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10 things you should know about Netflix's next big animated movie 'Over the Moon'
10 things you should know about Netflix's next big animated movie 'Over the Moon'
Kirsten AcunaJun 23, 2020, 21:32 IST
"Rocket to the Moon" was the first song written for "Over the Moon" in 2017 by Chris Curtis and Marjorie Duffield.Netflix
Netflix's next big animated movie is a musical called "Over the Moon."
The film, streaming this fall, follows a young girl who builds a rocket ship to go to the moon with her pet bunny to discover the Moon Goddess, Chang'e.
Insider received a first look at the film during a Q&A with some of the cast and crew, including director Glen Keane and stars Sandra Oh, John Cho, and newcomer Cathy Ang.
From Sandra Oh's casting story to the deeply personal inspiration behind the film, here's everything we learned about the movie, which was first pitched in 2015 at Pearl Studio.
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"Over the Moon" is a musical inspired by the tale of the goddess Chang'e and her husband, Houyi.
Illustrations in the trailer for "Over the Moon" show Chang'e and Houyi's bittersweet love story.
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The film follows Fei Fei, a young girl who has lost her mom.
Fei Fei is passionate about science and decides to construct a rocket ship.
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The film is directed by legendary Disney animator, Glen Keane.
Some of Keane's 2D animation can be seen in the film.
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He's not the only former Disney animator working on the film. John Kahrs, the director of the short "Paperman," co-directed the film along with Keane.
Kahrs won the Oscar for best short film for his work on "Paperman."
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The movie is the last film from screenwriter Audrey Wells, who also adapted the Angie Thomas book "The Hate U Give."
Wells' previous films include "Under the Tuscan Sun" and 2018's "The Hate U Give."
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Sandra Oh joined the film after she was stopped in a parking lot by a producer.
Eight cast and crew members participated in a Zoom Q&A and conference call to chat about the upcoming film.
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The movie is described as a love letter to Wells' husband and daughter.
Fei Fei hears the story of Chang'e from her parents while young. A bunny lantern, representing the rocket ship she eventually builds, can be seen sitting with them.
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Cathy Ang's first recording of the song "Rocket to the Moon" is the version you hear in the final film. It also helped land her the starring role in the movie.
"Rocket to the Moon" was the first song written for "Over the Moon" in 2017 by Chris Curtis and Marjorie Duffield.
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"Hamilton" star Phillipa Soo also sings in the movie.
Phillipa Soo voices Chang'e.
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The film stars many famous Asian actors, including Sandra Oh, John Cho, and Phillipa Soo.
Fei Fei gathers with her family for a meal.
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