UglyDolls (film)

UglyDolls is an upcoming American computer-animated jukebox musical comedy film directed by Kelly Asbury, produced by Robert Rodriguez through his production company, Troublemaker Studios, and written by Blaise Hemingway, Erica Rivinoja, and Larry Stuckey. It is based on the plush toys of the same name. The film features the voices of Kelly Clarkson, Pitbull, Nick Jonas, Wanda Sykes, Gabriel Iglesias, Blake Shelton, Janelle Monáe, Emma Roberts, Wang Leehom, Bebe Rexha, Charli XCX, and Lizzo. It is scheduled to be released on May 10, 2019 by STX Entertainment.

it is the first film from STX Family (aka STX Cartoon Studios), which will become DHX/UA Animation Studios.

Plot
"Moxy (Kelly Clarkson) and her UglyDolls friends confront what it means to be different, struggle with their desire to be loved, and ultimately discover that you don’t have to be perfect to be amazing because who you truly are is what matters most. She and her friends travel to the otherside of the mountain where Uglyville nestles and finds the town of Perfection, a place where everyone is perfect. In Perfection, Moxy and her crew are subject to the manipulations of Lou (Nick Jonas), the perfect doll in charge of training recruits. Here, the UglyDolls will confront what it means to be different, struggle with their desire to be loved, and ultimately discover that you don’t have to be perfect to be amazing because who you truly are is what matters most.

Cast

 * Kelly Clarkson as Moxy, the leader of the group. She has an insatiable curiosity, limitless confidence, and the unique ability to make others feel great about exactly who they are, but she's also looking for something more. (Note: while she is given the name of the character Moxy from the toy franchise, her design is that of Gorgeous, a different character from the toyline)
 * Pitbull as Ugly Dog, Moxy's closest friend and companion. He's also got a smart collar with every gadget you can imagine.
 * Nick Jonas as Lou, a tough talking, buff leader from Perfection. He's a perfect doll in charge of training recruits
 * Wanda Sykes as Wage, a chef by trade and can be frequently found cooking up some amazing and inventive culinary concoctions.
 * Gabriel Iglesias as Babo, the largest, hungriest and handiest of the UglyDolls. When you want something done you bring BABO along.
 * Blake Shelton as Ox, the Unofficial Mayor of Uglyville and a mentor to all the other UglyDolls. His main concern is making sure the UglyDolls are safe, but he's also always on the lookout for a party.
 * Janelle Monáe as Mandy
 * Emma Roberts as Wedgehead
 * Wang Leehom as Lucky Bat, a wise, thoughtful and mysterious advisor, but he's a little insecure about his abilities.
 * Bebe Rexha
 * Charli XCX as Kitty
 * Lizzo as Lydia

Production
In May 2011, it was announced that Illumination Entertainment had acquired the rights to Uglydolls to make an animated feature film. Chris Meledandri was set to produce, with a screenplay from Larry Stuckey. The original creators, David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim, were set to executive produce. Four years later, in 2015, Variety magazine reported that an animated film based on Uglydolls would be the first project produced by STX Entertainment's new "family and animation" division. On March 28, 2017, Robert Rodriguez signed on to direct, write, and produce the film, with a release date set for May 10, 2019. The film would be produced by Troublemaker Studios and OddLot Entertainment, with animation being provided by Reel FX Creative Studios.

In March 2018, it was announced that the voice of rapper Pitbull would be featured in the film for an unknown role, and he would also provide an original song for the film. In May 2018, it was announced that Kelly Asbury had signed on to direct the feature film. In July 2018, another singer Kelly Clarkson joined the voice cast of the film as the voice of Moxy, and will provide an original song for the film In August 2018, Nick Jonas joined the voice cast of the film, and he would also perform an original song for the film. In September 2018, comedians Wanda Sykes and Gabriel Iglesias joined the film. On September 20, 2018, it was announced that country music singer Blake Shelton had joined the film, and will voice Ox, as well as performing original music. In October 2018, it was announced that Janelle Monáe and Emma Roberts had been cast in the film.

Music
The film will feature original music from Kelly Clarkson, Pitbull, Nick Jonas, Blake Shelton, and Janelle Monáe. The musical score is composed by Christopher Lennertz. The film's soundtrack will be released by Atlantic Records.

Marketing
The first trailer for the film was released on November 8, 2018.

Release
UglyDolls is scheduled to be released on May 10, 2019 by STX Entertainment.