Velvet (1998 film)

Velvet is a 1998 American traditionally animated fantasy adventure family film produced by Turner Entertainment. It was based on the 1968 short of the same name by Zdeněk Miler. Featuring the voices of June Foray, Kenneth Branagh, Jim Cummings, Richard Kind, Tara Strong, Michael Bell, and Charlotte Rae.

Premise
A young boy (Tara Strong) and his father (Kenneth Branagh) rescued Velvet (June Foray), and was put it in the box. Velvet would be the star for her merchandise and a poster for her, she would be turn herself into a butterfly.

Plot
To be added

Cast

 * June Foray as Velvet, a red-green velvet caterpillar.
 * Kenneth Branagh as The Father, young boy’s father.
 * Jim Cummings as Martin, an old man who is the Father’s brother.
 * Richard Kind as Tom Cat, a young boy’s watch-cat who is a same cat from the 1993 previous film.
 * Tara Strong as The Young Boy, Velvet’s owner and an owner of the watch-cat.
 * Michael Bell as Dr. Pavel, a scientist that discovers insects.
 * Charlotte Rae as Mrs. Milerová, a neighbor who met the young boy.
 * Dave Foley as Nick, an employee hires the star of the caterpillar merchandise.
 * Tom Kenny as Peter, a painter who did painted a picture of Velvet.
 * Carolyn Lawrence as The Butterfly, which Velvet turned into the butterfly herself.
 * John Hurt as Grandfather, Young Boy’s grandfather
 * Jeff Bergman as Sir Karl, a sailor man who bought the hat version of Velvet.
 * Rob Rackstraw as Logan, a teenage boy who bought the shirt version of Velvet.
 * Kath Soucie as Grandmother, Young Boy’s grandmother.
 * Billy West as David, an inventor who makes decisions about the caterpillar.

Development
In 1994, Don Bluth served the film with Phil Roman as they were heading to develop the film’s production. the adaptation was scripted and filmed in 1995-1996, Ted Elliott had an idea to produced the film. then the animation and music was done in the great experience, and the story was done very well.

Release
Velvet was released on June 14, 1998 in North America, and it was also released on September 5 of that year in Czech Republic.

Marketing
Teaser trailer was released on June 1, 1997, the official trailer was released on October 3, 1997. the second trailer was released on January 2, 1998 and it was attached to Star Kid.

The merchandise has toys, plush items and puzzles as well.

Home Media
Velvet was released on VHS and DVD on December 15, 1998 by Paramount Home Entertainment, the VHS and DVD was released on June 21, 2005 by same distributor. It was released on VHS and DVD on March 4, 1999 by the distributor (probably Třetí vydání) in Czech Republic, the film was released on DVD on June 4, 2012 by Země pohádek.

Box Office
Velvet hits $980.99 thousand in United States and Canada, the film also hit $987.88 thousand in other countries. it was received $300 thousand.

Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has given approval of “100%” rating based on its 230 reviews. the film has its grade given “A+” as the rating has “10/10” on their reviews.