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Cats
Teaser poster
Directed byTom Hooper
Screenplay by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyChristopher Ross
Edited byMelanie Ann Oliver
Music byAndrew Lloyd Webber
Production
companies
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
  • December 20, 2019 (2019-12-20) (United States)
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

Cats is an upcoming 2019 British-American musical fantasy film based on the musical of the same name, which in turn was based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot. The film is directed by Tom Hooper—in his second musical film following 2012's Les Misérables—with a screenplay by Lee Hall and Hooper, choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler, and executive produced by Steven Spielberg.

Filming took place from December 2018 to April 2019. It stars James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson, and introduces Francesca Hayward in her first feature-length film role.[1]

Cats is scheduled for release on December 20, 2019, by Universal Pictures.

Premise

Over the course of a single night, a tribe of cats called the Jellicles make what is known as "the Jellicle choice" and decide which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new life.

— Universal Pictures

Cast

Production

Development

An animated film adaptation based on the musical was initially planned by Amblimation in the 1990s, but was abandoned with the studio's closure.[24] In December 2013, Andrew Lloyd Webber, creator and composer of the musical stage production Cats, teased that Universal Pictures, which purchased film adaptation rights to Cats many years ago, was putting the project into active development.[25]

In February 2016, it was reported that Tom Hooper was in negotiations to direct the film, and was considering actresses, including Suki Waterhouse, to star.[26] In May 2016, Hooper was confirmed as director.[27]

In January 2018, Hooper and Working Title began officially casting for the film, whilst also looking into the technical aspect of whether the film would be entirely live-action, or computer generated, or a mix of both,[28] with Andrew Lloyd Webber announcing he would be writing a new song for the film adaptation.[29]

Casting

In June 2018, there were reports Anne Hathaway and Rihanna were considered for roles in the film, but both passed due to scheduling conflicts.[30] In July 2018, Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, James Corden and Ian McKellen joined the cast.[31]

In September 2018, Laurie Davidson and Mette Towley were cast, with Steven Spielberg announced to be executive producing.[32][33] In October 2018, Idris Elba and Judi Dench joined the cast of the film.[34][35]

In November 2018, ballet dancers Francesca Hayward and Steven McRae as well as Rebel Wilson, Jason Derulo, and Robert Fairchild joined the cast of the film with rehearsals commencing at Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire, England.[36][37][38][39] Andy Blankenbuehler choreographed the film, after Wayne McGregor was forced to back out due to "scheduling conflicts."[40] In December 2018, Les Twins and Eric Underwood joined the cast.[41]

Filming

Principal photography began on December 12, 2018,[41] and wrapped on April 2, 2019.[42]

Release

The film is due for a theatrical release on December 20, 2019.[43]

Marketing

On July 17, 2019, Universal released a behind-the-scenes featurette detailing the various aspects of the film's production and featuring interviews with the cast and crew.[44] The first trailer for the film was released on July 18, 2019.[45] Many viewers were unsettled by the mix of CGI and live-action used to portray the cats,[46] and cited the effects as an example of the uncanny valley.[47][48]

References

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  3. ^ Nast, Condé. "Dame Judi Dench Is also Lending Her Presence to the Cats Movie Musical". Vanity Fair.
  4. ^ "Jason Derulo Joins Jennifer Hudson, James Corden in All-Star 'Cats' Movie (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
  5. ^ Desk, BWW News. "Idris Elba Talks CATS and Working With Taylor Swift". BroadwayWorld.com. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ "Grizabella on Instagram: "CAT LIFE"". Instagram.
  7. ^ "As a Reminder That This Movie Is Happening and He's in It, Here's Sir Ian McKellen Singing Cats".
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  11. ^ "Jaih Betote👽 on Instagram: "Goodbye Cats!!! You've changed my life!! I've loved every single moment with the crew, the cast, the set. It's been so…"". Instagram. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
  12. ^ "And that's a wrap via Instagram".
  13. ^ "Syllabub - CATS MOVIE on Instagram: "*finishes solo audition* Director: "That was bloody brilliant!" *I'm on my way to leave to catch the car back to the station. As I open the…"". Instagram.
  14. ^ "One of Our Fave Royal Ballet Principals Just Got Tapped for a Role in the CATS Movie!". Dance Magazine. November 2, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
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  19. ^ Norman, Daniela (March 25, 2019). "So excited to finally share with you all what I've been working on these past 7 months... being all catty as Demeter in Universal Pictures and Working Title's feature film CATS directed by Tom Hooper .this crazy cat lady is so excited for you to see it at Christmas this yearpic.twitter.com/gLJEduHg36". @dannieyasmin. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
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  21. ^ Strallen, Zizi (March 23, 2019). "So I'm allowed to officially tell people now that I've been filming the @catsmovie for the last 5 months. Playing Tantomile. She's quite different from the show, not a twin but a little cheeky, flirty kitten. Can't wait for everyone to see it this christmas. #catsmovie". @ZiziStrallen. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  22. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 26, 2018). "'Cats': Dancer Mette Towley Joins Cast Of Universal-Working Title Film".
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  29. ^ Criscitiello, Alexa. "Andrew Lloyd Webber Pens New Tune for CATS Film Adaptation". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
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  32. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 25, 2018). "'Cats' Cast Grows: Tom Hooper-Directed Musical Adds Laurie Davidson". Deadline. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  33. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 26, 2018). "'Cats': Dancer Mette Towley Joins Cast Of Universal-Working Title Film". Deadline. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  34. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 16, 2018). "'Cats': Idris Elba Boarding Universal-Working Title Movie As Macavity". Deadline. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  35. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 18, 2018). "Judi Dench Set To Pounce On 'Cats'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  36. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 2, 2018). "Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Francesca Hayward Joins Universal-Working Title's 'Cats'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  37. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 8, 2018). "'Cats' Cast: Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Steven McRae To Play Skimbleshanks". Deadline. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
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  39. ^ Kit, Borys (November 20, 2018). "Jason Derulo Joins Jennifer Hudson, James Corden in All-Star 'Cats' Movie (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  40. ^ Tartaglione, Nancy; Tartaglione, Nancy (November 24, 2018). "'Cats': 'Hamilton' Tony Winner Andy Blankenbuehler To Choreograph Universal-Working Title Film". Deadline. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
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  46. ^ Negative responses to the trailer:
  47. ^ "'Cats' trailer plunges into the uncanny valley of digital fur". Engadget. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
  48. ^ Lodge, Guy (July 19, 2019). "Litter-ally terrifying: is Cats the creepiest film of the year?". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
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