The Macaw Princess (1994)

## The Macaw Princess

Davidchannel 29 Entertainment / Columbia Pictures / Paramount Pictures' movie-spoofs of Nest Entertaiment / Rich Animation Studios' 1994 Animated musical / fantasy film *The Swan Princess*, which is also based on the ballet “Swan Lake” by Pyor Llinch Tchaikovsky.

In the Loving memory of Michelle Nicastro (1960-2010) and Jack Palance (1919-2006)

## Summary:

A vengeful wizard curses a princess to exist as a Macaw by day until her prince declares his undying love.

## Plot:

King River Butterfly (King William) and his friend Queen Angie (Uberta) both have a child; Angie has a son named Marco (Derek) and River has a daughter named Star (Odette). The two want their children to marry when they grow up so they can unite their two kingdoms forever. However, sorcerer Belos (Rothbart) plans to take King River's kingdom for himself. River discovers his plans and Belos is banished. He swears revenge.

Marco and Star hate each other as children but when they reach adulthood, they do fall in love. However, when Marco can't think of anything he loves Star for besides her beauty, she rejects him, disappointed. On her way home, she and her father are ambushed by Belos, who transforms into a "Man-Bat (Great Animal)", kidnapping Star and fatally injuring River. The dying River tells Marco about the Man Bat and Star. The kingdom assumes that she is dead, but Marco is determined to find her.

Belos is keeping Star captive at Macaw Lake. To make her unable to leave, he has cast a powerful spell that turns Star into a swan during the day. She can temporarily return to her true form at night if she stands on the lake when the moonlight touches it. Belos' goal is to marry Star so he can rule the kingdom. During her captivity, she befriends a turtle named Verne (Speed), a French frog named Naveen (Jean-Bob), and an Irish penguin named Lieutenant Rocko (Puffin).

In the woods, Marco mistakes Star for the Man-Bat and tries to kill her. The ensuing chase leads him to Macaw Lake, where he witnesses her reverting to a human. Star tells Marco that to break the spell, he must make a vow of everlasting love. He invites her to the ball, hoping to declare to the world his love. Belos transforms his hag sidekick, Eda (Bridget), into a doppelgänger Star to fool Marco into making his vow to the wrong woman, which will kill the real Star. On the night of the ball, he imprisons Star and Marco's friend Dipper Pines (Bromley).

Star's animal friends free her and she flies to the castle to warn Marco, but she is too late; Marco has made the vow. Realizing his mistake, Marco follows Star back to Macaw Lake, where she dies in his arms. A heartbroken Marco battles Belos and with the help of Dipper and Star's animal friends, kills him.

Marco confesses his love to Star, realizing that it's the person Star has become that he loves about her, and she comes back to life; the spell on her is broken by his love. Marco and Star get married and they, along with his mother, Lord Starchbottom (Rogers), Dipper, King River's servants, and the animals move into Belos' castle.

## Cast:

* Princess Odette (Human) - Star Butterfly (Star Vs. the Forces of Evil)
* Princess Odette (Swan) - Jewel (Rio)
* Prince Derek - Marco Diaz (Star Vs. the Forces of Evil)
* Rothbart - Philip Wittebane / Emperor Belos (The Owl House)
* Jean Bob - Frog Naveen (The Princess and the Frog)
* Speed - Verne (Over the Hedge)
* Puffin - Rocko the Penguin (The Pebble and the Penguin)
* King William - King River Butterfly (Star Vs. the Forces of Evil)
* Queen Uberta - Angie Diaz (Star Vs. the Forces of Evil)
* Lord Rogers - Lord Starchbottom (The 7D)
* Bromley - Dipper Pines (Gravity Falls)
* Chamberlain - Raine (The Owl House)
* Bridget the Witch - Edalyn "Eda" Clawthorne (The Owl House)
* The Great Animal - Man-Bat (Batman: The Animated Series; 1992)
* Alligators in the Moat - Brutus and Nero (The Rescuers; 1977)

