Ted 2 – We Are Movie Geeks

Giveaway – Win A Copy Of TED 2 Blu-ray And R-Rated Talking Plush Teddy Bear

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Just when you thought it couldn’t get any more outrageous, Ted and his BFF are back in the hilarious, boundary-busting buddy comedy, Ted 2, coming to Digital HD on November 24, 2015, and Blu-ray^™ Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on December 15, 2015, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

The follow up to Ted, the highest-grossing original R-rated comedy of all time, Ted 2 features more of the hysterically raunchy banter that has made writer-director-actor Seth MacFarlane an entertainment world powerhouse—as well as a touching story of brotherly love. Both the Blu-ray^™ and DVD include an UNRATED extended edition that features never-before-seen footage that was too rude for the cinema, but makes this year’s most outrageous comedy the perfect gift for fans of this very adult spin on a childhood icon.

“Funnier, wilder and even more naughty than the first movie!” according to Bill Zwecker, WFLD-TV (Fox), Ted 2 finds John (Mark Wahlberg) dejected after a speedy marriage and divorce, but Ted’s romance with co-worker Tami-Lynn (Jessica Barth) is full-speed ahead after a dream wedding presided over by none other than Flash Gordon (Sam J. Jones) himself. But when the pair tries to adopt a child, they are stunned by the contention that Ted is not a person. With the help of John and newly minted lawyer and longtime weed aficionado Samantha L. Jackson (Amanda Seyfried), the couple takes on the intolerance of a system unable to understand their love.

Mark Wahlberg (The Fighter, Lone Survivor) and Seth MacFarlane (“Family Guy,” A Million Ways to Die in the West) reprise their star roles as John and his life-long best friend Ted, with an all-star cast that includes Amanda Seyfried (Les Miserables, Dear John) andJessica Barth (Ted, “Family Guy”), as well as inspired cameos from NFL star Tom Brady, Liam Neeson, Jimmy Kimmel, Jay Leno,Morgan Freeman, Patrick Warburton, John Slattery and more in a “Lewd teddy bear comedy [that] has us in stitches, again” (Grand Rapids Press).

BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO Blu-ray^TM:

A Giant Opening Dance Number
Deleted Scenes
Gag Reel
Cameo Buddies

BLU-RAY^TM and DVD BONUS FEATURES

Thunder Buddies 4 Lyfe
Roadtripping
Creating Comic-Con
Feature Commentary with Seth MacFarlane, Alec Sulkin & Wellesley Wild and Jessica Barth

The film will be available on Blu-ray^™ with DIGITAL HD and UltraViolet^™ and DVD

Blu-ray^™ unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing movies in more places, both at home and away.
DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet^™ lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download.

WAMG is giving away copies of the film to celebrate the film’s Blu-ray/DVD release.

Plus one winner will receive an R-Rated Talking Plush Teddy Bear.

*This Ted 2 Ted in Scuba Outfit 16-Inch R-Rated Talking Plush Teddy Bear features some of the funniest, vulgar lines in the movie! He’s so cute in his little scuba suit! Bring home your favorite thunder buddy! This item has features and themes that are for adults only. Ages 17 and up. Recommended for mature collectors.

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FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Seth MacFarlane, Amanda Seyfried, Morgan Freeman, Giovanni Ribisi, Jessica Barth, Patrick Warburton, John Slattery
Directed By: Seth McFarlane
Written By: Seth McFarlane, Alec Sulkin, Wellesley Wild
Produced By: Jason Clark, John Jacobs, Seth McFarlane, Scott Stuber
Executive Produced By: Alec Sulkin, Wellesley Wild
Director of Photography: Michael Barrett
Production Designer: Steven J. Lineweaver
Edited By: Jeff Freeman
Costume Design By: Cindy Evans
Music By: Walter Murphy

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY^™:
Street Date: December 15, 2015
Copyright: 2015 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 2035660
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Rating: R for crude and sexual content, pervasive language, and some drug use/NA
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1/ DVS DD 2.0; Spanish and French DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Run Time: 1 hour 57 minutes/2 hours 6 minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD
Street Date: December 15, 2015
Copyright: 2015 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 2035661
Layers: Dual
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Rating: R for crude and sexual content, pervasive language, and some drug use/NA
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: English, Spanish and French Dolby Digital 5.1; English DVS DD 2.0
Run Time: 1 hour 57 minute/2 hours 6 minutes

TED 2 Coming To Blu-ray On December 15, 2015

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any more outrageous, Ted and his BFF are back in the hilarious, boundary-busting buddy comedy, TED 2, coming to Digital HD on November 24, 2015, and Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on December 15, 2015, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

The follow up to TED, the highest-grossing original R-rated comedy of all time, TED 2 features more of the hysterically raunchy banter that has made writer-director-actor Seth MacFarlane an entertainment world powerhouse—as well as a touching story of brotherly love. Both the Blu-ray and DVD include an UNRATED extended edition that features never-before-seen footage that was too rude for the cinema, but makes this year’s most outrageous comedy the perfect gift for fans of this very adult spin on a childhood icon.

