This fall,My Little Ponyfans will get to see some of their favorite characters getting back together on the big screen inMy Little Pony: The Movie, which Lionsgate has set for release on October 6. Today, the studio has released new photos, giving us our first look at four new characters, and the voice actors who will portray them. These photos featureEmily Bluntas Tempest Shadow,Kristen Chenowethas Princess Skystar,Liev Schreiberas The Storm King andTaye Diggsas Capper. It remains to be seen how many other characters will be unveiled, or when the first footage may be released.
TheEmily Bluntphoto debuted on the movie’s officialTwitter, withKristen Chenoweth,Liev SchreiberandTaye Diggsdebuting their respective photos through their own Twitter accounts. They join previously-announced voice cast membersZoe Saldana,Uzo Aduba, pop starSia, who is also recording two original songs for the movie, andMichael Pena. Also reprising their roles as the “Mane 6” from the popularMy Little Pony: Friendship is MagicTV series areAndrea Libman,Tara Strong,Ashleigh Ball,Tabitha St. GermainandCathy Weseluck.
Originally developed byBonnie Zacherle,Charles MuenchingerandSteve D’Aguanno,My Little Pony and Friendsdebuted in 1983 as a toy and animated series. The colorful horses are marked by their distinctive manes and ‘cutie marks’ on their flanks. Over the past four decades there have been four different animated series, with the toys strongest sales coming in the 1980s and again in 2010 with the launch ofMy Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. What started in 1983 as a toy line of colorful ponies with unique symbols, called “cutie marks,” has since exploded into international, multi-media, pop culture phenomena that grossed over $1 billion in retail sales in 2014. The entertainment continues to engage and inspire kids and families in over 180 countries across the globe.
In the movie, a new dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6,Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Rarity, embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship and save their home.Jayson Theissenis directing from a script byRita Hsiao,Meghan McCarthyandMichael Vogel.Brian GoldnerandStephen Davisare producing the film withMeghan McCarthyandMichael Vogelco-executive producing.
Lionsgate has set an October 6, 2017releaes dateforMy Little Pony: The Movie, which will be facing some stiff competition. The movie will be going up against two highly-anticipated sequels, 20th Century Fox’sKingsman: The Golden Circleand Warner Bros.‘Blade Runner 2049, setting up what could be a very interesting fall box office showdown. Take a look at these new photos fromMy Little Pony: The Moviebelow.
