My Little Pony: The Movie (2017)

My Little Pony: The Movie (2017)
Generation 4 \| Season 7 \| Movie
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Original Airdate(s)	October 6th 2017
Director(s)	Jayson Thiessen
Screenplay	Meghan McCarthy	-	Rita Hsiao
	Michael Vogel
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My Little Pony: The Movie is a standalone movie in the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic series that takes place before Season 8.

Synopsis

Plot

The movie opens with a sweeping view of Canterlot, and we enter the castle to see Twilight Sparkle panicking over a to-be-held Friendship Festival. Princesses Celestia, Luna, and Cadance reassure her that all will be well. Twilight Sparkle goes to oversee preparations for the festival and her friends reassure her as well. As the festival is beginning, an ominous cloud appears along with an airship, and Grubber announces the arrival of Tempest Shadow. Tempest threatens the Princesses on behalf of the Storm King, but they refuse. She launches green magic that turns the Princesses into statues, but not before Celestia tells Luna to go and request help from the "Queen of the Hippos." Twilight narrowly avoids being petrified herself and she and her friends fall down a waterfall while the Storm King's minions capture and enslave the rest of the festival goers. Tempest instructs Grubber to go and retrieve the escapees, but he is hesitant to travel down the waterfall.

Twilight Sparkle decides to pursue this Queen of Hippos Celestia was talking about, so she and her friends head down a path. They find themselves in a desert, with little around them. Tired and distraught, they are delighted to see a city occupied by various bipedal creatures. While in the city, they are soon hounded by the citizens, as they have never seen ponies visit before. A bipedal cat, Capper, helps escort the ponies to his home to see if they can be helped. Twilight Sparkle is apprehensive, but he convinces the rest of her friends to come to his home to see if he can help them find their way. While there, Rarity fixes Capper's torn coat and he is touched by her generosity, and Twilight Sparkle discovers there is a Queen of the Hippogriffs who lives on Mount Aris. He, despite this, betrays the ponies by attempting to sell them off to pay his debt. The ponies soon see Tempest Shadow has followed them to the city and is hot on their tails, so they make an escape into a departing airship.

This airship happens to be under the Storm King's control, and once they are discovered as stowaways and about to be sent to walk the plank, Captain Celaeno announces that it is lunch break and they cease to eat. Rainbow Dash learns that the pirates used to be amazing, but are now just used to ship various Storm King merchandise about. She convinces them to return to being pirates, and she performs a Sonic Rainboom, alerting Tempest to their location. The airship is shot down and the ponies find themselves on the beach of Mount Aris, which is abandoned. They become trapped in an underground cavern and are saved by Princess Skystar, who brings them to the Queen Novo, the Queen of the Hippogriffs. Queen Novo demonstrates the power of the pearl while Skystar tells the story of how the Hippogriffs transformed into Seaponies to escape the Storm King. Skystar is sad to hear that the ponies need to leave, but Twilight convinces Pinkie Pie to play with Skystar while she attempts to steal the pearl. Her plot is discovered and they are transformed back into ponies and sent to a deserted beach.

Twilight Sparkle bursts out in anger at Pinkie Pie and sits alone, and is soon captured by Tempest Shadow. Tempest tells Twilight about how she was shunted by ponies after her horn was snapped off, and Twilight assures her it is not too late to change, but it falls on deaf ears. Twilight is brought to the storm king and her power, along with the power of the other 3 princesses, is used to power up the Storm King's staff, which he uses to cause a storm.

In the meantime, Pinkie and the remainder of her friends lick their wounds and decide to confront Twilight Sparkle, but Spike informs them that she has been captured. The ponies meet up with Capper Dapperpaws, Princess Skystar, and the bird pirates and they all decide to rescue Twilight by masquerading as slaveponies delivering a cake to the Storm King. Their attempt proves successful, and they attempt to help Twilight Sparkle save the day.

Tempest is redeemed when she sacrifices herself to save Twilight Sparkle. The Storm King petrifies himself and falls off the side of the castle, shattering. The storm is stopped and the celebration continues.

