Trolls World Tour is an upcoming American computer-animated adventure jukebox musical comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures.
The film is a sequel to the 2016 film Trolls, directed by Walt Dohrn with co-direction by David P. Smith, produced by Gina Shay, and written by Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, Elizabeth Tippet, Maya Forbes, and Wallace Wolodarsky, from a story by Aibel and Berger. The film will feature an ensemble voice cast including Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, James Corden, Ozzy Osbourne, Rachel Bloom, Anderson Paak, George Clinton, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, Sam Rockwell, Gwen Stefani, Icona Pop, Ron Funches, Kunal Nayyar, Jamie Dornan, J. Balvin, and Kenan Thompson.
The film was initially set to be theatrically released in the United States on April 10, 2020, but due to the impact on the film industry by the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic it will be released for digital rental.
Synopsis
After the events of the first film, Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) discover that they are but one of six different Troll tribes scattered over six different lands, each devoted to a different form of music: Pop, Funk, Classical, Techno, Country and Rock. Their world is about to get a lot bigger, and a whole lot louder, as member of hard-rock royalty, Queen Barb (Rachel Bloom), aided by her father King Thrash (Ozzy Osbourne), wants to destroy all other kinds of music to let rock reign supreme. With the fate of the world at stake, Poppy and Branch, along with their friends — Biggie (James Corden), DJ Suki (Gwen Stefani), Satin and Chenille (Icona Pop), Cooper (Ron Funches), Guy Diamond (Kunal Nayyar), and Tiny Diamond (Kenan Thompson) — set out to visit all the other lands to unify the Trolls in harmony against Barb, who's looking to upstage them all and turn them into rock zombies. Meanwhile, Branch tries to find a way to tell Poppy how he feels about her.
Voice cast
- Anna Kendrick as Queen Poppy
- Justin Timberlake as Branch
- Rachel Bloom as Queen Barb
- James Corden as Biggie
- Ron Funches as Cooper
- Kelly Clarkson as Delta Dawn
- Anderson Paak as Prince D
- Sam Rockwell as Hickory
- George Clinton as King Quincy
- Mary J. Blige as Queen Essence
- Kenan Thompson as Tiny Diamond
- Kunal Nayyar as Guy Diamond
- Aino Jawo as Satin
- Caroline Hjelt as Chenille
- J Balvin as Tresillo
- Flula Borg as Dickory
- Ester Dean as Legsly
- Jamie Dornan as Chaz
- Gustavo Dudamel as Trollzart
- Ozzy Osbourne as King Thrash
- Anthony Ramos as King Trollex
- Karan Soni as Riff
- Charlyne Yi Pennywhistle
- Red Velvet as the K-Pop Gang
- Joy as Ari
- Yeri as Kim-Petit
- Irene as Baby Bun
- Wendy as Wani
- Seulgi as Gomdori
- Zooey Deschanel as Bridget
- Christopher Mintz-Plasse as King Gristle Jr.
- Kevin Michael Richardson as Mr. Dinkles
- Walt Dohrn as Cloud Guy
- Dorhn who also voices King Peppy
- Dorhn who also voices Smidge
- Dorhn who also voices Fuzzbert
- Dorhn who also voices Death Metal Mr. Dinkles
- The McElroy brothers as Skyscraper
- Justin McElroy as Techno Beat Drop Button, Tumbleweed
- Travis McElroy as Rock Tear
- Griffin McElroy as Country Tear
Pre-Production
On February 28, 2017, Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation announced a sequel to the 2016 film Trolls, with Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake reprising their roles as Poppy and Branch.[1] In March 2017, podcasters the McElroy brothers began campaigning for roles in the film via a podcast titled "The McElroy Brothers Will Be in Trolls 2".[2] Following the campaign's success, DreamWorks confirmed in September 2018 that the McElroy brothers would make cameo appearances in World Tour.[3]
Production
The film will see the additions of Sam Rockwell, Chance the Rapper, Anthony Ramos, Jamie Dornan, Karan Soni and Flula Borg to the cast in May 2018. Corden, Stefani, Icona Pop, Funches, and Nayyar will also reprise their roles.[4] On June 12, 2018, the film was retitled as Trolls World Tour.[5][6] In October 2018, it was confirmed that Kelly Clarkson had joined the cast, and will perform an original song.[7] In June 2019, along with promotional posters, new cast members have been announced, which include: J Balvin, Mary J. Blige, Rachel Bloom, George Clinton, Ester Dean, and Gustavo Dudamel.
Along with Timberlake, Clarkson, Paak, Blige, and Clinton, songs will be provided by Chris Stapleton and SZA.
Post-Production
In June 2019, along with promotional posters, new cast members have been announced, which include: J Balvin, Mary J. Blige, Rachel Bloom, George Clinton, Ester Dean, and Gustavo Dudamel.
The first single from the movie's soundtrack, "The Other Side", by Timberlake and SZA, was released on February 26, 2020. The Trolls World Tour: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released on March 13, 2020.
