Pitch Perfect 2 – We Are Movie Geeks

Giveaway – Win A Copy of PITCH PERFECT 2

“PITCH PERFECT 2 is a sweet, funny bit of fluff that never hits a sour note!” said Jim Batts in his review for one of the best movies of 2015.

The fabulous Bellas of Barden University are back to compete in the World Championships of A Cappella after a scandal threatens their legacy in PITCH PERFECT 2.

The high-spirited sequel to the movie that sparked a worldwide phenomenon is coming to Digital HD on September 1^st and Blu-ray^™, DVD and On Demand September 22 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

PITCH PERFECT 2 is packed with more original musical arrangements, memorable one-liners and offbeat romance as the original’s most beloved characters fight to regain their former glory on a worldwide stage facing off against the toughest competition on the planet. Hysterical behind-the-scenes bonus features, never-before-seen deleted footage, all-new musical performances and a hilarious gag reel make Pitch Perfect 2 a must own on Blu-ray^™ and DVD.

Oscar^®-nominee Anna Kendrick (Into the Woods), Rebel Wilson (Bridesmaids), Brittany Snow (Hairspray), Anna Camp (The Help), Alexis Knapp (Project X), Hana Mae Lee (“Super Fun Night”) and Ester Dean (Ice Age: Continental Drift) return as the girls who run the a cappella world, with Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit), Chrissie Fit (Teen Beach Movie, “General Hospital”) and Katy Sagal (“Sons of Anarchy”) joining the team for the first time. Elizabeth Banks (The Hunger Games series), who also directed the infectiously funny film, and John Michael Higgins reprise their roles as clueless competition commentators Gail and John. Skylar Astin (21 & Over), Adam DeVine (“Workaholics”) and Ben Platt (Ricki and the Flash) rejoin the comedy as the Barden’s favorite Treblemakers with YouTube superstar Flula Borg and Birgitte Hjort Sorensen (Automata) leading the Bellas’ archrivals, German super group Das Sound Machine.

BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO BLU-RAY^TM:

Never Before Seen Treblemakers Performance
The Making of the Riff-Off
Das Sound Machine Finale Breakdown
Snoop in the House
Green Bay Rap
Line-Aca-Rama
The World Championships of A Cappella
An Aca-Love Story: Bumper and Fat Amy
Elizabeth Banks’ Directorial Debut
Legacy: Hailee Steinfeld
Aca-Camp
Residual Heat Internship

BLU-RAY^TM and DVD BONUS FEATURES

Deleted/Extended/Alternate Scenes
Gag Reel
Extended Musical Performances
The Bellas Are Back

Beca (Anna Kendrick), Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson) and the Barden Bellas are back to pitch slap the world! After a scandal threatens to derail their last year at Barden, the three-time defending champs worry that they’ve lost their harmony for good. With one chance left at redeeming their legacy, they must face off against the toughest competition on the planet: German super group Das Sound Machine, and fight for their right to win at the World Championships of A Cappella. It will take the power of sisterhood to find their voice and see what it takes to be the world’s top pitches!

To win PITCH PERFECT 2:

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1. WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN FROM ALL QUALIFYING ENTRIES.

2. No purchase necessary.

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FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Alexis Knapp, Hana Mae Lee, Ester Dean, Skylar Astin, Adam DeVine, Hailee Steinfeld, Ben Platt, Chrissie Fit, Flula Borg, Elizabeth Banks, John Michael Higgins
Directed By: Elizabeth Banks
Written By: Kay Cannon
Based on Characters Created By: Mickey Rapkin
Produced By: Paul Brooks, Max Handelman, Elizabeth Banks
Executive Produced By: Scott Niemeyer, Jason Moore
Director of Photography: Jim Denault
Production Designer: Toby Corbett
Edited By: Craig Alpert
Costume Designer: Salvador Perez
Music By: Mark Mothersbaugh

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY^™:
Street Date: September 22, 2015
Copyright: 2015 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61142600 (US)/ 61142601 (CDN)
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Rating: PG-13 for innuendo and language
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1/Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish DTS Digital Surround 5.1, French DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Run Time: 1 Hour 55 Minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD
Street Date: September 22, 2015
Copyright: 2015 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61142595/61142603 (CDN)
Layers: Dual
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Rating: PG-13 for innuendo and language
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1/Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time: 1 Hour 55 Minutes

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Win The PITCH PERFECT 2 Soundtrack And Run-Of-Engagement Passes

To celebrate the return of the Barden Bellas and the mammoth $69.2 million opening weekend for Elizabeth Banks’ PITCH PERFECT 2, WAMG is giving away the Soundtrack CD and Run-Of-Engagement passes (good for 2) at St. Louis area Wehrenberg Theaters.