Cast

Tara Strong as Twilight Sparkle
Ashleigh Ball as Rainbow Dash and Applejack
Andrea Libman as Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie
Tabitha St. Germain as Rarity, Princess Luna, Granny Smith, and Derpy
Cathy Weseluck as Spike
Emily Blunt as Tempest Shadow
Michael Peña as Grubber
Liev Schreiber as The Storm King
Taye Diggs as Capper Dapperpaws
Zoe Saldana as Captain Celaeno
Kristen Chenowith as Princess Skystar
Uzo Aduba as Queen Novo
Sia as Songbird Serenade
Nicole Oliver as Princess Celestia
Britt McKillip as Princess Cadance
Michelle Creber as Applebloom
Peter New as Big Macintosh
Michael Dobson as Bulk Biceps
Samuel Vincent as Party Favor

Songs

Ponies Got the Beat

Ponies Got the Beat
Hey hey hey, hey hey hey See the ponies trottin’ down the street Equestria’s where they wanna meet They all know where they wanna go And they’re trotting in time, and they’re trottin’ Yeah, they got the beat, they got the beat, they got the beat Yeah, they got the beat Go-go music really makes a dance Do the Pony, puts us in a trance Do Watusi, just give us a chance That’s where we fall in line ‘Cause we got the beat, we got the beat, we got the beat Yeah, we got it

The following are lyrics per soundtrack CD pamphlet. Changes have been noted.

We Got This Together

We Got This Together
Applejack It's time to show 'em what you've got Rarity It's time to go and get things done Fluttershy But you don't have to do it on your own... Pinkie Pie 'Cause you've got friends right Here to make it fun Mane 5 We got this, you got this We got this together Rainbow Dash Sometimes the pressure gets you down And the clouds are dark and grey Just kick them off and let the sun Shine through And scary as it seems more help is On the way 'cause friends have friends That want to help out too Rainbow Dash and The Wonderbolts We got this, you got this We got this together Crowd It's the festival of friendship And we can get it done A festival that they won't forget A party to be proud of A day of games and fun Just you wait and see A magic day in perfect harmony Fluttershy You got this We got this together! Applejack With friends and family, you are never alone If you need help we've got your back You can be honest let your problems Be known Apple Family 'Cause you got us To pick up the slack We got this Big Mac Eyup! Apple Family We got this together Rarity Pay attention to the details Every gem even spaced Make the colors perfect Spike Taking one or two to taste Rarity Inside and out Beautiful throughout Generosity is what we're all about Spike We got this Rarity You got this Rarity and Spike We got this together Twilight Sparkle Today needs to be perfect It all comes down to me I don't know if I'm ready For all the things they need me to be I am the princess of friendship But that is more than just a crown It's a promise to bring ponies together And never let any pony down Pinkie Pie We've got an awful lot to bake Each pony needs a piece of cake Oh, wait! There's something better We can do We're gonna need some more supplies To make a really big surprise She'll be so shocked - she's sure To love it too You got this We got this together All It's the festival of friendship Together we are one, a day we will Never forget And now everything is ready So when the day is done Rainbow Dash The weather Applejack The banquet Rarity The style Fluttershy And music All All will be in perfect harmony!

I'm The Friend You Need

I'm The Friend You Need
Capper This town is not a nice place For little fillies all alone There are lots of twists and corners That could lead to the unknown Let me guide your way And I'll be sure to help you through You could really use a friend out here And luckily for you... I'm the friend that you need When you're lost and don't know What to do I'm your pal, your amigo Useful and resourceful too! And my help, you'll concede Is a plus guaranteed You can call and I'll come running Just follow my lead 'Cause I'm the friend you need!! Villagers He's a friend Quite a friend He's a friend indeed Capper You need a bud to spot the danger A pal to stop the creep A chum and not a stranger to assist You need a bro who is cunning That can help you take the leap A friend who know what's lying in The mist Don't fear these darkened alleys They're scary yes I know Why you could use a friend To protect you wherever you go And such a dazzling beauty Covered in dirt and muck But now your fate is changing Now you are in luck 'Cause I'm the friend that you need When you're lost and don't know What to do I'm your pal, your amigo Looking out for friends like you! And my help, you'll concede Is a plus guaranteed Just call and I'll come running We'll say it's agreed... (Spoken) (Here. Tell Verko my place. Twenty Minutes. I've got something that Will "magically" erase all my debt.) 'Cause I'm the friend you neeeeeed! Ponies He's a friend Rarity Quite a friend Ponies He's a friend indeed

