My Little Pony (2017 film)

My Little Pony is an upcoming 2017 Canadian–American animated musical fantasy film based on the Hasbro toy line of the same name and the 2010 TV series My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic created by Lauren Faust. The film is Hasbro's first animated feature film from its Allspark Pictures studio, as well as their second feature film after Jem and the Holograms. In addition to the main voice actresses reprising their respective roles from the show, the film will include Tony and Emmy award winning actress Kristin Chenoweth guest-voicing a new character. The film is scheduled to be released theatrically in 2017.

Premise
The film concerns a threat looming over Ponyville, and it's up to the Mane Six to save the day.

Voice cast

 * Tara Strong as Twilight Sparkle


 * Ashleigh Ball as Applejack and Rainbow Dash
 * Andrea Libman as Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy


 * Tabitha St. Germain as Rarity


 * Cathy Weseluck as Spike
 * Kristin Chenoweth

Production
The film was first announced on October 20, 2014 by Variety. Originally, Joe Ballarini was announced as the writer, and Friendship is Magic and Equestria Girls writer Meghan McCarthy acting as co-executive producer. At PonyCon AU in late-February 2015, in Australia, some production staff hinted it would not be related to Equestria Girls and that they are making an effort for the film not to feel like an extended episode. On August 7, 2015, Lionsgate announced that they would distribute the film worldwide, except China, which would be distributed by China Film Group Corporation, and that the main cast from the animated TV series would be reprising their roles along with Kristin Chenoweth as an all-new character.

Music
During the music panel for BABSCon 2015 in San Francisco in mid-April 2015, Daniel Ingram suggested the possibility of working with a live orchestra on the film's musical score, stating "it's looking like that dream is going to be a reality." On August 1, 2015, it was confirmed that Ingram will be working with a live orchestra.