In the early 1990s, Vischer took notice to what special effects powerhouse Rhythm & Hues was creating in 3D with their proprietary squash and stretch plug-ins. He worked on commercials with the Bosh system until the studio bought a copy of Softimage in 1989. As the most artistically inclined person at the company, he was chosen to take a two-week Bosh animation class in Salt Lake City. In 1986, at the age of 19, Vischer got a job at a post-production house in Chicago. I never wanted any of thatI just want to tell stories." By the end of speaking with him, I discovered how an artist with a clear vision who takes advantage of an untapped public demand can start a new animation corporation out of his spare bedroom. He's very humble about his success, saying, "Too many people get into film to either be hip or make money or become famous. ![]() At times when he was describing characters he'd naturally go into their voices. I sat down with Vischer to discuss the quick rise of his company, and even over the phone, I gained a strong sense of his passion and love for what he does. So how did Big Idea Productions founder, CEO and CCO Phil Vischer sell over 25 million copies of Veggie Tales videos and get a multiple feature deal with Artisan Entertainment, with talking vegetables that believe in God? After I was done, I'm sure they wouldn't have even validated my parking pass. Let's say twenty years ago, I went into a big pitch meeting at a major studio and told them I wanted to make a series of films starring talking vegetables that believe in God. All images Property of Artisan Entertainment. Will they find the Land Of Ha's and the mysterious Wizard, and at what price? Will it be worth everything Darby has given up? His home back on the farm? His father's love? Harvesting floss? Find out in an over-the-rainbow adventure that reminds kids everywhere that there's no place like home.Who knew 20 years ago that vegetables could be movie stars? Big Idea Production's Jonah A Veggie Tales Movie marks the best selling home video's transition to the silver screen. Each with their own dreams, they set off to see the Wizard. Lunt), a tin man (Larry the Cucumber) who wants to ride roller coasters and a lion (Pa Grape) that craves cotton candy. Along the way he meets a bored scarecrow (Mr. With his pet dog Tutu by his side, Darby flees the farm and sets off to find the Wonderful Land Of Ha's. But when his father tells him he's needed to help with the harvest, Darby decides that nothing is going to stop him and he makes a choice that will change his life forever. ![]() When he learns about the Wonderful Land Of Ha's - an amusement park with all the fixin's - and its mysterious Wizard who promises to make his dreams come true, Darby is determined to go. Meet Darby (Junior Asparagus), the son of a Kansas floss farmer who, more than anything else in the world, just wants to have fun. This is also the only episode that is narrated by a non-VeggieTales character and is the only video in which Bob the Tomato does not appear. The video features the only appearance of the Esther Veggie character who was expensive to render, due to the complexity of her hair, and the character has not returned. This is one of a few episodes that spurn the usual VeggieTales format: there are no opening or closing countertop sequence with "VeggieTales Theme" and "What We Have Learned" songs, or Silly Songs with Larry. ![]() ![]() The palace windows are even hung with Venetian blinds, an iconic element of the genre. The dramatic lighting, deep shadows, dark plot elements, and narrative voiceovers all contribute to the effect. The presentation of the story was inspired by The Godfather and Casablanca and has stylistic elements of a Film noir. The violent undertones are, of course, removed for this VeggieTales production murder is replaced by banishment to the "Island of Perpetual Tickling", and the intended victims are limited to Esther and her family without reference to their race or creed. The story is taken from the Book of Esther in the Old Testament, in which Esther becomes Queen and must tell King Xerxes that his prime minister Haman is plotting to commit genocide against the Jews. Subtitled "A Lesson in Courage", it conveys the message that you do not need to be afraid to do what is right. The Girl Who Became Queen is the 14th episode in the VeggieTales animated series.
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