The Magical Riddle

Magical Riddle is a 1999 American animated musical fantasy comedy film produced by Fox Animation Studios and released by 20 Century Fox. It was directed by Phil Anderson in his directorial debut and written by Bob Tzudiker, Noni White, Tab Murphy, and John August, and stars voices of Christina Ricci, Robin Williams, Julia Roberts, Michael J Fox, Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Irons, with Wayne Knight, and Jodi Benson. Film follows an teen girl, who in her sleep, gets sent to a beautiful world filled with magical and colorful creatures, and with an evil wizard threatens to conquer it, the girl and her magical friends are willing to go on a huge journey to find 6 riddles in order to defeat wizard.

Film was released into theatres on October 22, 1999, and it received positive reviews from critics who praised film for it animation and music, although some compared it unfavorably to animated musicals of the Disney Renaissance era. On its $60 million budget, it grossed $149 million, making it highest grossing film from Fox Animation Studios. It received nominations for several awards, including for Best Original Song at 72 Academy Awards. Success of Magical Riddle spawned other media, including a TV series of same name that aired on Fox Kids from 2000 to 2002, video games, books, and toys.

Plot
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Voice cast

 * Christina Ricci as Natalie Richmond, a 14 year old teen girl who discovers magical world.

Production
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Development
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Casting
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Animation
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Music
Film original soundtrack was released by Reprise Records on October 19, 1999. Songs for film were composed by Stephen Schwartz and lyricist Tim Rice, while score was composed by James Horner.

Release
Magical Riddle was originally slated for May 1999, but was pushed to October 1999 to give production team more time to finish film, with Star Wars Phantom Menace taking over it original slot.

Marketing
Film was accompanied by a promotional campaign by Burger King.

Home media
Magical Riddle was released on VHS and DVD on March 14, 2000. DVD release included commentary by Phil Anderson, 22 minute making of documentary, gallery of concept art, storyboards, test footage, trailers, deleted scenes, and DVD ROM features. Film is yet to be released on Blu ray.

Critical response
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Box office
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Main
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Trailers
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