And then as we progressed and started developing Moxie, we got the idea—Jason Markey, our music supervisor got the idea of Kelly Clarkson, because she sings and we have that opening song, and by that time it was decided that it would be a musical.
And once she came in, she adapted to the role so easily that it then became, okay, so who should Ox be, and what kind of character? And we started thinking of recording artists, and we started thinking of singers. And as we went down the line, certain people just came up. Kelly continues to talk about Moxy and her journey from Uglyville. He says that while we all may be happy where we are, it is natural to yearn for something more and always try to reach for our dreams. And along the way, I say, you know, I understand Moxie being happy and loving her family.
Being happy where she lives. I was happy where I lived. But I also had a yearning that was unquenchable until I found it. David Horvath agrees that the film includes some aspects of his own life that he finds important. He appreciates how Kelly Asbury was able to incorporate the notion of being true to yourself in a movie about the dolls he invented. But he feels there is so much more to how someone can value themselves beyond any social media status.
Kelly Asbury agrees that we should always hesitate to judge anyone on how they look or act. There is always so much more to everyone than is apparent at first. We should always make an attempt to get to know them better and find out who they are inside.
Forget about how they act, alright? And we were careful about that. Not in a spiritual way or anything, they just like to eat. Citizen 7: Gerry Berry: Gerry Berry is good at stuff.
What kind of stuff? Yeah well Gerry Berry invented that. But Gerry Berry also has a softer side. Turn him over. Nice, huh. Citizen 8: Thumb Crumba: Thumb Crumba is the best. He already contended. You know the big race coming up next year? Won it. You know how they have tryouts next week? Made the team already. You know how we have that one little empty hole inside which brings tears when we think about it?
Please help Thumb Crumba. LOL fake! He won! Citizen 9: Langis: Langis thinks whales are real. I know…roll eyes time. Anyway, call him a wacky guy but he really thinks whales exist. Or why only swimmers see them. Just hold his hand and be there for him. Citizen Gleno: Gleno likes to ride bikes. Wanna ride bikes? Ok well have fun, remember to wear your helmet. Gleno and his pal Sour Corn spend their days discussing the meaning of life, ponder on the existence of whales, and like to write sci-fi stories about humans, if there is such a thing.
Since you kinda look like one, would you let him hang for a bit? A few years would do. Couple of decades would rock. Citizen Wrey Wrinko: Dude! No way bro! For real? No wait wait wait…wait…Dude!!!!! No wait wait wait…wait…. Citizen Zoltan Zolto: Zoltan Zolto pretty much keeps to himself. Kinda like you. See, before you raise an eyebrow…think about it. Did you go around telling everyone how awesome you are today?
Well neither did Zoltan Zolto. Wow you guys are birds of a feather, huh. Zoltan Zolto also keeps his snack secrets to himself, but would be willing to share if you are. Tub Nubury: Tub Nubury doesn't want to hear it.
You know how candy is bad for you and broccoli is good for you? Well keep that to yourself, Tub Nubury does not have room for that mess. Now if you want to get real and talk about how the clock at school goes backwards, pull up a chair.
Hib Eyebye: Hi. Hib Eyebye's gotta go. If you have something to say, better spit it out sonny, because she's got things to do, places to go, and newspapers to fold into little boats, to be sent down the river, each carrying her messages of willpower and awesome determination.
Wanna tag along? Or do you want to march side by side? Niimah: Niimah keeps your secrets safe and understands why you freak out all the time. She has her moments, too, don't we all. Panic attacks?
Niimah's been there. She's here to let you know the dizzy efeling is actually your inner power. Niimah will help you direct that strength to do good. Custard is good. Oh, and Niimah loves Wage, don't tell him. Which means now you'll tell him. Brip Drip: What kind of name is Brip Drip? Well this guy is very into using the wifi connection at coffee houses. He doesn't consume caffeine of any kind, it gets to him big time. This Pretty Ugly brown guy is stuffed to a squishy 12 inches with stitched on facial features.
Drip were a person, he'd be a people person. Jiker: Jiker didn't sign up for any of this! Did you? You don't look like you did. Who would! OK so Jiker was born..
So why does she have to follow these wacky rules! Says who! Well she's had enough. From this day on, Jiker is going to live the good life no matter what. And now that you're reading this, she figures she can leave it up to you to figure out the details, such as what in the world this all means, the purpose of life, and the other good stuff like baking secrets, etc.
Kram Scrammy: Kram Scrammy loves information of any kind. If knowledge is power, then Kram Scrammy is uh, power hungry. But you have to help him learn how to take it easy and have a good time If Kram Scrammy gets to be a problem, take him phone booth hunting.
He's nuts about phone booths, especially those old ones with the closing doors. Watch out for beepers though.
Oh man, don't let him have a beeper. No no no. Croudy: Croudy is a skeptic. You know how everyone is always saying how we are normal with no super powers, and that we are all helpless?
Yeah, well Croudy doesn't buy it. He knows you have that special mystical spark inside, and refuses to look away from the miracles you are capable of. Miracles such as hugs, kisses, and cocoa.
Citizen Indrid: Indrid is not the boss. The unsung hero. The everyugly. Citizen Jay Jrizzy: Jay Jrizzy is a total show off. He likes to flaunt his special skills and make sure you know all about his unique talents. The two of you would be unstoppable! All things are possible! Ok you go first. Citizen Big Brenny: Big Brenny is a big shot. If you know him, you can be sure all will be OK.
What dat? For example, he can hook you up with all natural cookies in the middle of the night when the stores are closed. Hey and you know what? You guys have a lot in common. Same same same! Unless your the one driving…then no. Citizen Jayberry: Jayberry is a salesman. Want to pay a little bit? Does that sound ok?
A little? Maybe he needs to cut down on sounding like a total scammer? Could be. He means well. Perhaps he just needs to be loved and cared for? Want to pay a little bit, but in installments? Ok no no. Citizen Small Timer: Small Timer works down in the tiny office right by the exit. He keeps long hours, does a great job, and get zero glory or reward. Please join Small Timer on his fantastic adventures as he expresses his wild side and devours the wonders life has to offer.
Wonders such as dry toast, no butter. Citizen Recky: What, you got a problem? Well Recky does. He is in desperate need of someone who is willing to listen to his stories and dreams. You know, like how when you go to the store to buy an extension cord but come back with bags of snacks and toys, and you forgot all about the extension cord?
Hey, life can get tough, we all need a little back up from time to time. Citizen So Greeno: So Greeno is the life of the party!
Woo hoo! Turn to page 12! Ok everybody, book mark where you left off! Part animal. Gragon: No way. No, not going. Forget it! Are you joking? Remember the part about me saying OK? Well that part has changed to the other answer. Oh, I get to go with YOU? Ok but then I gotta be me, if I am going to roll with you. Just you be you and we will be cool like that. Yes way. Softy: You can totally count on Softy! Softy is made out of love. Need something done in a huge hurry?
Softy knows a whole bunch of other folks willing to help! Math test got you down? That's easy! Softy has six fingers! That should be plenty! Mega personal problems?
Man, Softy is all over that! Out of snacks? Oh oh Softy won't be able to hold the tears back Flatter: Flatter is one clumsy guy. The good times seem to fall right into his lap. How clumsy! Not only that, he's so very awkward. Can you imagine he thinks our thoughts can create our reality? Yeah right, like this tag you are reading started in someone's imagination. Anyway, be kind to Flatter.
As you can see, there's a lot to learn out there. Little Bent: Little Bent is out of control! Nonstop moving around! Looking out the window all day long day dreaming There's no stopping this one! You know those things called stop signs? Good luck explaining those to Little Bent! And there's nothing little about this big time go-getter. Know how sometimes, when it is super quiet, and you can hear a tiny ringing in your ears?
That's Little Bent in another country ordering lunch. Yes you do! Yes you do. Mover: Mover goes. Man, I mean this fella simply doesn't stop! You know how some folks kinda sit around and need to be told what to do? Well, Mover is the complete opposite. He sits around, having done everything by the time you woke up.
Clean his room? Make his bed? Don't have one. Take out the trash? Sad to see it go! As you can see, Mover really needs you. Please help him slow down to smell the flowers, without picking them. Yes, that much. So can you help him? See, others have asked him to sit still and he needs to be assured that sitting still is just about the worst thing you can do. Oh and then there's the "play well with others" issue That's up to you if you want to help him with that one Ghosty: Ghosty has fear issues.
