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00:13I'm going to let you go.
00:35Oh, my God.
01:01Our story begins many years ago in the green meadows of Wendell's Wood.
01:07It was springtime, and all the plants and animals welcomed a bright new beginning to their lives.
01:13Already, preparations were underway for the special occasion that came each spring, the celebration of Easter.
01:21Come on, Winifred, we need five more eggs.
01:25Don't rush me, you harebrained hare.
01:27We'll never make it. Tomorrow's Easter for crying out loud.
01:31Me and the girls are doing our best, aren't we, girls?
01:37But we're running out of time. King Hob needs him by one o'clock.
01:42Well, his bunny lordship will just have to wait.
01:47Please, Winifred.
01:52Here we come!
01:54Here we come!
01:55What's that?
01:55Oh, yeah.
02:00Yippee!
02:01Oh, all right!
02:02Yippee!
02:06Easter is upon us, that glorious time of year.
02:09When everything is bright and fresh and life is full of cheer.
02:14Easter is upon us, there's so much to be done.
02:19For making all these Easter eggs brings joy to everyone.
02:23For making all these Easter eggs brings joy to everyone.
02:30Can't you just imagine how a child wipes off when they find a egg that's hidden in a cup?
02:39Or underneath a table or behind a rocking chair?
02:43To them it's simply magic and nothing can compare.
02:49Easter is upon us, our work is nearly done.
02:53We've made an extra dozen, so there's lots for everyone.
02:58And come this Easter morning, let all the children rise.
03:03That special day, we'll greet them with a wonderful surprise.
03:07That special day, we'll greet them with a wonderful surprise.
03:11That special day, we'll greet them with a wonderful surprise.
03:21Yes, most excellent, most excellent indeed.
03:26The children will be very happy this Easter.
03:29Only a few more and we'll have enough eggs for every child in Brightsville.
03:34Yay!
03:35Yay!
03:38It's now time to choose the one rabbit from our warren
03:41who will deliver these Easter eggs to the town's children.
03:45It is customary to choose the bravest among us,
03:49for this journey through Wendell's Wood is fraught with danger.
03:55Then I wish to offer my services.
03:58Wow!
04:02His name was Star,
04:04and he was the strongest and fastest of all the rabbits.
04:08In everyone's mind, he was the ideal choice for the job.
04:14But King Hobb and his daughter Esmeralda
04:17privately hoped that someone might challenge the conceited star.
04:21Someone with a genuine love of children.
04:26Yes, King.
04:27I welcome your offer, Star.
04:29But we cannot consider it our final choice
04:32until we are certain there are no challengers.
04:37Surely there's no one better suited for the task.
04:40The rules are clear.
04:42I must ask,
04:44is there anyone here who challenges star's selection?
04:55Very well.
04:57Then, as your king,
04:59I wish to challenge...
05:03Maxwell?
05:05Maxwell?
05:06Did I hear you right, dear Maxwell?
05:09You wish to challenge Star?
05:12Ah, well, yes, your lordship.
05:17Surely this is a joke.
05:19We're wasting time.
05:21Choose me, and I'll be on my way.
05:24I'm sorry, Star, but the rules are clear.
05:27We must take it to a vote.
05:37Now then,
05:38those in favor of sending Star to deliver our Easter eggs,
05:43please signal your approval.
05:47All right.
05:48Now,
05:49all those in favor of Maxwell,
05:52please signal your approval.
06:09Esmeralda?
06:14Esmeralda?
06:15You'll regret those words.
06:19Now then,
06:20the vote has been taken,
06:23and the decision final.
06:25Star shall take our Easter eggs to Brightsville.
06:37Maxwell was crushed.
06:40He had taken a big chance challenging Star,
06:43only to find that Esmeralda alone believed in him.
06:49Their choice made,
06:51the crowd moved outside the warren,
06:53where Star had already begun the customary warm-up for his glorious mission.
07:04Good luck, Star.
07:06All the children are counting on you to bring their eggs by tomorrow morning.
07:13Relax, your lordship.
