The Star (2017 film)

The Star

Official logo
Directed by Timothy Reckart
Produced by Jenni Magee Cook[1]
Screenplay by Carlos Kotkin[1]
Story by Carlos Kotkin
Simon Moore[1]
Based on The Nativity of Jesus
Starring
Music by Mark Mancina
Production
company
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release date
  • November 10, 2017 (2017-11-10)
Country United States
Language English
Budget $18 million[4]

The Star (previously known as The Lamb) is an upcoming American 3D computer-animated Christian comedy film directed by Timothy Reckart.[5] Based on the Nativity of Jesus, and of an original pitch by Tom Sheridan,[5] it is written by Carlos Kotkin and Simon Moore.[1] The film is set to be released on November 10, 2017 by Columbia Pictures.

Plot

The film centers on a donkey, Bo, and his animal friends who become the unsung heroes of the first Christmas.[6]

Cast

Production

In September 2014, it was reported that DeVon Franklin would produce a faith-based film inspired by the Nativity story under his production company, Franklin Entertainment, in collaboration with Sony Pictures Animation.[9] In April 2015, Variety reported that Timothy Reckart would direct the film in his directing debut.[5] On August 5, 2015, it was announced that the film, then titled The Lamb, was given an official release date of December 8, 2017.[10] On June 20, 2016, it was announced that Brian Henson and Lisa Henson from The Jim Henson Company will be executive producers for the film, now titled The Star.[3]

The animation will be produced by Cinesite Studios.[11]

Casting

On January 5, 2017, it was reported that Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry would be in the film.[8] The rest of the cast was announced on January 19, 2017.[1]

Release

As of July 2017, the release date is November 10, 2017.[12]

Marketing

The first trailer was released on July 26, 2017[13]. It was carried as a trailer before The Emoji Movie. The trailer also gave a sneak preview of Mariah Carey's new song for the movie.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Milligan, Mercedes (January 18, 2017). "Sony Pictures Animation Reveals Slate through 2018". Animation Magazine. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  2. ↑ "The Star - Official Site". Sony Pictures. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
  3. 1 2 Pederson, Erik (June 20, 2016). "Sony Animation Dates ‘Hotel Transylvania 3’, ‘Emojimovie’ & More; ‘Ghostbusters’ TV Series Set". Deadline. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
  4. ↑ Pressburg, Matt (17 July 2017). "Why Sony, LStar Movie Finance Deal Fell Apart: Flops, 'Ghostbusters' and Feet on Desk (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
  5. 1 2 3 Flores, Terry (April 7, 2015). "Oscar-Nommed Timothy Reckart to Make Feature Directing Debut on Sony Toon (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  6. ↑ "The Star". Sony Pictures Animation. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
  7. ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (April 27, 2017). "First Look at the Stars of ‘The Star’ from Sony Pictures Animation". Animation Magazine. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  8. 1 2 3 Masters, Kim (January 5, 2016). "Studios' 2017 Forecast: Big Bets, Franchise Fears and Executive Intrigue". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  9. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (September 2, 2014). "Sony Pictures Animation Developing Faith-Based Movie About Nativity Story (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  10. ↑ Kroll, Justin (August 5, 2015). "Sony Dates 16 Films Including Two More ‘Bad Boys’ Sequels, ‘Jumanji’ Remake". Variety. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Sony Pictures Animation Teases Upcoming Slate". January 18, 2017. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  12. ↑ "Release Schedule - New Dates & Changes". Box Office Mojo. Archived from the original on July 8, 2016. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
  13. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCtp84nKmJw
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