Directed by Simon Wincer, the movie starred Jason James Richter in his breakthrough role as the protagonist with a big heart, Jesse Greenwood. Also in the cast were Michael Madsen, Jayne Atkinson, and ...

The jump scene in "Free Willy" was accomplished by strapping an animatronic whale to a rocket launcher. Director Simon Wincer recalled the process in a new interview with The Guardian. Lori Petty, who ...

Free Willy is a classic film even today and features an orphan trying to reunite a killer whale, Willy, with its pod and save ...

If you were a kid during the early ’90s, just hearing the words Free Willy conjures up an immediate mental picture of the film’s climactic moment. As Jason James Richter‘s character finally fulfills ...

Researchers find that the star of 'Free Willy' should not have been released. April 28, 2009— -- Willy was never really free. The killer whale star of the Hollywood movie Free Willy had to be ...

On July 16, 1993, Warner Bros. unveiled the family drama in theaters. By Duane Byrge On July 16, 1993, Warner Bros. unveiled the drama Free Willy in theaters, where it would go on to gross $154 ...

I recently watched “Free Willy” with my four-year-old son. It’s been ages since I’ve seen the film, but this time I viewed it through a different lens. “Free Willy” was released 30 years ago. Almost ...

With the tyke from Free Willy and Free Willy 2 all grown up—and, in one scene at least, leering at girls and listening to The Doobie Brothers—the makers of the environmentally friendly movie series ...

Captured at sea and confined in a small tank at an aquatic park, Willy (Keiko the Orca whale) is an unhappy and unpredictable attraction. No one understands Willy—except a scruffy street kid named ...

The new Disney+ version of Pinocchio has taken some creative leeway in comparison to the 1940 original, not the least of which is turning Monstro from a large whale to a sea monster. Whether that’s an ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Willy in Free Willy was one, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, ...

Free Willy is an animated television series, inspired by the 1993 film of the same name. This television series was produced by Warner Bros. Television, Regency Enterprises and the Canadian company ...