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My Little Pony
Directed by
  • Robb Cullen
  • Jose Uche
Based onMy Little Pony
by Bonnie Zacherle
Produced by
  • Cecil Kramer
  • Peter Lewis
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release date
  • 2021 (2021)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

My Little Pony is an upcoming computer-animated fantasy film directed by Robb Cullen and Jose Uche, with Cecil Kramer and Peter Lewis producing and Mark Fattibene directing. Based on the toyline of the same name by Hasbro, the film will be the start of the fifth incarnation of the franchise, while also serving as a direct follow-up to the fourth incarnation. Entertainment One and Netflix Animation will produce the film.

Originally set to be released theatrically on September 27, 2021 by Paramount Pictures, My Little Pony will be released on Netflix in fall 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Synopsis

Set years after the events of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic and Pony Life, the film will center on Sunny Starscout, an outcast and young activist who still sees hope in an Equestria where Twilight Sparkle's teachings on friendship and harmony have been replaced with paranoia and mistrust, and where all three species of ponies live segregated for one another. However, when she meets a lost unicorn named Izzy, the two embarc on an adventure involving musical numbers, conspiracy theories, and "the world’s cutest flying Pomeranian" as they travel to new lands while facing their fears and turning enemies into friends.[1]

Production

Development

In February 2019, it was reported that Hasbro was developing a computer-animated My Little Pony feature film.[2] Reports later said that the film would mark the beginning of the franchise's fifth generation,[3] which was confirmed in September 17, 2020;[4] My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic creator Lauren Faust first hinted the Hasbro was working on the fifth incarnation in 2018, when she denied any involvement on the franchise's next incarnation,[5] while Twilight Sparkle voice actress Tara Strong said that she wouldn't reprise her role in the fifth incarnation in April 2020.[6] In October 8, 2020, it was reported that the fifth incarnation, including the film, will center on a new set of characters, througth with the possibility of characters from the previous incarnation appearing.[7]

In January 29, 2021, Emily Thompson, Entertainment One's VP of global brand management, revealed that the film will be set in the same world as the fourth incarnation of the franchise, while still serving as the first entry in the fifth incarnation, being set years afer the events depicted in the previous incarnation.[8] Thompson explained that his decision was made because the producers felt it would "[feel] wrong" to not to further explore the lore and worldbuilding established by the fourth incarnation.[8]

In February 12, 2021, it was reported that Robb Cullen and Jose Uche will serve as directors, while Mark Fattibene is set to co-direct the film.[9] Cecil Kramer and Peter Lewis were also announced as producers for the film.[9]

Animation

The film was animated by Mathias Malzieu, Alexandre Astier and Jeremy Zag. Animation services will be provided by Boulder Media.[1] Unlike previous My Little Pony media, the film will be animated enterily througth computer-animation.[1]

Release

My Little Pony is set to be released in fall 2021 by Netflix.[9] The film was set to be released theatrically on September 27, 2021, by Paramount Pictures.[10] However, Paramount sold the distribuition rights to Netflix by February 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; Paramount will still distribuite the film in China.[9]

Television series

A computer-animated television series set based on the film is currently in development.[11] The series will center on the adventures of Sunny Starcout and her friends after the events depicted in the film.[11] The series will be released on Netflix.[11] In March 2021, Cort Lane joined the series as an executive-producer.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b c My Little Pony Lands New Series, 'Theatrical-Quality' CG Animated Movie at Netflix
  2. ^ New My Little Pony Movie Announced! Planned For Release In 2021
  3. ^ Upcoming My Little Pony Movie Scheduled For Release On September 24, 2021
  4. ^ My Little Pony G5 News Continues from Hasbro's Panel at the Festival of Licensing
  5. ^ Lauren Faust (2018-04-25). "Lauren Faust on Twitter: "For anyone asking - I'm afraid I'm not involved in MLP G5. But I am heading up a reboot of DC Super Hero Girls I hope you like just as much!"". Twitter. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
  6. ^ Tara Strong Notes That Twilight Sparkle Won't Return for MLP Generation 5 During Stream
  7. ^ My Little Pony G5 News Continues from Hasbro's Panel at the Festival of Licensing
  8. ^ a b My Little Pony rides high with new CP
  9. ^ a b c d ‘My Little Pony’ Movie Skipping Theaters to Debut on Netflix (EXCLUSIVE)
  10. ^ Fuster, Jeremy (November 7, 2019). "Paramount Sets 2021 Dates for 'Paranormal Activity' and 'My Little Pony' Films". TheWrap. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  11. ^ a b c 'My Little Pony': Latest Movie Heads to Netflix, Greenlights New Series (Exclusive)
  12. ^ It's a poorly kept secret, but time to acknowledge something I'm really proud of... I've been busy Exec Producing the new MY LITTLE PONY ("G5") CG series that's coming to Netflix. #mylittlepony #mlp #MyLittlePonyG5
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