The soundtrack sang out at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, as the set debuted atop the list. The album, which was released on May 12 through Universal Music Enterprises, moved 107,000 units in the week ending May 17, according to Nielsen Music.

Order on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pitch-perfect-2-original-motion/id982565603

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The movie stars Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow, Skylar Astin, Adam DeVine, Katey Sagal, Anna Camp, Ben Platt, Alexis Knapp, Hana Mae Lee, John Hodgman, Jason Jones, Joe Lo Truglio, Reggie Watts with John Michael Higgins and Elizabeth Banks.

PITCH PERFECT 2 is in theaters now.

The film is rated PG-13 for innuendo and language

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PITCH PERFECT 2 – The Review

Let’s raise a cheer for the lil’ movie that could. Or better yet, let’s hit a high note. Three years ago a modestly budgeted flick opened with little fanfare that starred a cast of relative unknowns. Ladies, too! Well mostly, there were a few potential beaus hanging about, but the main focus was on this motley group of young women in college. And they comprised an a capella singing group. Not cheerleaders, not a sport team, but singers. The first PITCH PERFECT didn’t set any box office records, but it continued to quietly play, for more than just a couple of weeks, at the multiplex. Well, it made its money back, at least. But what happened with the initial Austin Powers flick struck again. Repeated cable TV airings and brisk, very brisk, home video sales (and a hit music single) made the execs at Universal take notice. And now, thanks to the fans, here’s the further adventures, well…misadventures of the Barden Bellas in PITCH PERFECT 2.

As the new movie begins (after the Universal logo music is sung, naturally), the Bellas have reached the top. They’re performing as part of the President’s birthday celebration. All goes well until…Amy (Rebel Wilson) experiences the mother of all wardrobe malfunctions. Nationwide scandal ensues with the video played on a continuous loop via cable news, and so the ladies are called into the Dean’s office. The heads of the Aca Circuit (commentators John Michael Higgins and the film’s director/producer Elizabeth Banks) banish them from the national competitions. But, due to a loophole in the Aca rules, they can compete in the international competition. Unfortunately this will pit them against the intimidating German champions Das Sound Machine. During all the turmoil, the Bellas welcome an eager freshman as a new member, Emily (Hailee Steinfeld), who’s a legacy daughter. Meanwhile Beca (Anna Kendrick) must split her time between rehearsals and her new intern job at a hot, hip hop recording studio. Oh, and Amy has a romance with ex-music rival now college security man Bumper (Adam DeVine), while seven-year college veteran Chloe (Britanny Snow) prepares to head into the real world. But first, can they repair their reputations and triumph at the big contest in Denmark?

Great seeing the Bellas back together. They’re all superb but one duo really stands out. The closest to the heroic lead would have to be the spectacular Ms. Kendrick. She exercises her solo singing chops once again, but not with a pop tune as with “Cups” in the original, but with a holiday standard duet with a very unexpected partner (a great cameo). She gets some of the film’s best bits of snark and sarcasm and delivers them with just the correct light touch. And she’s a terrific team player, setting up gags for her co-stars to hit them out of the park. In this aspect, then Wilson is the flick’s Babe Ruth. In the last few years we’ve seen her steal scenes in movies like PAIN AND GAIN and the final MUSEUM entry, but her talents are truly showcased in this film. That joy of performance truly jumps off the screen with a physicality to rival any of the classic screen comics (but still surprisingly graceful). Wilson is both the movie’s pulsating life force and wild unbridled id. She and Kendrick have one very funny short scene together which makes me hope that they’ll eventually team for a fantastic buddy comedy. The fellas don’t have a lot to do this time. Sylar Astin as Beca’s beau Jessie is mainly there for support while pal Benji played by Ben Platt mainly stutters and stammers when near Emily. The exception is DeVine who is endearingly obnoxious as Amy’s hopeful romantic partner (be sure and stick around for his sublime bonus scene during the end credits). Happily several screen veterans bring loads of laughs. The absurd commentary from Higgins and Banks always delivers (wonder if their roles are related to Fred Willard’s dim bulb character in BEST OF SHOW). David Cross has a delightful bit as an extremely wealthy, hardcore music fan. The biggest scene stealer this time out may be Keegan-Michael Key as Beca’s supremely, self-absorbed boss who delights in intimidating and humiliating his staff (“Eat in the corner, Dax!”). They’re all part of a colossal comedy team, perhaps the Avengers of music and humor.

