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WAMG At the WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING Press Day

Why hello fancy kids! Melissa here, with some awesome movie extras just for you! I recently attended the WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING press day, and WAMG has the audio from the press conferences below!

Inspired by the perennial New York Times bestseller of the same name, WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING is a hilarious and heartfelt big screen comedy about five couples whose intertwined lives are turned upside down by the challenges of impending parenthood.

Up first was the men’s panel with Chace Crawford, Ben Falcone, Matthew Morrison, Rodrigo Santoro, and Kirk Jones.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING Men’s Panel

The ladies followed, with Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, Elizabeth Banks, Anna Kendrick, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Heidi Murkoff.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING Women’s Panel

Over the moon about starting a family, TV fitness guru Jules and dance show star Evan find that their high-octane celebrity lives don’t stand a chance against the surprise demands of pregnancy. Baby-crazy author and advocate Wendy gets a taste of her own militant mommy advice when pregnancy hormones ravage her body; while Wendy’s husband, Gary, struggles not to be outdone by his competitive alpha-Dad, who’s expecting twins with his much younger trophy wife, Skyler. Photographer Holly is prepared to travel the globe to adopt a child, but her husband Alex isn’t so sure, and tries to quiet his panic by attending a dudes support group, where new fathers get to tell it like it really is. And rival food truck chefs Rosie and Marco’s surprise hook-up results in an unexpected quandary: what to do when your first child comes before your first date?

A kaleidoscopic comedy as universal as it is unpredictable, WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING finds humor and uplift in all the unexpected trials and triumphs of welcoming a child into the world. The film stars Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Chace Crawford, Brooklyn Decker, Anna Kendrick, Matthew Morrison, Dennis Quaid, Chris Rock, Rodrigo Santoro, Ben Falcone and Joe Manganiello.

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WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING hits theaters May 18th

 

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING Official Red Carpet Premiere Livestream!

E! Online, (http://www.eonline.com) in conjunction with Lionsgate®, presents the official live-stream of the red carpet premiere of the highly anticipated film WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING, today at 6 p.m. PT. E! Online, the leading entertainment news website, will provide fans with a front-row seat to all of the action as their favorite stars hit the film’s first red carpet premiere, live from Los Angeles.

Fans who can’t make the trip to Los Angeles will still have an opportunity to experience all the energy and excitement LIVE from the red carpet of the WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING premiere on E! Online, the leading source of up-to-the-minute entertainment news. Viewers will be able to watch the stars arrive, see their fashion choices and listen in as E!’s own Catt Sadler and Marc Malkin interview Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Chace Crawford, Anna Kendrick, Matthew Morrison, Elizabeth Banks, and other A-List celebs.

E! News, with its audience of more than 6 million unique U.S. users per month, will be the official live broadcast partner of the red carpet and will offer exclusive content from the event. Fans have been submitting their questions via Twitter and Facebook using #whattoexpectLIVE and questions will be answered LIVE on the red carpet.

Inspired by the perennial New York Times bestseller of the same name, WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING is a hilarious and heartwarming big-screen comedy about five couples whose intertwined lives are turned upside down by the challenges of impending parenthood.

Over the moon about starting a family, TV fitness guru Jules (Cameron Diaz) and dance show star Evan (Matthew Morrison) find that their high-octane celebrity lives don’t stand a chance against the surprise demands of pregnancy. Baby-crazy author and advocate Wendy (Elizabeth Banks) gets a taste of her own militant mommy advice when pregnancy hormones ravage her body; while Wendy’s husband, Gary (Ben Falcone), struggles not to be outdone by his competitive alpha-Dad (Dennis Quaid), who’s expecting twins with his much younger trophy wife, Skyler (Brooklyn Decker).  Photographer Holly (Jennifer Lopez) is prepared to travel the globe to adopt a child, but her husband Alex (Rodrigo Santoro) isn’t so sure, and tries to quiet his panic by joining a “dudes” support group, where new fathers get to tell it like it really is.  And rival food truck chefs Rosie (Anna Kendrick) and Marco’s (Chace Crawford) surprise hook-up results in an unexpected quandary: what to do when your first child comes before your first date?

A kaleidoscopic comedy as universal as it is unpredictable, WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING finds humor and uplift in all the unexpected trials and triumphs of welcoming a child into the world.  The film stars Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Chace Crawford, Brooklyn Decker, Anna Kendrick, Matthew Morrison, Dennis Quaid, Chris Rock, Rodrigo Santoro, Ben Falcone and Joe Manganiello.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING is due May 18, 2012!
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Win Passes To The Advance Screening Of WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING In St. Louis

WAMG has a little announcement … you can be the first to see WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING on Monday, May 14th – Ronnie’s 20 Cine – 7pm.

