Lauren Faust

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Lauren Faust

Born July 25, 1974 · San Jose, California, USA (age 52)

Lauren Faust is an American writer, director, and producer of animated films and shows, best known as the creator of the animated series My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. She often collaborates with her husband Craig McCracken.

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The Iron GiantThe Iron Giant · 1999
The Iron Giant
8.01999
MovieAnimationDrama
In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving people from their own fears and prejudices.
My Little Pony: The MovieMy Little Pony: The Movie · 2017
My Little Pony: The Movie
7.32017
MovieFamilyAnimation
A new dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6 – Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Rarity – embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship and save their home.
The Powerpuff Girls MovieThe Powerpuff Girls Movie · 2002
The Powerpuff Girls Movie
6.82002
MovieAnimationAction
After destroying the city of Townsville in a game of tag, a trio of superpowered little girls must redeem themselves by stopping a vengeful monkey's plot for world domination.
Quest for CamelotQuest for Camelot · 1998
Quest for Camelot
6.81998
MovieFantasyAnimation
During the times of King Arthur, Kayley is a brave girl who dreams of following her late father as a Knight of the Round Table. The evil Ruber wants to invade Camelot and take the throne of King Arthur, and Kayley has to stop him.
Cats Don't DanceCats Don't Dance · 1997
Cats Don't Dance
7.21997
MovieAnimationComedy
An ambitious singing and dancing cat in 1939 Hollywood overcomes several obstacles to fulfill his dream of becoming a movie star.
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Legend of EverfreeMy Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Legend of Everfree · 2016
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Legend of Everfree
7.52016
MovieAdventureAnimation
When Canterlot Highschool goes on a trip to Camp Everfree, they’re surprised to find a magical force is causing strange things to happen around camp. With the help of the Mane 6 and especially Sunset Shimmer, Twilight Sparkle must confront the dark “Midnight Sparkle” within herself and embrace her newfound magical abilities to save the camp.
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Rainbow RocksMy Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Rainbow Rocks · 2014
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Rainbow Rocks
8.12014
MovieFamilyAnimation
Music rules and rainbows rock as Twilight Sparkle and pals compete for the top spot in the Canterlot High "Mane Event" talent show. The girls must rock their way to the top, and outshine rival Adagio Dazzle and her band The Dazzlings, to restore harmony back to Canterlot High.
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Friendship GamesMy Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Friendship Games · 2015
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Friendship Games
7.52015
MovieAnimationMusic
Canterlot High meets its rival school, Crystal Prep Academy, in a competition that’s a long-standing tradition – The Friendship Games. Sunset Shimmer is tasked with keeping magic out of the games to avoid the appearance of impropriety while she and her friends compete against Crystal Prep’s top students led by someone with an equal amount of interest in Equestrian magic – this world’s TWILIGHT SPARKLE.

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Foster's Home for Imaginary FriendsFoster's Home for Imaginary Friends · 2004
Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends
7.82004
SeriesKidsAnimation
What happens when a child outgrows his trusty Imaginary Friend, the pal that stuck with him through all of the highs and lows of growing up? Well, these creations pack up and head for Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends! Foster's is a one-of-a-kind Victorian mansion filled with hundreds of unique characters from all over the world, thought up by completely different children for completely different reasons. These creatures all live together in this vast, sprawling home with more rooms than you could ever dream possible! Mac, a clever but somewhat shy 8-year-old boy, discovers Foster's when his mom tells him he's too old for his Imaginary Friend Blooregard. Not ready to part with his trouble making best buddy, Mac takes Bloo to Foster's with the hope of giving him a safe place to live, while still being able to visit every day.

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