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Peter Pan is back, courtesy of Disney Television Animation, in a new theatrical feature film as part of Disney's quest to turn its classics into animated sequels. While most animated sequels go direct to video, Disney is giving some -- like Peter Pan: Return to Never Land -- a widescreen release first. For this rendition of the story, Wendy is all grown up with children of her own, and as the Blitzkrieg rages, she calms them with tales of Peter Pan, the boy who refused to grow up. Wendy's stubborn 12-year-old daughter, Jane, has no patience for such nonsense… until Captain Hook hims...

Minnie Driver (Circle of Friends, The Governess and Good Will Hunting) says doing the voice of Jane has been one of her all-time favorite jobs. "I knew what I wanted Jane to be from the start," she said, "She's [Jane] very adventurous, funny and gutsy and I like those qualities in women." Driver gave a whole new spin to the traditional role of the Jane character, and directors let her improvise and create her.