Rainbow Brite (film)

Rainbow Brite is an upcoming 2020 computer animated fantasy adventure film based on Hallmark's media franchise of the same name.

Produced by SmashTV Animation, the film is the 2nd Rainbow Brite movie released theatrically, the first being 1985's *Rainbow Brite & The Star Stealer.*

Directed by Mike Mitchell and produced by Anthony & Joe Russo, the film is set to be released on the SmashTV Network on November 20 2020. It was originally going to be theatrically released on August 28, but was delayed to November 13 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. It was later moved up to October 23 due to the delay of several films following The Great Implosion.

## Plot

The film will be a modern-day retelling of the origin story of Rainbow Brite.

## Cast

* Zendaya as Jenny "Wisp" Holbrook / Rainbow Brite:
	+ A 16-year old rebel high school student and manga artist who is selected as the protector of Rainbow Land. When as Rainbow Brite, she uses the color belt to produce powerful multicolored energy forces in the form of a rainbow, as well as use it to wield powerful, yet colorful, weapons.
* Adam DeVine as Twink:
	+ The leader of the sprites in Rainbow Land and friend of Jenny who's in charge of making sure there are enough Star Sprinkles for all of the Rainbow Land protectors. He is portrayed as red in this version for most of the film, until he falls into a can of white paint later in the film (unlike the original where Dismal throws him into The Pits), giving him his signature white color. Unlike the original where he speaks Sprite language, he speaks fluent english in this version.
* Patrick Stewart as Starlite:
	+ The loyal lead guardian of Rainbow Land and Jenny's horse who is in charge of keeping order in all of Rainbow Land. Like the original, he can only fly with the help of a rainbow.
* Caleb McLaughlin as Brian Murphy / KRYS:
	+ A 16-year old high school student, YouTube vlogger, aspiring filmmaker, and Jenny's friend who becomes aware of her secret after she returned from her first day at Rainbow Land. Later in the film, he gains the same powers as Jenny and becomes her partner KRYS.
* Peter Cullen as Murky Dismal (reprising his role from the cartoon):
	+ The ruler of The Pits and assistant of The Dark Princess who's goal is to gain all the color in Rainbow Land to become the most powerful ruler in not just Rainbow Land, but the universe. Cullen reprises is role from the Rainbow Brite television series.
* Susan Sarandon as The Dark Princess / Principal Molly Riveira:
	+ A sinister ruler from a dark planet who can control the light and darkness in the universe. She disguises herself on Earth as Principal Molly Riveira, the strict principal of Jenny's High School who has a hatred for Jenny.
* Taika Waititi as Count Blogg / Lewis Bates:
	+ One of The Dark Princess's loyal servants who has a habit of collecting diamonds. He disguises himself on Earth as Lewis Bates, Jenny's science teacher at High School.
* Lil Rel Howery as Lurky:
	+ A giant puffy brown sprite and Murky's loyal sidekick who has a love for fascinating things and colors, and often foils Murky's plans due to his clumsy nature.
* Kathryn Newton as Kate Riveira:
	+ Jenny's friend and Molly's daughter who's obsessed with science.
* Gaten Matarazzo as Red Butler / Joe Steele:
	+ A member of the Rainbow Land council representing Red who is always in search for new adventures and is ever ready to rescue anyone in distress. He disguises himself on Earth as Joe Steele, a high school student at Jenny's High School and love interest of Kate.
* Michael Pena as Romeo:
	+ A Sprite representing Red, best friend of Sprite, and acquaintance of Red Butler who's in charge of protecting the red color crystals. Unlike the original where he speaks Sprite language, he speaks fluent english in this version.
* Bryce Dallas Howard as Lala Orange / Denise Scarlett:
	+ The leader of the Rainbow Land council representing Orange who's in charge of keeping Rainbow Land protected from darkness at all costs. She disguises herself on Earth as Denise Scarlett, Jenny's art teacher at High School.
* Jay Ellis as OJ:
	+ A Sprite representing Orange and acquaintance of Lala Orange who's in charge of protecting the orange color crystals. Unlike the original where he speaks Sprite language, he speaks fluent english in this version.
* Kristen Schaal as Canary Yellow / Emily Osmond:
	+ A member of the Rainbow Land council representing Yellow who acts as the comic relief of the council. She disguises herself on Earth as Emily Osmond, a high school student at Jenny's High School.
* Danny Pudi as Spark:
	+ A Sprite representing Yellow and acquaintance of Canary Yellow who's in charge of protecting the yellow color crystals. Unlike the original where he speaks Sprite language, he speaks fluent english in this version.
* Lauren Lapkus as Patty O'Green:
	+ A member of the Rainbow Land council representing Green who acts as the prankster of the group and has a love for nature. She disguises herself as a high school student at Jenny's High School.
