The Happy Family

The Happy Family is an upcoming 2019 American computer-animated comedy film produced by Sony Pictures Animation with animation by Sony Pictures Imageworks.

It is based on the novel The Happy Family by Gertrude Elliot and directed by Craig McCracken and written by Michael Colton. It stars the voices of Amanda Seyfried, Novie Edwards, Louis C.K., Jack McGraw, Ariel Winter, Cuba Gooding Jr., Jim Belushi, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Steve Carell, Amy Poehler, Katherine Heigl and Kyle MacLachlan, it will be released on on August 7, 2019, by Sony Pictures.

Featuring the new single "Feels So Good" by Rachel Crow feat. Ryan McDaniel.

Summary
This film centers on Gloria (Amanda Seyfried) who wants to make some fun plans to spend time with her family, also her 31st birthday is coming up in 3 days.

Cast

 * Amanda Seyfried 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.
 * Katherine Heigl 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.
 * Ariel Winter 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)
 * Jay Leno as Magician
 * Caroline Sunshine as Laura, Magician's assistant.
 * Leigh-Allyn Baker as a Mother
 * Mia Talerico as Mother's daughter
 * Sloane Murray as Tulip Bell, Gloria's baby daughter and Mike and Katie's baby sister.
 * Eddie Murphy as a Chef
 * Frank Welker as Porky/Mac, Mike's pet pig and Wayne's pet parrot.
 * Reese Witherspoon as a Woman in a beach hat
 * Craig McCracken as Bob
 * Dylan Sprouse as himself
 * Cole Sprouse as himself
 * Brad Garrett, Patricia Heaton, Madylin Sweeten, Raven Symone, Kevin Hart, Monica Horan, Drake Bell and Ben Stiller as Party Guests
 * Retta as herself
 * Chris Rock as Gary, Chris's friend.
 * Michael-Leon Wooley as a Guy in a hawaii shirt
 * T. J. Miller as a Skater
 * Zendaya as herself
 * RedFoo as DJ Pharrell

Soundtrack

 * 1) Feels So Good (feat. Jason Derulo) - Pitbull, written and produced by GloZell and Rachel Crow
 * 2) I Will Survive - Aretha Franklin (Terry Hunter Extended Remix)
 * 3) Unbelievable (feat. Hanson) - Owl City
 * 4) Sax - Fleur East
 * 5) Sweet Dreams (a Lullaby song) - Amanda Seyfried, written by Amanda Seyfried
 * 6) Pay My Rent - DNCE
 * 7) U Can't Touch This - Crazy Frog
 * 8) September - Earth, Wind & Fire (Funky Remix), written and produced by Cash Cash

Lyric Video

 * Feels So Good (feat. Jason Derulo) - Pitbull (From The Motion Picture The Happy Family)

The Happy Family | Official Trailer & International Trailer

 * Song: Freedom - Pitbull

Trivia

 * The movie will be rated G.
 * This film will be directed by Craig McCracken and written by Michael Colton.

Release date

 * The film will be released on August 7, 2019.

Special Effects

 * Sony Pictures Imageworks (SPI) (imagery and animation)

A Studio Company

 * EFilm (digital intermediate)

Movie Clips

 * Good Morning
 * Teaching Gloria How To Dance, with a song called "I Will Survive"
 * Amusement Park
 * Happy Birthday, Gloria! (Ending Scene), with a song called "September"

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
 * Zip, Cartoon - Big Whistle Zing In
 * Door, Bell - Old Doorbell: Twist Style: Two Rings
 * Wilhelm Scream
 * Plink, Cartoon - Sour Plink

Presenters

 * Director: Craig McCracken
 * Production Designer: Michael Kurinsky
 * Character Designer: Stephen DeStefano
 * Art Director: Dan Krall
 * Head of Story: Michael L.M. Wong

Opening

 * Columbia Pictures presents
 * a Sony Pictures Animation film
 * The Happy Family

Closing

 * Directed by: Craig McCracken
 * Produced by: Michelle R. Kouyate, p.g.a.
 * Written by: Fred Wolf & Dennis Dugan
 * Based on the Book by: Gertrude Elliot
 * Amanda Seyfried, Novie Edwards, Louis C. K., Jack McGraw, Ariel Winter, Cuba Gooding Jr., Caleel Harris, Jim Belushi, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Steve Carell, Amy Poehler, with Katherine Heigl, and Kyle MacLachlan as "Carl Bell"
 * Executive Producer: Jack Giarraputo
 * Co-Producer: Skye Lyons
 * Music by: Mark Mothersbaugh
 * Edited by: Kent Beyda, ace
 * Production Designer: Michael Kurinsky
 * Visual Effects Supervisor: Michel Gagne
 * Art Director: Steve Lumley
 * Character Designer: Stephen DeStefano
 * Head of Story: Robert Marianetti, Michael L.M. Wong
 * Head of Layout: James C.J. Williams
 * Senior Animation Supervisor: Alan Hawkins
 * Animation Supervisors: Mark Donald, Joshua Beveridge, Kevin Jackson, Jason Ryan, Robyne Powell, Chad Ellis, Michael Muir
 * Digital Producer: Julie M. Groll, Production Manager: Garrick McLaughlin
 * CG Supervisors: Mario Capellari, Michael Ford, Andrew McPhillips, Matt Hausman, KJ Jackson