New Winnie the Pooh Clips: Zooey Deschanel's Trip to the Hundred Acre Wood

You'll recall that we're excited for Winnie the Pooh. The cuddly bear with very little brains is always a good candidate for reanimation, and this new version seems to strike a sentimental note. In this new clip, let's watch as the ineffably moronic Piglet tries to save his friends from a pit using flowers. Oh, and Zooey Deschanel amplifies the cuteness with a piano jam.

Has anyone ever explored in dissertation the gender-neutral qualities of Pooh's friends? Pooh is no doubt a male bear. But Rabbit's harried hoarseness is less of a sure bet, and Piglet's comely coo is... well, whatever it is, it's making me think. This is a cute preview, but I hope we see much more of Tigger than this clip lets on. Tigger is the undeniable star of Winnie the Pooh, the John Larroquette of Pooh's cheery Night Court. The great Paul Winchell, who voiced Tigger until his death in 2005, will be missed, but the wonderful thing about Tigger voice-artists he's not the only one. Jim Cummings, who's played Pooh (and now Tigger) for years, will continue to wear Winchell's old stripes. Can't wait.

Bonus: Here's Zooey Deschanel singing about Winnie and wildly insisting she wants to hug him.



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