Bartok the bat flies solo in new movie

HOLLYWOOD Audiences went batty over the impish Bartok in Fox's1997 animated musical "Anastasia."

In fact, the white, wisecracking, diminutive bat was such afavorite of children and adults that he is now starring in his ownmovie, "Bartok the Magnificent," currently on video and DVD (Fox, $20for video; $30 for DVD).

"Once we thought about a lot of ideas, our favorite idea was theone you see," says Chris Meledandri, president of 20th Century FoxAnimation. "We watched so many audiences watch the movie, it wasclear that there was this great affinity for Bartok."

Hank Azaria reprises his role as the voice of Bartok, who is senton a quest to save the young Prince …