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June 27, 2014

RIO 2 Summer Tour Is Making A Stop In St. Louis On Saturday, July 12

Filed under: General News — Tags: rio 2 — Michelle McCue @ 3:55 pm

Get ready to shake your tail feathers! The RIO 2 Summer Tour is coming to St. Louis.

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment takes you deep into the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest for the most fun you’ll have all summer, as RIO 2 debuts on 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD July 15. Just in time for summer vacation, this “hilarious family adventure” (Jeff Craig, Sixty Second Preview) will samba its way into your home with exciting bonus features and extras everyone will enjoy. Projected to eclipse more than $490 million worldwide at the box office, the animated hit is the must-own family title of the season

With the Blu-ray/DVD and Digital HD release right around the corner, Fox Home Entertainment will bring the party from the Amazon this summer with a bunch of family-friendly fiestas across the country. You can find the Summer Party Tour any time of day, check out pictures from the tour, follow the GPS enabled tour bus, and explore all sorts of RIO 2 goodies at www.rio2summertour.com. Follow the tour on social media with #rio2summertour.

Families will have plenty of reason to shake a tail feather down to the tour; it’s full of interactive activities for all ages including portable viewing stations to watch soccer games, live from Rio; screenings of RIO 2; Samba performances and lessons; customizable Carnival masks; soccer challenges, and much more! All guests can also turn their fun into a global sensation by joining a cross country karaoke from the party via the sing- and dance-along photo booth.

STL EVENT DETAILS:

Saturday, 7/12

St. Louis Galleria

1155 St Louis Galleria, St Louis, MO 63117

1-6pm CT

Game Times – 3pm CT

The cast of the animated hit comedy Rio returns — along with a new flock of all-star voice talent, including Bruno Mars, Kristin Chenoweth, Andy Garcia and more — in this high-flying sequel for the whole family. The party continues when Blu (Oscar nominee Jesse Eisenberg), Jewel (Oscar winner Anne Hathaway) and their three kids take a walk on the wild side and embark on a colorful, comical, music-filled journey through the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit into his new surroundings, he goes beak-to-beak with the villainous Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all: his father-in-law!

The RIO 2 Blu-ray™ and DVD brings everything you loved from the first Rio, but with even more laughs, excitement and music! Not only will kids get nearly an hour and a half of bonus features on the RIO 2 Blu-ray™, but they’ll also get their groove on with two downloadable bonus songs from the RIO 2 soundtrack: “I Will Survive” and “Poisonous Love,” both performed by Gabi (Kristin Chenoweth) and Nigel (Jemaine Clement). For even more fun, every Blu-ray™ comes with 15 exclusive levels for Angry Birds Rio™ and Music Machine Sing-Along and Dance-Along songs for a whole family party! There’s also Janelle Monáe’s “What is Love” lyric video, a deleted scene, character auditions and much more!

SPECIAL FEATURES Blu-ray™

Deleted Scene – Practice

Rio Refresher

Boom, Shake, Snap: The Local Sounds of Brazil

The Bodybeats of the Barbatuques
How to Play the Barbatuques!
Rhythmic Rio
The Upbeat Uakti JamBehind The Scenes

Birds and Beats: The Singing Talents of Rio 2

Nigel the Shakespearean Cockatoo and Friends

Music, Dance, Sing-Along Machine

Music Machine
- “What Is Love”
- “Ô Vida”
- “Poisonous Love”
- “Welcome Back”
- “Beautiful Creatures”
- “Don’t Go Away”
- “It’s a Jungle Out Here”
- “I Will Survive”
- “Bola Viva”
- “Batucada Family”
Dance-Along
- “What Is Love”
- “Ô Vida”
- “Beautiful Creatures”
- “It’s a Jungle Out Here”
Sing-Along
- “What Is Love”
- “Welcome Back”
- “Beautiful Creatures”
- “Don’t Go Away”
- “It’s a Jungle Out Here”
- “I Will Survive”

