In fact, he has asked many times in the past year to go see winter. Winter s surrogate mother, the very elderly dolphin panama, has passed away, leaving winter without the only poolmate she has ever known. Carroll and strzempka also worked as advisers on the movie, which. Its based on a true story winter plays herselfbut some parts were fictionalized to make it more appealing to young viewers. While winter s story is remarkable, the movie serves to idealize dolphinariums an. Be sure to watch as dolphin tale stars, nathan gamble and austin highsmith, also surprise mayra on the. It was also a hit, which for hollywood means, lets get that dolphin back in the water and make a sequel.
Cameron mccarthy, who developed a unique prosthetic tail for the injured dolphin, they were able to save her life. Winter is a bottle nose dolphin who was caught in a crab trap in 2005 and lost her tail, because ropes cut off the blood supply to it. Winter the dolphin is, in fact, still alive and living at clearwater marine aquarium in florida. Great movie with a lot of inspiration and efforts of the clearwater marine aquarium. The gel liner for winter the dolphin as well as winter herself is in fact real. Winter the dolphin stars as herself in the new movie dolphin tale, which details her rescue and rehab after losing her tail. It was not done with special effects and is actually winter herself swimming around both without the prosthetic tail and with the prosthesis. Judd as the boys mother and winter, the dolphin, who plays herself in the movie. December 10, 2005 a baby dolphin caught in a crab trap rope is rescued, beginning a series of events that has become one of the most inspiring stories of our generation. I bought that dvd for him for christmas 2 years ago, and he has watched it over and over again. Winter the dolphin is, in fact, still alive and living at clearwater marine aquarium. True story behind dolphin tale the washington post. She gained exposure by her story being published in a book, and the warner bros.
Dolphin tale is inspired by the amazing true story of a brave dolphin and the compassionate strangers who banded together to save her life. I bought the film for my granddaughter, but also for the whole family. Come be inspired and learn about our ongoing work of rescue, rehabilitation and release. See winter, star and inspiration of the dolphin tale movies, which were filmed on location. Austin highsmith and cozi zuehlsdorff in dolphin tale 2 2014 harry. The dolphin that could, will tell the true story of how winter lost her tail in a crab trap line, was given a prosthetic replacement, and is thriving at the clearwater. The biggest problem with this movie about an injured dolphin thats rescued and given a prosthetic tail is the dolphin itself, played by real life winter, is hardly around.
Cma was closed to the public for three months while filming was underway. The story of winter s rescue and the challenge to help her swim again became the focus of the warner bros. Jul 24, 2017 meet our very special guest, mayra, and watch as she meets her heroes, winter and hope. Our marine life rescue center is home to winter the dolphin, star of the popular dolphin tale movies, filmed on location in clearwater, florida 90 minutes from orlando. When the movie dolphin tale was released, we were first in line at the box office, my animallover and me. Watch the movie, dolphin tale, to find out more about this miraculous creature. How one little dolphin learned to swim again by craig hatkoff, juliana hatkoff, et al. Hope arrived at the aquarium the day of the wrapup party for the filming of dolphin tale.
December 10, 2005 a baby dolphin caught in a crab trap is rescued, beginning a series of events that has become one of the most inspiring stories of our generation. If they like dolphins then they will probably like the movie. Winter, the dolphin that can documentary dvd clearwater. Taken 2005 rescueclearwater is the inspiring new web series that goes behind the reallife work at clearwater marine aquarium. Winter zone cam 1 live webcams clearwater marine aquarium. Winter swims with a prosthetic tale and the movie about her triumphs has struck a chord with adults. Clearwater aquarium dolphin tale florida fulltime families winter. It has been several years since young sawyer nelson and the dedicated team at the clearwater marine hospital, headed by dr. A baby dolphin caught in a crab trap rope is rescued, beginning a series of events that has become one of the most inspiring stories of our generation.
Meeting winter from dolphin tale clearwater marine aquarium. A baby dolphin lost her tail after it became entangled in a crab trap in 2005. Play this movie to keep your family and friends entertained and motivated. Dolphin tale, based on a true story, is the heartwarming tale of a boys devotion to winter,an injured dolphin he finds stranded on the beach in florida, and of the many people he involves in her care and survival. The movie dolphin tale is based on a true story about a dolphin that survives a horrific accident thanks to the help of a small band of dedicated scientists.
Hope and winter now share a habitat and play space. Its based on a true storywinter plays herselfbut some parts were fictionalized to make it more appealing to young viewers. When ben discovered at the end of the movie, that winter was a real dolphin and that the clearwater marine aquarium in florida was her real home, he begged to go visit her. Winter the dolphin reunited with rescuer 14 years later. Clearwater marine aquarium floridas marine life rescue. Winter the dolphin visit st petersburg clearwater florida.
