The Magic 7 is an animated television film written and directed by Roger Holzberg. It was slated to air on Earth Day (April 22) in 1997,[1] but was postponed. After later plans for a 2005 release, the film was again suspended. Following a successful Kickstarter campaign, the film was revived and will be released as a web series tentatively scheduled for an April 2026 release.
Plot
The film centers on the adventures of two children and a dragon as they fight the arch-enemies of Earth.
Cast
Live-action cast
- Cory Danziger as Sean
- Dee Wallace as Sean’s mom
- Ted Danson as Sean’s dad
- Jennifer Love Hewitt as Erica
Voice cast
- John Candy as Smokestack Sam
- Madeline Kahn as Wastra
- Michael J. Fox as Marcel Maggot
- Ice-T as Dr. Scratch
- Jeremy Irons as Thraxx
- Demi Moore as U-Z-Onesa
- James Earl Jones as 5-Toe
Release
In the fall of 2025, Roger Holzberg and Sedona Cruz launched a Kickstarter campaign[2] to complete animation work on The Magic 7. The campaign’s goal of $35,000 was reached and the film will be released as a 7-part web series on YouTube. Upon release, it will be the final released projects of actors John Candy, Madeline Kahn, James Earl Jones and producer Olivia Newton-John.
References
- “new The Magic 7” (1997) 20 TV World 122
- ^ Archerd, Army (June 6, 1996). “Seven thesps get into ‘Magic’ act”. Variety. Reed Business Information. Retrieved November 17, 2008.
- ^ https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lost-animated-classic-featuring-james-earl-jones-john-candy-and-olivia-newton-john-in-production-for-earth-day-2026-302576783.html
External links
- The Magic 7 at IMDb