You Be the Judge

Tapir Audition
Monkey Audition
Turtle Audition

“What is Love?” by Janelle Monáe

“I Will Survive” Multi-Language Sequence

Still Gallery

Theatrical Trailers

SPECIAL FEATURES DVD

Rio Refresher
Birds and Beats: The Singing Talents of Rio 2
Nigel the Shakespearean Cockatoo and Friends
“What is Love?” by Janelle Monáe
“I Will Survive” Multi-Language Sequence
Still Gallery
Theatrical Trailers

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April 20, 2014

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER Takes 1st At Holiday Box Office; RIO 2 Leads International Nearing $300M

The worldwide box office estimates for the weekend of April 20, 2014 are in and by the looks of it, moviegoers flocked to the cinemas over the Easter Holiday.

Rentrak’s Senior Media Analyst Paul Dergarabedian commented, “The international box office goes to the birds as Fox’s animated sequel RIO 2 leads the international box office adding $48 million to its nest this weekend as it nears $300 million worldwide. Disney/Marvel’s CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER passed the $500 million mark globally heading into the weekend and is now at an impressive $586.6 million.”

Sony’s HEAVEN IS FOR REAL took in an impressive estimated total of $21.5 million, while THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 opened internationally in 14 territories and took in $47 million ahead of its U.S. opening on May 2nd.

The big box office busts were TRANSCENDENCE and A HAUNTED HOUSE 2.

The top-12 domestic weekend box office estimates listed in descending order are below.

1. Captain America: The Winter Soldier – Disney – $26.6M
2. Rio 2 – 20th Century Fox – $22.5M
3. Heaven Is For Real – Sony – $21.5M
4. Transcendence – Warner Bros. – $11.2M
5. Haunted House 2, A – Open Road – $9.1M
6. Draft Day – Lionsgate – $5.9M
7. Divergent – Lionsgate – $5.8M
8. Oculus – Relativity Media – $5.2M
9. Noah – Paramount – $5.0M
10. God’s Not Dead – Freestyle Releasing – $4.8M
11. Bears – Disney – $4.8M
12. Grand Budapest Hotel, The – Fox Searchlight – $3.4M

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April 11, 2014

RIO 2 – The Review

Filed under: General News,Review — Tags: rio 2 — Tom Stockman @ 5:46 am

I was supposed to review the first RIO two years ago but on the way to the Saturday morning press screening, my daughters and I were involved in a car accident which caused us to miss it. We caught up with the movie a couple of weeks later but I fell asleep and can’t remember a thing about it. I don’t fall asleep at movies often and never at ones I’m planning on reviewing (I fall asleep in church a lot – my wife’s always elbowing me in the ribs since I snore). Other films I’ve slept through include THE SCORE (w/ DeNiro), YOGI BEAR, WINTER’S BONE, and all eight Harry Potter movies. In 1992 I slept through most of MAP OF THE HUMAN HEART at the Shady Oak Theater in Clayton. When I awoke, all the other patrons had moved to seats as far away from me as possible. A couple of years ago, I slept through much of the Late Night Grindhouse midnight screening of PHANTASM which embarrassed my friends. These are things I was thinking about when I took a different route to the same theater to see the second RIO film. We arrived safely this time and I stayed awake, but while RIO 2 is better than being in a car crash, it’s not very good.

A standard issue kiddie timekiller, RIO 2 looks great, reaching the current high bar in terms of animation but suffers badly from a weak, laugh-free script. In this sequel from Blue Sky Studios, the makers of the Ice Age films (I saw those and don’t remember them either!) Blu the blue Macaw (voiced by Jesse Eisenberg) and his wife, Jewel (Anne Hathaway) who take a vacation along with their three children and some characters who may or may not be returning from the first film to the Amazon rainforest after seeing a TV report about a pack of fellow blue macaws that may be living there. Blu’s former owner, Linda (Leslie Mann), and her explorer husband, Tulio (Rodrigo Santoro), are already there but have encountered evil land developers. Blu’s adventures include meeting Jewel’s former sweetheart Roberto (Bruno Mars), a smooth singer who brings out his jealous side and Eduardo (Andy Garcia – whose carton voice we’ve all been yearning for!) the most intimidating father-in-law since DeNiro spooked Greg Focker. Things get even worse when gnarly cockatoo Nigel (Jemaine Clement) shows up for revenge, and bulldozers roll in to destroy their new habitat.

