J. Chris Wall

J. Chris Wall is an influential creator of kids-and-family, redemptive content. He is Executive Producer and Showrunner of The Wingfeather Saga Animated Series. Before creating Shining Isle Productions in 2016 to develop and produce family content with an entertainment first strategy, Chris spent over a decade collaborating with industry leaders at Dreamworks Animation and Big Idea producing the direct-to-video VeggieTales CG animated movies. That included the wildly successful "Wonderful Wizard of Ha's," "Saint Nicholas," "Noah's Ark" and 13 other productions. He is also creator of the acclaimed "Slugs & Bugs Show" with Brentwood Studios and RightNow Media. Chris is passionate about creating stories that will serve families with stories of truth and beauty. He lives in Franklin, TN with his wife Heather and their six children. These titles have been enjoyed by millions of families, generating millions in revenue. Chris began working in kids and family material with Max Lucado's "You Are Special" direct-to-video series in 1999, where he served as editor and voice of the beleaguered character Punchinello. He went on to join Big Idea in 2004, bringing VeggieTales movies to life. Chris is passionate about creating content that will serve families with stories of truth and beauty. He lives in Franklin, TN, with his wife and six children and when he's not producing, you will often see him in a scout uniform, working with countless youth in multiple volunteer roles with Scouts BSA.

Works

The Wingfeather Saga
7.8

The Wingfeather Saga

Once upon a time, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and their trusty dog Nugget. Janner Igiby, his brother Tink, and his sister Leeli are gifted children as all children are. Together they discover the secret of the Jewels of the Shining Isle. They will need their special gifts and all the love of their noble mother and ex-pirate grandfather to survive the venomous Fangs, sea dragons, flabbits, and (gulp) toothy cows! The Wingfeather Saga blends the whimsy and heart of THE PRINCESS BRIDE with the vastness and peril of THE LORD OF THE RINGS. After living for years under occupation by the evil Fangs of Dang, the Igiby children find a map rumored to lead to the lost Jewels of Anniera---the one thing the Fangs will do anything to find---and the family is thrown headlong into a perilous adventure, uncovering hidden truths about who they are that will change their world forever.

Release Date: 2022-12-02

Department: Crew

Job: Creator

Episode Count: 6

Vote Count: 5

The Slugs & Bugs Show!
8.0

The Slugs & Bugs Show!

Join musician Randall Goodgame, Doug the Slug, Sparky the Lightning Bug, Morty and Maggie Raccoon, and a slew of special guests inside the brand-new Slugs & Bugs Workshop. Imaginations are kindled, songs are sung, and hijinks are discovered, along with timeless truths about life and faith. The Slugs & Bugs Show is delightful, quirky, hand-crafted fun for kids of all ages.

Release Date: 2019-09-01

Department: Creator

Job: Creator

Vote Count: 1

8.0

VeggieTales: Noah's Ark

Noah and his family along with a zoo full of animals take an adventure aboard an orange slice ark. After 40 days and nights of rain, everyone's faith has been tested, and they're ready to jump ship. Will they chart a new course, or will they remember to trust God's promises? Grad your umbrellas and find out in this VeggieTales re-telling of the beloved Bible story!

Release Date: 2015-02-28

Department: Production

Job: Producer

Vote Count: 1

7.0

VeggieTales: Beauty and the Beet

Mirabelle and her traveling family band, the Veggietones, are determined to make their next gig at Vegtable Square Garden. On their journey, a fierce winter snowstorm hits, and the family gets stuck at a run-down resort! Mr. Beet, the grumpy manager makes me sing - and clean - for their supper. Why is Mr. Beet such a beast? And can Mirabelle's kindness change him? Find out in this hilarious and heartwarming tale of unconditional love!

Release Date: 2014-10-11

Department: Production

Job: Producer

Character: Promoter / Reporter / Hotel Guests (voice)

Vote Count: 1

VeggieTales: Celery Night Fever

Veggie pals Laura Carrot and Junior Asparagus have a big job to do...save their beloved Celery Park from being destroyed! All hope of saving the park seems lost until the group remembers that God forgives without question, so why can't they do the same? Will the band reunite to save Celery Park? Find out in this groovy, music-filled VeggieTales adventure. - Written by Anonymous

Release Date: 2014-08-05

Department: Production

Job: Producer

Character: Tod Turnip

8.0

VeggieTales: Veggies In Space - The Fennel Frontier

Join Captain Cuke (Larry the Cucumber) and his loyal first officer, Mr. Spork (Bob the Tomato), as they embark on an out of this world adventure to bravely travel where no Veggie has ever been. The entire USS Applepies crew takes on Luntar the Looter, a power stealing space pirate, but they’re in for a big surprise when they find out what’s motivating him!

Release Date: 2014-02-03

Department: Production

Job: Producer

Character: Houston/Henchmen/Crew (voice)

Vote Count: 1

6.8

VeggieTales: Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas

Bob and Larry are going all out to make it the best Christmas ever at the Spring Valley Mall. With music, decorations and a light show like no other, it's an all-out spectacle to outshine the competition! But a little girl with a big heart changes everything when she shows them all what Christmas is really about.

Release Date: 2013-10-19

Department: Production

Job: Producer

Character: Dad Tomato (voice)

Vote Count: 3

VeggieTales: The Little House That Stood

The Wise Pig Built His House Upon the Rock! When the Three Little Pigs roll into Cabbageville looking to build some new houses, they meet one builder with a plan and two without a clue! Larry builds with hay, Mr. Lunt with bricks, but only Bob builds his houses on a firm foundation - following the wise plans from the Master Builder's Handbook!" Will the Little Piggies make the right choices when it comes to building their houses - and their lives - on solid ground? Find out in this parable that shows kids when they follow God's blueprints, they can stand strong when the storms come!

Release Date: 2013-03-05

Department: Production

Job: Producer

Character: Townsperson/Choir (Voice)

VeggieTales: MacLarry and the Stinky Cheese Battle

Larry the Cucumber stars as MacLarry- a misfit inventor who is stuck in the middle of the silliest battle every between two tribes of perpetual pranksters! Follow MacLarry as he realizes that his God-given talents may be just what is needed to save them all from the stinkiest cheese in the land!

Release Date: 2013-01-01

Department: Production

Job: Producer

7.6

VeggieTales: The League of Incredible Vegetables

When Dr. Flurry wants to freeze the town of Bumblyburg in fear the problem's too big for LarryBoy alone. Enter The League of Incredible Vegetables!

Release Date: 2012-10-13

Department: Writing

Job: Story Developer

Vote Count: 5

VeggieTales: The Penniless Princess

Sweet Sara Crewe has everything a little girl could want - a loving family, lots of friends and a closet full of frilly dresses! But when life takes a turn and Sara goes from riches to rags, will she realize that her true worth lies not in what she has, but what's in her heart?

Release Date: 2012-08-14

Department: Production

Job: Producer

VeggieTales: Robin Good and His Not So Merry Men

Robin Good is a successful fund raiser but when a nasty Prince starts stealing hams Robin's merry men conclude that robbery is quicker and decide to give it a try. Robin must get over his hurt and save the day.

Release Date: 2012-03-06

Department: Production

Job: Producer

Character: Dad Asparagus (voice)

VeggieTales: Bob Lends a Helping Hand

When Joe's mom breaks her big left toe, Bob the Tomato decides to help. Larry and Joe offer their 'superhero' help, too, but that's not exactly what Bob has in mind. Kids will discover right along with Larry and Joe that everyone can be a superhero if you lend a helping hand!

Release Date: 2011-10-18

Department: Production

Job: Producer

VeggieTales: Happy Together

What makes you happy? Join Larry and his Veggie pals on a quest to find out what true happiness is all about! Featuring 3 classic stories with lessons in forgiveness, courage, and friendship! PLUS... funny and thought-provoking moments from the Veggie kids (as voiced by real children) sharing their take on what happiness really means! Includes - A Story of Friendship: Sheerluck Holmes & the Golden Ruler. A Story of Family: The Grapes of Wrath. A Story of Faith: Esther: The Girl Who Became Queen.

Release Date: 2011-01-22

Department: Production

Job: Producer

5.5

VeggieTales: It's a Meaningful Life

It was the biggest football game of his life and Stewart (Larry the Cucumber) had a chance to win it all. Injured in one bad play, his hopes of playing in the Salad Bowl-and living a life of fame and fortune-are dashed forever. Years later, silly-but-sweet Stewart loves his family, friends and job at the toy train factory, but still wonders "what if" things had been different. When he meets a mysterious train conductor who can turn back time, Stewart gets a chance to have the life he always wanted. Will he find all he's been looking for? And what does this mean for those he loves most? Find out in this story of wonder and a lesson in being content.

