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The Magic Faraway Tree
2026
A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents. They're transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures.
Ben Gregor
Director · Known for The Magic Faraway Tree
Ben Gregor directs film, TV, and commercials, specialising in comedy with visual flair. Ben is currently directing The Magic Faraway Tree for Elysium and Neal Street from a script by Simon Farnaby. The film stars Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Nicola Coughlan, Jessica Gunning, Jennifer Saunders, Rebecca Ferguson, Nonso Anozie, Dustin Demri-Burns, and Michael Palin. Ben directed Black Ops, an award-winning comedy thriller for the BBC, created by and starring Gbemisola Ikumelo and Akemnji Ndifornyen and also starring Hammed Animashaun, Zoe Wanamaker, Felicity Montagu, and Alex Macqueen. Other credits include lead director on Series 6 of Brassic for Calamity and Sky and lead director on Series 3 of Britannia for Neal Street, Vertigo, and Sky. Information above via their homepage.
Shrek Forever After
2010
A midlife-crisis burdened Shrek, longing for the days of when he felt like a real ogre, makes a pact with magic deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin. But when he's duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away—where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona have never met—he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love.
Tad and The Magic Lamp
2026
Tadeo, his girlfriend Sara, and his friends Momia, Jeff, and Belzoni embark on an adventure after Tadeo accidentally unleashes an ancient spell.
Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic
2026
Featuring interviews from members of the casting, production design, costume design, and creature effects teams, follow the behind-the-scenes journey of bringing the Harry Potter books to the small screen. Find out how the new Golden Trio were found, and celebrate the commitment to detail of the artists, craftspeople, and technicians who have come together to bring the wizarding world to life.
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
2014
When the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah begin to die out, Larry Daley spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.
Collins Key
Since he appeared on the 8th season of America's Got Talent, Collins has taken the magic world by storm. Dubbed Magics first Pop Star, Collins has a magnetic personality and a smile that will melt your heart.
Black Clover Second Season
As tyranny engulfs the Clover Kingdom, Asta and the Magic Knights launch a desperate raid on the Spade Kingdom to rescue their squad captains from the Dark Triad. But their mission leads them into a brutal battle against forces beyond anything they’ve ever faced. Now, Asta must rise above impossible odds to protect his friends and honor the promise he made to Yuno.
Encanto
2021
The tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope.
Kevin Hudson
As a boy, Kevin was mesmerized by the magic of film and television so is delighted to have forged a career in the industry, working on over 150 films to date. Career highlights include playing various monsters in Doctor Who, playing football at Wembley (Film: Mike Bassett England Manager) and being directed by Steven Spielberg (Film: Warhorse).
Michael Angelis
Cast · Known for Thomas & Friends
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Michael Angelis was an English actor and voice actor. Michael Angelis was one of the stars of the famous 1982 BBC drama serial Boys from the Black Stuff and another Alan Bleasedale drama G.B.H. (TV series). He also starred in comedies such as Luv and The Liver Birds, in which he appeared between series 5 and 9. He appeared as a villain in the revived television series Auf Wiedersehen Pet, alongside former fellow Black Stuff star Alan Igbon. Angelis is perhaps best known for narrating the British Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends series, which he has done since 1991, when he took over from Ringo Starr. Angelis was originally intended to provide some of the voices in the film adaptation of the series, Thomas and the Magic Railroad, but he was dropped from the project when US test audiences thought he made the characters he originally voiced, James and Percy, sound too old. In 2007, he was reported to have stepped down from his role, with Pierce Brosnan taking over the role. However, Brosnan's narration was only heard in one feature special The Great Discovery, and Angelis has continued to provide the narration ever since. Angelis also narrated John Peel's autobiography, Margrave of the Marshes, on BBC Radio 4 in 2005. In 2006 he starred in the movie Fated, set in his home town of Liverpool, as well as in episodes of Midsomer Murders and The Bill in 2007. Angelis was married to the Coronation Street actress Helen Worth; however the two divorced in 2001 when Angelis admitted having an affair with model Jennifer Khalastchi Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael Angelis, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Nick Shakoour
Cast · Known for The Chosen
Nick's inspiration to perform was ignited in the 4th grade when his physical education teacher (Rudy Benton) discovered his ability to transform in and out of the personas of faculty members through comedic voice impressions. Rudy urged the school principal to throw together an impromptu assembly, and within a few hours, Nick found himself on stage, ready to share his hidden talent publicly for the first time. Nick portrays Zebedee on the MovieGuide Award-winning series, The Chosen. He has also starred in the Oscar-qualifying film Madaran (Mothers), recurred on NBC's State of Affairs as Aleek Al Moosari, as a fan favorite, and voiced Grumpy Bear and Tenderheart Bear for the animated series Care Bears: Unlock The Magic. Nick is also the voice of Artichoke and Auntie Uncle on Netflix's Emmy-nominated animated series Buddy Thunderstruck. He has voiced a plethora of interactive games, including Dying Light as the voice of Savvy and Bilal and Skylanders as the voice of Fling Kong.
Joey Gutierrez
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Joey Gutierrez is a writer and producer of sitcoms for American television. His writing credits include Married... with Children, Murphy Brown, Martin, The Drew Carey Show, Yes, Dear and Still Standing. A former stand-up comedian who began performing at the age of sixteen, he also wrote many of Jerry's routines in the early seasons of Seinfeld. He was a co-executive producer of Yes, Dear, and then became executive producer of Still Standing, along with co-creator Diane Burroughs. Gutierrez is also a member of The Magic Castle. He is represented by the United Talent Agency. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joey Gutierrez, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Val Valentino
Val Valentino is an american illusionist who is best known for his role as The Masked Magician on the FOX series, Breaking The Magician Code: Magics Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed where he exposed long guarded secrets of the magic industry.,
Grant Leat
Grant Leat is an actor and writer known for Bristles (2016), The Magic Circle (2014) and Casualty (1986).
