Hot Cannes Package: Katy Perry Stars In Jeremy Zag-directed Animated Musical ‘Melody;’ Cross Creek & Zag Studios Producing

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EXCLUSIVE: Singer/songwriter Katy Perry will star as the title character in Melody, an animated musical created, directed and produced by Zeremy Zag.

Cross Creek’s Tyler Thompson will produce alongside  Perry, Zag and Michael Gracey, The Greatest Showman  director who helmed the upcoming big budget animated film Ladybug & Cat Noir Awakening, done by Zag’s Zagtoons.Zag is also the director, producer and creator of the Miraculous Ladybug universe.In this musical adventure, Melody is a kind-hearted, insecure singer who must overcome the evil plans of Rose Stellar, a jealous wicked pop queen who has vowed to destroy her.

Set against the backdrop of New York City, Melody will take audiences on an adventure of song, laughter and heroic quest. In her arsenal, Melody has seven musical notes that set her apart and have magical qualities and help guide her moral compass.

Perry is writing and performing songs for the film, and sparked to the themes of self-discovery and self belief that is key to the fulfillment of life dreams like the one she is living.CAA Media Finance will represent worldwide distribution on the film next week in the Cannes Market, where Rocket Science will co-represent foreign sales.Zag said the film has been in his head for years, but it was a challenge to crack the story line to convey a message of empowerment in a fantastical world that has music at its core.