UglyDolls

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, Nick Jonas, Wanda Sykes, Gabriel Iglesias, Pitbull, Wang Leehom, Blake Shelton, Janelle Monáe, Emma Roberts, Bebe Rexha, Charli XCX, and Lizzo. It is scheduled to be released on May 3, 2019, by STX Entertainment.

Plot
Moxy (Kelly Clarkson) and her UglyDoll friends travel to the other side of the mountain where Uglyville nestles and finds the town of Perfection, a place where everyone is perfect. There they encounter Lou (Nick Jonas), who gathers recruits to train for perfection and ultimately find a child in the real world. Eventually, the UglyDolls learn that being oneself is more important than perfection.

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.
 * Nick Jonas as Lou, a tough talking, buff leader from Perfection. He is a perfect doll who trains recruits for perfection
 * 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.
 * Pitbull as Ugly Dog, Moxy's closest friend and companion. He's also got a smart collar with every gadget you can imagine.
 * Wang Leehom as Lucky Bat, a wise, thoughtful and mysterious advisor, but he's a little insecure about his abilities.
 * 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
 * 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.

Casting
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 while songs are written by Lennertz and Glenn Slater. 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 was initially scheduled to be released on May 10, 2019, but was moved up a week earlier to May 3, in order to avoid competition with Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, which is also intended to be released on May 10.