Release Date: 2010-10-05

Department: Editing

Job: Editor

Vote Count: 4

5.6

VeggieTales: Pistachio - The Little Boy that Woodn't

A family adventure featuring a helpful lesson in listening to your parents and the importance of family. This creative parody of the beloved story of Pinocchio is a classic retelling with a clever VeggieTales twist. Once upon a time, a lonely toymaker named Gelato decided to carve a little boy out of wood. Imagine his surprise when he learned that this little toy boy could walk ... and talk ... and definitely had a mind of his own! When Pistachio tries to do things his way he lands in a "whale" of a situation! Will he decide to listen to the wisdom of a loving father in time to save his whole family from becoming fish food?

Release Date: 2010-03-02

Department: Writing

Job: Story Developer

Vote Count: 5

6.1

VeggieTales: Saint Nicholas - A Story of Joyful Giving

Laura Carrot's Christmas stocking might be empty this year because her dad is in danger of losing his job. While Larry thinks a letter to the North Pole should fix the problem, Bob knows what will really help… and tells the story of a little boy named Nicholas who made a discovery in Bethlehem that changed Christmas forever. But what did Nick learn and how can it possibly help Laura and her family? Find out as the Veggies discover the true joy of giving to others – at Christmas time and throughout the year!

Release Date: 2009-10-06

Department: Writing

Job: Story Developer

Character: Poor Father (voice)

Vote Count: 4

5.3

VeggieTales: Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella

Minnesota Cuke is on the search for Noah's famous ark when he learns of a mysterious and powerful umbrella and a tricky villain who wants it for his own schemes. Will Minnesota have the confidence to face the challenge and keep searching or will all hopes of finding the ark be washed away for good?!

Release Date: 2009-08-04

Department: Writing

Job: Story Developer

Vote Count: 5

5.8

VeggieTales: Abe and the Amazing Promise

Bob the Tomato tries to bring the Bible story of Abraham and Sarah and their wait for a promised son to life, but when spitting camels and a film crew of zany French peas get involved, everyone?s patience is tested! Will Bob pull everything together in time to teach a lesson? Whether they?re waiting on a promise from God or cookies from mom, kids will learn that while being patient is never easy, the reward is always worth the wait! Features the nationally-syndicated radio host Delilah as the voice of Sarah.

Release Date: 2009-02-07

Department: Production

Job: Producer

Character: Extras / Boo-Boo Birds / Camels / Sheep (voice)

Vote Count: 4

Déjà Grape

Déjà Grape is an alternative ending for The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie.

Release Date: 2008-10-04

Department: Production

Job: Producer

3.7

VeggieTales: Tomato Sawyer & Huckleberry Larry's Big River Rescue

Meet Tomato Sawyer and Huckleberry Larry a two friends homesteading along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River. Tom and Huck look forward to owning their own land, building a home and opening Huckas Jerkyland and Tomas Tax Preparation. But everything changes when they meet a mysterious stranger who is on the run and trying to find his mama. Will Huck and Tom risk losing all theyave worked for in order to help someone they hardly know? Find out in this exciting river rescue that reminds kids of the importance of helping others.

Release Date: 2008-03-06

Department: Production

Job: Producer

Character: Cheerleader / Lumberjack / Extra (voice)

Vote Count: 6

5.6

The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie

A boatload of beloved VeggieTales pals embark on a fun and fresh pirate adventure with their trademark humor and silly songs in The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything - A VeggieTales Movie! Larry the Cucumber, Mr. Lunt and Pa Grape find themselves on the ride of their lives when they are mysteriously whisked back to the time when pirates ruled the high seas.

Release Date: 2008-01-11

Character: Background Voices (voice)

Vote Count: 77

6.0

VeggieTales: The Wonderful Wizard of Ha's

Meet Darby (Junior Asparagus), the son of a Kansas floss farmer who, more than anything else in the world, just wants to have fun. When he learns about the Wonderful Land Of Ha's - an amusement park with all the fixin's - and its mysterious Wizard who promises to make his dreams come true, Darby is determined to go. But when his father tells him he's needed to help with the harvest, Darby decides that nothing is going to stop him and he makes a choice that will change his life forever. With his pet dog Tutu by his side, Darby flees the farm and sets off to find the Wonderful Land Of Ha's. Along the way he meets a bored scarecrow (Mr. Lunt), a tin man (Larry the Cucumber) who wants to ride roller coasters and a lion (Pa Grape) that craves cotton candy. Each with their own dreams, they set off to see the Wizard.

