and Elmo appear on ''[[Hollywood 411]]'' promote the DVD.
  
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* October 13, 2008: Abby Cadabby and Elmo appear on [[The Bonnie Hunt Show]] to plug the DVD.
  
   
 
==Sources==
  
==Sources==
 
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[[Category:Sesame Street Video]]
  
[[Category:Sesame Street Video]]
 
[[Category:Sesame Street Direct-to-Video]]
  
[[Category:Sesame Street Direct-to-Video]]
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[[Category:Live Appearances]]
  

Revision as of 01:09, 29 March 2014

AbbyDVD
Release Date 2008
Produced by Genius Entertainment
Catalogue no. SS00154
Format DVD
Discs 1
Region 1
ASIN
B001AR60H4

Abby in Wonderland is a 41-minute Sesame Street direct-to-DVD production adapting Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. The special was released in 2008. The DVD comes with a small coloring book with stickers from when you buy it from Kmart.

The production was created specifically for DVD release, but it also aired on PBS on November 28, 2008 as part of PBS Kids' "Feast of Favorites" celebration after Thanksgiving. It was aired again on December 29, 2008 during the holiday season.

Cast of characters

Gallery

Notes

  • The production received a limited theatrical release during September 2008 through Kidtoon Films.

Merchandise and premiums

International releases

Promotional appearances

Martha T Party

The Muppets join Martha Stewart for a "T" party

Any of Abby and Elmo's promotional appearances in book stores were based around the "T" party concept.[1]

  • October 1, 2008: Abby Cadabby and Elmo promote the DVD at Barnes & Noble's Tribeca store in Manhattan.
  • October 4, 2008: Abby Cadabby walked the pink carpet at the Sheppard Grande theatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Following the pink carpet, there was a screening of the movie. (Tickets were available through contests with CHFI-FM and The National Post, and on the web.[2]
  • October 6, 2008: Abby Cadabby, Elmo, Grover and Cookie Monster visit Martha for a tea party to celebrate the release of "Abby in Wonderland" on DVD.
  • October 8, 2008: Abby Cadabby and Elmo appear to promote the DVD at Barnes & Noble's Glendale, California store.
  • October 8, 2008: Abby Cadabby and Elmo appear on Hollywood 411 promote the DVD.
  • October 13, 2008: Abby Cadabby and Elmo appear on The Bonnie Hunt Show to plug the DVD.

Performers

Starring the Muppets of Sesame Street

With Muppet Performers

Credits

Sources

  1. ↑ "Abby Celebrates DVD Release With Magical ‘T’ Parties", Sesame Workshop, 2008.
  2. ↑ Alliance Films and Sesame Workshop press release, "SESAME STREET’S NEWEST MUPPET, ABBY CADABBY, FLIES INTO CANADA AND MAKES HER DEBUT IN TORONTO AND IN “WONDERLAND”", 25 September 2008.
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