STRANGE MAGIC is a new animated musical from Lucasfilm, sprung from the mind of George Lucas over 15 years ago when he decided to make a movie that would appeal mostly to young girls. In the film, Evan Rachel Wood plays Marianne, a carefree fairy who unwittingly crosses into the land of the goblins, inciting unexpected results. Alan Cumming plays The Bog King, the leader of the dreaded goblins who actually turns out (surprise, surprise) to have a soft heart and a knack for singing.
I spoke to Evan and Alan about the appeals of an animated musical, whether or not it's easier doing voice-over work, their character designs and their favorite songs to perform.