Release Date: 2007-10-09

Department: Production

Job: Producer

Character: Chester's Dad / Minion (voice)

Vote Count: 7

4.6

VeggieTales: Moe and the Big Exit

Meet Moe (Larry the Cucumber), a good-natured cowboy living high on the hog out in Dodgeball City while his kinfolk work their fingers to the bone digging the Grand Canyon. When Moe asks the heartless mayor to let his people go, he refuses and a heap of trouble comes to town. Can Moe help free his people from bondage and flee Dodgeball City once and fer all? Saddle up fro a rootin' tootin' Bible adventure as VeggieTales® heads west and teaches a lesson in followin' directions! Yee-Haw!

Release Date: 2007-01-01

Department: Editing

Job: Editor

Character: Extra (Voice)

Vote Count: 5

7.7

VeggieTales: Gideon Tuba Warrior

Gideon is the amazing story based on one of the greatest biblical heroes of all time — a cucumber chosen to defend his people against an army of 30,000 excessively hairy pickles! But the reluctant, tuba-playing Gideon (Larry the Cucumber) is better trained at marching in formation than he is at marching into battle. Will he be able to trust the message from God delivered to him by the angel and protect his people?

Release Date: 2006-11-03

Department: Editing

Job: Editor

Vote Count: 3

4.8

VeggieTales: LarryBoy and the Bad Apple

Someone called the Bad Apple seeks to rule Bumblyburg by making Mayor Blueberry, Petunia Rhubarb, and LarryBoy (as well as Alfred) victims of various temptations. Soon everyone who has become trapped by their temptations realizes that they need the help of others around them in order to fight back and defeat the Bad Apple.

Release Date: 2006-07-29

Department: Editing

Job: Editor

Character: Ephraim Apply / Extras (voice)

Vote Count: 8

4.7

VeggieTales: Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler

Larry the Cucumber is detective dynamo Sheerluck Holmes and Bob the Tomato his venerable sidekick Dr. Watson. Together their superlative powers of observation and forensic fortitude can solve any crime. But because Sheerluck takes all the credit for the pair's sleuthing savvy, the missing Golden Ruler -- the most valuable and prized treasure in all of Buckingham Palace -- may never be recovered. Will Sheerluck remember the all-important golden rule in time to rescue the ruler and save his friendship? Find out in the nail-biting VeggieTales mystery Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler. Plus! See Archibald Asparagus as Don Quixote in "The Asparagus of La Mancha." And! The inspiring new Silly Song with Larry, "Gated Community." Featuring the brand new Silly Song Gated Community

Release Date: 2006-03-11

Department: Editing

Job: Editor

Character: Extras (voice)

Vote Count: 7

7.1

VeggieTales: Lord of the Beans

Sunday morning values, Saturday morning fun! It’s a tale of good versus evil with beans! Lord of the Beans follows the fantastic journey of a Flobbit named Toto Baggypants (Junior Asparagus) who inherits a most unusual and powerful bean. With the help of his mentor Randall and a spirited group of friends, Toto embarks on a mission to discover how he should use his gift. On their quest, the group encounters many challenges, including crossing the mountains of Much-Snowia, and facing the dreaded Lord Scaryman – who seeks the bean for misguided, selfish reasons. Will Toto discover the purpose of his giver, or will the scary dude and his Spark army capture the bean and wield its awesome powers?

Release Date: 2005-11-01

Department: Editing

Job: Editor

Vote Count: 24

4.9

VeggieTales: Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Samson's Hairbrush

Larry the Cucumber stars as Minnesota Cuke, adventurer extraordinary. Follow Cuke around the world as he searches for the legendary Hairbrush of Samson on a race to keep it from his arch nemeses, Professor Rattan!

Release Date: 2005-06-25

Department: Editing

Job: Editor

Vote Count: 15

You Are Special

The little wooden people called Wemmicks scurry about their days doing what they always do: sticking gold stars on the pretty and talented Wemmicks or gray dots on those who make mistakes. But now the stickering is all the more important. The Festival is at hand. That means that the envied Most Stars Award and the dreaded Most Dots Award are about to be given out. And poor Punchinello is sure to be a shoo-in for the Most Dots. But thanks to a new friend, he is about to learn a very important lesson that kids of all ages need to hear: no matter how others judge their worth, God cherishes each of them just as they are. Now this award-winning story, drawn from the classic bestseller, comes to life in this fully animated video with songs for your kids to sing along with. They'll love it because it's so much fun. You'll love it because of the eternal truth it teaches them: You Are Precious in His Sight.

Release Date: 2001-10-22

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Character: Punchinello

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