Time To Be Awesome

Time To Be Awesome
Rainbow Dash I know the world can get you down Things don't work out quite the way That you thought Feeling like all your best days are done Your fears and doubts are all you've got But there's a light, shining deep inside Beneath those fears and doubts so Just squash 'em And let it shine for all the world to see That it is time, yeah, time to be awesome Chorus Ah, ah ah, ah, awesome! It's time to be so awesome! Ah, ah ah, ah, awesome! It's time to be so awesome! Captain Celaeno You've no idea how hard it's been This dull routine we've been forced to do Rainbow Dash Don't let them rob you of who you are Be awesome it's all up to you Captain Celaeno I feel the light, stirring deep inside It's like a tale still yet to be told Captain Celaeno and Ponies And now it's time To break the shackles free And start living like The brave and the bold Chorus and Leads It's time to be awesome! Let loose, be true - so awesome! It's time to be awesome! Go big, be you - so awesome! First Mate Mullet We used to soar through The clouds in the skies Lix Spittle Elaborate schemes we would Love to devise Boyle We rescued our treasure and Stored it away Captain Celaeno Saving those gemstones for A rainy day! All We see that light Filling up our skies So take the Storm King's Orders and toss 'em 'Cause it's the time to let Our colors fly Captain Celaeno Hey scallywags, it's time To be awesome Hey [x4]

One Small Thing

One Small Thing
Pinkie Pie Hey now Don't be sad I know we cannot stay But we've got a couple minutes And a little time to play Princess Skystar I know you have important things So it's okay, just go Pinkie Pie But we can still pick one small Little thing To do with you, y'know! One small thing Doesn't seem like a lot One small thing Work with the time you've got Soon one small thing becomes two After two perhaps another few Then one small thing is not so Small! One small thing can be The biggest thing of all! Princess Skystar All right now Since you're here Let's see what we can do Swim with the flow until you go Together me and you Pinkie Pie I've got necklaces for everyfish! So what else do you got? Princess Skystar Well, we could play the bubblefish You'll like this one a lot! Princess Skystar and Pinkie Pie One small thing It's a good place to start All Just one small thing Princess Skystar and Pinkie Pie One small thing And we don't seem so far apart All Don't seem apart Princess Skystar and Pinkie Pie Soon one small thing leads to more It's so much more than there was before Just one small thing and you will see! The start of something big for you And me Pinkie Pie One small thing All Just one small thing Princess Skystar Or a tall thing All Just one tall thing Fluttershy Or a sing thing All Just one sing-y thing Rarity Or a bling thing All Just one bling-y thing Applejack A conga thing All A conga thing Rainbow Dash Or a longah thing All Just a longah thing Pinkie Pie A blue thing, true thing, you thing All Ooo-ooo Princess Skystar A whee thing, sea thing, me thing All Oooooooooo! Princess Skystar and Pinkie Pie So many things and everything Until our time is done There's one small thing for each And everyone!! Princess Skystar One small thing So much we can create You and me We started something great It's so amazing look around At all the happy sights and sounds One small thing, is big it's true! You did this all for us I just wish there was one small thing An extra-special kind of thing That we could do for you... All One small thing!

Open Up Your Eyes

Open Up Your Eyes
It's time you learned a lesson It's time that you understand Don't ever count on anybody else In this or any other land I once hoped for friendship To find a place among my kind But those were the childish wishes Of someone who was blind Open up your eyes See the world from where I stand Me among the mighty You caged at my command Open up your eyes Give up your sweet fantasyland It's time to grow up and get wise Come now little one Open up your eyes We all start out the same With simple naïve trust Shielded from the many ways That's life not fair or just But then there comes a moment A simple truth that you must face If you depend on others You'll never find your place And as you take that first step Upon a path that's all your own You see it all so clearly The best way to survive is all alone Open up your eyes And see the world from where I stand Me among the mighty You caged at my command Open up your eyes And behold the fading light It's time to grow up and get wise Come now little one Open up your eyes Open up your eyes

Rainbow

Rainbow
I know you, you're a special one Some see crazy where I see love You fall so low but shoot so high Big dreamers shoot for open sky So much life in those open eyes So much depth, you look for the light But when your wounds open, you will cry You'll cry out now and you'll question why Chorus I can see a rainbow In your tears as they fall on down I can see your soul grow Through the pain as they hit the ground I can see a rainbow In your tears as the sun comes out As the sun comes out I am here and I see your pain Through the storms, through the clouds, the rain I'm telling you, you cannot escape You can do it, just feel baby Chorus I can see a rainbow In your tears as they fall on down I can see your soul grow Through the pain as they hit the ground I can see a rainbow In your tears as the sun comes out As the sun comes out Here comes the sun Smiling down Here comes the sun Smiling down Here comes the sun Smiling down Smiling down Chorus I can see a rainbow In your tears as they fall on down I can see your soul grow Through the pain as they hit the ground I can see a rainbow In your tears as the sun comes out As the sun comes out I can see a rainbow In your tears as they fall on down I can see your soul grow Through the pain as they hit the ground I can see a rainbow In your tears as the sun comes out As the sun comes out

