The Lorax 2012

Dr. Seuss' The Lorax is a 2012 American computer-animated 3D musical fantasy comedy film produced by Illumination Entertainment and based on Dr. Seuss children's book. The film was released by Universal Pictures on March 2, 2012, the 108th birthday of Dr. Seuss.

It is the second adaptation of the book, following the 1972 animated musical television special. It builds on the book by expanding the story of Ted, the previously unnamed boy who visits the Once-ler. The cast includes Danny DeVito as the Lorax, Ed Helms as the Once-ler and Zac Efron as Ted Wiggins. New characters introduced in the film are Taylor Swift as Audrey, Ted's love interest. Rob Riggle as Aloysius O'Hare, the evil mayor of Thneedville. Betty White as Grammy Norma. Jenny Slate as Ted's mother, Mrs. Wiggins. Stephen Tobolowsky as Uncle Ubb. Elmarie Wendel as Aunt Grizelda.

Both Ted is named after the author of the book and Audrey is named after Dr. Seuss' wife Audrey Geisel. The film was a box office success, although it received mixed reviews.