Dolphin tale aquarium struggles despite movies success. Dolphin tale movie trailer dolphin tale, dolphin tale 2. Dolphin tale 2 will film in florida, primarily at clearwater marine aquarium, in the fall, just as the first movie did. Clearwater marine aquarium tour dolphin tale youtube. Winter played herself in dolphin tale, together with morgan freeman, ashley judd, harry connick, jr. Fans of the movie dolphin tale will be glad to know that film crews have returned to the clearwater marine aquarium cma to work on its. Admiral farragut academy, honeymoon island, tarpon springs, and local news station bay news 9. Buy dolphin tale movie posters from movie poster shop. At a press conference speaking about the possibilities for a new clearwater marine aquarium, david yates, the ceo, revealed that discussions have begun towards the development of a third dolphin tale movie and a television series. Cozi zuehlsdorff tweeted on her twitter account that she is excited that bethany hamilton has joined the dolphin tale 2 family. I love the fact theres a place that helps injured marine life, and if theyre able, they release them back into the ocean. An inspirational dolphin tale and more of the latest on movies and films from a christian perspective.
Clearwater marine aquarium, clearwater, florida, usa. Dolphin tale 2 2014 fullhd movie cast dolphin tale 2 2014 fullhd movie english subtitle dolphin tale 2 2014 fullhd movie release date. Inspired by the amazing true story, dolphin tale is a family film about winter, a young dolphin who loses her tail in a crab trap, and sawyer, the introverted. Based on true events dolphin tale is a family film about winter, a young dolphin who loses her tail in a crab trap and sawyer, the introverted, 11year old boy who befriends her.
Kay, who lives in captain cook, is the director and producer behind the film naya. Its a feelgood movie and thats what it sets out to be. Stop by clearwater marine aquarium and visit pj, the newest addition to the dolphin family. He becomes very attached to the dolphin when the tail must be taken off to save the dolphin s life. Dolphin tale is a 2011 american 3d family drama film directed by charles martin smith, from a screenplay by karen janszen and noam dromi and a book of the sa. The activities are designed for grades 3 through 5, with extensions for younger and older children.
Dolphin tale 2 films in few spots besides clearwater marine. I can not wait until maynard is old enough to understand it. Sep 19, 2011 amerilife group, llc provided a substantial donation to help host the screening of the film dolphin tale, a clearwaterbased movie about a dolphin without a tail. The notion that behind every setback in life lies a potential rainbow is laid on a bit thick in dolphin tale, an appealing family film that doesnt know when to quit with the uplift. Dolphin tale is a sweet, feelgood film about a boy who helps save a dolphin, and how the dolphin then helps save him. Go behind the scenes the cast and crew of dolphin tale 2 take you behind the scenes to show how clearwater marine aquariums mission of rescue, rehab, and release is an integral part of marine wildlife conservation. The film tracked one young dolphin as she grew up and as a result shot in a dozen locations ranging from hawaii to tahiti to the red sea. Clearwater marine aquarium home of winter from the dolphin. The score reflects that and isham approaches it in a very a inviting fashion. This sequel focuses on hope, the dolphin who now lives with winter. Behind the scenes of dolphin kick the movie filmed with 360.
Filming is going great according to cma director david yates. Men who created a new tail for a dolphin named winter visit. Dolphin tale is a heartwarming family film inspired by the true story of an adorable bottlenose dolphin named winter, who was rescued by a young boy off the florida coast and taken in by the. The movie was filmed in clearwater, at the clearwater marine aquarium, and other locations in pinellas county, florida. In partnership with the clearwater marine aquarium, amerilife is also proud to have presented a young boy and his family with tickets to the premier. Unfortunately, her injuries cost winter her tail, without which she may not survive. Although dolphin tale is by far not my favorite film of the year, like midnight in paris, it is a solid kids film, an adventure that treats animals and 11 year olds with respect and doesnt demonize adults. I love both movies and have had the book winters tale way before the films came along. Dolphin tale 2011 all 1h 52m dramas based on books after losing its tail to a crab trap, a young dolphin is given a new life through the efforts of the humans who save it in this truelife adventure. Dolphin tale 2 starts filming on location in florida city of clearwater.
