Pearl Studio Animation

07/27/2020

Today's spotlight is on Steven Price! Steven is an Academy Award-winning composer whose groundbreaking score for Alfonso Cuaron's GRAVITY won him numerous accolades around the world. He has since scored FURY, the WWII epic starring Brad Pitt; BELIEVE, a drama series produced by Alfonso Cuaron and JJ Abrams; and BBC's THE HUNT, a landmark natural history documentary series narrated by Sir David Attenborough. We are so honored to have Steven writing the original score for OVER THE MOON!

07/25/2020

Did you know the original songs in OVER THE MOON are written by an amazing songwriting trio?
Today's trio spotlight: Helen Park! Helen's music has been described as “perversely addictive” (New York Times) and “infectious” (Hollywood Reporter). Park's recent musical KPOP is currently being re-developed for the Broadway stage. “The best part about working on Over the Moon was the opportunity to write music for a story that focuses on Asian women and their journey …It was truly a labor of love, and I had the privilege of working with some of the most amazing people I've met in my life.”

07/24/2020

Did you know the original songs in OVER THE MOON are written by an amazing songwriting trio?
Today's trio spotlight: Marjorie Duffield! Majorie is a lyricist, playwright, and screenwriter who wrote the feature film Betterthandead and episodes of the TV series Caged. Her other current projects include lyrics for Someday (music by Chris Curtis), and book and lyrics for Viral (music by Xander Green). Margie had a great experience working on the songs for Over The Moon. “I am most proud of the deep love that everyone involved with OVER THE MOON has had for the project. Everyone has had such a genuine reverence for this story and the collective artistry of all involved.”

07/23/2020

Did you know the original songs in OVER THE MOON are written by an amazing songwriting trio?

Today's trio spotlight: Christopher Curtis! Composer/lyricist Christopher Curtis' musical "Chaplin", played on Broadway and around the globe, and was nominated for 6 Drama Desk Awards and eight Outer Critics Circle Awards, including ‘Best Musical’ and ‘Best Score’. "The thing I’m most proud of about OVER THE MOON is the diversity of the songs we all came up with that are featured in this film," said Christopher. "It was truly a wonderful collaboration."

07/11/2020

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07/08/2020

Excited for our upcoming film OVER THE MOON? Get ready for the beautiful voice and heart of Ruthie Ann Miles who voices Mother in our film. Ruthie loves the impact she believes this story will have on her own child and other children of Asian heritage. "I want my child to be able to see a version of themself on screen and a version of themself on stage and a version of themself on the radio. It's important that we are represented in every avenue and every venue that can influence people." #overthemoon #fall2020 #pearlstudio #netflix

07/07/2020

He brought you to tears in "Searching"...now the brilliant John Cho comes to OVER THE MOON! John voices the loving role of Father in our film and feels particularly connected to the family dynamic in the story: "This story is about an Asian family that is rooted in love. And that to me is what differentiates it. That's what gives it its heart." #overthemoon #fall2020 #pearlstudio #netflix

07/06/2020

You've adored her in Killing Eve...now get ready for Sandra Oh's performance in our upcoming film OVER THE MOON! The beloved two time Golden Globe winning actress plays Mrs. Zhong, and having a long history with the screenwriter, the late Audrey Wells, Sandra is truly grateful to be part of this film. "Knowing Audrey, knowing her writing, knowing her family and knowing what I believe this film meant to her and her family, to be able to be a part of it, was a really great experience for me." #overthemoon #fall2020 #pearlstudio #netflix

07/04/2020

Happy 4th of July! Fun fact: Did you know that if fireworks are timed just right, astronauts can see them all the way from space? Ever wonder what space is like? Find out in our film OVER THE MOON, on Netflix this fall! #overthemoon #fall2020 #pearlstudio #netflix

07/03/2020

Are you tuning in to Hamilton tonight? After you swoon over Phillipa Soo's performance as Eliza Hamilton, get ready for her starring role as Chang'e the Moon Goddess in our upcoming film OVER THE MOON! Phillipa was thrilled to celebrate her heritage through this film. "I was so excited to approach this material coming from my own experience as a Chinese woman, and also to bring a little bit of a modern twist to this very traditional story." #overthemoon #fall2020 #pearlstudio #netflix

07/02/2020

Meet Cathy Ang! Cathy stars in the leading role of FeiFei in our upcoming film OVER THE MOON! A recent graduate from New York University, Cathy is truly passionate about portraying this smart and brave character. "It's just so exciting to see a young girl who's our heroine, who's the focus of the story, be this excited by knowledge. It's an honor to be able to portray someone like that." #overthemoon #fall2020 #pearlstudio #netflix

06/23/2020

OVER THE MOON | Official Trailer #1 | A Netflix/Pearl Studio Production

A brilliant young girl builds a rocket ship to the moon to prove the existence of a legendary Moon Goddess.

Over The Moon is coming this Fall. #pearlstudio #overthemoonmovie #animationfilm

Fueled with determination and a passion for science, a bright young girl builds a rocket ship to the moon to prove the existence of a legendary Moon Goddess....

06/14/2020

Happy Children’s Day! Let’s lift each other up through listening and respect. The world cares about your voice!

05/22/2020

The 30 Best Movies for Kids on Hulu

Staying in this Memorial Day weekend? Vulture has some great family and kids movie recommendations for you and your family -- with ABOMINABLE at the top of the list! 🙂Have a great weekend! #Memorialdayweekend #familymovie #kidsmovie #abominable https://www.vulture.com/article/best-family-kids-movies-hulu.html

Free Willy, Antz, Abominable, and more.