Its not often that one gets a chance to meet the lead star of a blockbuster movie, and thats especially true when the actor is an underwater creature who has to contend with extraordinary physical challenges. A great family movie made better when we visited the clearwater marine aquarium and actually saw winter. Initially the aquarium had issues with keeping a prosthetic tail on her that was secure and comfortable. Dolphin tale tells us the story of winter, the baby dolphin who was given a prosthetic tail after losing her own in a fishing accident. Inspired by a true story, the main character is a child actor straight out of free willy. Winter arrived at cma in 2005 after being caught in a crab trap line. In the first ever sequel to a true story, dolphin tale 2 shares the story of hope. Sets from dolphin tale can be seen in clearwater, fla city of. See winter the dolphin from dolphin tale at clearwater. The book and film are inspired by the true story of winter, a bottlenose dolphin that was rescued in december 2005 off the florida coast and taken in by the clearwater marine aquarium. New version of documentary will tell the true story of winter.
Winter the dolphin fact check clearwater marine aquarium. Theres very little content that isnt age appropriate for kids of all ages, but younger viewers may be sensitive to a few mildly upsetting scenes. Come be inspired and learn about our ongoing work of rescue. The many stars of the dolphin tale cmas resident lead actor and top draw is winter, a dolphin with a prosthetic tail who starred alongside harry connick, jr. The films main protagonist is a young boy who is played by nathan gamble. Dolphin tale dolphin tale 2 bundle dolphin tale 1 inspired by the amazing true story, dolphin tale is a family film about winter, a young dolphin who loses her tail in a crab trap, and sawyer, the introverted 11year old boy who befriends her.
Nine of them were on the way here, taran says about the drive from missouri. The popular new movie dolphin tale tells the touching story of a young dolphin named winter who loses her tail and survives with a prosthetic one. A story centered on the friendship between a boy and a dolphin whose tail was lost in a crab trap. Clearwater marine aquariums winter, dolphin and movie star. Jul 14, 2012 see winter the dolphin, star of the movie dolphin tale at clearwater marine aquarium in florida. Pictures and alcon entertainments dolphin tale 2 continues the story of the brave dolphin winter, whose miraculous rescue and rehabilitationthanks to the invention of a groundbreaking prosthetic tailmade her a symbol of perseverance to people around the world and inspired the 2011 family hit movie dolphin tale.
The sequel revolves around more true stories from the aquarium, including both winter and the young dolphin, hope. Winter, the dolphin that can documentary bluray disc. Such a story was inspirational, but mainly a cute animal movie that kids and animal enthusiasts loved. A visit to clearwater marine aquarium is a mustdo for the whole family. Travel with us behind the scenes of winters amazing true story. A film based on winters story, titled dolphin tale, was released september 23, 2011. What the dolphin, now named winter, needs is a miracle.
Because she was a baby when rescued, she didnt know how to survive in the wild. Unfortunately, her injuries cost winter her tail, without which she may not survive. Oct 12, 2011 the popular new movie dolphin tale tells the touching story of a young dolphin named winter who loses her tail and survives with a prosthetic one. Parents need to know that dolphin tale is an inspiring family drama with themes of courage and survival. Inspired by the amazing true story, dolphin tale is a family film about winter.
Winters surrogate mother, the very elderly dolphin panama, has passed. The cameo by bethany hamilton and the end of the movie with the little kids and those with physical challenges meeting winter. Go beyond a typical aquarium experience and immerse yourself into the world of marine life rescue at clearwater marine aquarium. But it turns out the story is not only based on fact, but the actual dolphin involved, named winter, stars in the movie as herself. Winter the dolphin, tail amputation, prosthetic tail. Dolphin tale was produced by warner brothers and alcon entertainment and released nationwide in theaters around the world on september 23, 2011. Dolphin tale is a 2011 american 3d family drama film directed by charles martin smith, from a screenplay by karen janszen and noam dromi and a book of the same name. Dolphin tale dolphin tale 2 dbfe dvd dolphin tale 1 inspired by the amazing true story, dolphin tale is a family film about winter, a young dolphin who loses her tail in a crab trap, and sawyer, the introverted 11year old boy who befriends her. Dec 16, 2011 in an inspirational story of the bond between animals and humans, a boy named sawyer discovers an injured dolphin, who is brought to a marine hospital and named winter. Winter the bottlenose dolphin who lost his tail thanks to a fishing net. A baby dolphin caught in a crab trap rope is rescued, beginning a series of events that has become one of the most inspiring stories of our. Winter the dolphin s story of survival has inspired millions of people. She gets that miracle in the form of a marine biologist harry connick jr. Meet winter, the star of dolphin tale movies 500 winter the dolphins rescue was a defining moment for clearwater marine aquarium.