Everything you need to know about dolphin reef movie 2020. Dolphin tale is a 2011 american 3d family drama film directed by charles martin smith, from a. Its based on the true story of an injured dolphin named winter. The 3d movie is based on the true story of a dolphin who lost her tail in a crab trap and ended up saving the life of a young boy. Sep 18, 2011 dolphin tale comes up aces in this department with sawyer nathan gamble, a goodlooking, freckled 11yearold whos been in an unrelieved funk since his father took off. Dolphin tale was filmed on location at clearwater marine aquarium and was based. Men who created a new tail for a dolphin named winter visit jacksonville. Dolphin tale 2 continues the story of the brave dolphin winter, whose miraculous rescue and recoverythanks to a groundbreaking prosthetic tailmade her a symbol of hope and perseverance to people around the world and inspired the 2011 hit movie dolphin tale. Injured dolphin winter inspires the disabled and hollywood. The music just eases you into this calm state of mind.
Pictures and alcon entertainments dolphin tale 2 continues the story of the brave dolphin winter, whose miraculous rescue and recoverythanks to a. In 2017 she starred with willie nelson in pure country 3. In my opinion, dolphin tale 2 is every bit as good as dolphin tale. Pages in category films about dolphins the following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total. Dolphin tale 2 was released on bluray, dvd and digital media on december 9, 2014. It was shot primarily in pinellas county, florida, with the principal location being the clearwater marine aquarium.
Go beyond a typical aquarium experience and immerse yourself into the world of marine life rescue at clearwater marine aquarium. Dec 16, 2016 behind the scenes of dolphin kick the movie filmed with 360 camera axle and a echo in the water for the first time. Dolphin tale was filmed on location at clearwater marine aquarium and was based on the amazing true story of winter the dolphin. The story is family friendly and uplifting overall, but some scenes might be mildly upsetting to younger viewers. Parents need to know that dolphin tale is an inspiring family drama with themes of courage and survival. The making of dolphin tale tampa bay times youtube. See winter, star and inspiration of the dolphin tale movies, which were filmed on location. This satisfying, sometimes teary talebased on and starring the real winteris comfortably delivered by a handful of seasoned actors and a couple of young fresh faces. While swimming free in the ocean, a young dolphin gets caught in a trap and severely damages her tail. Dolphin tale dvd this is a most beautiful film and what makes it all the more interesting is that i visited florida in january 2011 for my daughters wedding and we visited clearwater and actually saw winter she was just a metre away from us and to see the film that was filmed. Through their friendship and adventures, luke finds the. Dolphin tale 2 will be filmed in florida this fall on. Hope and winter now share a habitat and play space. Educators guide designed for use with the film dolphin tale 2, this guide features facts and activities about dolphins and their habitat to help you explore the film s themes in an educational setting.
Swimming free, a young dolphin is caught in a crab trap. Dolphin tale 2 is a very wellwritten film that is good for anyone of any age and i had a very good time watching it. Sep 12, 2014 dolphin tale 2 cares about the right things. This was the movie that she would put in her dvd player as she fell asleep most nights. Filming began on october 7, 20, at clearwater marine aquarium in clearwater, florida.
A lonely and friendless boy finds and untangles a hurt dolphin that is caught in a crab trap. Produced in clearwater, the film will be released sept. Sets from dolphin tale can be seen in clearwater, fla city of. It is a solid film that does not quite compare to its predecessor but all. It labours its message of healing the kid comes from a broken home, his cousin is injured and may not walk again, the dolphin is missing a tail etc. Dolphin tale is one of those simple stories thats more than you might expect.
Dolphin tale 2011 movie trailer hd movieclips trailers. Juliana harkavy and austin stowell all reprise their roles from the first film. The film beat out babe, dolphin tale, beethoven and homeward. On a tropical island vacation, a tenyearold luke mahoney bonds with a playful dolphin who has lost its way home. The film contains all these things and more but miraculously it was sort of watchable. Although they were filming on the site, clearwater marine aquarium is open on weekends to the public. Though she is rescued and transported to clearwater marine hospital, her tail cannot be saved.
Dolphin tale 2 has started filming on location at the clearwater marine aquarium in the city of clearwater on floridas west coast. Dec 06, 20 the 2011 movie dolphin tale touched many people with the true, inspirational story of winter, a bottlenose dolphin who miraculously survived after losing her entire tail when it got entangled in a. The transformation i saw with sawyer, the young boy in the film, is absolutely amazing. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Dolphin tale is a 2011 american 3d family drama film directed by charles martin smith, from a screenplay by karen janszen and noam dromi and a book of the same name.