What if I follow my heart, ignore others who doubt me, and work night and day to make my dreams come true? Hot Foot: You know the one thing Hot Foot really doesn't like so much? The sheep herd mentality! What's with all the posers and followers? Go buy some tan pants with the funky plaid pockets, then POW, nobody else gets them! What a bunch of copy cats! Get it? See, because they all copy each other not liking what he likes.
But know what Hot Foot does like? Oh and you are overflowing like that, obviously! I mean look at what you're holding Hot Foot likes long walks in the park, listening to the radio, wearing fedoras, and a ton of other stuff nobody else likes.
He's a total taste maker. Hot Foot has been eating his whole life. Hang with Hot Foot and avoid the sheep together. Gorgeous: Gorgeous is outrageous!
She's the ultimate people person Ugly and her motto is: "It's who you know, as long as that who is you. Hey and who are you? She also loves unicorns, rainbows, and code.
You know that most kids learn basic coding before moving onto elementary school? Well Gorgeous was writing open source dual screen enabled API algorithms before she could walk, and completed her first 8-bit conversion of her retro video game collection of her retro video game collection via dual format emulators by the time she was a toddler.
In other words, please take this kid outside and show her some sunshine! No, not that sunshine! The kind you got up in there! You know how the shorter line at the super market somehow goes slower than the long one and the last guy in that line who tried to cut you off earlier in the parking lot , now gets to go first?
Well, Fishy is right behind you in the line of life. You guys should totally hang out. With his experience and your smarts, perhaps you can win one for the home team. Also, your arms match. Cold Feet: Cold Feet is a little unsure about how all of this is supposed to work. Ok, so let's say you do buy him and take him home with you - does he get his own room? Because Cold Feet is not really into sharing so much. He needs his own space, his own comb, his own big mug with his face on it, and he needs you to write all of this down so you don't forget it.
Well then Cold Feet hopes that you at least know what YOU want so he can stand in the shadow of your awesome ability to get you want, when you need it Stuff like that. Cheesy: Cheesy is the laziest cat in the world. Do that trick with the string so you can get on the "best funny home movies" show and win a huge ball of cash?
Nope, not happening. Bring in the newspaper then? No again, this cats rolls "online only. Yeah well forget that, they've cut a deal and seem to be working together to make as little possible gets done. How about suddenly darting into another room for no reason, like most normal cats?
There never could be inter dimensional doorways letting in spirits and ghosts right in front of you, this cat just sits there. So you're made for each other then. Tooly: This is Tooly. Tooly is super self-confident and super sure of himself.
See that stare? For example, if you were to take on public speaking, right as you get up on stage, approach the podium and step to the microphone, with all eyes on you… in the silence, out in the audience, you would find Tooly covering his eyes with his hands, crouched over in a little ball.
Count on Tooly. Fibby: Fibby is what you call outgoing. She goes out. Outside the BOX. The Ugly Doll brand was more about the inside—the little, funny twists and turns that make you who you are. That needs to come out. We need you to be awkward and quirky and goofy. Those are the things you should not hide or alter. You should not conform. Horvath says he felt an alignment with the company, which is relatively new and whose own mission goes against the grain of the major studios, which are almost exclusively dedicated to producing giant tentpole movies based on comic books and super heroes.
I love the superhero movies. So they kind of answered that question for us in an interesting way at the right time. I just felt a lot of creative synergy. We just kind of hit it off.
So we had some antenna sensors about removing or avoiding as much of that as possible. Details that felt incongruous to the theme of inclusivity were nixed. For example, the Moxy doll in the movie is actually named Gorgeous in the toy line.
We wanted to make sure we had a full representation across the board. In , it was announced that Robert Rodriguez Spy Kids would direct and produce the film. Horvath met with him to discuss character design and other ideas during a few brainstorming sessions, but he says he mainly left the film team to do their thing. That was really what drew me to the project initially.
If we can get from that great beginning to that ending in an entertaining manner, then I think we have a fun little film here. The songs really helped smooth things out and stick to the basic story line. Those great, old musicals, like Singing in the Rain , or any of those movies.
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