Release
Trolls World Tour is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States on April 10, 2020 by Universal Pictures.[8] It was previously set for the said release date, but was pushed up to February 14, 2020 before being moved back to April 17, 2020. Following the delay of No Time to Die, it was yet again pushed up to its current date.[1][9]
The film was released in Malaysia and Singapore in early March 2020. It was to be released on March 20 in the United Kingdom, but due to coronavirus concerns as well as the film industry's effect of the pandemic, it was pushed back a few weeks; the new release date is now April 10. On March 16, Universal announced that the film would be available for rental on digital platforms the same day as the film's theatrical release as a result of the pandemic.[10] This move was met with swift and intense backlash from John Fithian, chief of the National Association of Theatre Owners, saying in full: "Only Universal, and only on Trolls, did one studio skip the theatrical model and go straight to the home. Universal continues to advertise to consumers that Trolls will be released simultaneously to theaters and the home on April 10. And they are lying to consumers. Universal knows that theaters will still be closed on April 10, so unlike every other distributor who must simply delay their releases in that time period, but still understand that theatrical release is essential to their business model, Universal on Trolls didn't make that decision. Exhibitors will not forget this. With the exception of Universal, every studio has gone overboard to reassure exhibitors that the theatrical model works for them, and that they look forward to releasing their movies theatrically once the virus is done. And every one of those studios called their exhibition partners and talked through their plans for delayed release before they announced them. Only Universal on Trolls undermined the theatrical model. And Universal told no exhibitor about their plans on Trolls until approximately 20 minutes before their announcement. Exhibitors know who their partners are. And every other studio has demonstrated true partnership and belief in the theatrical model during this time of crisis for all Americans, and indeed all moviegoers around the world."[11]
Marketing
On June 19, 2019, DreamWorks released 22 character posters for the film, along with promotional film stills. On June 20, the first trailer was released.[12]
A second trailer was released in November 14, 2019. A third trailer was released on March 6, 2020, featuring the new release date.
Trivia
- Trolls will be the fifth DreamWorks Animation film to become a franchise, after Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon.
- This will be the first DreamWorks Animation film to be released in April.
- This is DreamWorks Animation's fifth musical film, following The Prince of Egypt, Joseph: King of Dreams, The Road to El Dorado, and the first film, Trolls.
- However, it was pushed up to April 10, 2020, although it was revealed that it will just be released on digital platforms instead on that day.
- Because at one point promotional artwork showed Branch and Poppy together with the Valentine's release date below them, fans have speculated the sequel may be about an official love story between Branch and Poppy. However, so far this is just fan speculation and has not been confirmed in any official way by Dreamworks,
- The film was first titled Trolls 2, but in June 12, 2018, it was retitled Trolls World Tour.
- This will be the second DreamWorks Animation sequel not to have its music score composed by the same composer as its predecessor after Penguins of Madagascar (which was composed by Lorne Balfe); Christophe Beck composed the music score for the first film while Theodore Shapiro takes over for this film, making it the second DreamWorks Animation film to be scored by the aforementioned composer after Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie.
- The scene in the first teaser when Poppy sings The Sound of Silence is an alternate shot from the original film.
- This film is expected to mark the first time the new MPA logo would appear in the end credits for a DreamWorks Animation film or a Universal Pictures animated film.
- Due to a Hulu and DreamWorks deal, it will be streaming on Hulu[13]
- This will also the sixth DreamWorks Animation film with a non-human cast after Shark Tale, the Kung Fu Panda films, and the original film of Trolls.
- This will be the first Universal Pictures release to be available for rental on digital platforms instead of having a theatrical release.
- In fact, this is expected to be Universal Pictures' first direct-to-video film to have a 4K Ultra HD release.[14]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Universal DreamWorks Animation Announces ‘Trolls 2’; Sets for April 10, 2020", Variety, February 28, 2017. Retrieved on March 5, 2017.
- ↑ The McElroy Brothers Will Be In Trolls 2: Chapter 1 | Maximum Fun (en).
- ↑ Bradley, Laura. "The Unbelievable True Story of How Three Podcasters Trolled Their Way into Trolls 2", September 11, 2018.
- ↑ Chance the Rapper Joins the Cast of 'Trolls 2'.
- ↑ Zahed, Ramin (June 12, 2018). New Details Revealed About DreamWorks’ ‘Trolls’ Sequel.
- ↑ Film News Roundup: Laverne Cox Boards 'Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen' Documentary (June 13, 2018).
- ↑ N'Duka (October 4, 2018). Kelly Clarkson Joins ‘Trolls 2’ & Will Perform Original Song. Retrieved on October 5, 2018.
- ↑ ‘Fast & Furious 9’ Drives To Easter Weekend 2020; ‘Trolls 2’ Moves To Spring 2020 – Update (December 6, 2017).
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2020-03-04). ‘Trolls World Tour’ Fills Easter Void Left By ‘No Time To Die’ (en).
- ↑ "Universal to Release 'Trolls World Tour' for Digital Rental on Same Day as Theatrical Release", TheWrap, March 16, 2020. Retrieved on March 16, 2020.
- ↑ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/theater-owners-chief-universals-trolls-demand-play-exhibitors-will-not-forget-1285591
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP86-TR6IME
- ↑ Dreamworks and Hulu deal
- ↑ Trolls World Tour 4K Blu-ray (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray)