The main characters of the cartoon are trolls. Can DreamWorks Animation's "Trolls" be called a successful start to the animation series? Still from the cartoon "Trolls"

In 2016, an incredibly colorful and funny cartoon from Dreamworks, Trolls, was released. His brave and diverse characters with a unique sense of humor were very much loved not only by children, but also by parents. Dreaming of learning more about their new favorites, many were faced with the fact that in the Russian and Ukrainian translations the names of the trolls from the cartoon were changed (often beyond recognition). Let's figure out what someone's name is in the cartoon "Trolls" both in the original version and in the translation.

The plot of "Trolls"

Before you find out the names of the trolls, it’s worth remembering what the cartoon is about.

The fairy-tale world is inhabited by slightly ugly, sad creatures - bergens. They all unconditionally believe that the only way to find happiness is to eat a troll, since these creatures radiate complete positivity.

In order to have unhindered access to the next “dose” of happiness, the Bergens have kept this people in captivity for many years. But one day the colorful beauties manage to escape.

Twenty years have passed since then, during which the trolls successfully hide from their enemies and have fun. Over the years, a new generation of young and optimistic people has grown up, who, forgetting about the danger, organize an overly bright celebration and inadvertently give away their location. They are attacked, many of them are captured and are soon to be eaten.

The King's daughter decides to go to the rescue of her subjects, but she is poorly oriented in the world around her and is forced to ask the most gloomy and unsociable troll for help.

Together they will experience a lot of adventures, take a different look at their lives, and also bring peace and happiness not only to their people, but also to the Bergens.

Cartoon "Trolls": names of the main characters

Despite the variety of characters, the plot centers on two trolls with completely different personalities: Princess Rosochka and the gloomy, unsociable pessimist Tsvetan.

As often happens, the Russian version of the names of these characters is quite noticeably different from the original. In it, the mischievous scrapbooking artist is named Poppy, which translates to “Poppy.” By the way, in the Ukrainian translation this heroine was called “Machok”. It remains unclear why the pink-haired troll princess is named after a plant whose base color is red.

The hero in love with her with obvious signs of paranoia (who nevertheless turns out to be right) is named Tsvetan. Moreover, in the original this faded troll is called Branch (branch, stem). Most likely, the translators into Russian gave the character this name for euphony. Because the gray troll, practically devoid of flowers, called Tsvetan, looks quite paradoxical. As for the Ukrainian translation, here the name of the hero is close to the original - Pagin.

Names of Roses' friends and relatives

At a time when the trolls escaped captivity, they were ruled by the brave and mischievous Pink King, who is the father of Rosette. Over time, from a brave warrior he turned into a good-natured old man, giving the reins to his daughter. In the original he was called King Peppy (King Energetic or King Vigorous), and in the Ukrainian translation - King Peppi.

Among Rozochka's friends, the first to be named is DJ Sounds, who always produces fiery melodies. In the original, this heroine's name was DJ Suki (this is the name Suki that came from Japanese).

Another close friend of the Princess is Almond (in the original Mandy Sparkledust - Mandy Sparkling Dust), who creates all the bright decorations in the troll city.

Rozochka’s friends are also two stylish beauties, Satinka and Sinelka, whose hair is always intertwined. In the original they are called Satin (Atlas or Satin) and Chenille (Chenille).

The last of the friends of the main character of the cartoon who is worth mentioning is the Dancer, whose name in the English version is Moxie Dewdrop.

Having considered the names of the trolls, Rosochka’s friends, it’s worth moving on to her friends. The most brilliant of them, literally, is Diamond. Besides the fact that his body is completely covered in glitter, he is also a convinced nudist. In the original, his name is Guy Diamond.

Another extraordinary character is Big Man, who is inseparable from a worm named Druzhok. Together they form a rather unusual friendly alliance. In English, this character's name is Biggie (Big, Large), and his pet is Mr. Dinkles (Mr. Dinkles).

Cooper looks quite unusual (in the original Cooper - Bondar). He looks more like a hippie giraffe than a regular troll.

Another bright personality is Topolek, who flies around on his skateboard bug. In his case, the translation of the name is strikingly different from the original version, in which the character is called Aspen Heitz (Aspen Aits).

And Fluffy (in English Fuzzbert - Pushinkobert) is generally a complete mystery, since he consists of a shock of green hair, from which two bare feet stick out.