05/10/2020

Wishing a beautiful day to all the wonderful moms out there who inspire us to smile from ear to ear, and always fill our lives with so much warmth, love, and magic! #happymothersday

04/28/2020

Legendary animator Glen Keane is well-known for creating characters who believe "the impossible is possible".

04/22/2020

Love from Mother Earth transcends all boundaries. Let’s join hands on this Earth Day, and make our earth a better place to live in. #Earthday50

04/12/2020

Wishing you a joyful, colorful, and hopeful Easter! #HappyEaster #EasterwithEverest

04/07/2020

It's #WorldHealthDay! Celebrate by staying home! 🏠 It is now more important than ever to be mindful of not only taking care of your own health, but also the health and well-being of everybody around you. Stay safe and stay strong! ❤️

03/30/2020

It’s National Doctor’s Day! We applaud the bravery and dedication of our doctors and healthcare professionals all around the world. Our deepest gratitude to all of you. You are our true heroes and we are forever indebted! ❤️ #NationalDoctorsDay

03/20/2020

Daniel Dae Kim

So inspiring and moving to hear Daniel Dae Kim’s story. ❤️ We wish Daniel a full and speedy recovery - and are sending him much love and light from the entire Pearl Studio family!

Hi everyone-
Yesterday I was disgnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. Thankfully, It looks like I'll be ok, but I wanted to share my journey with you in the hopes that you find it informative or helpful. Hope you all stay safe, calm and above all, healthy.

03/17/2020

May the blessings of St Patrick’s Day give you…
For every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And for every sigh, a sweet song.
#HappyStPatricksDay

03/08/2020

Happy International Women’s Day! Let’s celebrate women everywhere for their remarkable contributions to the world 🌎 #womenartists #womencreators #WomensDay

02/29/2020

We were so honored to be a part of this inspiring and groundbreaking day! Thanks New York Int'l Children's Film Festival (NYICFF) for inviting us to be part of this important conversation! #awakeningglobalaudiences #diversityinclusionbelonging #nyicff ‬

It’s a wrap on day one of our first-ever NYICFF Industry Forum! Enormous thanks to all of our generous and brilliant guests for being part of these meaningful, challenging, necessary and essential conversations. 🙌🏽🙌🙌🏿 #diversityandinclusion #inclusivefuture #nyicff ‬

📸: Anne del Castillo, Made in NY; Julie Ann Crommett, Disney & Women in Animation; Karen Rupert Toliver, Sony Pictures Animation; Peilin Chou, Pearl Studio Animation; Daisuke Tsutsumi, Tonko House ; Kim Diaz, Sesame Workshop ; Gerta Xhelo, TED-Ed; Sarah Mullervy, Silvergate Media; Stephanie Simpson, Hilda.

02/29/2020

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We launch our first-ever New York Int'l Children's Film Festival (NYICFF) Industry Forum tomorrow! Joining our terrific line-up is Pearl Studio Animation CCO Peilin Chou talking about awakening audiences through representation, and all the exciting happenings at Pearl! 💫 Join us! https://nyicff.org/industry/

02/21/2020

We are honored to participate in the New York Int'l Children's Film Festival (NYICFF) Industry Forum. Join this exciting event on Feb 28th, with Pearl CCO Peilin Chou talking about awakening audiences through representation, and all the exciting happenings at Pearl Studio! nyicff.org/industry/

02/14/2020

Happy Valentine’s Day!️ ❤️ Savor sweet moments with those that make you feel head over heels.😍

01/30/2020

“The carp has leaped through the dragon’s gate” 鲤鱼跳龙门, a metaphor for those who have strived hard and reached an outstanding goal. Have you made any progress on your New Year Resolutions? #goalz #endofthemonth

01/27/2020

We mourn the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant, a champion and lover of animation, whose passion and commitment to excellence inspired us all. #RIPKobe

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/26/sports/basketball/kobe-bryant-oscar-award.html?fbclid=IwAR27wVAR4ZJgr8XgNofhuXR-Aw1PrKNOtvVMnoWH8IatTW5OSk-Jg4YUFrM

01/26/2020

Wonderful to be with our animation friends, colleagues and heroes at the 47th Annual Annie Awards last night! A special shout-out to Pearl Visual Development Artist Jane Li, who was part of the team honored with a “Best Production Design - Feature” nomination for their breathtakingly beautiful work on ABOMINABLE. Congratulations to all the 2020 Annie Winners! #annieawards #asifa #janeli #peilinchou

01/24/2020

Happy Lunar New Year! May your year be filled with prosperity and marvelous journeys! 春节快乐! #HappyChineseNewYear

01/23/2020

We had a blast at the African American Film Critics Association Awards in Hollywood last night! Thanks so much to the AAFCA for honoring ABOMINABLE with the award for Best Animated Film! #ThisisAAFCA #abominablemovie #peilinchou #suzannebuirgy

01/20/2020

“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”—Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Happy MLK day! #ihaveadream #mlk
Art by Pearl Studio NY intern Memie Osuga

01/17/2020

We're all looking forward to the Chinese New Year next week, but did you know today is the "Little New Year"? It's a day of offering that welcomes back the Kitchen God who oversees the household's harvest in the coming year. So tonight, you should feast! #pearlsofwisdom

01/14/2020

Abominable DVD Now Available!!

Looking for the perfect film for family movie night? Abominable is NOW AVAILABLE on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital, featuring 2 original shorts, deleted scenes, and more! #Abominablemovie