“Funnier, wilder and even more naughty than the first movie!” according to Bill Zwecker, WFLD-TV (Fox), Ted 2 finds John (Mark Wahlberg) dejected after a speedy marriage and divorce, but Ted’s romance with co-worker Tami-Lynn (Jessica Barth) is full-speed ahead after a dream wedding presided over by none other than Flash Gordon (Sam J. Jones) himself. But when the pair tries to adopt a child, they are stunned by the contention that Ted is not a person. With the help of John and newly minted lawyer and longtime weed aficionado Samantha L. Jackson (Amanda Seyfried), the couple takes on the intolerance of a system unable to understand their love.

Mark Wahlberg (The Fighter, Lone Survivor) and Seth MacFarlane (“Family Guy,” A Million Ways to Die in the West) reprise their star roles as John and his life-long best friend Ted, with an all-star cast that includes Amanda Seyfried (Les Miserables, Dear John) and Jessica Barth (Ted, “Family Guy”), as well as inspired cameos from NFL star Tom Brady, Liam Neeson, Jimmy Kimmel, Jay Leno, Morgan Freeman, Patrick Warburton, John Slattery and more in a “Lewd teddy bear comedy [that] has us in stitches, again” (Grand Rapids Press).

BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO Blu-ray^TM:

A Giant Opening Dance Number
Deleted Scenes
Gag Reel
Cameo Buddies

BLU-RAY^TM and DVD BONUS FEATURES

Thunder Buddies 4 Lyfe
Roadtripping
Creating Comic-Con
Feature Commentary with Seth MacFarlane, Alec Sulkin & Wellesley Wild and Jessica Barth

The film will be available on Blu-ray^™ with DIGITAL HD and UltraViolet^™ and DVD

Blu-ray^™ unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing movies in more places, both at home and away.
DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet^™ lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download.

This Week’s WAMG Podcast – Schwarzenegger, ME & EARL & THE DYING GIRL, and More!

This week’s episode of our podcast WE ARE MOVIE GEEKS The Show is up! Hear WAMG’s Jim Batts, Michael Haffner and Tom Stockman discuss the weekend box office, and next weekend’s releases. We’ll review MAX, MAGIC MIKE XXL, TED 2, discuss at length the career of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger in advance of this week’s TERMINATOR GENISYS, and debate the merits of ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL. WE ARE MOVIE GEEKS The Show is a weekly podcast and we will soon be streaming at ONStl.com Online Radio.

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TED 2 – The Review

Review by Dane Marti

I realize that all of us—even toy bears— at one time or another experience terrible problems in our lives, ugly demons that affect us or someone we love; they often seem hideously overwhelming: Obviously, this definitely sucks elephantine donkey testicles. Still, I believe that we’ve all got the inner strength to face these bastards and happily rip ‘um to shreds, even if the sob happens to be an evil minion who works at a famous toy company. And if you’re a bear, if you lose your job and find yourself racing around, trying to achieve freedom: tough times lie ahead! And laughter as well.

The funny film TED 2 is more than the sum of its parts. The evening that I viewed the film, I was dealing with a personal issue that made it slightly difficult to view and enjoy a comedy—Not laughing inside. Ordinarily I can easily get lost in a film, happily munching popcorn and enjoying a visual story. In a tribute to this zany movie, I found myself laughing with abandon and maniacal glee. On a few occasions, I was almost vomited with laughter. The opening credits start with a slick and obligatory Busby Berkeley style pizzazz!

The Story:

A year after their marriage, Ted (voiced by Seth Macfarlane) and his wife, Tami-Lynn (Jessica Barth, a great comedienne) scream at each other in frustration: Ted realizes that only one possible thing can save their marriage: They must have a baby. Obviously, this will not be easy: Ted does not have a bear penis. Of course, I’m not inferring that Ted is definitely is not a male. He most definitely IS. Here is the challenge: Ted will have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he qualifies as a ‘person’ in a court of law, in front of a disapproving jury. Helping him along the way is his Thunder buddy Mark Wahlberg and a lovely, stoned lawyer played by Amanda Seyfried. She’s first rate. Over the years, I’ve slowly become a fan of Mr. Wahlberg. He captured the right level of seriousness and humor that’s inherent in someone who has a friend that’s a toy bear.

Originally, I was going to describe some of my favorite scenes, but why? Just go see the movie. I will mention that one of my favorite scenes is a takeoff on Jurassic Park, including its iconic music. Oh—topical events of recent history are referenced as well, including Ferguson Missouri. I particularly enjoyed the Comic Con scenes, with a plethora of hip references to pop culture.

Although this is a wildly insane film, dealing with characters interacting with a Teddy Bear (Thank you C.G. and Teddy Roosevelt!), and although the film would have insulted my father with its scatological and politically incorrect scenes (Then again, this super crazy explosion of hilarity wasn’t made for my pop.), there is also some truly fine thematic moments in the film on freedom and what it means to be alive in the 21^st century. So pay attention!

The audience for the film already loved the original movie. Sometimes the movie did remind me a bit too much of MacFarlane’s beloved television programs. They went with the cinematic insanity in the tale and had a damn good time. Whether or not they appreciated the underlying ideas is something that an undernourished reviewer can fathom.

The overall direction (by Seth Macfarlane) is tight and skillful, but it still had the feel of, say, OH GOD, directed by The Great Carl Reiner. The direction is professional, but the film isn’t trying for cinematic brilliance. The C.G. blending of the bear with more typical humans is outstandingly accomplished.So much of the film might be better seen through a haze of pot smoke. Actually, most of the characters in the film seemed to enjoy a good toke as well.

3 of 5 Stars

Seth MacFarlane, Mark Wahlberg And Amanda Seyfried Talk TED 2 In New Featurette

Before it opens this Friday, June 26th, get a look behind the bear in this new TED 2 featurette.

It’s time to legalize Ted.

In the years since we last saw John (Mark Wahlberg) and Ted, they’re both still living the dream in Boston. Although John is now a bachelor, Ted has settled down with Tami-Lynn, the trashy woman of his dreams. As marital problems begin to affect the newlyweds, Ted and Tami-Lynn decide to have a baby in order to save their marriage.

Their hopes are crushed when the Commonwealth of Massachusetts declares Ted to be not a person, but property, and therefore ineligible to adopt. He is fired from his job at the grocery store and summarily informed that his marriage has been annulled.

Angry and dejected, Ted channels his frustration and asks his best pal to help him sue the state and win him the rights that he deserves. They enlist a young, medical-marijuana aficionada named Samantha L. Jackson (Amanda Seyfried) as their lawyer and head to court. But when Ted loses his case, the three must venture on a road trip to New York in a last-ditch effort to persuade legendary civil rights attorney Patrick Meighan (Morgan Freeman) to take on their appeal.

If they win, they will prove that Ted is not just a beer-swilling, pot-infused stuffed teddy bear, but actually a person who deserves the same freedoms as any other beer-swilling, pot-infused American.

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.

TED 2 opens in theaters on June 26.

http://www.legalizeted.com/

This Week’s WAMG Podcast – Mark Wahlberg, LOVE & MERCY, and More!

This week’s episode of our podcast WE ARE MOVIE GEEKS The Show is up! Hear WAMG’s Jim Batts, Travis Keune and Tom Stockman discuss the weekend box office, and next weekend’s releases. We also discuss at length the career of actor Mark Wahlberg in advance of this week’s TED 2, and debate the merits of the Brian Wilson bio LOVE & MERCY. WE ARE MOVIE GEEKS The Show is a weekly podcast and we will soon be streaming at ONStl.com Online Radio.

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Win Passes To The Advance Screening of TED 2 In St. Louis

In 2012, one adorable, albeit incredibly foulmouthed, teddy bear took the world by storm. With his classic, furry good looks, unparalleled swagger and penchant for pot-fueled humor and sexually charged antics, an unlikely leading man catapulted Universal Pictures and Media Rights Capital’s small comedy about a stoner dude and his best friend to its status as the highest-grossing original “R”-rated comedy of all time.

This summer, Seth MacFarlane returns as writer, director and voice star of TED 2, the follow-up to the blockbuster that launched the career of the world’s most outrageous bear. Joined once again by Mark Wahlberg as John Bennett, the thunder buddies for life are entering into uncharted territory.

It’s time to legalize Ted.

Also starring Amanda Seyfried, Giovanni Ribisi, John Slattery, Jessica Barth and Morgan Freeman, TED 2 opens in theaters on June 26.

WAMG invites you to enter for a chance to win passes (Good for 2) to the advance screening of TED 2 on JUNE 23rd at 7PM in the St. Louis area.

We will contact the winners by email.

Answer the following:

What’s the name of the grocery store where Ted works in the first TED movie?

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OFFICIAL RULES:

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

2. A pass does not guarantee a seat at a screening. Seating is on a first-come, first served basis. The theater is overbooked to assure a full house. The theater is not responsible for overbooking.

3. No purchase necessary.

It has been rated R for crude and sexual content, pervasive language and some drug use.

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Check Out The New NSFW, Red Band Trailer For TED 2

The thunder buddies are back. Watch the all-new red band trailer for Universal Pictures’ TED 2.

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.

Starring Amanda Seyfried, Jessica Barth, Morgan Freeman, and Seth MacFarlane as Ted, TED 2 hits theaters on June 26.

http://www.legalizeted.com/

https://www.facebook.com/tedisreal

TED 2 Red-Band (NSFW) Trailer And New Poster Are Here

Universal Pictures has released a brand new poster and hilarious red-band trailer for TED 2.

The latest preview is a tad on the nasty side, so be wary on where you watch it.

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.

Starring Mark Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried, Jessica Barth, Morgan Freeman, and Seth MacFarlane as Ted, TED 2 hits theaters on June 26.

http://www.legalizeted.com/

https://www.facebook.com/tedisreal

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.

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