The screenplay for RIO 2 (by six writers!) contains a big obvious, environmental message about the the destruction of the rainforest and does so from the inhabitant’s viewpoint, but scenes of the blue heroes battling bulldozers intent on demolishing their paradise were done better in AVATAR. I liked Eisenberg’s nebbish quality but no vocals stood out. RIO 2 gives the audience a series of Busby Berkeley–style musical numbers featuring explosions of colored feathers and dancing that are supposed to be highlights but feel like filler. While lovely to look at, the songs are forgettable and fail to move the story forward. They’re shiny objects designed to capture the kid’s attention and to keep me awake. A low point is Jemaine Clement croaking a rap version of the ‘70s disco anthem ‘I Will Survive’ (and I thought until the final credits I was hearing Jeremy Irons’ voice – which made it even worse!) Following the success of THE LEGO MOVIE, FROZEN, DESPICABLE ME 2, or even MR PEABODY AND SHERMAN, it should be clear that children desire and welcome smart, creative entertainment but state of the art computer animation is not enough. RIO 2 leaves out the laughs, and that’s a deal-breaker. RIO 2 is an innocuous enough way to keep tots entertained for 90 minutes or so, but it’s a bore for grown-ups.

2 of 5 Stars

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March 31, 2014

Win A Family Four Pack of Tickets To The Advance Screening of RIO 2 in St. Louis

Filed under: Contest — Tags: rio 2 — Movie Geeks @ 1:18 pm

Have any plans this Saturday for you and your flock? WAMG has got the morning set for you and 3 of your little birdies with a Family Four-Pack of passes to see RIO 2 in St. Louis.

Plus, we’ll even give you a cereal breakfast prior to the screening!!

10 lucky WAMG readers will win 4 tickets to the Saturday (April 5) 10 AM screening.

Enter to win here:

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(Winners will be notified on 4/4)

OFFICIAL RULES:

1. YOU MUST BE IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA THE DAY OF THE SCREENING.

3. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.

This film has been rated G by the MPAA.

In April 2011, Twentieth Century Fox released Fox Animation and Blue Sky Studio’s CG animated feature RIO.

The film was born from the imagination of Carlos Saldanha, who co-directed or directed the global blockbusters “Ice Age,” “Ice Age: The Meltdown” and “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.” Saldanha had long wanted to write a love letter to his hometown of Rio. He came up with a story about a nerdy, highly domesticated bird who goes on the adventure of a lifetime in that wondrous city.

To fully realize the scope and breadth of this magical world and its vivid characters, Saldanha brought together an all-star voice cast, led by Oscar® winner Anne Hathaway and Oscar nominee Jesse Eisenberg, Oscar and Grammy®-winner Jamie Foxx, acclaimed musical artist will.i.am, actor-musician Jemaine Clement, comedic actress Leslie Mann, actor Rodrigo Santoro (a Brazilian native), actor-comedian George Lopez, and funnyman Tracy Morgan.

The filmmakers enveloped the action – and audiences – with a combination of Brazilian sounds and contemporary pop music. The soundtrack featured a stellar musical cast performing under the guidance of composer John Powell and Brazilian music legend and “Rio’s” executive music producer, Sergio Mendes.
RIO became a worldwide smash with a global box office tally of $486 million. It also was a huge hit on DVD and Blu-ray disc.

Now, Saldanha returns to Brazil and reunites his beloved characters in RIO 2. In the new film, it’s a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids, after they’re hurtled from Rio to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful and villainous Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all…his father-in-law.

