A girl named Fei Fei builds and flies a rocket ship to meet the moon goddess, Chang'e. Also among the cast are Robert G. Chiu, John Cho, Ken Jeong, Margaret Cho, and stage regulars Kimiko Glenn and Conrad Ricamora. [4] On February 6, 2018, Netflix acquired distribution rights to the film and Glen Keane was set to direct. By Andrew Gans, Dan Meyer, Ryan McPhee | 10/01/2020, Plus, watch Jai’Len Josey sing “Sign My Name” from the musical adaptation of. #ArtsHero Launches Campaign to Get Kids and Teens Involved With Civic Engagement, In the News: Renée Elise Goldsberry Joins Sara Bareilles in, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Announces Record-Breaking $18.1 Million in Grants in Fiscal Year 2020, Kristin Chenoweth, Ariana DeBose, Aaron Tveit, More Stage Favorites Join, New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' Virtual Season Will Feature Victoria Clark, Robert Cuccioli, More, Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander, Bette Midler, More Star in, Schedule of Upcoming and Current Free Live Stream Broadcasts, Watch Danielle Brooks, Daphne Rubin-Vega, More in, Mahershala Ali, Angela Davis, More Join HBO’s. The adaptation is based on The Apollo staging of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ work, who also performs in the special. George C. Wolfe directs the screen adaptation of the August Wilson play. In modern times, Chang'e has been the namesake of the Chinese Lunar Exploration … Of course, that must have happened after the moon rotation has already been locked. “A large asteroid impact may caused the moon to change the way its faces Earth. Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key play a traveling couple who encounter a magical land in the musical comedy.

Advertisement. Check out these titles on HBO Max, Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and more. On September 26, 2017, Pearl Studio hired Audrey Wells to write the script Over the Moon, a retelling of the classic Chinese myth. Hamilton Tony nominee Soo voices Chang'e, with newcomer Cathy Ang as Fei Fei, Tony winner Miles as Mother, and Oh as Mrs. Zhong… Directed by Glen Keane from a script written by the late Audrey Wells, Over the Moon also features the voices of John Cho as Ba Ba, Ruthie Ann Miles as Mother, Margaret Cho as Auntie Ling, Sandra Oh as Mrs. Zhong, Kimiko Glenn as Auntie Mei, and Artt Butler as Ma Ma. Over the Moon will debut on the streaming service later this year. Over the Moon is an upcoming American-Chinese computer-animated musical adventure film directed by Glen Keane and co-directed by John Kahrs from a screenplay by Audrey Wells. Check out the recently released trailer for the movie below: Here you'll find all collections you've created before. But in order to get back home, she, Chin, and Bunge must first team up with a green dog-like creature named Gobi (Ken Jeong) in bringing back Chang’e’s one true love. [5] However, during this, Audrey Wells died in 2018. Mattel’s Over the Moon toy line includes four doll sets: a Chang’e doll dressed in her pop star attire ($14.99), a singing Chang’e doll ($24.99), a Fei Fei doll with Bungee ($14.99), and a Fei Fei doll in her space outfit with Gobi ($19.99). A bigger Bungee plush ($24.99) will also be available. In addition to lending her vocal talents in the Netflix animated film, Soo can be seen in Hamilton when it drops on Disney+ July 3. Where to pre-order the Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G, Duracell is now using a bitter coating to keep kids from eating their batteries, AT&T just made their family plans more affordable and flexible, Lenovo’s folding PC ThinkPad X1 Fold is finally available for pre-order, Here’s how to order Starbucks’ ‘secret’ Chocolate Pumpkin Crème Frappuccino, Bad Bunny’s glow-in-the-dark Crocs sold out in less than 30 minutes, A limited-edition Mountain Dew hot sauce is coming soon, These new Halo Infinite Nerf blasters will let you live out your Master Chief fantasies. Based on a classic Chinese myth, Over the Moon follows a bright young girl named Fei Fei (Cathy Ang) who builds a rocket ship to the moon to prove the existence of the legendary moon goddess, Chang’e (Phillipa Soo).

[6], 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). The toy company announced on Tuesday that it is releasing an Over the Moon doll and plush line on October 1st ― three weeks before the highly anticipated premiere of the musical comedy movie on the streaming service. Barbie unveils Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Jean King, and Florence Nightingale dolls, Baby Yoda Funko Pop figures are now available for pre-order, These BTS Mini Dolls from Mattel will melt your heart with cuteness, Mattel’s gender-neutral dolls are breaking gender norms.