First time feature director, the talented Ms. Banks, gets the very best work from her cast while keeping the film rolling at a brisk pace, knowing when to move on and propel the plot. My only complaints would be the overuse of music montages (at least four) and not trimming the intimidation scenes between Das Sound and the Bellas (the German leader’s threatening monologues almost bring the film to a halt). But most of the fans are there for the laughs and the tunes, which the film delivers thanks in large part to music maestro Mark Mothersbaugh and the whole costume and choreography team. Of course I doubt if anyone could sustain those dulcet tones while executing these strenuous moves, but I’m nitpicking (afraid I’d skip some refrains while gasping for air). The aca-fanatics will find this new outing well worth the three-year wait while newbies can revel in the high spirits and positive messages (supportive female bonding, you bet and it passes the Bechdel test with flying colors!). PITCH PERFECT 2 is a sweet, funny bit of fluff that never hits a sour note! Keep singin’ them sweet tunes, Bellas!

4 Out of 5

Win Passes To The Advance Screening Of PITCH PERFECT 2 In St. Louis

The Barden Bellas are back in PITCH PERFECT 2, the follow-up to 2012’s smash hit. The comedy is helmed by Elizabeth Banks, co-star and producer of PITCH PERFECT, and produced by Paul Brooks, Max Handelman and Banks. Writer Kay Cannon returns to the team to pen the next chapter.

PITCH PERFECT 2 opens nationwide Friday, May 15th.

WAMG invites you to enter for a chance to win passes (Good for 2) to the advance screening of PITCH PERFECT 2 on May 12th at 7PM in the St. Louis area.

We will contact the winners by email.

Answer the following:

What is the name of the Bellas’ all-male rival group in the original 2012 musical comedy?

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3. No purchase necessary.

PITCH PERFECT 2 has been rated PG-13 for innuendo and language

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Watch The Hilarious Second Trailer For PITCH PERFECT 2

The Bellas go international and hilarity ensues in the brand new trailer for PITCH PERFECT 2.

Kendrick is on a roll. She presented at the Grammy’s Sunday night, she’s performing at the 87th Oscars, and starred in INTO THE WOODS as well as the upcoming THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Feb. 13, 2015) and GET A JOB.

The Barden Bellas are back in Pitch Perfect 2, the follow-up to 2012’s smash hit. The comedy is helmed by Elizabeth Banks, co-star and producer of Pitch Perfect, and produced by Paul Brooks, Max Handelman and Banks. Writer Kay Cannon returns to the team to pen the next chapter.

From Universal Pictures, PITCH PERFECT 2 opens in theaters May 15th.

Visit the film’s official site: http://www.pitchperfectmovie.com/

JURASSIC WORLD, SEVENTH SON, TED 2, FIFTY SHADES OF GREY Super Bowl Spots

Universal Pictures unveiled a slew of new trailers during the showdown between The New England Patriots and The Seattle Seahawks. Containing new footage, fans were treated to big previews of JURASSIC WORLD, SEVENTH SON, MINIONS, TED 2, PITCH PERFECT 2 and FIFTY SHADES OF GREY.

Steven Spielberg returns to executive produce the long-awaited next installment of his groundbreaking Jurassic Park series, JURASSIC WORLD. Colin Trevorrow directs the epic action-adventure from a screenplay he wrote with Derek Connolly. Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley join the team as producers.

The movie stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simkins, Nick Robinson, Irrfan Khan, Vincent D’Onofrio, Jake Johnson, Omar Sy, BD Wong, and Judy Greer.

The Park is open on June 12.

