Peter Pan (franchise)

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Disney's Peter Pan
Peter Pan Logo Black.svg
A modern logo currently used to promote Peter Pan
Created byWalt Disney
Original work
Peter Pan
by
  • J. M. Barrie
Films and television
Film(s)
Television seriesOnce Upon a Time (2011–2018)*
Animated seriesJake and the Never Land Pirates (2011–2016)
Games
TraditionalWalt Disney's Peter Pan: A Game of Adventure
Video game(s)
  • Peter Pan: Adventures in Never Land (2002)
  • Peter Pan: The Legend of Never Land (2005)
  • Kingdom Hearts (2002)*
  • Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories (2004)*
  • Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days (2009)*
  • Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep (2010)*
  • Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes (2014)*
Audio
Original musicDisney Fairies: Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust (2012)**
Miscellaneous
Theme park attraction(s)
* Work where this franchise's characters or settings appeared as part of a crossover, or has characters based on those from this franchise. ** Also part of the Disney Fairies franchise

Peter Pan is a Disney media franchise based on J. M. Barrie's original 1904 play and 1911 novel, which officially commenced with the 1953 theatrical film Peter Pan. The spin-off film series Tinker Bell has continued this franchise into the 21st century.

The franchise is about Peter Pan, a boy who lives in Neverland and refuses to enter the human world and grow up. He takes Wendy Darling's family to his home and shows them around, and together they aim to foil the plan of the evil and vengeful Captain Hook.

The character Tinker Bell is also part of the Disney Fairies franchise.

Films[]

main series[]

Peter Pan (1953)[]

Peter Pan is a 1953 theatrical film based on the play Peter Pan; or, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up by J. M. Barrie. The 14th Disney animated feature film.

Peter Pan: Return to Never Land (2002)[]

Peter Pan: Return to Never Land is a 2002 theatrical film which serves as a sequel to the 1953 film.

Tinker Bell (film series)[]

The Tinker Bell film series consists of six films, one half-hour special, and one six-minute short, and is based around the character Tinker Bell.

Peter Pan & Wendy (2022)[]

The Walt Disney Company announced that a live action Peter Pan movie was in development, with David Lowery serving as director, and a script he co-wrote with Toby Halbrooks.[1] On July 31, 2018, it was reported that the feature-length film would be released exclusively on the company's streaming service, Disney+.[2] On January 7, 2020, casting was underway, while the film was re-titled Peter Pan & Wendy. Joe Roth and Jim Whitaker will serve as producers.

On March 10, 2020, Alexander Molony and Ever Anderson were cast as Peter Pan and Wendy, respectively; while the feature film production, was announced to released theatrically.[3] Principal photography was originally scheduled to begin on April 17, 2020, in Canada.[4][5] Production on the film was postponed as a precaution, to avoid the pandemic spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.[6] Other cast members announced in 2020 include Jude Law, Yara Shahidi, and Alyssa Wapanatâhk as Captain Hook, Tinker Bell, and Tiger Lily, respectively.[7][8][9] The following year, Jim Gaffigan, Alan Tudyk, Molly Parker, Joshua Pickering, and Jacobi Jupe were announced to play joined the cast as Mr. Smee, Mr. Darling, Mrs. Darling, John Darling, and Michael Darling, respectively.[10][11] Principal photography began on March 16, 2021 and the film is scheduled to be released on Disney+ in 2022.[12][13]

Theme park attractions[]

Peter Pan's Flight[]

Peter Pan's Flight is a ride located in Fantasyland at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland and Shanghai Disneyland.

Pixie Hollow[]

Pixie Hollow is a character meet-and-greet located in Fantasyland at Disneyland, and features characters from the Tinker Bell film series.

Back to Never Land[]

is a short film shown inside The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney Animation at Disney California Adventure.

Following the Leader with Peter Pan[]

is a live interactive show located at Adventureland in Disneyland Paris which opened in 2012.

Fantasmic![]

The Peter Pan main characters are featured in a scene in the nighttime show Fantasmic!

Meet and greets[]

Peter Pan, Wendy, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook and Mr. Smee all appear as meetable characters at the Disney Parks and Resorts. Peter Pan, Wendy and Tinker Bell are normally based in Fantasyland, whilst Captain Hook and Mr. Smee are in Adventureland.

Video games[]

Peter Pan: Adventures in Never Land[]

Peter Pan: Adventures in Never Land is a 2002 side-scrolling video game.

Peter Pan: The Legend of Never Land[]

Peter Pan: The Legend of Never Land is a 2005 video game.

Kingdom Hearts[]

Neverland appears as a playable world in Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, and Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep. Peter Pan also appears (along with Tinker Bell) in Kingdom Hearts II as a summon character.

Disney Infinity[]

Peter Pan was referenced in the Disney Infinity series though power discs and in-game toys. Tinker Bell was added as a playable character starting in the second game, Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes (also known as Disney Infinity: 2.0 Edition), although she was primarily based on her Disney Fairies appearances. Nevertheless, the "Disney's Treasure Hunt" intro to the game included a segment based on the 1953 film where the player flies through London as Tinker Bell.

Peter Pan was planned to be added to the series via an update for Disney Infinity 3.0 after being chosen by "Toy Box Artists" at the 2015 Disney Infinity Toy Box Summit,[14] but further development for the series was cancelled in May 2016, with the Peter Pan figure having never seen release.

