Princess Luna and Twilight are played by real-life sisters Azure Crescent and Stellar Orbit. Respectively a pegasus and unicorn, they've grown accustomed to their horn and wing props, which the director graciously allowed them to keep.

Though Starlight Glimmer and Queen Chrysalis were bitter rivals to the end, actresses Aurora Trail and Moth Flame get along quite well. At least, until you ask about their preferred styles of makeup. Then things get a little testy.

Like most popular child stars, Ivory Tower has a natural talent for "sugary subterfuge" as Cozy Glow. But truth be told, she

doing it on camera, and revels in every chance to act devious malicious, or downright insane. Sleight Hoof, actress for Trixie, often uses this as an excuse to annoy Ivory between takes.

Solar Flair and Fizzlepop Berrytwist were long-standing members of the show's writing crew. Their respective films, as well as quite a few episode scripts, are based on real-life situations they went through as fillies. They're most comfortable on the sidelines, a safe distance from their friends' wacky antics, but close enough for their smiles and waves to be seen.