In a time of enchantments when legends and magic collide, the sole remaining warrior of a mystical order (Oscar winner Jeff Bridges) travels to find a prophesized hero born with incredible powers, the last Seventh Son (Ben Barnes). Torn from his quiet life as a farmhand, the unlikely young hero embarks on a daring adventure with his battle-hardened mentor to vanquish a dark queen (Julianne Moore) and the army of supernatural assassins she has dispatched against their kingdom.

Sergei Bodrov directed SEVENTH SON from a screenplay by Charles Leavitt and Steve Knight and a screen story by Matt Greenberg, based on the book series “The Last Apprentice” by Joseph Delaney.

SEVENTH SON opens in theaters on February 6, 2015.

The Barden Bellas are back in PITCH PERFECT 2, the follow-up to 2012’s smash hit. The comedy is helmed by Elizabeth Banks, co-star and producer of Pitch Perfect, and produced by Paul Brooks, Max Handelman and Banks.

Starring Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow, Skylar Astin, Adam DeVine, Katey Sagal, Anna Camp, Ben Platt, Alexis Knapp, Hana Mae Lee, John Hodgman, Jason Jones, Joe Lo Truglio, Reggie Watts with John Michael Higgins and Elizabeth Banks, the film hits theaters on May 15, 2015.

Seth MacFarlane returns as writer, director and voice star of TED 2, Universal and Media Rights Capital’s follow-up to the highest-grossing original R-rated comedy of all time. Joined once again by star Mark Wahlberg and fellow Ted writers Alec Sulkin & Wellesley Wild, MacFarlane produces the live action/CG-animated comedy.

The film stars Mark Wahlberg, Seth MacFarlane, Amanda Seyfried, Giovanni Ribisi, John Slattery and Morgan Freeman.

TED 2 opens on June 26, 2015.

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY is the hotly anticipated film adaptation of the bestselling book that has become a global phenomenon. Since its release, the “Fifty Shades” trilogy has been translated into 51 languages worldwide and sold more than 100 million copies in e-book and print—making it one of the biggest and fastest-selling book series ever.

Stepping into the roles of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, who have become iconic to millions of readers, are Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson.

Joining Dornan and Johnson in the cast are Luke Grimes as Elliot, Christian’s brother; Victor Rasuk as José, Anastasia’s close friend; Eloise Mumford as Kate, Anastasia’s best friend and roommate; Marcia Gay Harden as Dr. Grace Trevelyan Grey, Christian’s mother; Rita Ora as Mia, Christian’s sister; Max Martini as Taylor, Christian’s bodyguard; Callum Keith Rennie as Ray, Anastasia’s stepfather; Jennifer Ehle as Carla, Anastasia’s mother; and Dylan Neal as Bob, Carla’s husband.

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson

Tour Christian Grey’s apartment HERE.

The film opens on February 13th.

And finally, the TV spot for those loveable MINIONS.

The story of Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s MINIONS begins at the dawn of time. Starting as single-celled yellow organisms, Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters. Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters – from T. rex to Napoleon – the Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a deep depression.

But one Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he – alongside teenage rebel Stuart and lovable little Bob – ventures out into the world to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow.

The trio embarks upon a thrilling journey that ultimately leads them to their next potential master, Scarlet Overkill (Academy Award winner Sandra Bullock), the world’s first-ever female super-villain. They travel from frigid Antarctica to 1960s New York City, ending in mod London, where they must face their biggest challenge to date: saving all of Minionkind… from annihilation.

Featuring a soundtrack of hit music from the ’60s that still permeates our culture today, MINIONS is directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda.

In theaters July 10, the cast also includes Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney & and Steve Coogan.

Universal Pictures 2015 Preview Includes First Photos From TED 2, SISTERS

With the New Year just days away, Universal Pictures has released brand new photos, storylines and dates for some of the most anticipated movies in 2015.

First up is TED 2.

Hitting theaters on June 26, 2015, SETH MACFARLANE returns as writer, director and voice star of TED 2, Universal and Media Rights Capital’s follow-up to the highest-grossing original R-rated comedy of all time.

Joined once again by star MARK WAHLBERG and fellow “Ted” writers Alec Sulkin & Wellesley Wild, MacFarlane produces the live action/CG-animated comedy alongside Bluegrass Films’ Scott Stuber, as well as John Jacobs and Jason Clark.

http://www.tedisreal.com

(L to R) TINA FEY and AMY POEHLER reunite for SISTERS

SISTERS – December 18, 2015

Genre: Comedy
Cast: Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Ike Barinholtz, John Leguizamo, Dianne Wiest, John Cena and James Brolin

Directed by: Jason Moore
Writer: Paula Pell
Produced by: Jay Roach, Tina Fey, John S. Lyons
Executive Producers: Amy Poehler, Jeff Richmond, Brian Bell

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler reunite for Sisters, a new film from Pitch Perfect director Jason Moore about two disconnected sisters summoned home to clean out their childhood bedroom before their parents sell the family house. Looking to recapture their glory days, they throw one final high-school-style party for their classmates, which turns into the cathartic rager that a bunch of ground-down adults really need.

Fey produces the comedy alongside Jay Roach (Meet the Parents series) and John S. Lyons (Austin Powers in Goldmember), and Poehler executive produces alongside Jeff Richmond and Brian Bell from a script by Paula Pell (TV’s Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock).

JESSICA CHASTAIN stars in Legendary Pictures’ CRIMSON PEAK.

CRIMSON PEAK – October 16, 2015

Legendary Pictures’ Crimson Peak, a co-production with Universal Pictures, is a haunting gothic horror story directed by the master of dark fairy tales, Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy series, Pacific Rim), written by del Toro, Matthew Robbins and Lucinda Coxon and starring Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston and Charlie Hunnam.

In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious outsider. Trying to escape the ghosts of her past, she is swept away to a house that breathes, bleeds…and remembers.

Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, del Toro and Callum Greene produce, and Jillian Share executive produces.

(L to R) Scott Fischer (JAKE GYLLENHAAL), Jon Krakauer (MICHAEL KELLY) and Beck Weathers (JOSH BROLIN) in EVEREST.

EVEREST – September 18, 2015

Inspired by the incredible events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain, Everest documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival.

The epic adventure stars Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin, John Hawkes and Jake Gyllenhaal. They are joined by Martin Henderson, Emily Watson, Michael Kelly and Thomas M. Wright.

EVEREST is directed by Baltasar Kormákur (2 Guns, Contraband) and produced by Working Title Films’ Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, Cross Creek Pictures’ Brian Oliver and Tyler Thompson, as well as Nicky Kentish Barnes and Kormákur.

Universal Pictures and Cross Creek Pictures’ presentation of Everest—in association with Walden Media—is adapted for the screen by Mark Medoff (Children of a Lesser God) and Oscar winner Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire).

The film was shot on location in Nepal on the foothills of Everest, the Italian Alps and at Cinecittà Studios in Rome and Pinewood Studios in the U.K. Universal will distribute the film worldwide.

CHRIS HEMSWORTH and TANG WEI star in Legendary’s BLACKHAT

BLACKHAT – January 16, 2015

Genre: Action-Thriller
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Tang Wei, Wang Leehom

Directed by: Michael Mann
Writers: Morgan Davis Foehl, Michael Mann
Produced by: Michael Mann, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni
Executive Producers: Eric McCleod and Alex Garcia

Set within the world of global cybercrime, Legendary’s Blackhat follows a furloughed convict and his American and Chinese partners as they hunt a high-level cybercrime network from Chicago to Los Angeles to Hong Kong to Jakarta.

Directed and produced by Michael Mann, the film stars Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Tang Wei and Wang Leehom, and it is written by Morgan Davis Foehl and Mann. Legendary’s Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni produce alongside Mann, while Alex Garcia and Eric McLeod serve as the executive producers.

http://www.blackhatthemovie.com

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THE BOY NEXT DOOR – January 23, 2015

Genre: Psychological Thriller
Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Guzman, John Corbett, Ian Nelson and Kristin Chenoweth

Directed by: Rob Cohen
Written by: Barbara Curry
Produced by: Jason Blum, John Jacobs, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Benny Medina, Jennifer Lopez
Executive Producers: Couper Samuelson, Jeanette Volturno-Brill, Zac Unterman

Jennifer Lopez leads the cast in THE BOY NEXT DOOR, a psychological thriller that explores a forbidden attraction that goes much too far. Directed by Rob Cohen (The Fast and the Furious) and written by Barbara Curry, the film also stars Ryan Guzman, John Corbett and Kristin Chenoweth.

THE BOY NEXT DOOR is produced by Jason Blum of Blumhouse Productions, Lopez and Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas of Nuyorican Productions, Benny Medina of The Medina Company and John Jacobs of Smart Entertainment.

http://www.theboynextdoorfilm.com/

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(L to R) Master Gregory (JEFF BRIDGES) trains Tom Ward (BEN BARNES) in SEVENTH SON.

SEVENTH SON – February 6, 2015

Genre: Epic Action-Adventure
Cast: Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes, Alicia Vikander, Kit Harington, Olivia Williams, Antje Traue with Djimon Hounsou and Julianne Moore

Directed by: Sergei Bodrov
Screenplay by: Charles Leavitt and Steve Knight
Screen Story by: Matt Greenberg
Based on the Book Series “The Last Apprentice” by: Joseph Delaney
Produced by: Basil Iwanyk, Thomas Tull, Lionel Wigram
Executive Producers: Jon Jashni, Brent O’Connor, Alysia Cotter

In a time of enchantments when legends and magic collide, the sole remaining warrior of a mystical order (Oscar® winner Jeff Bridges) travels to find a prophesized hero born with incredible powers, the last Seventh Son (Ben Barnes). Torn from his quiet life as a farmhand, the unlikely young hero embarks on a daring adventure with his battle-hardened mentor to vanquish a dark queen (Julianne Moore) and the army of supernatural assassins she has dispatched against their kingdom.

Sergei Bodrov directed Seventh Son from a screenplay by Charles Leavitt and Steve Knight and a screen story by Matt Greenberg, based on the book series “The Last Apprentice” by Joseph Delaney. The film is produced by Basil Iwanyk, Thomas Tull and Lionel Wigram. Jon Jashni, Brent O’Connor and Alysia Cotter are executive producers, with Jillian Share and Erica Lee co-producing. The film will be released in 3D.

http://www.seventhsonmovie.com

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DAKOTA JOHNSON stars as Anastasia Steele in FIFTY SHADES OF GREY

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY – February 13, 2015

Genre: Drama
Cast: Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson, Jennifer Ehle, Luke Grimes, Marcia Gay Harden, Max Martini, Eloise Mumford, Dylan Neal, Rita Ora, Victor Rasuk, Callum Keith Rennie

Directed by: Sam Taylor-Johnson
Screenplay by: Kelly Marcel
Based on the Book by: E L James
Produced by: Michael De Luca, E L James, Dana Brunetti
Executive Producer: Marcus Viscidi

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY is the hotly anticipated film adaptation of the bestselling book that has become a global phenomenon. Since its release, the “Fifty Shades” trilogy has been translated into 51 languages worldwide and sold more than 100 million copies in e-book and print—making it one of the biggest and fastest-selling book series ever.

Stepping into the roles of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, who have become iconic to millions of readers, are Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson.

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and produced by Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti alongside E L James, the creator of the series. The screenplay for the film is by Kelly Marcel.

http://www.fiftyshadesmovie.com

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(L to R) Roman (TYRESE GIBSON), Letty (MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ), Brian (PAUL WALKER) and Tej (CHRIS “LUDACRIS” BRIDGES)

FURIOUS 7 – April 3, 2015

Genre: Action-Thriller
Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Elsa Pataky, Lucas Black, Djimon Hounsou, Tony Jaa, Ronda Rousey, Nathalie Emmanuel, with Kurt Russell and Jason Statham

Directed by: James Wan
Writer: Chris Morgan
Based on the Characters Created by: Gary Scott Thompson
Produced by: Neal Moritz, Vin Diesel, Michael Fottrell
Executive Producers: Samantha Vincent, Amanda Lewis, Chris Morgan

Continuing the global exploits in the unstoppable franchise built on speed, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of Furious 7. James Wan directs this chapter of the hugely successful series that also welcomes back favorites Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Elsa Pataky and Lucas Black. They are joined by international action stars new to the franchise including Jason Statham, Djimon Hounsou, Tony Jaa, Ronda Rousey, Nathalie Emmanuel and Kurt Russell.

Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel and Michael Fottrell return to produce the film written by Chris Morgan.

http://www.furious7.com

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CHRIS PRATT surrounded by raptors.

JURASSIC WORLD – June 12, 2015

Genre: Epic Action-Adventure
Cast: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simkins, Nick Robinson, Irrfan Khan, Vincent D’Onofrio, Jake Johnson, Omar Sy, BD Wong, Judy Greer

Director: Colin Trevorrow
Written by: Derek Connolly & Colin Trevorrow
Based on Characters Created by: Michael Crichton
Produced by: Frank Marshall, Pat Crowley
Executive Producers: Steven Spielberg, Thomas Tull

Steven Spielberg returns to executive produce the long-awaited next installment of his groundbreaking Jurassic Park series, Jurassic World. Colin Trevorrow directs the epic action-adventure from a screenplay he wrote with Derek Connolly. Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley join the team as producers.

Jurassic World will be released in 3D by Universal Pictures on June 12, 2015.

http://www.jurassicworld.com

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(L to R) BOB, KEVIN and STUART star in Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s “Minions”.

MINIONS – July 10, 2015

Genre: 3D-CG comedy adventure
Cast: Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm

Directed by: Pierre Coffin & Kyle Balda
Writer: Brian Lynch
Produced by: Chris Meledandri, Janet Healy
Executive Producer: Chris Renaud

The story of Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s Minions begins at the dawn of time. Starting as single-celled yellow organisms, Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters. Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters—from T. rex to Napoleon—the Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a deep depression.

But one Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he—alongside teenage rebel Stuart and lovable little Bob—ventures out into the world to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow.

The trio embarks upon a thrilling journey that ultimately leads them to their next potential master, Scarlet Overkill (Academy Award® winner Sandra Bullock), the world’s first-ever female super-villain. They travel from frigid Antarctica to 1960s New York City, ending in mod London, where they must face their biggest challenge to date: saving all of Minionkind…from annihilation.

Featuring a soundtrack of hit music from the ’60s that still permeates our culture today, Minions is produced by Illumination’s Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy, and is directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda. Brian Lynch has written the screenplay for the 3D-CG comedy adventure, and Chris Renaud serves as executive producer of the film.

http://www.minionsmovie.com/

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(clockwise, from top left): producer ICE CUBE, director F. GARY GRAY, producer DR. DRE, COREY HAWKINS (Dr. Dre), JASON MITCHELL (Eazy-E) and O’SHEA JACKSON JR. (Ice Cube).

STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON – August 14, 2015

Genre: Drama
Cast: O’Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Aldis Hodge, Neil Brown Jr.

Directed by: F. Gary Gray
Writers: Jonathan Herman, Andrea Berloff, Sheldon Turner
Produced by: Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Matt Alvarez, Tomica Woods-Wright
Executive Producers: Will Packer, F. Gary Gray, David Engel, Bill Strauss, Ronald G. Muhammad, Scott Bernstein, Adam Merims

In the mid-1980s, the streets of Compton, California, were some of the most dangerous in the country. When five young men translated their experiences growing up into brutally honest music that rebelled against abusive authority, they gave an explosive voice to a silenced generation. Following the meteoric rise and fall of N.W.A., Straight Outta Compton tells the astonishing story of how these youngsters revolutionized music and pop culture forever the moment they told the world the truth about life in the hood and ignited a cultural war.

Starring O’Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins and Jason Mitchell as Ice Cube, Dr. Dre and Eazy-E, Straight Outta Compton is directed by F. Gary Gray (Friday, Set It Off, The Italian Job). The drama is produced by original N.W.A. members Ice Cube and Dr. Dre, who are joined by fellow producers Matt Alvarez and Tomica Woods-Wright. Will Packer serves as executive producer of the film alongside Gray.

(L to R) ESTER DEAN, SHELLEY REGNER, KELLEY JAKLE, HAILEE STEINFELD, ANNA KENDRICK, BRITTANY SNOW, ALEXIS KNAPP, REBEL WILSON, and HANNA MAE LEE

PITCH PERFECT 2 – May 15, 2015

Genre: Comedy
Cast: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow, Skylar Astin, Adam DeVine, Katey Sagal, Anna Camp, Ben Platt, Alexis Knapp, Hana Mae Lee, John Hodgman, Jason Jones, Joe Lo Truglio, Reggie Watts with John Michael Higgins and Elizabeth Banks

Directed by: Elizabeth Banks
Written by: Kay Cannon
Produced by: Paul Brooks, Elizabeth Banks, Max Handelman
Executive Producers: Scott Niemeyer, Jason Moore

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UNFRIENDED – April 17, 2015

Genre: Thriller
Directed by: Levan Gabriadze
Writer: Nelson Greaves
Produced by: Timur Bekmambetov, Nelson Greaves, Jason Blum

Ushering in a new era of horror, Universal Pictures’ UNFRIENDED unfolds over a teenager’s computer screen as she and her friends are stalked by an unseen figure who seeks vengeance for a shaming video that led a vicious bully to kill herself a year earlier.