Off To See The World

Off To See The World
We wanna stay But can't find peace while sitting still I guess we never will We're on the way We won't hurry back again The journey is the end I love this very moment We're speeding up not slowing We might know we can't win But we're dumb enough to try We're going, there's no maybe That's why they call us crazy And we'll say if anybody asks us Chorus Hey, where you gonna go We're off to see the world We don't need to know Hey, where you gonna go We're off to see the world We don't need to know We never need to know Seeking boundaries to break Let's forget the ones we've made So we carry on, don't let good things pass us by The time we're gone will be the Best time of our life I love this very moment We're speeding up not slowing We might know we can't win But we're dumb enough to try We're going, there's no maybe That's why they call us crazy And we'll say if anybody asks us Chorus Hey, where you gonna go We're off to see the world We don't need to know Hey, where you gonna go We're off to see the world We don't need to know So go tell 'em we won't stop We know they can't change us We're gonna go way off the map To get ourselves back on the track Go tell 'em we won't stop We know they can't change us No need to worry so much We do whatever we want Chorus Hey, where you gonna go We're off to see the world We don't need to know Hey, where you gonna go We're off to see the world We don't need to know

The singer audibly starts the song with "So!" and the backup singers end with singing "oh."

Thank You For Being A Friend

Thank You For Being A Friend
If you threw a party, and invited everyone you knew, well you would see the biggest gift would be from me and the card attached would say, thank you for being a friend I count on you and you count on me it's as easy as 123 we're connected eternally Let's dance around by the firelight catch the stars falling from the sky Tell your secrets and I'll tell you mine Out of seven billion people in the world can't believe that I found you I know you got my back and I got yours call on me and I'll remind you (Yeah, you the best!) Yeah, if you threw a party, and invited everyone you knew, well you would see the biggest gift would be from me and the card attached would say, thank you for being a friend Thank you for being a friend [x2] You understand without saying a word your heart is gold but you put me first and help me reach for what I deserve Out of seven billion people in the world can't believe that I found you And just in case you're feeling insecure call on me and I'll remind you (I will remind you!) Yeah, if you threw a party, and invited everyone you knew, well you would see the biggest gift would be from me and the card attached would say, thank you for being a friend Thank you for being a friend [x2] So come on, call anyone over they'll tell you the same thing I told ya We'll always be shoulder to shoulder I gotcha, I gotcha So come on call anyone over they'll tell you the same thing I told ya We'll always be shoulder to shoulder I gotcha, I gotcha Yeah, if you threw a party, and invited everyone you knew, well you would see the biggest gift would be from me and the card attached would say, thank you for being a friend Thank you for being a friend [x2] Thank you for being a friend [x2]

(The lyrics for this one have two whole incorrect lines in the soundtrack CD pamphlet and are slightly off in general, so the lyrics here have been edited to fit the song closer.)

Can You Feel It

Can You Feel It
You've been down, you've been sad Always run away when you're mad So I pretend you're chasing your dreams You've been cold, you've been ice I know deep inside you're so nice So go crazy it's no problem with me When you call I'm always there for you You can fall for anything in my arms I'll take your hand and show you fantastically And we go higher, higher, higher, higher, higher Chorus [x2] Can you feel it (I can feel it) [x2] Feel it moving through you On the floor do you want some more Just sound the horns Feel it [x2] You've been wrong but you're fine Now we're walking in the sunshine It's time for us to get wild and free (Time for us to get wild and free) And I won't let go Til you show me what you came for I'll give right back what you give me When you call I'm always there for you You can fall for anything in my arms I'll take your hand and show you fantastically And we go higher, higher, higher, higher, higher Chorus [x2] Can you feel it (I can feel it) [x2] Feel it moving through you On the floor do you want some more Just sound the horns Feel it [x2] I know it's hard to picture But I needed you to see Everything is better When you come along with me You can feel it (I can feel it) [x2] Feel it moving through you Can you feel it (I can feel it) [x2] Feel it moving through you You can feel it (I can feel it) [x2] Feel it moving through you Can you feel it (I can feel it) [x2] Feel it moving through you You can feel it

The song goes "feel it moving" instead of "can you move it" in the second lines of the chorus so that has been adjusted.