OFFICIAL RULES:

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

2. FILL OUT YOUR NAME AND E-MAIL ADDRESS BELOW. REAL FIRST NAME REQUIRED.

3. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION: Everyone loves pictures of babies. What are your top baby photo tips??

WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN THROUGH A RANDOM DRAWING OF QUALIFYING CONTESTANTS. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. PASSES WILL NOT BE SUBSTITUTED OR EXCHANGED. DUPLICATE TICKETS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING has been rated PG-13.

Inspired by the perennial New York Times bestseller of the same name, WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING is a hilarious and heartfelt big screen comedy about five couples whose intertwined lives are turned upside down by the challenges of impending parenthood.

Over the moon about starting a family, TV fitness guru Jules and dance show star Evan find that their high-octane celebrity lives don’t stand a chance against the surprise demands of pregnancy. Baby-crazy author and advocate Wendy gets a taste of her own militant mommy advice when pregnancy hormones ravage her body; while Wendy’s husband, Gary, struggles not to be outdone by his competitive alpha-Dad, who’s expecting twins with his much younger trophy wife, Skyler. Photographer Holly is prepared to travel the globe to adopt a child, but her husband Alex isn’t so sure, and tries to quiet his panic by attending a “dudes” support group, where new fathers get to tell it like it really is. And rival food truck chefs Rosie and Marco’s surprise hook-up results in an unexpected quandary: what to do when your first child comes before your first date?

A kaleidoscopic comedy as universal as it is unpredictable, WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING finds humor and uplift in all the unexpected trials and triumphs of welcoming a child into the world. The film stars Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Chace Crawford, Brooklyn Decker, Ben Falcone, Anna Kendrick, Matthew Morrison, Dennis Quaid, Chris Rock, Rodrigo Santoro, Joe Manganiello, Rob Huebel, Tom Lennon and Amir Talai. The film is directed by Kirk Jones, written by Shauna Cross and Heather Hach and inspired by the book “What To Expect When You’re Expecting” by Heidi Murkoff. Lionsgate presents in association with Alcon Entertainment, a Phoenix Pictures production / a Lionsgate production of a Kirk Jones film.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING is due May 18, 2012!
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The film’s soundtrack is available to play for free on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhatToExpectMovie?sk=app_178091127385

 

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING Goes Viral With Characters’ Social Pages

Get social with the ladies of WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING! Check out the latest stills and video from the film through the eyes of Jules (Cameron Diaz), Skyler (Brooklyn Decker), and Rosie (Anna Kendrick). WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING is due everywhere May 18, 2012.

Everyone’s talking about Celebrity Dance Factor! Check out a new trailer from the reality show competition featuring Jules Baxter and be sure to watch to see who gets eliminated next on Celebrity Dance Factor’s YouTube channel:

Check out Skylar’s newest Pins on her Pinterest page and catch a glimpse at her baby diary:
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/skylercooper/

Follow the latest tweets from Rosie’s food truck, Cheezy Rider, and sneak a peak at her checking out the competition:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/@Cheezy_Rider

Inspired by the perennial New York Times bestseller of the same name, WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING is a hilarious and heartfelt big screen comedy about five couples whose intertwined lives are turned upside down by the challenges of impending parenthood.

Over the moon about starting a family, TV fitness guru Jules and dance show star Evan find that their high-octane celebrity lives don’t stand a chance against the surprise demands of pregnancy. Baby-crazy author and advocate Wendy gets a taste of her own militant mommy advice when pregnancy hormones ravage her body; while Wendy’s husband, Gary, struggles not to be outdone by his competitive alpha-Dad, who’s expecting twins with his much younger trophy wife, Skyler. Photographer Holly is prepared to travel the globe to adopt a child, but her husband Alex isn’t so sure, and tries to quiet his panic by attending a “dudes” support group, where new fathers get to tell it like it really is. And rival food truck chefs Rosie and Marco’s surprise hook-up results in an unexpected quandary: what to do when your first child comes before your first date?

A kaleidoscopic comedy as universal as it is unpredictable, WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING finds humor and uplift in all the unexpected trials and triumphs of welcoming a child into the world.  The film stars Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Chace Crawford, Brooklyn Decker, Anna Kendrick, Matthew Morrison, Dennis Quaid, Chris Rock, Rodrigo Santoro, Ben Falcone and Joe Manganiello.

Official Facebook Page:  http://www.facebook.com/WhatToExpectMovie
Dudes Group Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/DudesGroup
Official Twitter Page:  http://twitter.com/#!/lionsgatemovies 
Twitter Hashtag: #WhatToExpect

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING The Dudes Group Trailer

Meet the Dudes Group of WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING in the new trailer and poster. Join Chris Rock (Vic), Rob Hubel (Gabe), Tom Lennon (Craig) and Amir Talai (Patel) in the fight club without fights – just remember, don’t talk about what you walk about.


(Yahoo! Movies)

Inspired by the perennial New York Times bestseller of the same name, WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING is a hilarious and heartfelt big screen comedy about five couples whose intertwined lives are turned upside down by the challenges of impending parenthood.

Over the moon about starting a family, TV fitness guru Jules and dance show star Evan find that their high-octane celebrity lives don’t stand a chance against the surprise demands of pregnancy. Baby-crazy author and advocate Wendy gets a taste of her own militant mommy advice when pregnancy hormones ravage her body; while Wendy’s husband, Gary, struggles not to be outdone by his competitive alpha-Dad, who’s expecting twins with his much younger trophy wife, Skyler. Photographer Holly is prepared to travel the globe to adopt a child, but her husband Alex isn’t so sure, and tries to quiet his panic by attending a “dudes” support group, where new fathers get to tell it like it really is. And rival food truck chefs Rosie and Marco’s surprise hook-up results in an unexpected quandary: what to do when your first child comes before your first date?

A kaleidoscopic comedy as universal as it is unpredictable, WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING finds humor and uplift in all the unexpected trials and triumphs of welcoming a child into the world. The film stars Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Chace Crawford, Brooklyn Decker, Anna Kendrick, Matthew Morrison, Dennis Quaid, Chris Rock, Rodrigo Santoro, Ben Falcone and Joe Manganiello. WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING is due everywhere May 18, 2012.

Official Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/WhatToExpectMovie
Dudes Group Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DudesGroup
Official Twitter Page: http://twitter.com/#!/lionsgatemovies
Twitter Hashtag: #WhatToExpect

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING Meet the Moms Posters!

Meet the women of WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING in the latest characters posters. Brooklyn Decker (Skyler), Cameron Diaz (Jules), Elizabeth Banks (Wendy), Jennifer Lopez (Holly), and Anna Kendrick (Rosie) star in the new film inspired by New York Times bestselling “bible of American pregnancy.”

Inspired by the perennial New York Times bestseller of the same name, WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING is a hilarious and heartfelt big screen comedy about five couples whose intertwined lives are turned upside down by the challenges of impending parenthood.

Over the moon about starting a family, TV fitness guru Jules and dance show star Evan find that their high-octane celebrity lives don’t stand a chance against the surprise demands of pregnancy. Baby-crazy author and advocate Wendy gets a taste of her own militant mommy advice when pregnancy hormones ravage her body; while Wendy’s husband, Gary, struggles not to be outdone by his competitive alpha-Dad, who’s expecting twins with his much younger trophy wife, Skyler. Photographer Holly is prepared to travel the globe to adopt a child, but her husband Alex isn’t so sure, and tries to quiet his panic by attending a “dudes” support group, where new fathers get to tell it like it really is. And rival food truck chefs Rosie and Marco’s surprise hook-up results in an unexpected quandary: what to do when your first child comes before your first date?

A kaleidoscopic comedy as universal as it is unpredictable, WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING finds humor and uplift in all the unexpected trials and triumphs of welcoming a child into the world. The film stars Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Chace Crawford, Brooklyn Decker, Anna Kendrick, Matthew Morrison, Dennis Quaid, Chris Rock, Rodrigo Santoro, Ben Falcone and Joe Manganiello.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING will be in theaters everywhere on May 11, 2012

Official Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/WhatToExpectMovie
Official Twitter Page: http://twitter.com/#!/lionsgatemovies
Twitter Hashtag: #WhatToExpect


Photo credit: Melissa Moseley

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING Official Trailer and Image From the Film!


Cameron Diaz stars as ‘Jules’ in WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING. 
Photo credit: Melissa Moseley

Opening in theaters everywhere on May 11, 2012– just in time for Mother’s Day – check out this first photo and trailer for WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING.

SYNOPSIS:
Inspired by the perennial New York Times bestseller of the same name, WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING is a hilarious and heartfelt big screen comedy about five couples whose intertwined lives are turned upside down by the challenges of impending parenthood.
 
Over the moon about starting a family, TV fitness guru Jules and dance show star Evan find that their high-octane celebrity lives don’t stand a chance against the surprise demands of pregnancy. Baby-crazy author and advocate Wendy gets a taste of her own militant mommy advice when pregnancy hormones ravage her body; while Wendy’s husband, Gary, struggles not to be outdone by his competitive alpha-Dad, who’s expecting twins with his much younger trophy wife, Skyler.  Photographer Holly is prepared to travel the globe to adopt a child, but her husband Alex isn’t so sure, and tries to quiet his panic by attending a “dudes” support group, where new fathers get to tell it like it really is.  And rival food truck chefs Rosie and Marco’s surprise hook-up results in an unexpected quandary: what to do when your first child comes before your first date?

A kaleidoscopic comedy as universal as it is unpredictable, WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING finds humor and uplift in all the unexpected trials and triumphs of welcoming a child into the world.  The film stars Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Chace Crawford, Brooklyn Decker, Anna Kendrick, Matthew Morrison, Dennis Quaid, Chris Rock, Rodrigo Santoro, Ben Falcone and Joe Manganiello.

Official Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/WhatToExpectMovie
Official Twitter Page: http://twitter.com/#!/lionsgatemovies
Twitter Hashtag: #WhatToExpect

Alcon Entertainment To Co-Finance Lionsgate’s WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING

LIONSGATE and Alcon Entertainment (THE BLIND SIDE, DOLPHIN TALE, THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELLING PANTS) have agreed to co-finance the Lionsgate feature WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING. The two companies will be equally sharing the production and marketing costs on the film. The announcement was made jointly by Lionsgate’s Co-COO and Motion Picture Group President, Joe Drake, with Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson, the Co-Founders and Co-CEO’s of Alcon Entertainment. WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING is scheduled for release on May 11, 2012.

The deal was negotiated for Lionsgate by Sean Kisker, EVP of Strategic Planning and Operations for Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group, and Wendy Jaffe, EVP Business & Legal Affairs for Acquisitions, and for Alcon by Scott Parish, the company’s COO/CFO and Alcon’s outside counsel Nigel Pearson and Michael Rosner of Loeb and Loeb.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING will be Alcon’s first investment outside of Warner Bros., where Alcon has a long-standing distribution relationship that has resulted in multiple successful films. Alcon’s participation as “passive financiers” of the project signifies the Company’s strategy to generate additional film output, and as such Johnson and Kosove will not take producer credits.

Lionsgate has historically worked with a wide range of producers and financiers with whom it partners on select releases. Alcon makes an outstanding addition to a family of partners that has included Lakeshore Entertainment, Relativity, Crest Animation, and others.

Said Drake of the partnership, “Andrew and Broderick have impeccable taste and they’re astute businessmen- their interest in partnering with Lionsgate is immensely flattering from both a creative and a financial perspective.” He continued, “This co-financing deal is ideal for both of us because it aligns our interests; there is a true sharing of risk capital including P&A on films that we both see great value in making. This deal provides a way for Lionsgate to pursue risk mitigation while allowing Alcon to have broader access to commercial content beyond the product they develop themselves.”

Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove said jointly, “We are very excited to be investing in this terrific project. We have immense respect for the many business successes Lionsgate has had throughout their history and we have no doubt that WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING will continue that tradition.”

About WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING

Inspired by the perennial New York Times bestseller of the same name, WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING is a hilarious and heartfelt big screen comedy about five couples whose intertwined lives are turned upside down by the challenges of impending parenthood.

A kaleidoscopic comedy as universal as it is unpredictable, WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING finds humor and uplift in all the unexpected trials and triumphs of welcoming a child into the world.   The film is directed by Kirk Jones (NANNY MCPHEE, WAKING NED DEVINE) and stars Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Chace Crawford, Brooklyn Decker, Anna Kendrick, Matthew Morrison, Dennis Quaid, and Chris Rock.

About Alcon Entertainment

Alcon Entertainment co-founders and co-CEO’s Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson founded the Company in 1997 with financial backing from Frederick W. Smith, the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FedEx. Alcon, which is named after a mythological archer and ally of Hercules, has financed, and/or co-financed/produced over 19 films, including “My Dog Skip,” “Dude, Where’s My Car?”, “Insomnia,” “Racing Stripes,” the Academy Award nominated Best Picture “The Blind Side,” which earned Sandra Bullock a Best Actress Oscar; “The Book of Eli,” starring Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman; “Insomnia,” starring Al Pacino, Robin Williams, and Hilary Swank and directed by Chris Nolan; “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” and “P.S. I Love You,” starring Hilary Swank, among many others.

The Company most recently released the box office hit family film, “Dolphin Tale,” starring Morgan Freeman, Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd and Kris Kristofferson, on September 23, 2011. Alcon’s next release “Joyful Noise,” a music driven comedy starring Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton is slated for release January 13, 2012.

Dennis Quaid To Star In Lionsgate’s WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING

July 18, 2011 – Lionsgate and the producers of the film adaptation of the worldwide bestselling book “What To Expect When You’re Expecting” are thrilled to announce that Dennis Quaid (THE ROOKIE, THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW, VANTAGE POINT and the upcoming FOOTLOOSE) will be starring opposite Brooklyn Decker in the film, which is expected to begin shooting mid-Summer 2011, and will be released on May 11, 2012. It was previously announced that Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Anna Kendrick, Matthew Morrison, Chace Crawford and Rob Huebel will also be starring in the project.

Quaid’s character Ramsey and his much younger wife Skyler (Decker) are expecting twins. Impending fatherhood is just another way for the hilariously competitive Ramsey to try to one-up his adult son Colin, who is also expecting his first child.

Kirk Jones (WAKING NED DEVINE, NANNY MCPHEE) is directing the film, which was acquired from a script by Heather Hach and re-written by Shauna Cross (WHIP IT). The film is based on the book by Heidi Murkoff that has been on the New York Times bestseller list for over 500 weeks. Lionsgate has worldwide rights to the film.

Quaid is represented by WME and attorneys Stewart Brookman and Tom Hansen of Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren & Richman, LLP, who negotiated the deal on his behalf.

Robert Melnik, EVP Business & Legal Affairs, negotiated the deal on behalf of Lionsgate. Alli Shearmur, President of Motion Picture Production and Development, and Jim Miller, SVP Motion Picture Production and Development are overseeing the production for Lionsgate.

Mike Medavoy, Arnie Messer and David Thwaites are producing, with Doug McKay co-producing, through their Phoenix Pictures. Heidi and Erik Murkoff will executive produce along with their literary manager Alan Nevins of Renaissance Literary & Talent.

About the film

Based on the 16 million copy best-selling book, WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING is an ensemble romantic-comedy is in the vein of LOVE ACTUALLY and VALENTINE’S DAY. The film is a modern look at love through the eyes of four interconnected couples experiencing the thrills and surprises of having a baby, and ultimately coming to understand the universal truth that no matter what you plan for, life doesn’t always deliver what’s expected.

GLEE’s Matthew Morrison To Star In Lionsgate’s WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING

Film To Be Released Mother’s Day Weekend 2012

July 15, 2011 – Lionsgate and the producers of the film adaptation of the worldwide bestselling book WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING are thrilled to announce that Matthew Morrison (“Glee”) will be starring opposite Cameron Diaz in the film, which is expected to begin shooting mid-Summer 2011, and will be released on May 11, 2012. It was previously announced that Jennifer Lopez, Brooklyn Decker, Elizabeth Banks, Anna Kendrick, Chace Crawford and Rob Huebel will also be starring in the project.

Morrison’s character Evan is teamed up with Diaz’s Jules on a popular celebrity dance show. All their heat on and off the dance floor soon sparks a bun in the oven that will force them to synch their bi-coastal lives and re-asses what matters in life – all while in the national spotlight.

Kirk Jones (WAKING NED DEVINE, NANNY MCPHEE) is directing the film, which was acquired from a script by Heather Hach and re-written by Shauna Cross (WHIP IT). The film is based on the book by Heidi Murkoff that has been on the New York Times bestseller list for over 500 weeks. Lionsgate has worldwide rights to the film.

Morrison (twitter: @Matt_Morrison) is currently on a summer tour to promote his self titled debut album which includes duets with Sir Elton John, Sting and Gwyneth Paltrow. He has received an Emmy nomination and two Golden Globe nominations for his role in the Fox hit, “Glee,” returning for a third season this fall. He was also nominated for a Tony Award for his role in “Light in the Piazza.” Morrison is represented by manager Eric Podwall and CAA.

Robert Melnik, EVP Business & Legal Affairs, negotiated the deal on behalf of Lionsgate. Alli Shearmur, President of Motion Picture Production and Development, and Jim Miller, SVP Motion Picture Production and Development are overseeing the production for Lionsgate.

Mike Medavoy, Arnie Messer and David Thwaites are producing, with Doug McKay co-producing, through their Phoenix Pictures. Heidi and Erik Murkoff will executive produce along with their literary manager Alan Nevins of Renaissance Literary & Talent.

About the film

Based on the 16 million copy best-selling book, WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING is an ensemble romantic-comedy is in the vein of LOVE ACTUALLY and VALENTINE’S DAY. The film is a modern look at love through the eyes of four interconnected couples experiencing the thrills and surprises of having a baby, and ultimately coming to understand the universal truth that no matter what you plan for, life doesn’t always deliver what’s expected.