Over the Moon (2020 film)
Over the Moon is an upcoming American-Chinese computer-animated adventure musical comedy film directed by Glen Keane and co-directed by John Kahrs in their feature directorial debut from a screenplay by Audrey Wells. The film is produced by Pearl Studio and animated by Sony Pictures Imageworks.
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Directed by | Glen Keane |
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Written by | Audrey Wells |
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Music by | Steven Price |
Edited by | Edie Ichioka |
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Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 95 minutes[1] |
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Language | English |
The film is scheduled for a late 2020 release on Netflix.
Plot
A girl named Fei Fei builds and flies a rocket ship to meet the moon goddess, Chang'e.
Voice cast
- Cathy Ang[2] as Fei Fei
- Robert G Chiu[2] as Chin
- Phillipa Soo[2] as Chang'e
- Ken Jeong[2] as Gobi
- John Cho[2]
- Ruthie Ann Miles[2] as Mother
- Sandra Oh[2] as Mrs Zhong
- Margaret Cho[2] as Auntie Ling
- Kimiko Glenn[2] as Auntie Mei
- Artt Butler[2]
Production
Development
On September 26, 2017, Pearl Studio hired Audrey Wells to write the script Over the Moon, a retelling of the classic Chinese myth.[3] On February 6, 2018, Netflix acquired distribution rights to the film and Glen Keane was set to direct.[4] However, during this, Audrey Wells passed away in 2018, making this her final film to work on.
Animation
Animation will be provided by Sony Pictures Imageworks while traditional animation is being handled.[5]
Music
Steven Price is confirmed to be the film's composer while new original songs are being handled by Christopher Curtis (from Chaplin: The Musical), Marjorie Duffield and Helen Park (from KPOP the Musical).[6]
Release
The film will be released on Netflix in 2020.[7]
References
- "Over the Moon". Netflix. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- Nancy Tartaglione (23 June 2020). "'Over The Moon' Trailer: Netflix & Pearl Studio's Animated Musical Adventure Reveals Voice Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- Nancy Tartaglione (26 September 2017). "Oriental DreamWorks Names Peilin Chou As CCO; Designs Robust Animation Slate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- Amanda N'Duka (6 February 2018). "Glen Keane to Direct 'Over The Moon' Animation Film For Netflix & Pearl Studio". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- Drew Taylor (23 June 2020). "Netflix Reveals Details, Trailer for Upcoming Animated Musical 'Over the Moon'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- "Glen Keane's 'Over the Moon' to Feature Score by Steven Price & Original Songs by Christopher Curtis, Marjorie Duffield & Helen Park". Film Music Reporter. 23 June 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- Petrana Radulovic (23 June 2020). "Netflix's new animated movie Over the Moon is a fantastical space adventure". Polygon. Retrieved 23 June 2020.