I'll Chase The Sky

I'll Chase The Sky
See that weight on your wings So I know what you're feeling Yeah you've got bigger dreams So keep on believing Don't let your colors bleed into grey We've got each other and chances to take Yeah you've got bigger dreams So keep on believing Chorus I'll chase the sky with you I'll chase the night with you I'll chase the light with you If you wanna fly I'll chase the sky Woah oh woah [x3] If you wanna fly I'll chase the sky Anything in your heart Is more than worth keeping I'll shoot for the stars If that's what you needed Just say the word and baby I'll run I'll find a way to go beyond the sun I'll shoot for the stars If that's what you needed Chorus I'll chase the sky with you I'll chase the night with you I'll chase the light with you If you wanna fly I'll chase the sky Woah oh woah [x3] If you wanna fly I'll chase the sky I'll chase, I'll chase it all with you I'll run, I'll walk, I'll crawl for you (For you) I'll chase the sky with you I'll chase the night with you I'll chase the light with you If you wanna fly I'll chase the sky Chorus I'll chase the sky with you I'll chase the night with you I'll chase the light with you If you wanna fly I'll chase the sky Woah oh woah [x3] If you wanna fly I'll chase the sky

No Better Feelin'

No Better Feelin'
You know that we light up the night So nothing is black and white 'Cause everything I do Is always Technicolor with you And I know that you got my back Don't you know I got you like that I could fly when you're by my side When you're by my side Chorus Ain't no better feelin' (Oh oh oh oh oh) Ain't no better feelin' (Oh oh oh oh oh) Yeah you're the reason (Oh oh oh oh oh) I can feel the stars Light up in my heart Ain't no better feelin' You're the magic in the galaxy Bringing out the best in me Shining like a diamond sun Is what you do for everyone And I know that you got my back Don't you know I got you like that I could fly when you're by my side Chorus Ain't no better feelin' (Oh oh oh oh oh) Ain't no better feelin' (Oh oh oh oh oh) Yeah you're the reason (Oh oh oh oh oh) I can feel the stars Light up in my heart Ain't no better feelin' Ain't no better feelin' (Oh oh oh oh oh) Ain't no better feelin' (Oh oh oh oh oh) Yeah you're the reason (Oh oh oh oh oh) I can feel the stars Light up in my heart [x2] Ain't no better feelin'

I'll Be Around

I'll Be Around
Like a shadow loves to follow When the sun is shining bright I'll be around Oh I'll be around And how the moon could move the water When the stars are in the sky I'll be around Oh I'll be around I've always got your back I'll always hold it down I'll be around And anything you need Won't have to make a sound 'Cause I'll be around Chorus And when the times get harder We can take off You don't have to worry If we get lost 'Cause I'll be around I'll be around And you don't have to wonder We can be free Anything you want You can count on me I'll be around I'll be around And it's much better than a promise It's more like a guarantee I'll be around Oh I'll be around It's a bond that can't be broken Connected unity I'll be around Oh I'll be around I've always got your back I'll always hold it down I'll be around And anything you need Won't have to make a sound I'll be around Chorus And when the times get harder We can take off You don't have to worry If we get lost 'Cause I'll be around I'll be around And you don't have to wonder We can be free Anything you want You can count on me I'll be around I'll be around And so it seems That everybody needs a helping hand Now and again Just believe and we'll reach our target 'Cause I've got your back 'til the end Chorus And when the times get harder We can take off (We can take off) You don't have to worry If we get lost (If we get lost) 'Cause I'll be around (I'll be around) I'll be around And you don't have to wonder We can be free Anything you want You can count on me I'll be around I'll be around

The lyric pamphlet has "got lost" as the correct wording, but the singer is singing "get lost."

Neighsayer

Neighsayer
I don’t wanna change you I don’t wanna make you different I’m happy with the way it is And the way it isn’t We fit like puzzle pieces In a perfect way Don’t go seeing raindrops On a sunny day Chorus Oh I don’t believe That my world isn’t real I wouldn’t take you from yours I just wanna find me Some magic somehow Oh don’t be a neighsayer now I wish you saw yourself The way I’ve always seen you You’re so much stronger now For all you’ve been through Chorus I don’t believe That my world isn’t real I wouldn’t take you from yours I just wanna find me Some magic somehow Oh don’t be a neighsayer now Together is better You’re my best friend forever Together Whatever May come my way I say that Chorus I don’t believe That my world isn’t real I wouldn’t take you from yours I just wanna find me Some magic somehow Oh don’t be a neighsayer now

Trivia and Errors

Trivia

The animation style used for the movie is used again in Rainbow Roadtrip.
The song "Thank You For Being A Friend" on the album uses some lines from Andrew Gold's "Thank You For Being A Friend," the cover of which was notably used as the theme song for the sitcom "The Golden Girls."

Errors