Everyone’s favorite RIO characters are joined by Oscar nominee Andy Garcia, Grammy winner Bruno Mars, Tony® winner Kristin Chenoweth and Oscar/Emmy®/Tony/Grammy winner Rita Moreno. RIO 2 also features new Brazilian artists and original music by Janelle Monáe and Wondaland Arts Society.

RIO producers Bruce Anderson and John C. Donkin return for the new film, as well.

RIO 2 flies into theatres everywhere
April 11th in 3D.

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Twitter:		@RioMovie https://twitter.com/riomovie
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March 25, 2014

Watch The Final Trailer For RIO 2 Starring Gabi And Nigel

Filed under: General News — Tags: rio 2 — Michelle McCue @ 5:57 pm

Bound to get your feet tapping and your head bobbing, check out the final trailer for RIO 2 featuring Gabi (Kristin Chenoweth), along with Nigel (Jermaine Clement) singing “I Will Survive.”

In April 2011, Twentieth Century Fox released Fox Animation and Blue Sky Studio’s CG animated feature RIO.

RIO producers Bruce Anderson and John C. Donkin return for the new film, as well.

Watch the video HERE from Saturday evening’s record-breaking Samba event.

RIO 2 flies into theatres everywhere April 11th in 3D.

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YouTube:		http://youtube.com/officialriomovie
Twitter:		@RioMovie https://twitter.com/riomovie
Facebook:		@RioMovies https://www.facebook.com/RioMovies
Hashtag:		#Rio2
Official Site:		http://www.riomovies.com

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March 22, 2014

RIO 2 Miami Concert & Largest Samba Party At Film’s Premiere – Videos

Filed under: General News — Tags: Andy Garcia, Anne Hathaway, Carlinhos Brown, Carlos Saldanha, jamie foxx, Janelle Monáe, Jemaine Clement, jesse eisenberg, Kristin Chenoweth, rio 2, Rita Moreno — Michelle McCue @ 11:22 am

Twentieth Century Fox’s new animated feature RIO 2 took over Miami, Florida on Friday evening (March 21) for a series of gala events marking the film’s World Premiere.

The celebrations included a screening; a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Attempt of the Largest Samba Party; the groundbreaking ceremony of the City’s Official Walk of Fame, in which the film and two of its stars, Jamie Foxx and Andy Garcia, were the inaugural inductees; and a special concert that featured performances by acclaimed artists Janelle Monáe, Sergio Mendes, Carlinhos Brown and Ester Dean, all of whom contribute to the film’s soundtrack.

Attendees at the World Premiere screening of RIO 2 walked the special “Blu” Carpet (named for one of the film’s characters) and were enveloped by action, music and fun as director Carlos Saldanha reunited his beloved characters in RIO 2.

Rio 2 CONCERT from We Are Movie Geeks on Vimeo.

In the new film, it’s a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids, after they’re hurtled from Rio to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful and villainous Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all…his father-in-law.

Favorite “Rio” characters are joined by Oscar nominee Andy Garcia, Grammy winner Bruno Mars, Emmy and Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth and Oscar/Emmy/Tony/Grammy winner Rita Moreno.

Rio 2 Samba Event Largest Party Attempt from We Are Movie Geeks on Vimeo.

For the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® Attempt of the Largest Samba Party, Fox hosted over 256 dancers – each of whom sported traditional Brazilian garb – to dance a choreographed Samba.

They did indeed succeed in breaking the largest samba dance record!

Just as the Samba is recognized around the world as a symbol of Brazil and the Brazilian Carnival, RIO and now RIO 2 celebrated that country’s music and grandeur, and made it come alive with character, color, emotion and fun.

The Official Miami Walk of Fame, Inc. immortalizes the entertainment industry’s biggest names, many of whom are hometown celebrities in entertainment, film, television, theater, sports, music and beyond.

The inaugural star-studded public ceremony took place with the premiere induction of RIO 2, as well as the induction of two of its stars – Academy Award and Grammy Award-Winner, Jamie Foxx, and Miamian Andy Garcia.

