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Screen cap from promotional trailer
Adaptation of
The Sheep-Pig
1983
single work
children's fiction
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1995...
1995
Babe
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Based on the novel The Sheep-Pig by British writer Dick King-Smith, Babe follows the adventures of a plucky piglet who is separated from his mother, brought to Farmer Hoggett's farm, and adopted by Fly, a kindly sheep-dog. His desire to emulate her and her mate, Rex, leads to farmer Hoggett training him as a 'sheep-pig' and entering him in the local sheep-dog trails, despite the derision of the other farmers.
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The trailer for this film is available to view via YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myyb4FUUMwI (Sighted: 22/6/2012)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
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Babe : Pig in the City
( dir. George Miller
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Australia
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Kennedy Miller Entertainment
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1998
Z1865523
1998
single work
film/TV
fantasy
children's
In this sequel to 1995's Babe, the sheep-pig Babe returns to Farmer Hoggett's farm after his victory in the sheep-dog trials. Farmer Hoggett resists any attempt to profit from Babe, but when the farmer is injured and unable to work, it is up to Mrs Hoggett and Babe to brave the big city in an attempt to save the farm.
Unlike its predecessor, this film is not based on a Dick King-Smith novel.
Works about this Work
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That’ll Do, Pig, That’ll Do : Babe at 25, a Trailblazing Cinematic Classic
2020
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— Appears in: The Conversation , 4 August 2020; On the 25th anniversary of Babe. -
Maestro Brings Babe to La La Life.
2016
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— Appears in: The Mercury , 14 April 2016; (p. 3) 'Renowned Australian composer Nigel Westlake is more used to wrangling orchestras than livestock, but that didn't stop him and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra tuba player Tim Hones hamming it you for the Mercury yesterday ...' -
Kriv Stenders : The Director of Red Dog : True Blue Picks His Five Favourite Animal Movies
2016
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— Appears in: FilmInk , 30 December 2016; -
Magda's Curly Tale of 48 Little Pigs
2015
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— Appears in: The Advertiser , 17 October 2015; (p. 14) -
Focus on Family, Friends and More Kids' Flicks
2015
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column
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 13 October 2015; (p. 10)
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Five Great Australian Children's Movies : from Babe to BMX Bandits
2015
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review
— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 31 October 2015;
— Review of Babe 1995 single work film/TV ; BMX Bandits 1983 single work film/TV ; Dot and the Kangaroo 1977 single work film/TV ; Storm Boy 1976 single work film/TV ; Red Dog 2011 single work film/TV -
Down These Mean Streets a Pig Must Go
2000
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criticism
— Appears in: Swancon 2000 2000; (p. 46-49) Discusses film noir aspects of George Miller's film, Babe. -
Forgetting Linda : Women Cross-Dressing in Recent Cinema
1998
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criticism
— Appears in: Continuum : Journal of Media and Cultural Studies , vol. 12 no. 3 1998; (p. 267-277) -
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Reel Locations : The Ultimate Travel Guide to Aussie Films
Prahran
:
Explore Australia
,
2011
Z1793927
2011
single work
prose
travel
'Did you know that because baby pigs grow at an alarming rate, 48 pigs were used for the filming of Babe? Or that the town of Poowong in South Gippsland was selected for the premier of Kenny? Reel Locations: The Ultimate Travel Guide to Aussie Films is a book for anyone with an interest in Australian films - and for those wanting to relive the magic that was created. Covering 20 iconic Australian flicks, film buff Anthony Roberts not only details what locations were used for particular scenes, but also offers travel information on what you'll see if you visit these locations now, as well as where to eat and where to stay. A vibrant design, film stills and many quirky facts round out this enjoyable book that is ideal for both armchair travellers and eager tourists.' (Publisher's blurb)
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Focus on Family, Friends and More Kids' Flicks
2015
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column
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 13 October 2015; (p. 10) -
Magda's Curly Tale of 48 Little Pigs
2015
single work
column
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 17 October 2015; (p. 14)
Awards
- 1996 nominated British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards — Best Screenplay - Adapted
- 1996 nominated British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards — Best Film
- 1996 nominated Academy Awards — Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium
- 1996 nominated Academy Awards — Best Picture
- 1995 winner AWGIE Awards — Major Award
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