Charming (film)
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| Directed by | Ross Venokur |
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| Written by | Ross Venokur |
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Release dates | April 14, 2017[1] |
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| Language | English |
Charming is an upcoming 2017 Canadian-American 3D computer-animated musical comedy film directed and written by Ross Venokur.
Plot
The film explores the untold stories of Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty who discover that they are all engaged to the same Prince Charming. Under the spell of a wicked Queen, Prince Charming, led by the heroine Lenore, must go on an epic journey to find his true, true love.
Cast
- Demi Lovato as Lenore[2][3]
- Wilmer Valderrama as Prince Charming[4]
- Avril Lavigne as Snow White[3]
- Ashley Tisdale as Cinderella[3]
- G.E.M. as Sleeping Beauty[3]
- Sia Furler as Half Oracle[5]
- John Cleese as Fairy Godfather
- Steve Aoki[6]
Production
On September 18, 2014, it was announced that producers John H. Williams and Henry Skelsey's newly formed animated production company 3QU Media would be developing its first film Charming with Vanguard Animation, and in association with Cinesite.[7][3] Ross Venokur would direct the film based on his own script, and the film's budget would be under $20 million. On February 19, 2015, Demi Lovato was cast in the film to provide her voice for the female lead role of Lenore, and she would also executively produce the music score for the film.[2] On August 5, 2015, Avril Lavigne, Ashley Tisdale, and G.E.M. joined the cast to voice Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, respectively.[3] SC Films International would handle the international sales for the film.[3] Wilmer Valderrama has been cast as Prince Charming on September 16, 2015.[8]
Production on the film is underway at the new animation studio Cinesite in Montreal.[7][3]
Music
In November 2015, it was announced that Lovato will be responsible for the executive production of the soundtrack.[9] Australian recording artist and songwriter Sia wrote two songs; "Magical" and "Balladino", performed by Lovato and Furler respectively. Also, Fall Out Boy frontman Patrick Stump penned a song named "Trophy Boy", which will be sung by Lavigne, Tisdale, and G.E.M. The soundtrack is set to feature music from Steve Aoki as well.
References
- ↑ "Charming". Cinemall. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- 1 2 McNary, Dave (February 19, 2015). "Demi Lovato Joins Animated 'Charming' Movie". Variety. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Otterson, Joe (August 5, 2015). "Avril Lavigne, Ashley Tisdale, and G.E.M. Join Demi Lovato in Animated Comedy 'Charming'". The Wrap. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ↑ Pedersen, Erik. "Wilmer Valderrama Sweet-Talks His Way Into Princely 'Charming' Role". Deadline. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ↑ Sia & Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump to Provide Songs for Animated Comedy Musical 'Charming'
- ↑ "Steve Aoki on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 2016-02-29.
- 1 2 McNary, Dave (September 18, 2014). "'Shrek' Producer John Williams Launching Animated Production Company (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ↑ Sollosi, Mary (September 16, 2015). "Wilmer Valderrama to voice Latin Prince Charming in animated fairy tale Charming". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- ↑ Sia & Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump to Provide Songs for Animated Comedy Musical 'Charming'
External links
- Charming at the Internet Movie Database
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