The festivities continued with a gala RIO 2 concert event featuring performances by recording artists Janelle Monáe and Ester Dean, Brazilian music legend Sergio Mendes, and fellow Brazilian phenomenon Carlinhos Brown.

Atlantic Records has announced the release of “RIO 2: MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE,” the musical companion to Blue Sky Studio/20thCentury Fox’s upcoming animated musical comedy. The soundtrack album arrives in stores and at all DSPs on March 25th.

“RIO 2: MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE” is available for pre-order now via http://smarturl.it/rio2soundtrack. All pre-orders will receive an instant download of the album’s colorful first single, “What Is Love,” by Wondaland Arts Society/Bad Boy recording artist Janelle Monáe. “What Is Love” is on sale now as an individual download on the iTunes Store and other digital retailers.

Monáe will herald the release of “RIO 2: MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE” with a special performance of “What Is Love” on an upcoming episode of AMERICAN IDOL XIII, set for Thursday, March 27 (9:00-9:30 PM ET live/tape-delayed PT) on FOX.

In addition to “What Is Love,” “RIO 2: MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE” also features the song, “Welcome Back,” performed by GRAMMY®-winning Atlantic recording artist Bruno Mars, who makes his big screen debut in Rio 2 as “Roberto.” The album also gathers brand-new tracks from Mars’ longtime musical collaborator and labelmate, Philip Lawrence; 15-member Sao Paulo percussion group, Barbatuques; renowned Brazilian musician Carlinhos Brown (who received a 2012 Academy Award nomination for his work on the original Rio); and Brazilian legend Milton Nascimento. In honor of the much beloved “Take You To Rio” from Rio, the soundtrack features “Rio Rio,” a new version of the track by Ester Dean, featuring B.o.B. As if all that weren’t enough, “RIO 2: MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE” also presents songs from the film performed by cast members Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, Jamie Foxx, Andy Garcia, Rita Moreno, Kristin Chenoweth and Jemaine Clement.

“RIO 2: MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE” was specially curated by Academy Award nominated and GRAMMY-winner Sergio Mendes and Academy Award and GRAMMY nominated composer John Powell – who also teamed up on the first RIO soundtrack.

GRAMMY®-winning soundtrack producer Kevin Weaver (Boardwalk Empire, True Blood – Volumes 1 & 2, Girls) served as Executive Soundtrack Producer for Atlantic Records.

“RIO 2: MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE”

(Atlantic)

In Stores and Online March 25^th

COMPLETE TRACKLISTING

What Is Love – Janelle Monáe
Rio Rio – Ester Dean (Featuring B.o.B)
Beautiful Creatures – Barbatuques, Andy Garcia, and Rita Moreno
Welcome Back – Bruno Mars
Ô Vida – Carlinhos Brown and Nina de Freitas
It’s A Jungle Out Here (Brazilian) – Philip Lawrence (Featuring UAKTI)
Don’t Go Away – Anne Hathaway and Flávia Maia
Batucuda Familia – Carlinhos Brown, Siedah Garrett, Jamie Foxx, Rachel Crow, Amy Heidemann, Andy Garcia, and Rita Moreno
Poisonous Love – Kristin Chenoweth and Jemaine Clement
I Will Survive – Jemaine Clement and Kristin Chenoweth
Bola Viva – Carlinhos Brown
Favo De Mel – Milton Nascimento
It’s A Jungle Out Here – Philip Lawrence
What Is Love (Cast) – Janelle Monáe, Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, Jamie Foxx, and Carlinhos Brown
What Is Love (The GoonRock Mix) – Janelle Monáe*
Angry Birds Rio 2 Theme – Barbatuques *

* Exclusive TARGET Bonus Tracks

Directed by Carlos Saldanha (RIO, ICE AGE) and produced by John C. Donkin and Bruce Anderson (RIO), RIO 2 flies into theatres everywhere April 11th, in 3D.

