“The Star” teaser tells the story of Christmas from different perspective (video) July 27, 2017 - 17:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - For hundreds of years, the birth of Jesus Christ has been told in various forms and numerous times, but this upcoming movie offers "an entirely different" take on the story. From Sony Pictures Animation that brought to you "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs", "The Star" tells the story of the first Christmas from the animals' perspective, AceShowbiz said. The animated movie features former "The Walking Dead" star Steven Yeun as the voice of Bo, a small but brave donkey 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 (Aidy Bryant), a loveable sheep who has lost her flock, and Dave (Keegan-Michael Key), a dove with lofty aspirations. Along with three wisecracking camels and some eccentric stable animals, Bo and his new friends follow the Star and become unlikely heroes in the greatest story ever told - the first Christmas. Gina Rodriguez plays Mary, Zachary Levi voices Joseph, Oprah Winfrey voices Deborah the Camel, Kristin Chenoweth plays a mouse, Tracy Morgan is Felix the camel, Tyler Perry plays Cyrus the camel, and Kelly Clarkson voices Leah the Horse. Directed by Timothy Reckart, it features a new song co-written and sung by Mariah Carey. Gina Rodriguez told USA Today about taking on the role, "I've got the virgin pregnant thing down, let me tell you. I know how to have babies without having sex. And the truth is, I was beyond honored to be offered the role. I grew up with the nativity story." She added, "These are big, holy shoes to fill. As special and glorified as she is, Mary represents that Everywoman." On how Mary explains the conception of Jesus to Joseph, Rodriguez explained, "It's not like this crazy ordeal or super-complicated. It's like, 'This is what happened. I believe it, (and) if I know the man I have chosen to be with the rest of my life, he's going to understand and walk with me on this journey.' " "The Star" is due out in the U.S. on November 10. Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |