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THE STAR on DVD in February
CULVER CITY, Calif. (January 8, in the year of our
Lord 2018) – From the studio that brought you MIRACLES
FROM HEAVEN & CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS comes the
timeless tale about faith, friendship, and the importance of
believing in yourself. AFFIRM Films and Sony Pictures
Animation’s THE STAR arrives for the first time on Digital on
February 6 and on Blu-ray + DVD + Digital February 20 from Sony
Pictures Home Entertainment. The heartwarming animated comedy
follows a small but brave donkey named Bo (voiced by Steven
Yeun), who yearns for a life beyond his daily grind at the
village mill. One day he finds the courage to break free and
finally goes on the adventure of his dreams. On his journey, he
teams up with Ruth (voiced by Aidy Bryant), a lovable sheep who
has lost her flock and Dave (voiced by Keegan-Michael Key), a
dove with lofty aspirations, along with three wisecracking
camels voiced by Tracy Morgan, Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey. Bo
and his new friends follow the star and become accidental heroes
in the greatest story ever told.
Rounding out the all-star voice cast including Gina Rodriguez as
Mary, Zachary Levi as Joseph, Grammy® Award-Winner Kelly
Clarkson as Leah the horse, Anthony Anderson as Zach the goat,
Ving Rhames as Thaddeus the dog, Gabriel Iglesias as Rufus the
dog, Patricia Heaton as Edith the cow, Emmy® and Tony®
Award-Winner Kristin Chenoweth as Abby the mouse, and
Christopher Plummer (All the Money in the World) as King Herod.
THE STAR is filled with more than an hour of engaging bonus
materials including the “Star-aoke: Sing Along with Bo &
Friends,” a dance along to “Life Is Good” by A Great Big World,
plus a collection of fun lyric videos that will have you singing
along to the inspiring music from THE STAR. Families can enjoy
crafting and baking with “how-to” videos “Star Mason Jar
Votives” and “Sweet and Sparkly Stars,” and they also can go
behind-the-scenes to explore the amazing talent who bring these
characters to life. In “Faith All Year Round,” renowned pastor
and motivational speaker, DeVon Franklin delivers a fun and
engaging children’s sermon discussing the themes of the film and
keeping the spirit of this inspiring story alive in us every
day.
THE STAR is directed by Academy Award® nominated writer/director
Timothy Reckart, screenplay by Carlos Kotkin, and story by Simon
Moore and Carlos Kotkin. The film is executive produced by DeVon
Franklin, Brian Henson and Lisa Henson, and produced by Jennifer
Magee-Cook. The Star is presented by AFFIRM films and Sony
Pictures Animation in association with Walden Media, Franklin
Entertainment and The Jim Henson Company. The uplifting theme
song, “The Star” by Mariah Carey and veteran songwriter Marc
Shaiman was also nominated for a 2018 Golden Globe Award for
Best Original Song. “The Star” song is now available on The
Star: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, which assembles new
music from a bevy of powerhouse superstars.
Bonus Materials Include:
• Star-aoke: Sing-Along with Bo & Friends: In this all new song,
sing along with your favorite characters including Bo, Dave,
Ruth and the unforgettable camels
• "Life Is Good" Dance-Along: Shake your tail feathers and move
your hooves in this fun dance along
• Lyric Sing-Along Videos: Enjoy the eclectic and inspiring
music of THE STAR with these colorful lyric videos that allow
you to sing along with your favorite recording artists
o “The Star” by Mariah Carey
o “Can You See” by Fifth Harmony
o “Children Go Where I Send You” by Kelsea Ballerini
o “We Three Kings” by Kirk Franklin
o “Life Is Good” by A Great Big World
• Sweet and Sparkly Stars: Create star-themed cookies to be
enjoyed year round
• Star Mason Jar Votives: Let the light of THE STAR shine with
this simple yet stunning craft
• Faith All Year Round with DeVon Franklin: A children’s sermon
discussing the themes of the film and how to keep the spirit of
this inspiring story alive in us every day
• An All-Star Cast: Meet the stars of the film and explore the
exciting voice cast who bring these amazing characters to life
THE STAR has a run time of approximately 86 minutes and is rated
PG: for some thematic elements.
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