Quest for Zhu
| Quest for Zhu | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Bob Douchette |
| Written by | Sean Derek |
| Based on | Zhu Zhu Pets |
| Produced by | Laura Kurzu Bob Douchette Ashley Hornsby Meghan Hornsby |
| Starring | Mariah Wilkerson Shannon Chan-Kent Ian Corlett Sean Campbell Erin Mathews Jillian Michaels Jan Rabson Kathleen Barr |
| Edited by | Richard Finn |
| Music by | Michael Tavera |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Universal Studios Home Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 73 minutes |
| Countries | United States Canada |
| Language | English |
Quest for Zhu is a 2011 American/Canadian direct-to-DVD animated action/adventure film and the first full-length feature film based on the ZhuZhu Pets franchise. It stars Canadian voice actors Mariah Wilkerson, Shannon Chan-Kent, Ian James Corlett, Sean Campbell, Erin Mathews, Jillian Michaels, Jan Rabson, and Kathleen Barr. The film was released on DVD on September 27, 2011, then aired on Nickelodeon on December 4, 2011.
Synopsis
After an argument with her owner Katie, Pipsqueak (Shannon Chan-Kent) is transported to the Zhuniverse and meets Mr. Squiggles (Ian Corlett), Chunk (Sean Campbell), and Num Nums (Erin Mathews). Together with them, she sets out to find Zhu Fu (Jan Rabson), the ruler of Zhu, and return home. To do so, they must defeat Mazhula (Kathleen Barr), an evil snake sorceress who has captured Zhu Fu.
Cast
- Mariah Wilkerson as Katie
- Shannon Chan-Kent as Pipsqueak
- Ian Corlett as Mr. Squiggles, Stinker, and Zhuquasha
- Sean Campbell as Chunk
- Erin Mathews as Num Nums and Surfer
- Jillian Michaels as Jilly
- Jan Rabson as Zhu Fu
- Kathleen Barr as Mazhula
Marketing
Soundtrack
The film's soundtrack was released on November 21, 2011.[1]
Video game
Coinciding with the film's release, a video game adaptation for the Nintendo DS was released.[2]
Awards
In 2011, Quest for Zhu was nominated for a Golden Reel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Non-Theatrical Animation Long Form,[3] but lost to Megamind: The Button of Doom.
Sequels
There were supposed to be three Zhu Zhu Pets films; a second full-length feature film, The Power of Zhu, was slated for a 2012 direct-to-DVD release,[4] and a third, Secret of Zhu, was also planned.[5] Sometime between 2011–2012, The Power of Zhu was completed and "secretly distributed" to TV stations in France and Brazil under the title Amazing Adventures of Zhu.[6] The Secret of Zhu has since been distributed through Kabillion's streaming partners.
See also
- The ZhuZhus, a 2016 television series also starring Pipsqueak, Num Nums, Mr. Squiggles, and Chunk
References
- ^ "Quest for Zhu Soundtrack CD Album".
- ^ "ZhuZhu Pets: Quest for Zhu for DS - GameFAQs". gamefaqs.gamespot.com. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ Quest for Zhu - IMDb, retrieved October 21, 2019
- ^ "Universal Pictures and Cepia LLC join forces for first-ever ZhuZhu Pets® Global Marketing and Distribution DVD and TV Alliance" (PDF). Zhu-niverse. June 8, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 18, 2016. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ "ZhuZhu Pets". Cepia. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ Gardner, Eriq (August 3, 2015). "Universal Sued for "Secretly" Distributing Children's Film Overseas". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 1, 2022.