An attentive person will notice that the names of Rosochka's friends do not have their Ukrainian counterparts indicated. The fact is that in the Ukrainian box office there was a less extensive promotional campaign before the premiere than in Russia. For this reason, many troll names in Ukrainian remained unknown to the general public.

Names of minor characters

Not all trolls were given names, although almost every character has a bright personality.

Among the episodic characters whose names are known, it is worth noting Tsvetan's grandmother - Tsvetunya (Grandma Rosiepuff - Grandma Rosie Pushinka). Also the artist Harper and some others, about whose Russian and Ukrainian names-analogues there is not enough information: Cookie Sugarloaf, Cloud Guy, Tunnel Troll, Vinny the Phone, Captain Starfunkle, Spider, etc.

Negative characters

When considering the names of trolls from the cartoon "Trolls", one cannot help but mention the negative representatives of this species. Fortunately, there is only one of him - Ruchek.

In peacetime, he was everyone's favorite and was considered a role model. Being a follower of Zen philosophy, Brook knew how to resolve any conflicts. However, when trouble came, it was he who became the one who betrayed his people and all his principles for the sake of his own salvation.

In the original, this character’s name is Creek. And in the Ukrainian translation they called it Ruchai, very similar to a rough tracing from the Russian word “stream”. Quite a strange choice, considering that in Ukrainian there are nouns “strumok” and “dzherelo” that are quite suitable for a character’s name.

Cartoon "Trolls": names of characters from the Bergen race

Among the Bergens, first of all, it is worth highlighting their King - Khristch Sr., as well as his son - Prince (later King) Khristch.

In this case, the name was literally translated from English - Gristle (Cartilage), both in Russian and Ukrainian versions.

It is also worth mentioning the maid Quiet, who was in love with the Prince, and was hiding under the name Lady Shine-Sparkle. It was she who helped Cartilage feel happiness, and also risked her life to save the trolls.

In the original, this heroine has a completely ordinary (for the English-speaking world) name. And her pseudonym Lady Glitter Sparkles was translated almost verbatim, with minor adjustments. In the Ukrainian version, the name of the heroine was not changed at all, calling her Bridget and Lady Syayvo-Blisk.

It’s worth mentioning the evil Cook, who uses trolls to gain power over the happiness-hungry Bergens. In the Ukrainian translation she was called the Cook, and in the original this disgusting heroine was called Chef.

Having analyzed the names of the trolls from the cartoon of the same name (as well as their translation for Russian and Ukrainian dubbing), it is worth noting that the translators in both cases approached their work very creatively. If in the Ukrainian translation they tried to preserve the original idea in the names of the cartoon characters as much as possible, then in the Russian translation they tried to adapt them to their taste. The interesting thing is that both translations turned out to be very interesting and original in their own way.

In the happy forest, on the happiest tree, lived the happiest creatures in the world - trolls. Most of all they liked to sing, dance and hug, but one day they were found by the Bergens, who were very unhappy. Seeing the cheerful trolls, the Bergens wanted to become the same. The Bergens began to eat trolls, and this made them happy. Every year they gathered at the troll tree to feast on them. The Bergens called this holiday Trollday.

And now comes another Troll Day. Young Prince Gristle was supposed to try trolls for the first time, but it turns out that all the trolls have escaped from the tree. The Pink King manages to save all his subjects. The angry Bergen king kicks the cook out of Bergentown, accusing her of not looking out for the trolls. The cook vows to find the trolls. 20 years have passed since then. Rosette, the daughter of the Pink King, has already grown up, and now she tells the little trolls about her father’s exploits.

All the trolls are having fun and singing songs noisily, but one of them, Tsvetan, is sure that one day the Bergens will definitely find them because the trolls make too much noise and attract attention to themselves. All the other trolls don't take him seriously. They throw a huge party to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the liberation of the Bergens. In the midst of the holiday, they are noticed by the cook, who has been trying to find the trolls all these years. She manages to capture many trolls.

The Pink King tells everyone to get ready and go in search of a new shelter. However, Rosette wants to save her own. She goes to Tsvetan's bunker and asks him to go with her to Bergentown to save her friends. Tsvetan does not want to help her and reproaches her for having to prepare for the arrival of the Bergens. He stockpiled enough supplies in his bunker to last him 10 years. Rosette leads all the remaining trolls to Tsvetan's bunker, and she goes to Bergentown.

Tsvetan, deciding that Rosochka can’t handle it alone, catches up with her and gets there just in time - he saves her from the spiders. Tsvetan and Rosochka decide to get into Bergentown through the same tunnel through which the trolls escaped 20 years ago. Meanwhile, the cook comes to see Cartilage, who has already become king. Using trolls, she tries to seize power in Bergentown.

The cook takes the king's maid, Quiet, under her command. The cook treats her cruelly. She feeds the troll named Brook to the king, and orders the rest to be taken away by Tikhon. Rosochka and Tsvetan, following her as she takes away the cage with the trolls, learn that Quiet is secretly in love with King Cartilage. Having rescued the trolls from the cage, they are caught by Tikhona. However, Rosochka decides to make a deal with Quiet. Rosette believes that Brook is still alive and wants to save him, and in return offers to help Tikhona with a date with the king.

The trolls decide to make Tikhonia a beauty, and she agrees. All the trolls start singing joyfully. But then Tikhonya notices that Tsvetan is not singing. She thinks he doesn't sing because he thinks it's a bad idea and gets hysterical. Tsvetan tells Rozochka that he doesn’t sing because his grandmother once died because of his singing. Tsvetan was singing and did not notice how the Bergen approached, the granny rushed to save him and fell into the clutches of the Bergen herself.

Having learned his story, everyone tries to cheer up Tsvetan. As a result, the trolls sew a new dress for Tikhona, and use their own hair to give her a new hairstyle, in which they themselves hide. Tikhona manages to attract the king's attention, and he invites her on a date. There Quiet learns that the king has not yet eaten Brook, but only licked him and left him for Troll Day. The king keeps it in his locket. At the end of the date, the cook unexpectedly appears and almost exposes Quiet, but she runs away. The king informs the cook that this is his new lady, who will sit next to him at the holiday.

The quiet woman with the trolls returns to her closet. She tries to persuade the trolls to help her the next day. However, Tsvetan absolutely does not want to be in Bergentown on Troll Day. The trolls go to save Brook. The trolls steal the medallion, but Brook is not there. They all fall into the cook's trap. It turns out that Brook got cold feet and ratted everyone out. Taking Rosette's cow bell, Brook goes to the bunker and lures out the remaining trolls, after which the Bergens catch them all.

When all the trolls end up in one cauldron, Rosette realizes that it was stupid to see everything in rainbow colors. She and all the trolls after her lose their colors and turn gray. Tsvetan manages to restore hope to everyone. Then suddenly the lid of the boiler opens slightly - it was Quiet who decided to save them. Quiet is grateful to Rosochka for showing her what it means to be happy.

The trolls escape through the tunnel, but at the last moment Rosochka decides to return and help Tikhon and all the other Bergens find happiness. The trolls manage to cheer up the Bergens and brighten up the gloomy Bergentown.

"was not drawn so that children and adults would laugh at the adventures of the characters and forget about them the next day. DWA acquired the rights to the Troll dolls, created by Dane Thomas Dam and an international hit in the 1960s, to create a multi-faceted franchise with toys, animated series and a series of feature-length cartoons. But was Trolls a good start to such a series? This is worth looking into.

Franchises, franchises, franchises... We have already written more than once how important it is for Hollywood to release not stand-alone films, but films connected by characters and plots that support each other at the box office. DreamWorks Animation, however, has gone the furthest in its quest to launch a new franchise. In 2013, she did not sign a partnership contract with the owners of the rights to Thomas Dam's puppet Trolls, but bought these rights, leaving Dam Things with only the right to represent Trolls in Denmark. This was a significant investment in dolls, which are far from Barbie in popularity, and a great credit to the studio creators. After all, in three years they had to rethink the old-fashioned trolls for the 21st century and create the feature-length flagship of the updated franchise.

Despite the studio's difficult financial situation, DWA bosses supported the project as best they could. They invested $120 million into Trolls and hired a lead voice actor and music producer Justin Timberlake. It cannot be said that Timberlake is now at the very top of the American musical Olympus, but he is very close to it. Thus, Timberlake’s video Can’t Stop The Feeling! published in mid-May 2016. from the Trolls soundtrack has now racked up over 260 million views, while the official Let It Go video from the Disney smash hit " Cold heart“In three years, YouTube views have only doubled.

But finance is finance, and money can’t buy inspiration. Has DWA been able to create a solid foundation for a new franchise? Note that this is a completely different question than “Did the studio produce a wonderful picture?” " Shrek" was an undeniable hit, but DWA itself admits that its sequels had to be forced out because its ending was too happy-ending by fairy-tale standards. When a story ends on the note "And they lived happily ever after...", it is much more difficult to continue it than a story whose ending opens the door to new stories. That's why Marvel superhero movies always end by setting the stage for future adventures.

We can immediately say that the lessons of DWA’s “Shrek” were not beneficial. "Trolls" depicts the confrontation between the little title characters and the Bergen giants, who devour trolls because they know no other way to feel happiness (unlike Bergens, trolls are almost always cheerful and joyful). A parallel immediately arises with the “Smurfs” cycle, where the little blue men have been fighting off the sorcerer Gargamel for more than half a century. For a children's animated series, this is a completely appropriate war. Trolls, however, exhausts this plot in the first story! We won’t say exactly how the cartoon ends, but it is very doubtful that the confrontation described in the first film will be able to be continued in the sequel. Trolls 2 will need new conflicts, and it's hard to say what they will be.

Promotional shot for the cartoon "Trolls"

Why? Because the magical world of Trolls is even simpler than the magical world of " Smurfs" The Smurfs are just like the ponies from the animated series " My little pony- live a full “human” life. They have different professions, compete, conflict, create problems on their own, and this consistently provides plot hooks for both TV series and feature films. Trolls only know how to rejoice and have fun. This is the most primitive utopian society, from which only characters with mental trauma that do not allow inclusion in general happiness escape.

Timberlake voices just such a troll - the only unfortunate one in his tribe. And, of course (this can hardly be called a spoiler), his troubles come to naught by the end. This means that the main characters of Trolls are covered in such a thick veil of happiness at the end that it is not at all clear where the series should go next. At least in the utopian " Star Trek“The heroes explore space and stumble upon enemies. And trolls are not only a happy people, but also completely satisfied, without any desire to advance science, explore the surrounding regions and fly to other galaxies.

Of course, a talented screenwriter can find a way out of any situation, but why tie your hands in advance? Or did the creators of DWA, unlike the studio bosses, not believe that Trolls would have a sequel?

By the way, about Timberlake's character. He plays an extremely important role in the film, and not just a plot role. Classic trolls Dama are primarily toys for little girls. Thomas Dahm carved his first troll from wood because he could not buy his daughter an expensive gift, and this sentimental story predetermined the essence of the toy. Even after the Dama company began mass-producing plastic trolls. Long and multi-colored doll hair is a classic component of toys for future salon visitors. On the contrary, you can’t really play “war games” with such dolls. Unless there's nothing else to play with.

Still from the cartoon "Trolls"

Girlish aesthetics also became defining for the Trolls cartoon. A troll princess in the title role, plot references to Cinderella, ubiquitous glamorous sparkles, incredible magical hairstyles, the peaceful mood of the film, despite the reminders of cannibalism... However, in order to make good money, the studio needed to make a cartoon not only for girls, but also for boys.

Timberlake's character, Tsvetan, was created so that guys would have someone to identify with. He does not tolerate everything that the beautiful Princess Rose represents. He makes fun of her singing and her sparkles. He burns her guitar. He insists that it is impossible to come to an agreement with the Bergens. In short, he behaves like a boy who is locked in his little sister's room and who feels like a lion in a cage. It's quite funny, and it provides a point of view that allows the boys and men in the audience to enjoy the cartoon.

However, “Trolls,” as already mentioned, sees in Tsvetan not an “alternative” character equivalent to Rozochka, but a mentally ill troll who will be cured at the end of the film in order to continue living as an ordinary, happy and glamorous troll. But what will Trolls do in the sequels? Will they infect another character with blues? Or do they admit that this is a purely girls’ cycle? And only for those girls who share Rosochka’s attitude towards life.