07:14I'll be there and back with time to spare.
07:20I'm sorry you didn't get chosen, Maxwell.
07:23Thanks.
07:24I had to try,
07:26even though I knew I wasn't any match for Star.
07:28It's just that somehow I knew I was the right one for the job.
07:34And you still are.
07:37I'm afraid you're the only one who thinks so.
07:48Whoa!
07:49Ah!
07:51Oh!
07:52Now what?
08:00He's stuck in a rabbit hole.
08:03My foot!
08:04I think I twisted it!
08:06Ow!
08:07Oh my!
08:08What do we do about the Easter eggs now?
08:15Ow!
08:19We can't let the children down.
08:22And we won't!
08:23Who's going to deliver the eggs?
08:26The rules are very clear.
08:29We must send the challenger.
08:31Maxwell!
08:33Oh, me?
08:35It's all up to you now, Maxwell.
08:38Can you do it?
08:45What?
08:47Uh, uh, uh...
08:48Yes!
08:50But this is ridiculous!
08:51I just need a few hours
08:54and I'll be back on my feet!
08:55We can't wait!
08:57Good luck, Maxwell!
08:59And remember,
09:00you must deliver the eggs
09:02by sunrise tomorrow!
09:05Sunrise tomorrow!
09:09Oh!
09:10Ow!
09:11Ouch!
09:12Whoa!
09:13Whoa!
09:17Goodbye, Maxwell!
09:20Goodbye, Maxwell!
09:20Good-de-de-luck!
09:22See you soon!
09:27Goodbye!
09:32Bye!
09:45Well, here I am.
09:48I'd best count the eggs
09:49to make sure they're all here.
09:55Yep, all accounted for.
09:57Now then,
09:58I'll just proceed
10:00through these woods
10:00to the other side
10:01and that'll be that.
10:03Nothing to it, really.
10:08Maybe I should count the eggs again.
10:11Oh!
10:12Oh!
10:14Oh!
10:14No.
10:15No time now.
10:16Best be on my way!
10:18I'll be right back to the next day!
10:23Oh!
10:25Oh!
10:26Yeah!
10:28Phew!
10:40Though he had long wished
10:42for the chance
10:42to deliver the Easter eggs,
10:44Maxwell was not entirely
10:46prepared for the task.
10:47Indeed,
10:48he was off
10:48to a rather sloppy start.
10:53On the other side
10:55of Wendell's Wood,
10:56the children of Brightsville
10:57could think of nothing
10:58but the brightly colored eggs
11:00they would find
11:00on Easter morning.
11:11Come on, Michael.
11:13If we don't hurry
11:14with the shopping,
11:15we'll miss the Easter egg.
11:16The Easter egg hunt.
11:17But the hunt
11:18isn't until tomorrow.
11:19Do you think the eggs
11:21have been hidden yet?
11:23Of course, Sally.
11:25The Easter bunnies
11:26have never let us down.
11:32Now all I have to do
11:33is follow the path
11:34to Brightsville
11:35and I'll be there
11:35in no time.
11:39The only problem is...
11:43Where is it?
11:49What's that?
11:50Oh, probably just the wind.
11:52I'm sure that's all it is.
11:55The path has to be here somewhere.
12:00Oh my, that is definitely
12:01not the wind.
12:03Oh, maybe I should go back
12:04and wait for Star
12:05to heal his foot.
12:06Maxwell?
12:08Esmeralda?
12:10What are you doing here?
12:11I thought you might need
12:13some help.
12:15But...
12:15I mean...
12:17Won't you be missed?
12:19I don't care.
12:20My only concern
12:21is getting those eggs
12:23to Brightsville.
12:24But these woods
12:25could be dangerous
12:26and besides...
12:34Well, I guess
12:35it doesn't break any rules.
12:37All right.
12:38Our first job
12:39is to find the path
12:41to Brightsville.
12:42I'm worried the leaves
12:43have covered...
12:44There it is.
12:45Huh?
12:48Oh, I was, uh...
12:49Just about to look
12:52over there myself.
12:53Well then...
12:55Let's go.
12:58Things were looking brighter
12:59for Maxwell and his eggs.
13:01He had found the path
13:02to Brightsville
13:03and even better,
13:05he now had the help
13:06of the beautiful Esmeralda.
13:10As Maxwell and Esmeralda
13:12made their way
13:13deep into Wendell's Wood,
13:15they caught the eye
13:16of Oliver Pepido Mardrak IV,
13:18who quietly followed them.
13:22Hoo!
13:23Hoo-hoo!
13:25Hoo-hoo!
13:32Uh-oh!
13:35What are we doing now?
13:38Nobody ever said anything
13:39about two paths?
13:41Got a problem,
13:42do we?
13:43It's really very simple.
13:46Just choose
13:47the right path.
13:49Who are you?
13:50The name's Ollie.
13:52And you say
13:53all we have to do
13:54is choose the right path?
13:57Precisely right.
13:58But is that
13:59the right path
14:00like in right versus left?
14:02Or do you mean
14:03the right path
14:03as in the correct path?
14:06Exactly.
14:07But which is it?
14:09you must figure it out.
14:14If we choose wrong,
14:16we may never get
14:17to Brightsville.
14:18Then I say
14:19let's take the right path
14:21as in right
14:22instead of left.
14:24Oh, that's too easy.
14:26He's trying to trick us.
14:28So we'll take the right way,
14:30which is left.
14:32Hoo-hoo!
14:37Hoo-hoo!
14:41See?
14:42See?
14:42I told you
14:43Ollie was trying
14:44to fool us.
14:46The eggs!
14:52Oh!
14:53Oh, no!
15:05Give me a shove!
15:07But you could get hurt!
15:08The children
15:09are defending on me!
15:12Be careful!
15:22Whoa!
15:25Whoa!
15:39Maxwell!
15:42Maxwell!
15:43Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!
15:46Whoa!
15:51Maxwell!
15:53Get me down from here!
16:00Oh, Maxwell, you're safe.
16:05That, too!
16:10Maxwell had saved the eggs.
16:13But the journey was far from over. If he was going to deliver them by morning, there was no time
16:19to rest.
16:22And unfortunately, Maxwell's magnificent feat had been witnessed by Sidney.
16:27The mischievous crow couldn't wait to report the news to his master.
16:40Your Majesty, I have good news.
16:44Sidney?
16:53What news have you brought me?
16:56The rabbits have once again returned to the woods with their eggs.
17:00Easter eggs?
17:03Yes, your Allmas.
17:04Then I must have them.
17:07For they possess the power to bring new life to all things.
17:13And I'm not getting any younger, am I?
17:16No, most powerful.
17:20I mean, you look as good as new. I mean...
17:24I want my youth again. And I shall have it.
17:31You can count on me, your Supremeness.
17:35My dear Sidney, have you forgotten how many times you've failed to deliver these eggs to me?
17:44Every time, your Oneness?
17:46Exactly. I have little time left. So this time, you will not fail.
17:55Uh...
17:56Know your worthiness.
18:05I was born to rule, as my subjects will agree.
18:08And I've been their king for centuries, or so it seems to me.
18:14But now that I am older, with my bones starting to creak, I'm desperate for a remedy to put me
18:21at my peak.
18:24For being a great ruler has responsibility, and I'm just the one to do it for all eternity.
18:31I want to live forever, and never age a day.
18:38And rule throughout the centuries, with endless time to play.
18:47I hate my aging wrinkles and this sagging double chin.
18:51It's frightfully unroyal to be in the state I'm in.
18:54A king should look his very best, morning, noon, and night.
18:58And not scare everyone away with such an awful sight.
19:01For being a great ruler has responsibility, and I'm just the one to do it for all eternity.
19:08I want to live forever, and never age a day.
19:15And rule throughout the centuries, with endless time to play.
19:22I want to live forever, and reign as King Supreme.
19:30And be the stuff of legends that fill every child's dream.
19:37And be the stuff of legends that fill every child's...
19:44Do-do-do-do-do.
19:46Da-da-da-da-da.
19:48Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da.
19:51Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
19:59-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
20:09-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
20:12-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
20:13-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
20:15-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
20:21Once more Maxwell returned to the fork in the path where he and Esmerelda settled for a bite to eat
20:30What you did today was the bravest thing I ever seen I
20:35Couldn't have done it without you
20:37I'm afraid you were right about which path to take next time. I won't fall for that silly owls tricks
20:44Silly owl
20:46Why I'll have you know there's no one smarter in the whole forest
20:51No offense Olly you might have all the brains in the forest, but we still don't trust you
20:57But I told you the right way to go you just didn't take it. It was a trick answer
21:05Well, excuse me wait
21:09I'm afraid all these are only hope to get to Brightsville
21:12You're probably right, but this is his last chance
21:17Okay, Olly we admit we need your help. Please tell us the way
21:21Well, that's easy the right way is the only way that's left
21:27Oh no not one of these again come on
21:31We've got to hurry and figure this out
21:34Well, it's pretty obvious, isn't it? We took that way and got into trouble
21:38So the only way that's left is the way we haven't tried
21:40Wait
21:42Think what he's saying the right way is the only way that's left, so it must be
21:47The left path, but we already tried that way and look what happened
21:52Can't you see it's a trick?
21:54He tried to trick you the first time, but you outsmarted him
21:58Unfortunately, you hit that mud patch
22:01But if we just continued
22:03We'd be on our way to Brightsville
22:06I'm sure of it
22:08Here we go
22:18How dare that Maxwell steal my glory
22:22But Star, the warren had no choice
22:25We had to get those eggs to Brightsville
22:27Then they should have waited till my foot was better
22:31Maxwell will never make it through Wendell's wood
22:34Um, well they say he had some help
22:37What do you mean?
22:39Um, well
22:41They say Esmeralda went with them
22:44What?
22:46How could she?
22:47A beautiful hare offering her help to an awkward, cowardly excuse like Maxwell?
22:53Impossible
22:54It's, um
22:56It's not against the rules
22:58Who cares about rules?
23:01This is about honor
23:03I was chosen from all of you to bring the Easter eggs to Brightsville
23:09And so I shall
23:20I'm gonna find the most eggs of anyone in Brightsville
23:24The most of anyone except me
23:27Then I'll find the biggest and brightest egg of all
23:30But what if there are no eggs this year?
23:37What do you mean?
23:39I have the strangest feeling that the bunnies might not bring them in time
23:43Don't worry
23:44We've never had an Easter without them, have we?
23:48No, I guess you're right
23:56I'm sorry Maxwell, but I need to rest
24:00It's okay
24:02We've been walking for hours
24:05It's going to be dark soon
24:07I feel safe with you
24:12You, uh, must be hungry
24:15So, so, so, so, so I'll, uh, get us some food
24:17You guard the eggs
24:19I'll be right back
24:30He's quiet and shy and uncertain
24:34Never stands out in a crowd
24:39He isn't the life of a party
24:43Joking or being too loud
24:47His features aren't perfect or manly
24:51His bearing is awful and strained
24:56But to me
24:57He's so much more
25:00Than I could ever explain
25:04He's my hero
25:07My knight in shining armor
25:12My warrior prince
25:15Beside me since we met
25:20He's my hero
25:24My brave and fearless champion
25:29Who has rescued me and set me free
25:38The strongest and most handsome
25:42Try too hard to impress
25:46They might have looks and muscle
25:50But they all add up to less
25:54Than my hero
25:58My knight in shining armor
26:03My knight in shining armor
26:05My warrior prince
26:06Beside me since we met
26:11He's my hero
26:15My brave and fearless champion
26:20Who has rescued me and set me free
26:28Who has rescued me and set me free
26:42It's showtime!
26:51Maxwell!
26:53The eggs!
26:55Thank you for this lovely gift
26:58His highness the great orc
27:00Will be most grateful
27:01Those eggs are for the children
27:03His mightiness could care less
27:06Wait, please
27:11Give them back
27:13No
27:14Yes
27:14No
27:15Oh, yes
27:35Esmeralda!
27:36Get up on my shoulders
27:38You should be able to reach that branch
27:47Come on, you can do it
27:49Just a little further
27:52Uh-oh
28:18Maxwell and Esmeralda's hearts sank
28:20As they watched their precious eggs disappear
28:23Now they had to scale great orc mountain
28:26And steal them back
28:29High on a cliff
28:31The great orc delighted in his prized possessions
28:34He couldn't wait to crack them open
28:36And devour their life-giving essence
28:44You have done well, Sidney
28:48Thank you, your most exaltedness
28:51For humans, these easter eggs are just curious playthings
28:57But for us, they hold the secret to eternal life
29:02Yes, you're everything, miss
29:04Make the necessary preparations
29:07Tonight, when the moon is full
29:10I will feast on these eggs
29:13And be reborn
29:32It's the great orc
29:34Then he can't be far away
29:36It's all my fault
29:38No, please don't think that
29:41I left you alone in the forest
29:43I'm the one to blame
29:48Hey, what are we worrying about ourselves for?
29:52All that matters is getting those eggs back
29:55I say we wait till dark
29:57And sneak up in the great orc
29:59And take the eggs
30:00By then, he may have eaten them all
30:05There's nothing left but the right way
30:08Hey, this is no time for riddles, okay?
30:12Wait, Ollie's telling us something
30:15There's nothing left but the right way
30:20So?
30:21He's saying there's nothing to gain if we go left
30:24So from now on, we stay to the right
30:26No matter what
30:30Come on, we gotta hurry
30:32Tomorrow is Easter Sunday
30:55How dare you betray me?
30:59But your strongness
31:01I was just softening the shell
31:05So doesn't it be easier for you to eat?
31:08I like them hard
31:14Yes, your mercifulness
31:16Assemble all my subjects before sundown
31:20I want them present to witness my transformation
31:26Assemble, Angel Hardiness
31:32Too bad your magic doesn't work until dark
31:37I will be patient
31:39I will be patient
31:40For soon, I'll have all the time in the world
31:55This must be Great Irk Mountain
31:57But there are two paths to the top
32:02Remember what Ollie said
32:04Always keep to the right
32:10If this is the right way, Ollie
32:12I can just imagine what the left must be like
32:18I knew it
32:19That stupid Maxwell has let the Great Irk steal the eggs
32:23I just realized
32:25We don't have a plan to steal back the eggs
32:28Sure we do
32:30We'll wait till the Great Irk is sound asleep
32:32Then I'll sneak into his cave and grab them
32:35What if you're caught?
32:36That's something I thought I'd try to avoid
32:41Ollie, tell us what you saw up there
32:44You were right
32:46They're left
32:47What's he talking about now?
32:50He says I was right about the eggs
32:53The Great Irk has left them uneaten
32:58Oh, well
33:00All we can do now is, uh, wait
33:06I was always the best choice for the job
33:09And now I'll prove it
33:14Star could not tolerate the idea of Maxwell's success
33:17He decided to go after him
33:19Steal back the eggs
33:21And deliver them to Brightsville himself
33:26The sun was starting to sink
33:28Deep in his cave
33:30Trusting no one
33:31The Great Irk now guarded over the polished eggs himself
33:45Only one more hour before sunset
33:49Oh, I hate being patient
33:52And I'm starving besides
33:55I must remind myself
33:58That all good things come to those who wait
34:01And wait
34:05And...
34:11Drugs
34:13Drugs
34:35Grr
34:36Hmm.
34:41Grrr.
34:43Phew.
34:54Oh!
34:57Ah.
35:23I'll take it from here.
35:25Star?
35:26Why so shocked?
35:28You didn't think I'd let you get away with this, did you?
35:31Get away with what?
35:33Robbing me of my moment of glory.
35:36But I would never...
35:38Enough!
35:39I've got work to do.
35:44Star?
35:45Where's Maxwell?
