Besides being played by Julia Roberts in 1991's live-action 'Hook,' Tinker Bell has best been known as Peter Pan's mischievous little friend. But before she made her 1953 big-screen debut in the classic animated film, the impish pixie went through dozens of incarnations in the animation studios at Disney.
Last year Tink graduated to leading lady in her own movie, the 2008 self-titled DVD release 'Tinker Bell.' Now, with the upcoming DVD and Blu-ray release of 'Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure,' Tink is finally getting a full-scale makeover. Click through our gallery to trace the adorable tiny heroine's transformation through the years (including three exclusive photos).
Her evolution has been top of mind for at least one very high-profile Disney exec for some time. Pixar co-creator John Lasseter told USA Today, "She's my absolute favorite character of all the Disney characters. She is so cute with her spunk and personality. The fact that Walt Disney used her to open his TV show proved how important she was to the company."
She may not be a full-fledged Disney princess, but Tinker Bell is a star in her own right, and her tomboyish update is a sign of the times. Not only does she embody modern-day girl power, but her new outfit is green -- literally and figuratively. You can't get any more eco-conscious than wearing garb created from leaves, right?
A video: http://www.clevver.com/movies/videof/225517/tinker-bell-the-evolution-of-tinkerbell-featurette.html (http://www.clevver.com/movies/videof/225517/tinker-bell-the-evolution-of-tinkerbell-featurette.html)
Title: Re: The Evolution of Tinkerbell
Post by: Flashwerewolf on October 13, 2009, 09:56:59 PM
lol it jumps from '53 to '08.
It doesnt seem like much of a transformation, more of a reinvention over the span of 20 years.
Its really odd that that Pixar guy likes Tinkerbell and not something else.
Title: Re: The Evolution of Tinkerbell
Post by: Adelaide on October 13, 2009, 10:04:56 PM
Well the 53 Tink was pretty much accepted for such a long time, that it wasnt until recent digital animations started taking over the business that she was redone into a 3D self. Then the latest one has to do with Disney taking her from skimpy to more Peter Pan-like, to address both nostalgia and the fact that parents dont want their kids watching skimpy fairies. Its this whole appropriate material for children garbage... My favorite is '53 Tink.. I'm kinda sad we are building away from that.
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Post by: Flashwerewolf on October 13, 2009, 10:12:36 PM
Kids 50 years from now are going to think we all grew up with cave painting :O
Title: Re: The Evolution of Tinkerbell
Post by: Adelaide on October 13, 2009, 10:36:52 PM
That is when we beat them with our canes.
Title: Re: The Evolution of Tinkerbell
Post by: Flashwerewolf on October 13, 2009, 10:41:50 PM
Our lazer canes! [rocket]
Title: Re: The Evolution of Tinkerbell
Post by: Adelaide on October 13, 2009, 11:32:46 PM
EXACTLY! =D
Title: Re: The Evolution of Tinkerbell
Post by: kinjo on October 14, 2009, 07:58:09 AM
I saw the new movie of tinkerbell in 3d. I was thinking it was going to suck, but an animator i know recommended i watch it. I did, and it was not bad. Would I rather of seen it in 2d? YES! But it was made in 3d. They did a pretty good job with the story.
Maybe the next one that comes out in a month or so, will be good too.
Title: Re: The Evolution of Tinkerbell
Post by: Adelaide on October 14, 2009, 09:18:09 PM
Yeah... If I wanted to see it in 3D, might as well just get real actors to do it...
Title: Re: The Evolution of Tinkerbell
Post by: kinjo on October 24, 2009, 08:51:47 AM
you are right :)
Title: Re: The Evolution of Tinkerbell
Post by: Wesker on October 24, 2009, 03:59:41 PM
You could always watch Hook with a 1-inch Julia Roberts.
Title: Re: The Evolution of Tinkerbell
Post by: Flashwerewolf on October 24, 2009, 09:39:21 PM
Hook is one of my favorite movies!
Title: Re: The Evolution of Tinkerbell
Post by: Adelaide on October 25, 2009, 03:35:56 AM
Wasn't too fond of that movie o.o
Title: Re: The Evolution of Tinkerbell
Post by: Wesker on October 25, 2009, 08:04:06 AM
I thought it was pretty good. I'm a big fan of Robin Williams, esp. his standup comedy.
Title: Re: The Evolution of Tinkerbell
Post by: Flashwerewolf on October 25, 2009, 10:57:04 AM
I liked hos Hook was suicidal in a kids movie o.o
Title: Re: The Evolution of Tinkerbell
Post by: Adelaide on October 25, 2009, 07:33:40 PM