A Live-Action 'My Little Pony' Movie Has Been Announced
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Amazon MGM Studios and Hasbro Entertainment have recently announced the development of a new live-action My Little Pony movie. The popular franchise, which began life in 1982 as a toy line, has grown into a global brand through animated TV shows, films, and collectibles. Now, it looks to be following in the steps of other toy adaptations by launching on the big screens in a way it never has before.
While plot information and casting decisions are still under wraps, the live-action adaptation will reinterpret pop symbols like Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie for a new generation. The film will attempt to recapture the franchise's key themes of friendship, magic, and the power of kindness without the franchise’s familiar animation.
This announcement is a bit of a surprise, given the success the franchise has had in the world of animation. The last feature-length movie in the franchise, My Little Pony: The Movie, became Lionsgate’s highest-grossing animated film to date upon its release in 2017. However, the news comes as part of Hasbro's broader attempt to diversify its entertainment offerings, with other major properties like Dungeons & Dragons, Clue, and Magic: The Gathering also receiving the live-action treatment.
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The move is indicative of a wider trend towards reanimating brands from the past into modern, multi-platform storytelling. It’s also likely to be a push to compete after the massive success of Mattel’s Barbie, which became the highest-grossing film of 2023.
Fans of all ages are buzzing already about how the ponies will be adapted, given how distinctly recognizable the franchise’s animated style has become. No release date has been announced officially, but since production has commenced, the countdown to live-action Equestria has begun. Friendship is coming to the big screen bigger and brighter than ever.
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Source(s): Variety, The Numbers
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