A Gigantic 2017 My Little Pony planning press release has been sent out from Hasbro as of a few minutes ago highlighting their plans for the year leading up to the big film release. While we already have confirmation of season 7 thanks to both leaks and Big Jim last week, this solidifies how they will be handling it.
Head on down below for a breakdown and presser!
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
- Season 7 will continue to Discovery Family
- Mane 6 are still the focus
- "Most exciting adventures yet" Promised for season 7
Equestria Girls
- The three Equestria Girls specials are 22 minutes each, and straight to TV
- The Equestria Girls specials follow Legend of Everfree
My Little Pony Movie Full Major Star List Revealed:
- Uzo Aduba (Orange is the New Black)
- Emily Blunt (Into the Woods, Gnomeo & Juliet)
- Kristen Chenoweth (Rio 2, The Peanuts Movie),
- Taye Diggs (Murder in the First and Best Man Holiday),
- Michael Pena (Ant-Man, The Martian)
- Liev Schrieber (Ray Donovan and Spotlight)
- Sia. (Pop Star)
Press Release:
Hasbro Announces
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Season 7 and New My Little Pony: Equestria Girls
Specials for 2017
PAWTUCKET, R.I., OCT 18, 2016
– Today Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), a global play and entertainment
company, announces the 2017 return of two of the company’s most
popular series – My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic and My Little Pony: Equestria Girls.
The franchise’s iconic ‘Mane 6’ ponies will experience their most exciting adventures yet in Season 7 of
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. The series will return to Discovery Family Channel in Spring 2017.
The spirited teens of My Little Pony: Equestria Girls
will also return with three brand new TV specials in 2017. These brand
new 22-minute specials will follow this year’s popular “Legends of
Everfree”
TV movie with more fun, fashion and friendship than ever before.
Both of these renewals will help drive excitement for Hasbro’s previously announced animated feature film
My Little Pony: The Movie, which will premiere worldwide on October 6, 2017. The film features the voices of some of Hollywood’s biggest names, including
nominated actress Uzo Aduba (Orange is the New Black), winning actress
Emily Blunt (Into the Woods, Gnomeo & Juliet), winning actress Kristen Chenoweth (Rio 2, The Peanuts Movie),
Taye Diggs (Murder in the First and Best Man Holiday), Michael Pena (Ant-Man, The Martian), nominated actor
Liev Schrieber (Ray Donovan and Spotlight) and pop super star
Sia.
“2017
will be the biggest year in the history of the My Little Pony
franchise, including new and exciting stories that will air across
television, various digital platforms and movie screens,” said Stephen
Davis, EVP and Chief Content Officer of Hasbro. “The characters and
humor of the My Little Pony brand appeals to audiences of all ages and
demographics, and we think Pony fans are going love what’s in store in
the coming year.”
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World's Best Play Experiences. From
toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and consumer
products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways for audiences to experience
its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS,
PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, LITTLEST PET SHOP and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well
as premier partner brands. The Company's Hasbro Studios and
its film label, Allspark Pictures, are building its brands globally
through great storytelling and content on all screens. Through its
commitment to corporate social responsibility and
philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to make the world a better place for
children
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