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The Elephant Princess

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The Elephant Princess
Company typeTelevision series
IndustryEntertainment
Founded2008
FounderJonathan M. Shiff Productions
Headquarters
Australia
Area served
Australia, international broadcasts
ProductsChildren's television series

The Elephant Princess is a children's television series from Australia that debuted on Network Ten in 2008. Created by Jonathan M. Shiff Productions, the program introduced a second season in 2011. The storyline centers on a suburban teenager from Australia who uncovers her destiny as the rightful heir to the throne of Manjipoor, an imagined kingdom in India.

Summary

Alex Wilson considers herself a typical Melbourne adolescent until her sixteenth birthday, when Kuru arrives accompanied by a magical elephant named Anala, disclosing her royal lineage as the successor to Manjipoor's throne. Under Kuru’s mentorship, Alex begins mastering her magical abilities and defending her legacy against her cunning cousin Vashan, all while balancing life between two distinct realms. In the second season, Alex and her family move to the Gold Coast, where she and her friend Amanda enroll in university and search for a new drummer for their band. Meanwhile, back in Manjipoor, Diva returns with intentions to reclaim power and unravel the mysteries contained within The Book.

Main

  • Emily Robins, portraying Alexandra "Alex" Wilson, the central character and princess of Manjipoor. She is an imperfect teenager with ambitions for her band's success. Her full birth name is Liliuokalani Parasha Kaled Persephone Amanirenas.
  • Miles Szanto plays Kuru, Alex's devoted servant dispatched from Manjipoor to instruct her in magic and prepare her for royalty. Initially challenged by Earth’s ways, he gradually adapts.
  • Siam appears as Anala, Manjipoor’s enchanted royal elephant who is loyal but occasionally headstrong.
  • Maddy Tyers acts as Amanda (recurring in season 1; main role in season 2), Alex’s fashion-savvy best friend and co-lead vocalist in their band. At first doubtful about Alex’s secret, she becomes convinced after witnessing magical events and later starts a relationship with Taylor in season two.
  • Emelia Burns, as Diva (recurring season 1; main season 2), who begins as Vashan’s aide but reveals herself as a formidable 600-year-old witch posing a threat to Alex’s reign.
  • Georgina Haig, as Zamira (season 2), Caleb’s sister and childhood acquaintance of Kuru, initially hostile toward Alex due to family suspicions that are eventually disproved.
  • Richard Brancatisano, portraying Caleb (season 2), Alex’s complicated romantic interest who works within Manjipoor; their relationship involves considerable tension.
  • Eka Darville, as Taylor (season 2), Amanda’s boyfriend and drummer for the band; a dependable friend who accepts Alex’s secret.

Supporting

  • Sebastian Gregory, as JB (season 1), bandmate of Alex and Amanda known for his flirtatious nature; does not appear in season two.
  • Damien Bodie, playing Vashan (season 1), Alex's antagonistic cousin aiming to steal Anala’s transporting jewel; he loses his powers by the end of the season and is absent in the following one.
  • Liam Hemsworth, as Marcus (season 1), Alex’s ex-boyfriend and fellow band member whose jealousy leads to their breakup; not present after the first season.
  • Diana Glenn (season 1) and Chelsea Dunkley (season 2), both portraying Queen Nefari, the deceased queen of Manjipoor and Alex’s biological mother.
  • Brett Climo, as Omar (season 1), advisor to Queen Nefari and Alex’s biological father.
  • Alyce Platt, playing Anita Wilson, Alex’s adoptive mother (season 1).
  • Grant Piro, as Jim Wilson, Alex’s adoptive father (season 1).
  • Eva Lazzaro, portraying Zoe Wilson, Alex’s younger adoptive sister (season 1).
  • Alexandra Park as Veronica (season 2)
  • Sebastian Angborn as Senq (season 2)
  • Cleopatra Coleman as Cosma (appearing in four episodes)
  • Margot Robbie, portraying Juliet (season 1, two episodes), who serves as Diva's magical alter ego.

DVD Releases

Both the first and second seasons have been made available in three separate volumes, alongside editions that encompass the entire season.

Title Release Date Episodes
The Elephant Princess Vol. 1 – Welcome to the Fairytale 3 April 2009 1."Coming of Age", 2."Don't Call Me Princess", 3."Rabbit Season", 4."Kuru the Guru"

5."The Powerful Ballad", 6."Not Made in Japan", 7."Lean on Me", 8."Welcome to the Fairytale", 9."Warts and All"

The Elephant Princess Vol. 2 – The Big Gig 2 September 2009 10."The Butterfly Effect", 11."Butterfly Kiss", 12."Dancing Queen", 13."Destiny's Child"

14."Time After Time", 15."Happy Birthday Anala", 16."The Big Gig", 17."Masquerade Ball"

The Elephant Princess Vol. 3 – Almost Too Famous 10 March 2010 18."Almost Too Famous", 19."Princess Amanda", 20."Courtroom Jewel", 21."Sea Change"

22."Revelation", 23."It's an Ordinary Life", 24."Unexpected Arrivals", 25."Good Vibrations", 26."Normal Alex Wilson"

The Elephant Princess – Complete Series 1 2 June 2010 A compilation of Episodes 1 through 26 from the first series
The Elephant Princess – Complete Series 2 To Be Announced Episodes from the second series planned for release

International Broadcasts

  • "The Elephant Princess" on Network 10
    "Alexandra, a Princesa do Rock" aired by Nickelodeon (Portuguese)
    "The Elephant Princess" broadcast on Ketnet
    "Принцесата на слоновете" on BTV Comedy
    "The Elephant Princess" shown on Family Channel
    "Alexandra, La Princesa del Rock" aired via Nickelodeon and Megavisión
    "Elefanttiprinsessa" featured on YLE Areena
    "Son Altesse Alex" available on Gulli and Nickelodeon
    Seasons of "Elephant Princess" presented by ZDF
    "Elefánt hercegnő" broadcast through Nickelodeon
    "The Elephant Princess" on Disney Channel
    "Nesichath HaPilim" aired on Israeli Kids Channel
    "Elephant Princess" shown on Rai 3
    "The Elephant Princess" featured on Z@PP
    "Elefant Prinsessen" broadcast by Nrk Super
    "The Elephant Princess" available on Nickelodeon Pakistan
    "Księżniczka z Krainy Słoni" aired via Nickelodeon Poland
    "A Princesa Elefante" presented by SIC and Nickelodeon
    "Printesa din Taramul Elefantilor" shown on Nickelodeon
    "Принцесса слонов" broadcast by Carousel (TV channel) and Nickelodeon Russia
    "The Elephant Princess" aired through Nickelodeon/DStv
    "Elefantprinsessan" featured on SVT Barnkanalen, Nickelodeon, and HBO
    "La princesa elefante" available on Disney Channel
    "Hasthi Kumariya" broadcast via TV Derana
    "Слон і принцеса" shown on TET
    Formerly known as "The Elephant Princess," now titled "The Rock Princess," aired on Nickelodeon
    "The Elephant Princess" featured on Primo TV
  • Latin American countries including Uruguay, Paraguay, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, and Peru air "Alexandra, La Princesa del Rock" on Canal 5 and Nickelodeon
    "Nàng công chúa bí ẩn" broadcast by HTV3 Vietnam

See also

External links

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