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December 26, 2013

Janelle Monae Sings In New Year’s Eve In New Clip From RIO 2

Filed under: General News — Tags: Anne Hathaway, george lopez, jamie foxx, Jemaine Clement, jesse eisenberg, Leslie Mann, rio 2, rodrigo santoro, Tracy Morgan, Will i Am — Michelle McCue @ 1:08 pm

“Welcome To Rio!” Bring in 2014 with this new clip from RIO 2 featuring music by Janelle Monae.

The entire cast of the animated smash RIO returns in RIO 2, and they are joined by a new flock of top actors and musical talents.

Rich with grandeur, character, color and music, RIO 2 finds Jewel (Anne Hathaway), Blu (Jesse Eisenberg) and their three kids leaving their domesticated life in that magical city for a journey to the Amazon.

They encounter a menagerie of characters who are born to be wild, voiced by will.i.am, Jemaine Clement, Tracy Morgan, George Lopez, Leslie Mann, Rodrigo Santoro, Jamie Foxx, Andy Garcia, Bruno Mars, Kristin Chenoweth and Oscar/Emmy/Tony winner Rita Moreno.

RIO 2 lands in theaters April 11, 2014.

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December 12, 2013

Watch The Brand New Trailer For RIO 2!

Filed under: General News,Trailer — Tags: Andy Garcia, BRUNO MARS, Carlos Saldanha, george lopez, jamie foxx, Jemaine Clement, jesse eisenberg, Kristin Chenoweth, Leslie Mann, nne Hathaway, rio 2, Rita Moreno, rodrigo santoro, Tracy Morgan, Will i Am — Melissa Thompson @ 3:58 pm

Flying into theaters everywhere on April 11, 2014, check out the brand new trailer for director Carlos Saldanha’s RIO 2.

It’s a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids in RIO 2, after they’re hurtled from that magical city to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all – his father-in-law.

All our favorite RIO characters are back – I love it!

The cast includes Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, will.i.am, Jemaine Clement, Tracy Morgan, George Lopez, Leslie Mann, Rodrigo Santoro, Jamie Foxx and they’re joined by Oscar nominee Andy Garcia, Grammy winner Bruno Mars, Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth and Oscar/Emmy/Tony winner Rita Moreno. I can’t wait for this!

RIO 2 also features new Brazilian artists and original music by Janelle Monae and Wondaland.

Be on the look for RIO 2 in theaters this coming Spring.

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Blu (Jesse Eisenberg), Jewel (Anne Hathaway) and their three kids are joined by Rafael (George Lopez), Nico (Jamie Foxx) and Pedro (will.i.am) on their Amazon adventure.

In Rio, (left to right) Luiz (Tracy Morgan), Rafael (George Lopez), Blu (Jesse Eisenberg), Pedro (will.i.am) and Nico (Jamie Foxx) discuss their plans for the future.

Jewel (Anne Hathaway) is wary of the attentions of her ex-beau Roberto (Bruno Mars).

Nigel (Jermaine Clement) is indifferent to the amorous feelings of his acolyte, a poisonous frog named Gabi (Kristin Chenoweth).

Tulio (Rodrigo Santoro) and Linda (Leslie Mann) make a startling discovery in the Amazon jungle.

Blu (Jesse Eisenberg), Jewel (Anne Hathaway) and their music-loving daughter, Carla (Rachel Crow) enjoy the exotic sounds of the jungle.

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October 2, 2013

Catch A First Look At RIO 2 In New Trailer

Filed under: General News — Tags: Andy Garcia, Anne Hathaway, BRUNO MARS, george lopez, jamie foxx, Jemaine Clement, jesse eisenberg, Kristin Chenoweth, Leslie Mann, rio 2, Rita Moreno, rodrigo santoro, Tracy Morgan, Will i Am — Melissa Thompson @ 2:06 pm

Blu (Jesse Eisenberg), Jewel (Anne Hathaway) and their music-loving daughter, Carla (Rachel Crow) enjoy the exotic sounds of the jungle in this brand new trailer for Blue Sky Studios RIO 2.

