OVER THE MOON (U)

WHO’S IN IT?

Cathy Ang (film debut), Robert G. Chiu (film debut), Philippa Soo (The Broken Hearts Gallery), Ken Jeong (The Hangover), John Cho (Star Trek Beyond), Ruthie Ann Miles (film debut), Sandra Oh (Sideways), Margaret Cho (17 Again), Kimiko Glenn (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), Artt Butler (Her)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Glen Keane (film debut) and John Kahrs (film debut), directors; Audrey Wells (The Hate U Give), writer; Peilin Chou (Abominable) and Gennie Rim (film debut), producers; Steven Price (Gravity), composer; Edie Ichioka (The Boxtrolls), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Fei Fei (Ang) is a bright and determined young girl who is eager to prove the existence of the fabled Moon Goddess, Chang’e (Soo). She builds a rocket ship and, along with her new step-brother Chin (Chiu), heads to the moon to find Chang’e, and encounters more than she ever thought she would…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

Legendary Disney animator Glen Keane – he designed the characters of Ariel, Aladdin, the Beast and Rapunzel among many others – co-directs this gorgeous animated musical for Netflix, from a script by late writer Audrey Wells, and featuring plenty of new characters and visuals for the whole family to enjoy.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

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