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Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation is a 1986 animated musical fantasy film co-produced by LBS Communications and Nelvana Limited, and released by Columbia Pictures. It is the third animated feature from Nelvana and a prequel to The Care Bears Movie and second film in the Care Bears franchise. It was directed by Dale Schott, written by Peter Sauder, and produced by Nelvana's three founders; Michael Hirsh, Patrick Loubert, and Clive A. Smith. It stars the voices of Alyson Court, Cree Summer, Maxine Miller and Hadley Kay. In the story, The Great Wishing Star tells the origins of the Care Bears
Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation is a 1986 animated musical fantasy film co-produced by LBS Communications and Nelvana Limited, and released by Columbia Pictures. It is the third animated feature from Nelvana and a prequel to The Care Bears Movie and second film in the Care Bears franchise. It was directed by Dale Schott, written by Peter Sauder, and produced by Nelvana's three founders; Michael Hirsh, Patrick Loubert, and Clive A. Smith. It stars the voices of Alyson Court, Cree Summer, Maxine Miller and Hadley Kay. In the story, The Great Wishing Star (voiced by Chris Wiggins) tells the origins of the Care Bears and the story of their first Caring Mission. True Heart Bear and Noble Heart Horse lead the other Care Bears and Care Bear Cousins in aiding Christy, a young camper who is tempted by the evil shape-shifting Dark Heart. This is also the first appearance of the Care Bear Cubs, who also had their own line of toys.
A New Generation was made over a seven-month period at Nelvana's Toronto facilities, with additional work handled by Taiwan's Wang Film Productions, and involved several crew members who had worked on The Care Bears Movie. Patricia Cullen served as composer, and Los Angeles musicians Dean and Carol Parks worked on the film's six songs.
Upon its release in March 21, 1986, A New Generation gained negative attention for its unnecessary merchandising tie-ins, poor animation quality, and frightening themes for a children's movie. Some of its key elements received comparisons to the German legend Faust and J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan. The film grossed only $8.5 million in North America, about a third of what the previous installment earned, and over $12 million worldwide. It was released on video in August 21, 1986, and the final home media release to date was a Blu-ray issued in August 2021. The film was followed by The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland in 1987.
On the ocean, a yellow bear named True Heart Bear and a purple horse named Noble Heart Horse sail a giant ship, looking after a pack of baby animals known as the Care Bear Cubs and Care Bear Cousin Cubs. Their journey is disrupted when a red sea serpent attacks. The serpent is one of many forms of Dark Heart, an evil shape-shifting spirit that brings chaos to the land. They escape by following a rainbow up to the sky, their boat transforming into the Cloud Clipper. In the sky, they meet the Great Wishing Star, who gives each creature a unique symbol on their chest, indicating their role or specialty. True Heart and Noble Heart become the founders of the Kingdom of Caring, a land which comprises Care-a-Lot and the Forest of Feelings.
For the Bears' first Caring Mission, True Heart and Swift Heart Rabbit travel to Earth at a summer camp. There, they meet Christy, a kind and determined young girl, and her best friends, twins John and Dawn. The children are frustrated by the boastful "Camp Champ", who dominates every contest. When they confront him, he assigns them to trash duty. Upset, Christy runs away with her friends, only to get lost in the forest. True Heart rescues John and Dawn, bringing them to the Kingdom of Caring. The twins learn about the Caring Meter, which measures caring on Earth. While Noble Heart and True Heart search for Dark Heart and Christy, the twins are tasked with babysitting the Cubs. In the forest, Christy meets Dark Heart disguised as a teenage boy. She wishes to become the new Camp Champ; he grants her wish, but warns she must pay him back later. Aware of Dark Heart's potential, True Heart and Noble Heart relocate the Bear Cubs to Care-a-Lot and the Cousin Cubs to the Forest of Feelings. Both sets quickly mature to become the Care Bear Family.
Later, as the Family prepares an anniversary celebration for the Kingdom's founders, Dark Heart infiltrates Care-a-Lot disguised as a repairman. The Star Buddies, the Great Wishing Star's standing army, repel him, and the Family unites against him, using their "Care Bear Stare" and "Care Cousin Call" to drive him away. True Heart and Noble Heart depart to pursue Dark Heart, leaving the Family to handle missions. During the Family's patrol, they spot Christy stranded in a canoe, but Dark Heart attacks as an aura of mist. The Family is captured and trapped in his magic bag, fulfilling the favor Christy owed. Realizing Christy's alliance with Dark Heart, Tenderheart Bear holds a press wheel in the Hall of Hearts. John and Dawn, after being rescued from a possessed moose, join the Family's discussion of their plan to defeat Dark Heart.
That night, Dark Heart brainwashes the campers to wreak havoc. The Family attempts to rescue its captured members, only for Dark Heart to imprison them inside rubies on a chandelier. John and Dawn convince the guilt-ridden Christy to turn against Dark Heart by admitting her deed and vowing to stop him. True Heart and Noble Heart, tricked earlier by Dark Heart into leaving the Family alone, join the children in a raid on Dark Heart's lair. When Dark Heart foils the party's attempt to steal a necklace with a key, Christy confronts Dark Heart and demands that he release the Family. He refuses, reveals the trapped Family, and attacks True Heart and Noble Heart. Christy tries to intervene, but is struck by one of Dark Heart's lightning bolts. Before seemingly dying, she flicks a marble into the lever holding up the chandelier, breaking it and freeing the Family. With her last breaths, Christy tells Dark Heart that whether good or bad, he is still a person.
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Dark Heart's evil magic fades and he begs the Family to save Christy. Everyone, including the Family, the twins, a hesitant Dark Heart, and the film's audience, chants that they care. Christy is revived, and the group escapes Dark Heart's collapsing lair. Dark Heart, freed from the dark magic, permanently becomes human. After a large celebration, the Family bids farewell to the campers and returns home. The film ends with the Great Wishing Star delivering an ending speech thank