Television series[]

Once Upon a Time[]

Every character aside from the Indian Chief from Peter Pan have appeared in the Disney-inspired show Once Upon a Time. The episode "Second Star to the Right" centers around these characters as well as the first half of the shows third season taking place primarily in Neverland. The show also reverses the roles of Peter Pan and Captain Hook in which Pan is the antagonist and Hook is a protagonist. This variation is exclusive to the series.

Jake and the Never Land Pirates[]

Jake and the Never Land Pirates is a spin-off television series based on Disney's Peter Pan franchise. Further spin-offs of this show include: , , , and Jake's Buccaneer Blast.

Tabletop games[]

Walt Disney's Peter Pan: A Game of Adventure[]

is a board game based on the 1953 film, created by .

Music[]

Disney Fairies: Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust[]

Disney Fairies: Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust is a compilation album with songs from the Tinker Bell film series.

Songs[]

Theatre and stage[]

Disney on Ice[]

Disney on Ice began a touring production of Peter Pan in 1999.

Cast and characters[]

Characters Animated films Short film Video game Television series Live-action film
Peter Pan Return to Never Land Back to Never Land Peter Pan: Adventures in Never Land Jake and the Never Land Pirates Peter Pan & Wendy
Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4
Peter Pan Bobby Driscoll Blayne Weaver Blayne Weaver Adam Wylie Alexander Molony
Wendy Darling Kathryn Beaumont Kath Soucie Maia Mitchell Ever Anderson
Harriet Owen
(young)
Tinker Bell Character is mute Mae Whitman
(uncredited)
Yara Shahidi
Captain James Hook Hans Conried Corey Burton Jude Law
Mr. Smee Bill Thompson Jeff Bennett Jeff Bennett Jim Gaffigan
John Darling Paul Collins Silhouette Elliot Reeve Joshua Pickering
Michael Darling Tommy Luske Colby Mulgrew Jacobi Jupe
Slightly Stuffy Singer Quinn Beswick Noah Matthews Matofsky
Cubby Robert Ellis Spencer Breslin
Nibs Jeffrey Silver Bradley Pierce Sebastian Billingsley-Rodriguez
Twins Johnny McGovern Aaron Spann Aron Spann Skyler and Kelsey Yates
Toodles Character is mute Caelan Edie
Tick-Tock Character is mute Silhouette Character is mute Dee Bradley Baker
Indian Chief Candy Candido Corey Burton
Princess Tiger Lily Character is mute Melissa Disney Alyssa Wapanatâhk
Mary Darling Heather Angel Molly Parker
George Darling Hans Conried Alan Tudyk
Mermaids June Foray Characters are mute Melissa Disney
Connie Hilton
Karen Kester Megan Parlen
Margaret Kerry
Jane Harriet Owen
Octopus Frank Welker Dee Bradley Baker
Daniel Andrew McDonough
Edward Roger Rees
Robin Williams Himself
Walter Kronkite Himself

References[]

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  2. ^ Cares, Who (July 31, 2018). "Peter Pan may be headed to Disney's streaming service". DisInsider. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  3. ^ Kroll, Justin (March 10, 2020). "Disney's Live-Action 'Peter Pan' Movie Finds Its Wendy and Peter (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  4. ^ Shuler, Shyler (January 7, 2020). "Disney's Live-Action 'Peter Pan' Re-Titled 'Peter Pan & Wendy' Production Begins This Spring". DisInsider.
  5. ^ "Disney's 'Peter Pan' Remake Retitled 'Peter Pan and Wendy' – Eyeing To Begin Filming April 17th in Canada (EXCLUSIVE)". Discussing Film. January 7, 2020.
  6. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 13, 2020). "Disney Pausing Production On Features 'Little Mermaid', 'Home Alone', 'Nightmare Alley' & More Until Coronavirus Calms Down". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
  7. ^ "Jude Law to Play Captain Hook in Disney's Live-Action 'Peter Pan & Wendy' | Hollywood Reporter". www.hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
  8. ^ Kroll, Justin (2020-09-25). "'Grown-ish' Star Yara Shahidi To Play Tinker Bell In Disney's Live-Action 'Peter Pan' Pic". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
  9. ^ "Alyssa Wapanatâhk to Play Tiger Lily in 'Peter Pan & Wendy'". TheWrap. 2020-10-17. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
  10. ^ "Jim Gaffigan to Play Mr Smee in Disney's 'Peter Pan & Wendy' (Exclusive)". TheWrap. 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  11. ^ "Disney's Live-Action 'Peter Pan & Wendy' Begins Principal Photography in Vancouver". Collider. 2021-03-16. Retrieved 2021-03-16. Today’s press release also included a number of new casting announcements, including Alan Tudyk (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) as Mr. Darling, Molly Parker (House of Cards) as Mrs. Darling, as well as newcomers Joshua Pickering as John, Jacobi Jupe as Michael, and Alyssa Wapanatâhk as Tiger Lily.
  12. ^ Dela Paz, Maggie (March 16, 2021). "Disney+'s Live-Action Peter Pan & Wendy Film Begins Production". Comingsoon.net. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
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  14. ^ "Disney Interactive Presentation Reveals". Disney Interactive Studios. August 16, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
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