35:50Oh, no!
35:51He's taken the wrong path down!
35:56Uh-oh!
35:57Oh, Sidney!
36:01They've been stolen!
36:04Stolen!
36:05Stolen!
36:06What?
36:07Ow!
36:09Ow!
36:10My eggs!
36:13Ow!
36:15Ow!
36:18Ow!
36:19Ow!
36:22Ow!
36:22Ow!
36:23Send him!
36:31Gotta help him!
36:33First, you'll answer to me!
36:36Hey!
36:41Now, you will pay for your treachery.
36:48Get off of me!
36:52Cindy!
36:56Star could be in trouble!
36:59It's coming from over there!
37:08Shhh!
37:25Now, Star was trapped along with the eggs.
37:28The way things were going, it was beginning to look like Easter might not come to Brightsville this year.
37:35Of course, for the great Irk, things couldn't be better.
37:39Night was falling, the eggs were safe, and his magical transformation could proceed.
37:48Well, well. Isn't this a pleasant surprise?
37:54And such a disappointment for you.
37:58Pity the children won't have their eggs this Easter, but it's my turn to have some fun.
38:06Now, give me the basket.
38:11I guess it's all over.
38:16Boop-boop!
38:17No!
38:19I'll go!
38:20Bring him back!
38:22Yes, your arms!
38:42Ah!
38:44Mr.
38:45Ah!
38:46Ah!
38:47Oh!
38:50Ah!
38:52Ah!
38:55You did it, Ollie.
38:57Now what's the fastest way to Brightsville?
39:00The left will always be right.
39:02Huh?
39:03He's saying the left is always the right path, so we stay on the left.
39:08Huh?
39:09Let's go.
39:10Whoa.
39:11Huh?
39:14I can't leave Star.
39:17You still have time to get to Brightsville.
39:19Now go.
39:20But what about you?
39:22Just go.
39:25There they go.
39:41For the moment, Maxwell was trapped in his hiding place.
39:45Little did Irk and his followers realize that the eggs were already on their way to Brightsville.
39:53Cautiously and with great cunning, Maxwell waited for the right moment to sneak out of the briar patch.
39:59His only thought was to rescue Star.
40:14I've got to get you out of here.
40:16You came back for me?
40:20I don't know what to say.
40:22It's okay.
40:24It's okay.
40:24We've got to reach Esmerelda and get those eggs to the children in time.
40:31Maxwell!
40:32Help!
40:33Help!
40:36Now, my dear, give me the basket.
40:45I said, give me the basket.
40:49Hey, you big oaf.
40:53Why not pick on someone your own size?
40:56Well, if it isn't our little hero back for another defeat.
41:02Come on, you overrated billy goat.
41:04Let's see what you've got.
41:06Why, you...
41:14Now, my furry friend, it's time to end this nonsense.
41:20Now, my furry friend, it's time to end this nonsense.
41:38See ya!
41:44Sidney!
41:47Okay, Ollie.
41:49Lead the way!
41:50Woo!
41:51Woo!
42:08Okay, we all know what to do.
42:14Then let's go!
42:34Michael, Michael, wake up!
42:35It's Easter Sunday!
42:36All right!
42:37Where should we begin?
42:39Let's try the sweetest thing.
42:41Always hide some there.
42:45Where could they be?
42:48Hey, hey!
42:48I found one!
42:50Okay, that's one for you, but I'm going to still beat you.
42:53Will not.
42:54Will so.
42:55Will not.
42:55Will so.
42:56Will not.
43:00For extraordinary courage and fearless devotion to the children of Brightsville,
43:06Maxwell, I present these three heroes with our most coveted award, the Golden Carrot.
43:19This award belongs to all of us for caring enough to bring joy to the children each Easter.
43:29Maxwell, that was beautiful.
43:41And so all ended well for Maxwell and his friends.
43:45The Easter egg hunt was a success.
43:47Star had discovered the great joy in sharing,
43:50and Brightsville would never be without the beautiful Easter eggs and the love they represented.
44:22To be continued
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