Stacey vs. Macey (film)

Stacey vs. Macey (also titled Stacey vs. Macey: The Movie in other countries) is a 2007 American live-action/animated action-adventure sci-fi fantasy comedy film based on The Stacey Show by Lacey Productions and The Revenge of Evil Peach by Nintendo. Combining live-action sequences directed by Academy Award-winning director James Cameron and produced by Andrew Lazar and Uwe Schott, with 2D animation sequences directed by Craig McCracken and Yoshiaki Koizumi and produced by Donna Castricone, Genndy Tartakovsky and Yoshiaki Koizumi, the film stars Tara Strong, who reprises her role as Stacey, with Debi Derryberry, Grey DeLisle, Nancy Cartwright, and more.

The film is based on a screenplay by screenwriting duo Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger, with live-action sequences written by James Cameron and writing duo Pat Casey and Josh Miller, with animation sequences written by Don Shank, Cindy Banks, Kevin Kaliher and Dan Krall. When a young girl named Stacey discovers that she has an evil counterpart named Macey who seeks to destroy her, she must team up with her friends and allies to stop Macey's nefarious plans and save the world from destruction.

After the critical and commercial success of Lacey vs. Lucy (2004), director James Cameron was intrigued in developing and directing a spinoff film, centering around Lacey's friend Stacey, and Lucy's friend Macey, Stacey's archnemesis. Originally planned as an animated film, the film was changed to be a mix of both live-action and animation. Principal photography took place in Scotland and California, starting on May 18, 2004 and wrapping up on November 24, 2005.

An international co-production between the United States, the United Kingdom and New Zealand, the film was produced by Fox 2000 Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, Cartoon Network Movies, Cartoon Network Studios, Lacey Productions, Lucy Productions, Nintendo Films and Nintendo Animation, with Rough Draft Studios and Sunwoo Entertainment providing 2D animation services, and Weta Digital providing CGI animation services and visual effects.

Premiering in Los Angeles on December 17, 2006, the film was theatrically released on January 19, 2007 by 20th Century Fox in the United States, and on January 25, 2007 internationally by Warner Bros. Pictures. It received positive reviews from critics, praising its animation, voice cast (particularly Strong and Derryberry), visual effects, plot, musical score by John Powell, cinematography and directorial by James Cameron. It was a commercial success, grossing $410.6 million worldwide on its budget of $75 million.

Plot
In the beginning of the first act, the film opens with Stacey, a young girl who hosts her own talk show, The Stacey Show. One day, Stacey discovers that she has an evil counterpart named Macey who seeks to destroy her and take over the world. Macey, who is a powerful sorceress with a group of loyal minions, has been plotting her revenge for years, waiting for the right moment to strike. Stacey initially dismisses Macey's threats, but when Macey launches a full-scale attack on Stacey's hometown, Stacey realizes that Macey is not to be underestimated. Stacey and her friends are forced to flee their home, seeking refuge in a nearby magical forest. There, they meet a wise old wizard named Merlin, who tells them that Macey's powers are growing stronger with each passing day, and that they must act quickly to stop her before it's too late.

In the second act, Stacey and her friends embark on a perilous journey to find a way to defeat Macey. Along the way, they encounter a number of strange and fantastical creatures, including talking animals, enchanted forests, and magical artifacts. They also meet a group of rebels who have been fighting against Macey's rule, and who agree to help Stacey and her friends in their quest. As they journey through the strange world, Stacey and her friends learn more about Macey's past and motivations, and they begin to understand the source of her anger and hatred towards Stacey. Meanwhile, Macey continues to amass power and followers, building an army of dark creatures to do her bidding.

In the third and final act, as they approach Macey's stronghold, Stacey and her friends must overcome a number of obstacles, including deadly traps and powerful guardians. But with Merlin's guidance and their own determination, they manage to overcome each challenge and make their way to Macey's throne room. There, they confront Macey in a final battle that tests their strength, courage, and wits. Macey unleashes all of her powers, but Stacey and her friends are able to work together to defeat her once and for all. With Macey vanquished, Stacey and her friends return home safely, but they know that their journey has only just begun. They vow to use their newfound strength and knowledge to continue fighting against evil in all its forms, and to protect the world from those who seek to do it harm.

In the epilogue, the film ends with a post-credits scene in which a mysterious figure is shown watching Stacey and her friends from afar. The figure is revealed to be a powerful sorcerer who has been waiting for the right moment to strike. He vows to take revenge on Stacey and her friends for defeating Macey, setting the stage for a potential sequel.

Live-action cast

 * Mark Walhberg
 * Colin Farrell
 * Jack Black
 * Jason Statham

Main



 * Tara Strong as Stacey
 * Strong also voices Bubbles in the film.
 * Grey DeLisle as Lacey
 * Melissa Fahn as Katie
 * Jennifer Hale as Daniely
 * Dorothy Elias-Fahn as Layla
 * Mary Elizabeth McGlynn as Peyton
 * Nika Futterman as Selena
 * Colleen Clinkenbeard as Ava
 * Tara Platt as Mirabelle
 * Cathy Cavadini as Blossom
 * E. G. Daily as Buttercup

Villains

 * Debi Derryberry as Macey
 * Nancy Cartwright as Lucy
 * Pamela Adlon as Katina
 * Michelle Ruff as Adrielle
 * Tress MacNeille as Leah
 * Nika Futterman as Leighton
 * Lisa Ortiz as Lenna
 * Grey DeLisle as Amelia
 * Melissa Fahn as Isabelle
 * Scarlett Johansson as Evil Peach

Development
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Casting
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Principal photography
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Animation and visual effects
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Music
The film's score was composed by British composer John Powell, who composed almost all of Blue Sky Studios' films. The scoring process spanned from 2005 until 2006. The film's score and soundtrack albums were released on January 10, 2007 by Fox Music, through Universal Music Enterprises.

Theatrical
Originally scheduled for a June 2006 release, the film was slated back to a release of January 19, 2007. It was later announced at this time that the film would premiere on December 17, 2006, after the animation process had concluded. The film premiered in Los Angeles on that day. The film was theatrically released on January 19, 2007 by 20th Century Fox. It was later released internationally on January 25, 2007 by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Home media
The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray on April 4, 2007 by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The film was later released on Universal Media Disc on April 21, 2007.

Box office
Stacey vs. Macey opened in the United States on January 19, 2007 and internationally on January 25, 2007. It grossed $159.1 million in the United States and Canada and $251.5 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $410.6 million on its budget of $75 million.