Watch dolphin tale movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. Winter born circa october 2005 is a bottlenose dolphin at the clearwater marine aquarium in clearwater, florida, us, widely known for having a prosthetic tail. Aug 03, 2016 july 2016 clearwater marine aquarium where the movie dolphin tale and dolphin tale 2 were filmed. Dolphin tale 2 2014 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. We re your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Cozi zuehlsdorffs career began when she was cast as hazel in the feature film dolphin tale alongside harry connick jr. Film crews have returned to the clearwater marine aquarium cma where winter was rehabilitated, to work on dolphin tale 2. Legend of the golden dolphin, the adventurous tale of a dolphin tasked with saving her kingdom, as told by. Dolphin tale was filmed in native 3d, beginning in 2010. The film beat out babe, dolphin tale, beethoven and homeward bound.
A sequel, dolphin tale 2, was released in theaters on september 12, 2014. Hope arrived at the aquarium the day of the wrapup party for the filming of dolphin tale. The boy believes the dolphin would be able to swim normally if it was given a prosthetic tail. Theres very little content that isnt age appropriate for kids of all ages, but younger viewers may be sensitive to a few mildly upsetting scenes. Sep 21, 2011 dolphin tale is a sweet, feelgood film about a boy who helps save a dolphin, and how the dolphin then helps save him. Thanks to its sweet young stars, seasoned veterans, and compelling storyline, dolphin tale is, in the tradition of the black stallion and secretariat, the sort of animalthemed film thats about the genuine love and friendship that can exist between animals and humans. Our marine life rescue center is home to winter the dolphin, star and inspiration of the dolphin tale movies, filmed on location. By the time the credits roll and you see documentary footage of winters. Dolphin tale dvd this is a most beautiful film and what makes it all the more interesting is that i visited florida in january 2011 for my daughters wedding and we visited clearwater and actually saw winter she was just a metre away from us and to see the film that was filmed in the same tank that we saw winter in was wonderful.
It astonishes me considering this film is formulaic and predictable with very little going for it. Come be inspired and learn about our ongoing work of rescue, rehabilitation and release. Hope costars in a key role as herself in the sequel, dolphin tale 2. Following on the widespread success of 2011s dolphin tale filmed in clearwater, the destination welcomed the return of the allstar original cast on oct. Dolphin tale was produced by warner brothers and alcon entertainment and released nationwide in theaters around the world on september 23, 2011. D dolphin tale a free curriculum based on the movie dolphin tale, offered by. Dolphin tale 2 tries to do too much, with too many stories shoehorned in, but the overall effect is emotional and sweet. Dolphin tale was shot on location in clearwater and guests can now not only see. A story centered on the friendship between a boy and a dolphin whose tail was lost in a crab. Dolphin tale 2 being filmed at popular clearwater marine aquarium. The strings with a trickling piano instantly let you mind wander to warm and happy times. Visit winter the dolphin from orlando clearwater marine.
Dolphin tale is a film that is full of scripted hollywood goodness. Pure heart, in which she played a young country music singer. He builds models in his workshop, plays video games and avoids interaction with anyone even at the goingaway party for his beloved cousin. Based on true events, dolphin tale is an inspiring family film about the bond between animals and humans, as it tells the story of winter, a young dolphin who loses her tail in a crab trap and sawyer, the introverted, 11year old boy who befriends her. Alcon entertainment, llc develops, packages, finances, and produces feature length theatrical motion pictures and television programs. Dolphin tale is inspired by the amazing true story of a brave dolphin and the compassionate strangers who banded together to save her life. It has been several years since young sawyer nelson and the dedicated team at the clearwater marine hospital, headed by dr. People around the world and inspired the 2011 family hit movie dolphin tale. She is the subject of the book dolphin tale, and the 2011 film of the same name, a dramatization of her story, and the sequel dolphin tale 2. Sep 12, 2014 dolphin tale 2 hits theaters september 12, 2014. Dolphin tale is a 2011 family drama film directed by charles martin smith his first directed film since 2008 from a screenplay by karen janszen and noam dromi and a book of the same name. Dolphin tale and dolphin tale 2, which opened this month, were filmed at the clearwater aquarium, a sunbleached former sewage treatment plant that was turned into a marine animal.