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<\/a>This November, Sony\u2019s faith-based Affirm Films division and Sony Pictures Animation release \u201cThe Star,\u201d<\/a> an animated feature taking the animals\u2019 point of view on the Nativity.<\/p>\nFrom the press release:<\/p>\n
THE STAR<\/strong>\u00a0brilliantly tells the story of the first Christmas from the perspective of the adventurous animals who contributed to the journey and bore witness to the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ,\u201d said Executive Producer DeVon Franklin, who also produced MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN. \u201cThe entire family will laugh and be inspired as they experience the power of faith, friends and courage through the eyes of these brave, heroic\u00a0animals.\u201d<\/p>\n
From the studio that brought you MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN and CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS comes\u00a0THE STAR,<\/strong>\u00a0premiering in theaters nationwide\u00a0Nov. 10<\/span><\/span>. The cast of vocal talent features\u00a0Steven Yeun<\/strong>\u00a0(Bo the donkey),\u00a0Gina Rodriguez<\/strong>\u00a0(Mary),\u00a0Zachary Levi<\/strong>\u00a0(Joseph),\u00a0Keegan-Michael Key<\/strong>\u00a0(Dave the dove),\u00a0Kelly Clarkson<\/strong>\u00a0(Leah the horse),\u00a0Anthony Anderson<\/strong>\u00a0(Zach the goat),\u00a0Aidy Bryant<\/strong>\u00a0(Ruth the sheep),\u00a0Ving Rhames\u00a0<\/strong>(Thaddeus the dog),\u00a0Gabriel Iglesias<\/strong>\u00a0(Rufus the dog),\u00a0Patricia Heaton<\/strong>\u00a0(Edith the cow),\u00a0Kristin Chenoweth<\/strong>\u00a0(Abby the mouse), national radio personality\u00a0Delilah Rene\u00a0<\/strong>(Elizabeth),\u00a0\u00a0(King Herod),\u00a0Kris Kristofferson<\/strong>\u00a0(Old Donkey), and\u00a0Tracy Morgan<\/strong>\u00a0(Felix),\u00a0Tyler<\/strong>\u00a0Perry<\/strong>\u00a0(Cyrus),\u00a0Oprah Winfrey<\/strong>\u00a0(Deborah) as the three camels.<\/p>\n
Featuring new music by Mariah Carey.<\/p>\n
THE STAR<\/strong>\u00a0is directed by Academy Award\u00ae nominated writer\/director Timothy Reckart (HEAD OVER HEELS<\/em>); executive-produced by DeVon Franklin (MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN<\/em>), Lisa Henson and Brian Henson (The Jim Henson Company); produced by Jennifer Magee-Cook; with a story by Simon Moore and Carlos Kotkin; and screenplay by Carlos Kotkin.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Starting July 28, the new teaser trailer from the film will accompany \u201cThe Emoji Movie\u201d in theaters \u2014 or you can just watch it below, and then check out some new stills from the film (One is at the top, two more are below).<\/p>\n
Enjoy!<\/p>\n