After Universal executives saw a test screening of UNFRIENDED terrify a test audience, the studio acquired the thriller that was developed and conceived by visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter). Directed by Levan Gabriadze, Unfriended is written by Nelson Greaves and produced by Bekmambetov and Greaves, as well as Jason Blum for Blumhouse Productions (Ouija and Paranormal Activity, The Purge and Insidious series).

TRAINWRECK – July 17, 2015

Genre: Comedy
Cast: Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Brie Larson, Tilda Swinton, Colin Quinn, Vanessa Bayer

Director: Judd Apatow
Writers: Amy Schumer, Judd Apatow
Produced by: Judd Apatow, Barry Mendel
Executive Producer: David Householter

Blockbuster filmmaker Judd Apatow (The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, This Is 40) will direct Universal Pictures’ Trainwreck, starring breakout comedic actress Amy Schumer (Inside Amy Schumer). The comedy, from a script written by Schumer and developed with Apatow, is produced through his Apatow Productions alongside Barry Mendel (Bridesmaids, This Is 40).

JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS – October 23, 2015

Genre: Musical adventure
Cast: Aubrey Peeples, Stefanie Scott, Aurora Perrineau, Hayley Kiyoko, Ryan Guzman, Molly Ringwald and Juliette Lewis

Directed by: Jon M. Chu
Writer: Ryan Landels
Produced by: John M. Chu, Jason Blum, Scooter Braun, Bennett Schneir, Brian Goldner, Stephen Davis

As a small-town girl catapults from underground video sensation to global superstar, she and her three sisters begin a one-in-a-million journey of discovering that some talents are too special to keep hidden. In Universal Pictures’ Jem and the Holograms, four aspiring musicians will take the world by storm when they see that the key to creating your own destiny lies in finding your own voice.

Directed by Jon M. Chu (Step Up series, G.I. Joe: Retaliation), the musical adventure stars Aubrey Peeples, Stefanie Scott, Aurora Perrineau, Hayley Kiyoko, Ryan Guzman, Molly Ringwald and Juliette Lewis. Jem and the Holograms, based on the iconic Hasbro animated TV series, is written by Ryan Landels and produced by Chu, Jason Blum for Blumhouse Productions, Scooter Braun for SB Projects, Bennett Schneir, and Brian Goldner and Stephen Davis of Hasbro Studios.

http://jemthemovie.com/

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KRAMPUS – December 4, 2015

Genre: Horror Comedy
Directed by: Michael Dougherty
Writers: Michael Dougherty, Todd Casey, Zach Shields
Produced by: Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Alex Garcia

Based on the ancient legend of a pagan demon who punishes the wicked, Legendary Pictures’ Krampus, a twisted horror comedy set during the holidays, is written and directed by Michael Dougherty (Trick ‘r Treat). Co-written by Todd Casey and Zach Shields and produced by Legendary’s Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni and Alex Garcia, this darkly festive tale of a yuletide ghoul will be released by Universal Pictures.

Also on Universal’s slate are UNTITLED BLUMHOUSE HORROR 1 (September 25, 2015) and THE NEST (December 18, 2015).

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Anna Kendrick And Rebel Wilson Star In PITCH PERFECT 2 Trailer

Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for PITCH PERFECT 2.

The sequel stars Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin, Rebel Wilson, Adam DeVine, Anna Camp, Brittany Snow, Alexis Knapp, Ester Dean, Hana Mae Lee, Hailee Steinfeld with John Michael Higgins, Katey Sagal and Elizabeth Banks.

The Barden Bellas are back in PITCH PERFECT 2, the follow-up to 2012’s smash hit. The comedy is helmed by Elizabeth Banks, co-star and producer of Pitch Perfect, and produced by Paul Brooks, Max Handelman and Banks. Writer Kay Cannon returns to the team to pen the next chapter.

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