Sonja Ball
Also Known As: Sanja Ball
Biography: Sonja Ball (born October 20, 1956) is a Canadian voice actress. She is well known for her work as the voice of Arthur's Mother Jane Read in the PBS children's TV series Arthur, Huckle Cat on The Busy World of Richard Scarry, Polly Ester in the English version of Samurai Pizza Cats, Nicole in the Madeline TV specials, and Marina and Hedwig in the English version of Adventures of the Little Mermaid. She was also the puppeteer for 5 year old Wimzie, the boisterous and happy go lucky bird-dragon, in the children's TV series Wimzie's House. She is also known for her lovely singing voice for several theme songs such as Ovide Video, The Adventures of the Little Koala, The Little Flying Bears and The Legend of the North Wind as well as providing narration and vocalist for the National Film Board of Canada's 1998 short Ludovic: The Snow Gift. She has done voices for many cartoons, videogames, commercials, and anime. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sonja Ball, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Heritage Minutes: Le Réseau
Overview: Engineer Thomas Wardrope Eadie develops the Trans Canada Microwave telecommunications network.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-04-30
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The Girl Next Door
Overview: Based on a true story. Annie Nolan is saved from domestic violence by Officer Craig Mitchell. Craig wants to be with Annie, and manipulates her into falling in love with him. He then persuades her to kill his wife, Wendy so that he does not have to go through the inconveniences of a divorce.
Genres: TV Movie Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-10-19
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Simba Junior to the World Cup
Overview: Winner becomes the coach of a soccer team set to participate in the first ever “Animal Soccer World Cup”. This is sure to be the most extraordinary and unforgettable tournament ever played in the whole wide world! On each team are animals typical of the nations they represent.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-01-01
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Madeline
Overview: In a Parisian girls school, our perky, popular heroine charms her eleven classmates with funny pranks and youthful wit. But when Madeline needs her appendix out, it's she who needs charm and humor for a speedy recovery.
Genres: Animation Family TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-11-07
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Heavy Metal 2000
Overview: Upon discovery of a shard of what could be the Loc-Nar, a miner named Tyler becomes possessed with an insatiable hunger for power and a thirst for immortality. On his way to the planet of youth, Tyler wipes out most of a space colony and kidnaps a beautiful young woman. His only mistake is that he doesn't kill her sister, Julie, who then sets out on a mission of rescue and revenge.
Genres: Action Adventure Animation Fantasy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-04-19
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Spookley the Square Pumpkin
Overview: Dare to be square! In a world where "The only good pumpkins are round pumpkins!" SPOOKLEY THE SQUARE PUMPKIN is often teased by the other pumpkins because of his odd shape. Soon, Spookley is befriended by Edgar, Allan and Poe, three hilarious spiders, who convince Spookley that square or not, he has a right to be the "Pick of the Patch" on Halloween. "A square pumpkin the Pick of the Patch?" Not if mean round pumpkins Big Tom and Little Tom can help it. These two bullies tease and taunt Spookley because of his square roots. Encouraged to continue to become the "Pick of the Patch" by kindly Jack the Scarecrow and his bat sidekicks, Boris and Bella, Spookley isn't sure he has what it takes until a mighty storm threatens to destroy the entire patch. As the storm rolls the round pumpkins uncontrollably across the patch towards the raging river, Spookley realizes "it's fine to be round while the weather is fair, but there are times it's better to be a square!"
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-10-30
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Arthur: D.W. and the Beastly Birthday
Overview: Time to put on your party hats and dancing shoes - D.W. is turning five! When her birthday doesn't go as planned, D.W. runs away to the magical island of Ukubonga. Meanwhile, Arthur has skipped her birthday party to go on a school trip to the planetarium - but instead of transporting him into outer space, it transports him 4 years into the future! This is one party you don't want to miss.
Genres: Animation Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-05-29
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The Yummy Gummy Search for Santa
Overview: The internet’s favorite musical candy bear brings his sense of fun and creativity to an exciting search for Santa. Will he find him in time?
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-11-01
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Pinocchio 3000
Overview: This is the story of a little robot known as Pinocchio 3000 whose greatest wish is to become a real boy. The year is 3000. Geppetto, with the help of his faithful assistant, Spencer the cyber penguin, and by the holographic fairy Cyberina, creates Pinocchio, a prototype superrobot equipped for emotions. But before he can be given a heart and become a real boy, Cyberina insists that Pinocchio learn the difference between right and wrong.
Genres: Animation Family Fantasy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-05-14
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Madeline and the Bad Hat
Overview: Madeline and the Bad Hat
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-03-03
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Madeline and the Gypsies
Overview: Madeline and the Gypsies
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-10-14
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Madeline in London
Overview: Madeline in London
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-11-28
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The Real Story of O Christmas Tree
Overview: In this children's video a little girl asks a little pine tree to stay green through the winter to remind people of spring. The little tree must disobey King Winter to stay green. He gets thrown into King Winter's dungeon. Anneka sets off to save her friend with Piney, the pinecone gnome, and Little Acorn.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-12-21
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The Adventures of Princess Sydney: Night of the Pumpkins
Overview: Princess Sydney is so lonely… When she hears about the Great Pumpkin Ball, she gets excited – what a wonderful opportunity to make new friends! But there’s a catch: She has to find a witch to turn her into a pumpkin. Her search takes her to strange and scary places, where she meets a wacky bunch of characters.
Genres: Animation Fantasy Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-10-01
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The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur
Overview: Pack your bags, buckle your seatbelts, and get ready for an ARTHUR road trip to the family farm! Arthur's Great-Grand Uncle Theo is celebrating his 85th birthday, so the Reads (and Buster) are off to Ohio to join in the festivities. While D.W. and Arthur learn that farm life is a little different than life in Elwood City, Buster worries he may be getting in the way at this family reunion. With the help of Cousin Miles, some llamas, and a little bit of music, they all discover what it truly means to be family.
Genres: Animation TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-01-20
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Troll: The Tale of a Tail
Overview: The troll prince Trym has only two days to save his father, King Grom, who has turned to stone and had his tail stolen by the evil presence in the forest.
Genres: Animation Adventure Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-12-25
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The Real Story of Happy Birthday To You
Overview: Olivia's only friends at Orderly Mansion are Charlie the Horse and Barnaby the Stablehand. When Olivia wants her own special birthday song, Barnaby makes her one, but Snitch the Evil Caretaker tries to keep her from hearing it. The story of one girl's search for the perfect birthday song features the voices of rock star Roger Daltrey as Barnaby and Ed Asner as Charlie the friendly horse.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-01-01
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The Real Story of Here Comes the Bride
Overview: When the travelling circus comes to town, Maximiilian Mole meets Margaret Mouse, one of the acrobats, and it's love at first sight. Max is kind of clumsy so he doesn't believe that Margaret will even notice him, but unbeknownst to him, Margaret feels the same way. The circus manager does his best to keep them apart and Max almost gives up. But love is a mysterious thing and when a determined Max overcomes his shy nature and sails down a treacherous river, not even fate can keep them apart.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-01-01
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The Real Story of I'm a Little Teapot
Overview: Believe it or not, the little teapot is the same teapot from the Mad Hatter's tea party in Alice in Wonderland. And the Mad Hatter is so mad at the Little Teapot after Alice leaves that he wants to turn him into ordinary crockery!
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-01-01
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Penguins Behind Bars
Overview: Penguins Behind Bars is an Adult Swim special, adapted from the graphic novel of the same name by Janet Perlman, that aired only once on July 20th 2003. The Short follows Doris Fairfeather, a female penguin who is framed for robbery by her boyfriend and sent to an all-girl prison.
Genres: Crime Animation Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-06-20
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Arthur: It's Only Rock 'n' Roll
Overview: When the prospect of an Elwood City concert by the Backstreet Boys drives everyone else into a frenzy, a disgusted Francine decides to counter with an "anti-cute" band of her own called U Stink. But things don't go quite the way she had planned.
Genres: Animation Drama Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-09-01
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Arthur's Perfect Christmas
Overview: Arthur, D.W., and their family and friends prepare to make the best Christmas ever in Elwood City - but obstacles get in their way.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-11-23
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Ludovic - The Snow Gift
Overview: It's winter in a thatched cottage, home to a family of teddy bears. The young cub Ludovic dreams of tobogganing but his parents tell him he's too little. He invents wonderful games to share with a doll that miraculously comes to life. This tender tale evokes the cozy relationship between a child and a favourite toy.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-11-05
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Madeline's Christmas
Overview: Snow! Santa! And holidays galore! From Ludwig Bemelmans' best-selling children's books comes little Madeline and her wintery adventures with her dog Genevieve, her loyal friends from Miss Clavel's class, and next-door neighbor Pepito! Includes: Madeline's Winter Vacation, Madeline and Santa, Madeline at the North Pole, Madeline's Holiday with Mr. Grump, and Madeline and the Ice Skates.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-10-19
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Arthur and the Haunted Tree House
Overview: While trick-or-treating, Francine meets an elderly woman with a very mysterious past; Binky finds himself at Mr. Ratburn's amazing haunted house; and Arthur, Buster and Ladonna fear the tree house may be haunted.
Genres: Animation TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-10-23
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Spookley and the Christmas Kittens
Overview: Spookley and Mistletoe encounter three stray kittens for whom they must brave a raging winter storm to find a home.
Genres: Animation Family Music Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-12-06
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The Legend of Sarila
Overview: Three young Inuits set off in search of a promised land to save their clan from starvation.
Genres: Family Animation Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-02-21
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