## Other Cast:

* Baby Odette - Baby Star Butterffly (Star Vs. the Forces of Evil)
* Young Odette - Young Star Butterffly (Star Vs. the Forces of Evil; Original and OC's)
* Pre-Teen Odette / Young Adult Odette - Pre-Teen Star Butterffly (Star Vs. the Forces of Evil; Original and OC's)
* Young Derek - Young Marco Diaz (Star Vs. the Forces of Evil; Original and OC's)
* Pre-Teen Derek / Young Adult Derek - Pre-Teen Marco Diaz (Star Vs. the Forces of Evil; Original and OC's)
* King William’s Captain - Sir Scarsguard (Star Vs. the Forces of Evil)
* Target Practice Elephant - Tantor (Tarzan; 1999)
* Target Practice Fox - Nick Wilde (Zootopia)
* Target Practice Lion - Alex the Lion (Madagascar)
* Target Practice Bear - Kenai (Bear; Brother Bear)
* Target Practice Moose - Elliot (Open Season)
* Target Practice Stork - Mr. Stork (Animated / Dumbo; 1941)
* Target Practice Boar - Pumbaa (Animated / The Lion King; 1994)
* Target Practice Duck - Donald Duck (Disney)
* Target Practice Rabbit - Bugs Bunny (Looney Tunes)
* Mouse - Jerry Mouse (Tom and Jerry)
* Dragon - Dragon (The Pagemaster)
* Fly - Sparky the Fly (The Rescuers Down Under)
* Dragonfly - Evinrude (The Rescuers; 1977)
* Rothbart’s back-up Singers - Genie's Belly Dancers (Aladdin; 1992)
* Bridget as Odette - Felicity Fences (Totally Spies)
* Reptile Rogers - Frank (The Rescuers Down Under)
* Bird Uberta - Mbuni the Ostrich (The Lion Guard)
* Pig Chamberlain - Pig (Barnyard)
* Monkey Bromley - King Louie (Animated / The Jungle Book; 1967)
* The Singing Men - Various Singing Men
* The Princesses on Parade - Various Princesses
* The Singing Chorus during “Princesses on Parade” -
* The Birds in Puffin’s Army - Various Birds in Rio
* The Prince that Jean-Bob thought was him - Prince of Lower Shavaria (Simsala Grimm)
* The Lady who faints after seeing a frog -

## Scenes Index:

1. "The Macaw Princess (1994)" Part 1 - Prologue
2. "The Macaw Princess (1994)" Part 2 - ♪ This is My Idea ♪
3. "The Macaw Princess (1994)" Part 3 - What Else is Here? / Belos Attacks
4. "The Macaw Princess (1994)" Part 4 - At Macaw Lake
5. "The Macaw Princess (1994)" Part 5 - ♪ Practice, Practice, Practice ♪
6. "The Macaw Princess (1994)" Part 6 - ♪ Assemble the Counting ♪ / Catching the Fire
7. "The Macaw Princess (1994)" Part 7 - Star meets Naveen and Verne / ♪ Far Longer Than Forever ♪
8. "The Macaw Princess (1994)" Part 8 - Meets Rocko / Belos tries to Propose to Star
9. "The Macaw Princess (1994)" Part 9 - Angie and Starchbottom / Marco in the Library
10. "The Macaw Princess (1994)" Part 10 - Searching for a Map / ♪ No Fear ♪
11. "The Macaw Princess (1994)" Part 11 - Marco and Fishlegs / The Search Begins
12. "The Macaw Princess (1994)" Part 12 - It is not What It Seems
13. "The Macaw Princess (1994)" Part 13 - Marco finds Star / Belos Confronts Again
14. "The Macaw Princess (1994)" Part 14 - Belos' Latest Scheme Yet (♪ No More Mr. Nice Guy ♪)
15. "The Macaw Princess (1994)" Part 15 - Where's Dipper / At Belos' Dungeon
16. "The Macaw Princess (1994)" Part 16 - Rocko's Idea / ♪ Princesses on Parade ♪
17. "The Macaw Princess (1994)" Part 17 - The Unexpected Guest / Gator-Aid
18. "The Macaw Princess (1994)" Part 18 - In the Ballroom / Star Runs, Marco Gallops
19. "The Macaw Princess (1994)" Part 19 - Star's Death / Marco Vs. Belos
20. "The Macaw Princess (1994)" Part 20 - Happily Ever After
21. "The Macaw Princess (1994)" Part 21 - End Credits

## Gallery:

### Characters Gallery:

Star Butterfly as Princess OdetteJewel as Swan OdetteMarco Diaz as Prince DerekPhilip Wittebane / Emperor Belos as RothbartNaveen (Frog) as Jean BobVerne the Tortoise as SpeedRocko the Penguin as PuffinKing River Butterfly as King WilliamAngie Diaz as Queen UbertaLord Starchbottom as Lord RogersDipper Pines as BromleyRaine Whisper as ChamberlaineEda Clawthorne as Bridget the WitchMan-Bat (Batman: The Animated Series) as the Great AnimalBrutus and Nero as the Alligators in the Moat

### Videos:

#### Trailers

"The Macaw Princess" Trailer*The Macaw Princess (1994)* Trailer
## See Also:

### 2D Sequels:

* The Macaw Princess: Escape from Castle Mountain (1997) (Sequel)
* The Macaw Princess: The Mystery of the Enchanted Treasure (1998)

### 3D Sequels and Prequels:

* The Macaw Princess: Christmas
* The Macaw Princess: A Royal Family Tale
* The Macaw Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today!
* The Macaw Princess: Royally Undercover
* The Macaw Princess: A Royal Myztery
* The Macaw Princess: Kingdom of Music
* The Macaw Princess: A Royal Wedding
* The Macaw Princess: A Fairytale is Born
* The Macaw Princess: Far Longer than Forever