Cinderella III: A Twist in Time

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Jennifer Hale as Cinderella
  • Tami Tappan provides Cinderella’s singing voice
• C. D. Barnes as the Prince
• Susanne Blakeslee as Lady Tremaine
• Tress MacNeille as Anastasia Tremaine
• Russi Taylor as Drizella Tremaine and The Fairy Godmother
• Andre Stojka as the King
• Holland Taylor as Prudence
• Rob Paulsen as the Grand Duke and Jaq
• Corey Burton as Gus
• Frank Welker as Lucifer

Storyline:

Set one year after the original Cinderella, the story centers on Cinderella as she faces the repercussions of a time-reversing spell cast by her stepmother, Lady Tremaine. This spell aims to prevent Cinderella from marrying Prince Charming. The film explores themes of redemption and character development, particularly focusing on Lady Tremaine’s motivations and Cinderella’s resilience.

About Movie:

Cinderella III: A Twist in Time is an American animated musical fantasy film produced by DisneyToon Studios and distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment. It serves as the third installment in Disney’s Cinderella trilogy, following Cinderella (1950) and Cinderella II: Dreams Come True (2002).

Production Details

• Director: Frank Nissen
• Screenplay: Written by Dan Berendsen, Margaret Heidenry, Colleen Ventimilia, and Eddie Guerlain.
• Voice Cast: The film features voices from Jennifer Hale, C. D. Barnes, Susanne Blakeslee, Tress MacNeille, Russi Taylor, and Andre Stojka, many of whom reprise their roles from Cinderella II.

Development

Cinderella III: A Twist in Time was completed over two years, from 2004 to 2006. It builds on the romantic subplot introduced in Cinderella II, expanding the character of Anastasia into a more sympathetic figure while updating Cinderella and the Prince’s personalities to appeal to modern audiences. Although none of the original animators from the 1950 film were involved, the filmmakers referenced the original movie and Disney’s Animation Research Library for inspiration.

Release and Reception

The film was released direct-to-video on February 6, 2007. Unlike many other direct-to-video sequels, it received generally positive reviews from critics who praised it as a significant improvement over its predecessor. Reviewers highlighted the character developments of Cinderella, Prince Charming, and Anastasia.Cinderella III: A Twist in Time has grossed nearly $93 million in home video sales since its release, marking it as a successful addition to the franchise.

Legacy

This installment is notable for being one of Disney’s last direct-to-video sequels before the studio shifted its focus toward producing original content. It also represents a final project for DisneyToon Studios Australia before various departments were dissolved during its production.