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ave you ever read a book and been drawn into the story? Have you journeyed with the Hobbit, or become the Dread Pirate Roberts in the Princess Bride. If you have then know this, those were safe stories, for you could close the book and never fear.
Those were SAFE stories but this one isn’t! So join Bastian as he journeys through The Neverending Story...
It is 1984, and Bastian has recently lost his mother. Now he has no hopes or dreams. He doesn’t even have friends. The only thing Bastian has is his Books. His books are an escape for him. A new world where someone else has a problem and he can leave at any point. That is all about to change for Bastian has discovered The Neverending Story in a small bookstore, and it is not one of his SAFE stories.
The Story so far...
Fantasia is a world nearing its own end. The Nothingness is consuming everything, and the only hope for Fantasia is a boy by the name of Atreju. He must seek the southern oracles, and ask for their advise. It isn’t going to be an easy trip for there are many dangers waiting for Atreju.
Will Bastian become part of the Story? Will Atreju save his world before it becomes Nothingness?
Or will evil win out? I guess you will have to see the film, and have your own Neverending Story...
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I have always had this sinking suspicion that this Film was originally made in German and Dubbed into English. Maybe it's just me. Although I think about that everytime I watch it!
I still can't help loving this film. It makes me think of all those books I enjoyed reading while my parents were asleep. Oh how grand the memories are. So I hope this movie brings you back to a wonderful time, and if nothing else sit back and enjoy...
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You can "ride" on Falcor's back on location at the Bavaria Filmplatz Munich, Germany. 
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Shooting began in Germany on March 14, 1983 and was completed in Vancouver in November of 1983. -Thanks to David Jones
The actor playing Atreyu, Noah Hathaway, may be better known to some people as the young boy "Boxey" in Battlestar Galactica. He has since retired from acting and is now trying to open his own motorcycle shop called "5105 Choppers" in Miami, FL. -Thanks to Kristin Troxel &Amp; Simon Lennox
Tami Stronach who plays "The Childlike Empress" never made another movie, but is now a well-known and respected contemporary choreographer and dancer, with her own dance company in New York. Barret Oliver also appears in the 80's films "Cocoon" and "D.A.R.Y.L". Noah Hathaway can be seen in the 80's horror flick "Troll". -Thanks to Rob Caton
Author Michael Ende was unhappy with the film and didn't want his name on the opening credits. A small credit is given to him at the end.
The Nighthob curses in the opening scene when the Rockbiter is running down everything in his path, although the curse words are often dubbed over by the rumble of the Rockbiter's scooter. This may be because it is a family film.
The actor Barret Oliver who plays Bastian in "The Never Ending Story" also stars in a short film called "frankenweenie" by the great Tim Burton. He plays a boy who brings his dog back to life! -Thanks to Lucy
Tami Stronach, who playes the Empress, is a jewish girl who was born in Iran, but her parents moved with her to Israel when she was still a baby. Her full name is Tamar Stronach. -Thanks to Anonymous
If you combine the movie and the book, the idea that Bastian has a fantastic name for the Childlike Empress (his mom's name) from the movie and the name Bastian gives her in the book, Moon Child--you could draw, although not completely logical, conclusion that this is the name of Bastian's mother. -Thanks to B Hadfield
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During filming in Germany one of the days was so hot that it actually melted the statue that was the Ivory Tower. On other days the stars of the films had no work to do because the blue background would not work. -Thanks to Jenna
Atreyu (played by Noah Hathaway) was originally supposed to have green skin, like in the original story, but somehow it didn't work out. Noah said that it made him look like fungi! -Thanks to Max Gardner
Noah Hathaway (Atreyu) had to spend months in England learning to ride a horse bareback for the movie. -Thanks to Sam
Noah Hathaway was hurt during the making of the movie. During his horse riding training he was thrown off a horse which then stepped on him. -Thanks to Sarah Roberts
In the Swamps of Sadness, Noah Hathaway "Atreyu" was supposed to have started drowning, but in real life he was pulled under by the same thing the horse was! When they finally got him up he was unconscious! -Thanks to Mel
Clearly only some of the scenes have been dubbed from German. Particularly noticable are the night hob / rockbiter scenes. These actors are credited with very german names. I find it extraordinarily unlikely that American actors, Barret and Noah spoke german to be later dubbed to English. -Thanks to Steve Wood
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NeverEnding story was filmed in Such diverse locations as Germany, Spain and British Columbia. [Thanks to Nikki]
The scenes with the bullies in the beginning and at the very end were filmed in Vancouver, B.C. When Bastian is first flying into the city, you see below him a bunch of trains. This is a well know train yard in Vancouver. In the distance you see a silverish dome- that is B.C Place Stadium. [Thanks to Rachel]
One location was a school building not far off Lonsdale ave. in North Vancouver. I think maybe Third St
Another was a private home in White Rock. [Thanks to Howard]
The scenes that were filmed in an indoor studio were filmed at Bavaria Studios in Munich Germany. They have the actual Flying dog and moving rock that is used in the film. They allow the public to sit on the flying dog and have their picture taken. [Thanks to Colin Fulcher]
The scene where Atrey falls off Falkor and lands on a beach was filmed in Spain, exact location unknown to me. [Thanks to Rachel]
The school used in North Vancouver off third street is 'Ridgeway Elementary School'. [Thanks to Rachel B]
Can you help? Do you know any of the filming locations used for The NeverEnding Story? [Please send them in]
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The theme song is a study in arpeggio and hallmark of the 80's. It was by Limahl of "Kajagoogoo" fame. Nice soundtrack overall. Difficult to find. Use our search device to locate a copy.
There is a hardcore band named "Atreyu". Many believe that it is from this movie, whereas in fact they were actually named after one of the bandmates brother's who had the same name as the character in this movie. -Thanks to Renee Hamel
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| 1984 | Studio:
| Warner Brothers | Director:
| Wolfgang Petersen | Starring:
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Noah Hathaway, Tami Stronach, Moses Gunn, Patricia Hayes,
Sydney Bromley, Gerald McRaney, Deep Roy | | - | - | Genre:
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