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A new featurette takes fans behind the scenes of the groundbreaking play. Copyright 1991-2020 © Playbill Inc. All Rights Reserved. As the Moon orbits our planet, its varying position means that the Sun lights up different regions, creating the illusion that the Moon is changing shape over time. Fueled with determination and a passion for science, Fei Fei ― together with her friend Chin (Robert G. Chiu) and her adorable pet bunny Bungee ― is able to meet Chang’e. The film is produced by Pearl Studio and animated by Sony Pictures Imageworks. Chang'e or Chang-o, originally known as Heng'e, is the Chinese goddess of the Moon. The third is collecting lunar samples from the near-side and sending them to Earth, a task for the future Chang'e 5 and Chang'e 6 missions. Mattel toys based on Netflix’s upcoming animated film Over the Moon are coming out next month. The Netflix-Pearl Studio co-production follows the story of Fei Fei as she builds a rocket ship to travel to the moon and save Chang'e, who, according to the real Chinese myth, was sent to the satellite after drinking a magical potion by accident.

Over the Moon is directed by Glen Keane, with a screenplay by the late Audrey Wells and additional story by Jennifer Yee McDevitt. [2], "Netflix's 'Over the Moon' Behind-the-Scenes Featurette Reveals Release Date and Peek at the Music", "Netflix's Over The Moon Movie Trailer Pairs Breathtaking Visuals With Pop Music", "Oriental DreamWorks Names Peilin Chou As CCO; Designs Robust Animation Slate", "Glen Keane to Direct 'Over The Moon' Animation Film For Netflix & Pearl Studio", "Netflix Reveals Details, Trailer for Upcoming Animated Musical 'Over the Moon, "Glen Keane's 'Over the Moon' to Feature Score by Steven Price & Original Songs by Christopher Curtis, Marjorie Duffield & Helen Park", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Over_the_Moon_(2020_film)&oldid=980853700, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 28 September 2020, at 21:03. Your guide to where and when to watch captures of live plays and musicals, from the National Theatre and more!

Mattel’s Over the Moon toy line includes four doll sets: a Chang’e doll dressed in her pop star attire ($14.99), a singing Chang’e doll ($24.99), a Fei Fei doll with Bungee ($14.99), and a Fei Fei doll in her space outfit with Gobi ($19.99). [7], The film will be released in select theaters[3] and on Netflix on October 23, 2020.

The fourth phase consists of development of a robotic research station near the Moon's south pole. The second is landing and roving on the Moon, as Chang'e 3 did in 2013 and Chang'e 4 did in 2019. Hamilton Tony nominee Soo voices Chang'e, with newcomer Cathy Ang as Fei Fei, Tony winner Miles as Mother, and Oh as Mrs. Zhong. By subscribing I accept the privacy rules of this site. She is married to the archer Houyi. The movie features eight original songs by Christopher Curtis (Chaplin), Marjorie Duffield, and Helen Park (KPOP). Christian Saclao Over the Moon will debut on the streaming service later this year. It stars the voices of Cathy Ang, Phillipa Soo, Ken Jeong, John Cho, Ruthie Ann Miles, Margaret Cho, and Sandra Oh. One girl is determined to risk it all to prove the goddess Chang'e really does exist in the trailer for Over the Moon, featuring the vocal talents of Phillipa Soo, Ruthie Ann Miles, Sandra Oh, and more. Over the Moon is an upcoming American-Chinese computer-animated musical adventure film directed by Glen Keane and co-directed by John Kahrs from a screenplay by Audrey Wells.The film is produced by Pearl Studio and animated by Sony Pictures Imageworks.It stars the voices of Cathy Ang, Phillipa Soo, Ken Jeong, John Cho, Ruthie Ann Miles, Margaret Cho, and Sandra Oh. The plushies in the collection, meanwhile, include cute and cuddly stuffed toys of Bungee, baby Chang’e doll, Gobi, and three Lunarians ($9.99).

She is the subject of several legends in Chinese mythology, most of which incorporate several of the following elements: Houyi the archer, a benevolent or malevolent emperor, an elixir of life, and the Moon. September 23, 2020, 5:15 am. by

The animated movie musical follows a young girl who builds a rocket to prove the existence of the Moon goddess Chang'e. Animation was provided by Sony Pictures Imageworks while traditional animation is being handled. The film is scheduled for a release on October 23, 2020 on Netflix[2] and in select theaters.[3]. Rannells shared his experience filming with the "down to clown" Oscar winner on. Sign up for exclusive discounts and save up to 50% on tickets!