The entire cast of the animated smash RIO returns in RIO 2, and they are joined by a new flock of top actors and musical talents. Rich with grandeur, character, color and music, RIO 2 finds Jewel (Anne Hathaway), Blu (Jesse Eisenberg) and their three kids leaving their domesticated life in that magical city for a journey to the Amazon.

They encounter a menagerie of characters who are born to be wild, voiced by Oscar nominee Andy Garcia, Oscar/Emmy/Tony-winner Rita Moreno, Grammy winner Bruno Mars, and Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth.

Brazilian music legend and RIO executive music producer, Sergio Mendes returns along with composer John Powell. RIO 2 will feature new Brazilian artists and original music by Janelle Monáe and The Wondaland Arts Society, who also voices a role in the film. Soundtrack will be released on Atlantic Records.

Released worldwide in April 2011, RIO’s global box office tally is $486 million. It also was a huge hit on DVD and Blu-ray disc.

Blu (Jesse Eisenberg), Jewel (Anne Hathaway) and their three kids are joined by Rafael (George Lopez), Nico (Jamie Foxx) and Pedro (will.i.am) on their Amazon adventure.

In Rio, (left to right) Luiz (Tracy Morgan), Rafael (George Lopez), Blu (Jesse Eisenberg), Pedro (will.i.am) and Nico (Jamie Foxx) discuss their plans for the future.

Jewel (Anne Hathaway) is wary of the attentions of her ex-beau Roberto (Bruno Mars).

Nigel (Jermaine Clement) is indifferent to the amorous feelings of his acolyte, a poisonous frog named Gabi (Kristin Chenoweth).

Tulio (Rodrigo Santoro) and Linda (Leslie Mann) make a startling discovery in the Amazon jungle.

From director Carlos Saldanha, the cast includes Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, will.i.am, Jemaine Clement, Tracy Morgan, George Lopez, Leslie Mann, Rodrigo Santoro, and Jamie Foxx. Andy Garcia, Rita Moreno, Bruno Mars, and Kristin Chenoweth.

From Twentieth Century Fox, the celebration begins on April 11, 2014 when RIO 2 is released in theaters.

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May 15, 2013

Watch The Teaser Trailer For RIO 2

Filed under: General News,Trailer — Tags: blue sky studios, rio 2 — Michelle McCue @ 6:29 am

Hitting the beach again in 2014, here’s the first teaser for Blue Sky Studios‘ RIO 2. The entire cast of the animated smash RIO returns in RIO 2, and they are joined by a new flock of top actors and musical talents. Rich with grandeur, character, color and music, RIO 2 finds Jewel (Anne Hathaway), Blu (Jesse Eisenberg) and their three kids leaving their domesticated life in that magical city for a journey to the Amazon. They encounter a menagerie of characters who are born to be wild, voiced by Oscar nominee Andy Garcia, Oscar/Emmy/Tony-winner Rita Moreno, Grammy winner Bruno Mars, and Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth.

The starring voice cast of Twentieth Century Fox’s 2011 animated smash RIO is reuniting for the follow-up, RIO 2, and they are joined by a flock of top actors and musical talents new to the franchise. Twentieth Century Fox’s international rollout begins March 20, 2014, followed by its domestic release on April 11, 2014.

Carlos Saldanha, who was inspired to create RIO based upon his experiences growing up in that city, is back as director, as are producers John C. Donkin and Bruce Anderson.

Brazilian music legend and RIO executive music producer Sergio Mendes returns along with composer John Powell. RIO 2 will feature new Brazilian artists and original music by Janelle Monáe and The Wondaland Arts Society, who also voices a role in the film. Soundtrack will be released on Atlantic Records.

Released worldwide in April 2011, RIO’s global box office tally is $486 million. It also was a huge hit on DVD and Blu-ray disc.

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May 15, 2013

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RIO 2 flies into theatres everywhere
April 11th in 3D.