Two prosthetic experts stepped in to create the first prosthetic tail for a dolphin. Quick peak of winter the dolphin who lost her tail in a fishing trap. Stop by clearwater marine aquarium and visit pj, the newest addition to the dolphin family. Dec 03, 2012 winter the dolphin, star of the movie dolphin tale, lives at the clearwater marine aquarium. Winter plays herself in dolphin tale, a familyfriendly 3d movie starring harry connick jr. See footage of the actual rescue, and follow her through the trials of losing her tail, learning to swim without a tail, and the miracle of swimming again with. Its based on the true story of an injured dolphin named winter. The trainer rolls it onto winters stump and then slips the prosthesis tail over it. Thanks to her rescue, she survived, but unfortunately the damage around her tail was too severe and she lost the tail due to the entanglement. The clearwater marine aquarium and winter, its main attraction and the star of two dolphin tale movies, provide inspiration and delight. She is estimated to be around 30 years old, is partially. Dolphin tale trio movie family pack clearwater marine. Swimming free, a young dolphin is caught in a crab trap. It took all of about 5 minutes to fall in love with the sweet little we took a field trip to clearwater marine aquarium, home of winter the dolphin of the dolphin tales movies fame.
Winter played herself in dolphin tale, together with morgan freeman, ashley judd, harry connick, jr. She now lives at the clearwater marine aquarium in clearwater florida usa. Dolphin tale was filmed on location at clearwater marine aquarium and was based on the amazing true story of winter the dolphin. Dolphin tale 2 is inspired by actual events, once again involving winter. This movie has universally inspired the human spirit through a remarkable story of an atlantic bottle nose dolphin named, winterwho never gave up and fought for her life against all odds. Dolphin tale movie poster swimming free, a young dolphin was caught in a crab trap, rescued and. A family film inspired by the reallife tale of the dolphin winter, who got her tail caught in a crab trap, and who subsequently was fitted with a prosthetic tail a sequel, dolphin tale 2, was released in 2014 and focuses on how winter became companions with another dolphin named hope. The nonprofit public aquarium was about ready to go bellyup at the end of 2005 when winter, the. Taran has watched dolphin tale the movie based on winters life 10 times. Winter born circa october 2005 is a bottlenose dolphin at the clearwater marine aquarium in clearwater, florida, us, widely known for having a prosthetic tail.
Winter the dolphin at clearwater marine aquarium near clearwater beach. In 2011, one of those stories touched the hearts of millions in the form of winter, the dolphin with a prosthetic tail. Travel with us behind the scenes of winter s amazing true story. This movie has universally inspired the human spirit through a remarkable story of an atlantic bottle nose dolphin named, winter who never gave up and fought for her life against all odds. How one little dolphin learned to swim again, was published in 2009. The team of people who saved winters life reassemble in the wake of her surrogate. Go behind the scenes of winter the dolphin s rescue, her againsttheodds survival, the loss of her tail and how clearwater marine aquarium and hanger clinic came together to. Own the story of inspiration and hope with dolphin tale and dolphin documentary dvds and blurays from clearwater marine aquarium home of winter the dolphin. Official dolphin tale dvd and official dolphin tale bluray.
Clearwater marine aquarium home of winter from the dolphin. Dolphin tale was shot on location in clearwater and guests can now not only see the places from the movie but interact with the films star, winter. Hope costars in a key role as herself in the sequel, dolphin tale 2. The story in dolphin tale 2, while cool and based very closely on a true story once again, moves much slower. Learning of this story, i thought, aw, come on, give me a break. She is the subject of the book dolphin tale, and the 2011 film of the same name, a dramatization of her story, and the sequel dolphin tale 2. However, the loss of panama may have even greater repercussions for winter, who, according to usda regulations, cannot be housed alone, as dolphins social behavior requires them to be paired with other dolphins. Differences between the movie and reallife eventsedit.
Winter, the dolphin that can documentary a baby dolphin caught in a crab trap rope is rescued, beginning a series of events that has become one of the most inspiring stories of our generation. Amazing true story isnt exactly true the movie is loosely based on the story of a hoosier child who feels left out until she meets winter. Pj is also a rescued dolphin and was deemed nonreleasable due to her extensive medical issues. The first movie was captivating and original and fun to watch. However the boat ride, the movie building, and the trolley ride were a nice surprise and helped make the trip worth it. So what else could hollywood do, but take the momentum and make another movie about the same dolphin.
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