The Happy Family

The Happy Family is an upcoming 2019 American computer-animated comedy direct-to-video film produced by DreamWorks Animation SKG and distributed by Universal Pictures.

It is based on the novel The Happy Family by Gertrude Elliot and directed by John McIntyre and written by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath. It stars the voices of Jayma Mays, Novie Edwards, Bonnie Hunt, Louis C.K., Jack McGraw, Francesca Capaldi, Cuba Gooding Jr., Jim Belushi, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Steve Carell, with Amy Poehler and Kyle MacLachlan, it will be released on Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital HD on April 22, 2019 and on Digital on April 9, 2019.

Featuring the new single "Feels So Good" by GloZell feat. Kunal Nayyar.

Summary
This film centers on Gloria (Jayma Mays) who wants to make some fun plans to spend time with her family, also her 26th birthday is coming up in 3 days.

Cast

 * Jayma Mays as Gloria Bell, Steve's wife who works at the restaurant as a waitress. Also she rides her bike to work.
 * Novie Edwards as Nicki Wiggens, Chris's wife and Gloria's friend who also works at the restaurant as a cashier.
 * Bonnie Hunt as Jennifer Bell, Gloria's Mother.
 * Louis C.K. as Steve Bell, Gloria's husband.
 * Jack McGraw as Mike Bell, Gloria's 6 yr-old and Katie's younger brother.
 * Francesca Capaldi as Katie Bell, Gloria's 8 yr-old daughter and Mike's older sister.
 * Cuba Gooding Jr. as Chris Wiggens, Nicki's husband.
 * Caleel Harris as Wayne Wiggens, Chris and Nicki's son.
 * Jim Belushi as Danny Smith, Olivia's husband.
 * Kimberly Williams-Paisley as Olivia Smith, Danny's wife.
 * Steve Carell as Patrick Haver, Rachel's husband.
 * Amy Poehler as Rachel Haver, Patrick's wife.
 * Kyle MacLachlan as Carl Bell, Gloria's Father. (the beginning only)

Soundtrack

 * 1) Feels So Good (feat. Kunal Nayyar) - GloZell, written and produced by DJ Cassidy
 * 2) I Will Survive - Aretha Franklin (Terry Hunter Extended Remix)
 * 3) Unbelievable (feat. Hanson) - Owl City
 * 4) Sax - Fleur East
 * 5) Sweat Dreams (a Lullaby song) - Jayma Mays, written and performed by Jayma Mays
 * 6) Feels (feat. Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry & Big Sean) - Calvin Harris
 * 7) Safety Dance - Crazy Frog
 * 8) September - Earth, Wind & Fire (Cash Cash Remix), written and produced by Cash Cash

Lyric Video

 * Feels So Good (feat. Kunal Nayyar) - GloZell (From The Motion Picture The Happy Family)

Trivia

 * The movie will be rated G.
 * This film will be directed by John McIntyre and written by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath.

Special Effects

 * Legend3D (3D stereo conversion)

Movie Clips

 * Opening Scene
 * Family Meeting
 * Teaching Gloria How To Dance
 * Amusement Park
 * Happy Birthday, Gloria (Ending Scene)

Sound Effects

 * Hit, Cartoon - Big Head Bonk
 * Pick, Cartoon - Fibble Pick and Rise, High, 02
 * Bite, Cartoon - Bone Bite
 * Zip, Cartoon - Big Whistle Zing Out
 * Door, Bell - Old Doorbell: Twist Style: Two Rings
 * Wilhelm Scream

Presenters

 * Director: John McIntyre
 * Production Designer: David James
 * Character Designers: Timothy Lamb, Craig Kellman
 * Art Director: Tony Siruno
 * Casting Director: Christi Soper
 * Head of Story: Rob Koo

Credits

 * Directed by: John McIntyre
 * Produced by: Kristine Belson
 * Screenplay by: Michael Colton
 * Written by: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath
 * Based on The Happy Family by: Gertrude Elliot
 * Starring: Jayma Mays, Novie Edwards, Bonnie Hunt, Louis C. K., Jack McGraw, Francesca Capaldi, Cuba Gooding Jr., Caleel Harris, Jim Belushi, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Steve Carell, Amy Poehler, Kyle MacLachlan
 * Narrated by: Jayma Mays
 * Music by: Hans Zimmer
 * Edited by: Kent Beyda
 * Production company: DreamWorks Animation, Pacific Data Images
 * Distributed by: Universal Pictures
 * Released date: April 22, 2019
 * Country: United States
 * Language: English

Opening

 * DreamWorks Animation presents
 * a PDI/DreamWorks production
 * The Happy Family

Closing

 * Directed by: John McIntyre
 * Produced by: Kristine Belson, p.g.a.
 * Executive Producers: Tiffany Ward, Conrad Vernon
 * Screenplay by: Michael Colton, Additional Screenplay Material by: Michael McCullers
 * Written by: Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath
 * Based on The Happy Family by: Gertrude Elliot
 * Music by: Hans Zimmer
 * Jayma Mays, Novie Edwards, Bonnie Hunt, Louis C. K., Jack McGraw, Francesca Capaldi, Cuba Gooding Jr., Caleel Harris, Jim Belushi, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Steve Carell, with Amy Poehler, and Kyle MacLachlan