Finally, promoting a cartoon with the help of pop stars is a double-edged sword. Yes, it's great that Timberlake is involved in the film, Gwen Stefani and Swedish duo Icona Pop. But only those viewers who watch the cartoon in English receive them! In the Russian dubbing of Trolls, other people speak and sing - in particular, Dima Bilan, replacing Timberlake. It turns out that a lot of money that was invested in the advertising message “Timberlake voiced a troll!” was wasted from the point of view of the international market. If this had been a feature film, it would have been a different story, since Timberlake would have been selling his face there. And if the star’s voice is not heard in the dubbing of the cartoon, then it turns out that she is not involved in the project.

Still from the cartoon "Trolls"

In addition, the music market is extremely fickle. Today you are on top, and tomorrow you are ignored. And for the sequel of the hit cartoon, you are no longer an asset, but a burden. True, Timberlake has been in the stars for a long time, and it is unlikely that his star will decline in the coming years. However, if he remains on Olympus, will he have time for a new cartoon? This is not the main profession of a singer.

In general, the more you think about “Trolls,” the more you see that the film turned out not to be the founder of the series, but a “unique” work that will not be easy to continue. And it’s very strange that the studio promises one cartoon, but releases something completely different.

Fortunately, this is an adult problem, and even a matter for the future. For the main, small viewers of “Trolls,” all that is important now is that it is a cheerful, colorful and funny cartoon with an energetic soundtrack. And what is important for children is also important for parents. So don't take our thoughts and observations as a reason not to go to the movies.

American full-length adventure cartoon studio DreamWorks Animation.

The main characters of the cartoon "Trolls" (Trolls) – trolls Rosette And Tsvetan– go on a journey in search of their friends in order to save them from the lamas of the gloomy Bergens.

The plot of the cartoon Trolls / Trolls

The main characters of the cartoon "Trolls"- the happiest troll Rosette(Anna Kendrick) the most grumpy troll Tsvetan(Justin Timberlake). Rosette And Tsvetan They are not at all like textbook trolls: they are cheerful, funny creatures who love bright clothes and fancy hairstyles.

Trolls live in their village away from human eyes. There they build houses, get food and have fun. Each troll is different from the other: some like to play sports and lead a healthy lifestyle, while others are not averse to misbehaving and breaking a few rules. The only ones who pose a danger to them are the Bergens - these are huge and gloomy giants, who are the complete opposite of the cheerful trolls.

One day the leader of the Bergen king Cartilage(Christopher Mintz-Plasse) decided to capture the troll village and thereby return happiness to the City of Bergen. He kidnapped almost all the villagers, and only Rosette And Tsvetan will be able to save their family and friends. But to do this, they will have to go on a distant and exciting adventure, breaking away from their familiar world.

Voice acting for the cartoon Trolls

The happiest troll Rosette voice actress Anna Kendrick, who admitted that in her character she prefers courage and strength of character: “I don’t look much like a person who can play the happiest troll. All these girlish tendernesses are not my thing. I suggested to the filmmakers Mike, Walt And Gina do Rosette more decisive. I even came up with the epithet “shooter” for her. But soon her character began to rub off on me. Every time I walked into the recording booth and saw her smiling face, I wanted to add even more enthusiasm, sarcasm and determination to her image.”

Singer and actor Justin Timberlake, voiceover Tsvetana, spoke a little about his character: “ Tsvetan rather unsociable, if I may say so in relation to a troll. He doesn't sing, doesn't dance, doesn't hug his friends, and thus dooms himself to the fate of an outcast. He believes that trolls should not live, but survive - and this makes him radically different from his fellow tribesmen. Tsvetan He sees danger everywhere, so he needs a special home, protected from uninvited guests - anyone, be it other trolls or Bergens. So he built an underground bunker that is well camouflaged, fortified and completely protected from outside penetration."

In Russia Justin Timberlake And Anna Kendrick duplicate Dima Bilan And Victoria Dayneko. To complete this task, the Russian stars went to Los Angeles, where, in addition to work, they had an unexpected meeting with Justin And Anna. The American actors turned out to be not only kind and friendly, but also gave Dima And Vick Some tips for voice acting.

“It was not just a trip to Los Angeles, but a real journey into the world of trolls. At the studio we were given a sightseeing tour, where they showed us how the characters we voiced were created - that’s probably why we felt like real Tsvetan and Rosochka. Of course, our foreign colleagues Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick and I shared our experiences, gave each other advice, and discussed the features of voicing characters. We tried to make our heroes as harmonious and interesting as possible. I am sure that this happened precisely thanks to our joint efforts,” Dima Bilan shares her impressions.