* Fred Armisen as Lucky:
	+ A Sprite representing Green, best friend of Spark, and acquaintance of Patty O'Green who's in charge of protecting the green color crystals, giving him the nickname "Lucky Charm". Unlike the original where he speaks Sprite language, he speaks fluent english in this version.
* Jonah Hauer-King as Buddy Blue / Brad Buddy:
	+ A member of the Rainbow Land council representing Blue who acts as the muscle of the group, always participating in anything sports or fitness related. He disguises himself as Brad Buddy, a high school student at Jenny's High School and one of the top players of the School's Football Team.
* Brian d'Arcy James as Champ:
	+ A Sprite representing Blue and acquaintance of Buddy Blue who's in charge of protecting the blue color crystals and is an excellent miner and sports player. Unlike the original where he speaks Sprite language, he speaks fluent english in this version.
* Issa Rae as Indigo / Danielle Dollè:
	+ A member of the Rainbow Land council representing Indigo who always rehearses and recites lines from famous plays and making entrances wearing imaginative costumes. She disguises herself as Danielle Dollè, Brian's film club teacher at High School.
* Evan Peters as Hammy:
	+ A Sprite representing Indigo and acquaintance of Danielle Dollè who's in charge of protecting the indigo color crystals and is the most dramatic member of the Sprites due to his love for acting. Unlike the original where he speaks Sprite language, he speaks fluent english in this version.
* Tracee Ellis Ross as Shy Violet:
	+ A member of the Rainbow Land council representing Violet who is the genius of the group, and owns a library in the Rainbow Land HQ. She protects Rainbow Land while the others are out looking for Rainbow Brite.
* Matt Lucas as IQ:
	+ A Sprite representing Violet and acquaintance of Shy Violet who's in charge of protecting the violet color crystals and often uses them for grapes, plums, and sunsets. Unlike the original where he speaks Sprite language, he speaks fluent english in this version.
* Grey Griffin as Tickled Pink:
	+ A member of the Rainbow Land council reprsenting Pink who's in charge of mixing color crystals. She protects Rainbow Land while the others are out looking for Rainbow Brite.
* Gillian Jacobs as Dee Lite:
	+ A Sprite representing Pink and acquaintance of Tickled Pink who's in charge of protecting the pink color crystals. Unlike the original where she speaks Sprite language, she speaks fluent english in this version.
* Mindy Kaling as Moonglow:
	+ A member of the Rainbow Land council representing White and girlfriend of Tickled Pink who's in charge of making sure the stars and moon shine bright and beautiful. She protects Rainbow Land while the others are out looking for Rainbow Brite.
* John Bradley as Nite Sprite:
	+ A Sprite representing White (though he is shown as Midnight Blue) and acquaintance of Moonglow who's in charge of protecting the golden color crystals, which he can use to shine the stars in the night sky. Unlike the original where he speaks Sprite language, he speaks fluent english in this version.
* Charlize Theron as Stormy:
	+ A member of the Rainbow Land council representing Black who controls the weather, mainly with storm clouds and lightning bolts. She lives in the clouds and is called whenever needed to protect Rainbow Land from evil.
* Queen Latifah as Susan Holbrook:
	+ A scientist and Jenny's mother who knows about Rainbow Land.
* Deon Cole as Tom Holbrook:
	+ A weather man and Jenny's father who knows about Rainbow Land.
* Stephanie Sheh as Vice Principal Katy Cartee:
	+ The vice principal of Jenny's high school who is suspicious of Molly's antics.
* Isidora Goreshter as Sunriser:
	+ A guardian of Rainbow Land and Starlite's assistant who is in charge of keeping order in all of Rainbow Land.
* Rebecca Ferguson as Shimmer:
	+ A guardian of Rainbow Land and Moonglow's horse who can travel through the beautiful colors of the night.
* Steven Blum as Skydancer:
	+ A guardian of Rainbow Land and Stormy's horse who can unleash lightning through his hooves and head / horn. He lives in the clouds and is the love interest / boyfriend of Sunriser.
* Scarlett Johansson as Denise Scarlett:
	+ Jenny's art teacher at High School whom Lala takes disguise as.
* Tom Kenny as Coach Hudson:
	+ The gym coach of Jenny's High School.
* Idris Elba as King Of Shadows:
	+ A mysterious being of darkness who oversees the actions of The Dark Princess.

## Marketing

The first trailer debuted at the 2020 SmashTV Awards on February 7th 2020, and was attached to *Sonic The Hedgehog*in theaters the following week.

## Soundtrack

The Soundtrack and Score Album were released on October 5th 2020.

Track Listing:

1. Be A Rebel, New Order
2. Libration, Pet Shop Boys
3. Ceremony, New Order
4. Strangelove, Depeche Mode
5. West End Girls, Pet Shop Boys
6. Torch, Soft Cell
7. True Faith, New Order
8. Ship Of Fools, Erasure
9. Ordinary World, Duran Duran
10. Pictures Of You, The Cure
11. Go West, Pet Shop Boys
12. Midnight City, M83
13. Rainbow Brite Theme Song, Katy Cartee