Valentin Oppermann
Valentin Oppermann is known for Safe (2022), Dark (2017) and The Magic Kids: Three Unlikely Heroes (2020).
Michael Sharrett
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Michael Stuart Sharrett (born July 18, 1965) is an American actor who received a Young Artist Award nomination as the "Best Young Actor in a Horror Motion Picture" for his role as Tom in the 1986 witty sci-fi/horror movie Deadly Friend. Best known for his role in the 1978 classic family movie The Magic of Lassie with James Stewart, Sharrett additionally co-starred in the 1985 action film Savage Dawn and in the 1986 Wes Craven horror film Deadly Friend. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael Sharrett, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Ben Toomer
Ben Toomer is known for Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021), Intimacy Workshop (2022) and The Magic Behind d'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical - The Audio Theater Experience (2020).
Stan Moore
Stan Moore is an award-winning filmmaker who has worked in the biz for over 30 years on feature films, music videos, and corporate/documentary projects. From work as an actor/stuntman to writer/director, Moore found a niche in writing and directing over music videos for rock, Christian and country artists. His production company, MP Films, has produced over 70 television commercials, 200+ music videos, and 300+ industrial films. The company has completed projects for clients such as IBM, EMI, Focus On The Family, The Magic Johnson Foundation, Sony-BMG, Summit Toys, Thomas Nelson Publishers, Tyndale House Publishers, and Warner Bros. among others. As a two-time Emmy Award winner, his films have played at festivals around the world including the American Film Institute, the Hollywood Film Festival, the Houston Film Festival, and the Chicago International Film Festival. Moore's documentary work has been recognized by the Liberty Film Festival in Los Angeles, the mid-South Emmys, and the Telly Awards. As a screenwriter, his script on The Flying Tigers has received awards at the Charleston Film Festival and the Phoenix Film Festival. Moore holds a BS degree in biochemistry and a Masters in theatre and film and has taught writing, production, and acting for TV/film. He's a former member and VP of the Texas Stuntman's Association working in feature films and live shows. He is also a former faculty member of the University of North Texas and TCU.
Nicolette Pierini
Cast · Known for Dora the Explorer
Nicolette Pierini is an American actress and performer. She was first noticed for her role in The Magic of Belle Isle, opposite Morgan Freeman, and is known for the 2014 film adaptation of the musical Annie, where she played Mia Putnam. She also appeared in the series The Punisher, playing Lisa Castle, daughter of the protagonist Frank Castle, played by Jon Bernthal.
Glenn 'Doc' Rivers
Glenn Anton "Doc" Rivers is an American former professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). An NBA player for 14 seasons, he was an NBA All-Star and was named one of the 15 Greatest Coaches in NBA History. Rivers was named the 2000 NBA Coach of the Year in his first season with the Magic and won an NBA championship with the Celtics in 2008. He was also an analyst for ESPN. In April 2026, he was announced as a coaching inductee to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
Karen Christie-Ward
Karen is a native New Yorker, hailing from the claypits of "Stat Nylen". She found theater as a dancer with a broken ankle at NYU, and has never turned back. In addition to performing sketch comedy and improv in comedy clubs throughout the city, she has appeared at the Kennedy Center, the McCarter Theater, in many "Off Off Broadway" productions and "Way the Hell Off Broadway in Brooklyn Somewhere". She currently performs regularly with Making Light Theater. Through her work as the diabolical Nurse Charles on One Life to Live, Karen found the magic of acting for television. Film soon followed and she found herself working with major stars.
Moroni Olsen
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Moroni Olsen (June 27, 1889 – November 22, 1954) was an American actor. Olsen was born in Ogden, Utah, to Mormon parents Edward Arenholt Olsen and Martha Hoverholst, who named him after the Moroni found in the Book of Mormon. Some sources have claimed that Olsen's birth name was John Willard Clawson, but there appears to be no support for this claim. Olsen studied at Weber Stake Academy, the predecessor of Weber State University. He then went to study at the University of Utah, where one of his teachers was Maud May Babcock. During World War I, he sold war bonds for the United States Navy. He also studied and performed in the Eastern United States around this time. In 1923, Olsen organized the "Moroni Olsen Players" out of Ogden. They performed at both Ogden's Orpheum Theatre and at various other locations spread from Salt Lake City to Seattle. After having worked on Broadway, he made his film debut in a 1935 adaptation of The Three Musketeers. He later played a different role in a 1939 comedy version of the story, starring Don Ameche as D'Artagnan and the Ritz Brothers as three dimwitted lackeys who are forced to substitute for the musketeers, who have drunk themselves into a stupor. His most famous role was the voice of the Slave in The Magic Mirror in Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937). Olsen also provided the voice of the senior angel in It's a Wonderful Life. Olsen was an active member of the LDS Church, being a teacher of youth in the Hoolwood Ward. He also was director of the Pilgramage Play of Hollywood for several years.
Emma Tate
Cast · Known for Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, Pinocchio: Unstrung
Emma Tate is a British voice actress. She is known for many roles including the voice of Perfect Peter in Horrid Henry, Harry in Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs, Raggles and Bluebird in Everything's Rosie, Katsuma and Luvli in Moshi Monsters: The Movie, Kipper in The Magic Key and Gran in Kazoops.