“Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin” has been canceled at Peacock despite the fact the show was previously renewed for a second season.
The spinoff of the “Pitch Perfect” film franchise originally debuted on Peacock in November 2022 and was renewed in January 2023. According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, the decision was made to cancel the series as the ongoing strikes in Hollywood meant that production was not able to begin as originally scheduled.
The series saw Adam Devine return as Bumper Allen as he moves to Germany to revive his music career when one of his songs becomes big in Berlin. Along with Devine, the cast of Season 1 included Flula Borg, Sarah Hyland, Lera Abova and Jameela Jamil. Per NBCU, the series scored the biggest comedy premiere in Peacock history, as it was watched by more accounts in its launch weekend than any other Peacock Original comedy to date.
The spinoff of the “Pitch Perfect” film franchise originally debuted on Peacock in November 2022 and was renewed in January 2023. According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, the decision was made to cancel the series as the ongoing strikes in Hollywood meant that production was not able to begin as originally scheduled.
The series saw Adam Devine return as Bumper Allen as he moves to Germany to revive his music career when one of his songs becomes big in Berlin. Along with Devine, the cast of Season 1 included Flula Borg, Sarah Hyland, Lera Abova and Jameela Jamil. Per NBCU, the series scored the biggest comedy premiere in Peacock history, as it was watched by more accounts in its launch weekend than any other Peacock Original comedy to date.
- 9/22/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Peacock is not moving forward with a second season of comedy series Pitch Perfect: Bumper In Berlin. This marks a reversal of the Season 2 renewal for the offshoot from the Pitch Perfect movie franchise, which was announced in early January.
Like was the case of two Prime Video series whose Season 2 renewals were rescinded last month — The Peripheral and A League of Their Own — the cancellation of Bumper In Berlin stems from the length of the work stoppage due to the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, which have delayed production, creating large gaps between seasons and making shows miss their target release dates.
Bumper In Berlin‘s first season was released in November 2022. The comedy had not started pre-production on Season 2 when the WGA strike began May 2. It has now fallen significantly behind its planned timeline. Such a delay would impact Peacock’s pipeline as there is...
Like was the case of two Prime Video series whose Season 2 renewals were rescinded last month — The Peripheral and A League of Their Own — the cancellation of Bumper In Berlin stems from the length of the work stoppage due to the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, which have delayed production, creating large gaps between seasons and making shows miss their target release dates.
Bumper In Berlin‘s first season was released in November 2022. The comedy had not started pre-production on Season 2 when the WGA strike began May 2. It has now fallen significantly behind its planned timeline. Such a delay would impact Peacock’s pipeline as there is...
- 9/22/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s a big fat Greek reunion with third entry in the My Big Fat Greek Wedding franchise. The official My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 trailer reveals Fotoula ‘Toula’ Portokalos (writer/director/actor Nia Vardalos) is keeping a promise to her late father to take the family back home and locate his old friends.
Among those reprising their roles are John Corbett as Ian Miller, Elena Kampouris as Paris Miller, Gia Carides as Nikki, Joey Fatone as Angelo, Louis Mandylor as Nick Portokalos, Lainie Kazan as Maria Portokalos, and Andrea Martin as Thiea Voula. Sadly, Michael Constantine, who played family patriarch Gus Portokalos in the first two films, passed away in August 2021.
Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman return as producers. Paul Brooks, Scott Niemeyer, and Steven Shareshian serve as executive producers.
The first My Big Fat Greek Wedding was a sleeper hit back in 2002 and still holds...
Among those reprising their roles are John Corbett as Ian Miller, Elena Kampouris as Paris Miller, Gia Carides as Nikki, Joey Fatone as Angelo, Louis Mandylor as Nick Portokalos, Lainie Kazan as Maria Portokalos, and Andrea Martin as Thiea Voula. Sadly, Michael Constantine, who played family patriarch Gus Portokalos in the first two films, passed away in August 2021.
Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman return as producers. Paul Brooks, Scott Niemeyer, and Steven Shareshian serve as executive producers.
The first My Big Fat Greek Wedding was a sleeper hit back in 2002 and still holds...
- 5/11/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
How do you top not one but two Big Fat Greek Weddings? By having a Big Fat Greek Wedding that’s actually in Greece. Focus Features released the first trailer for “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” this Thursday, seeing the Portokalos family head off to the motherland.
First released in 2002, the original “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” tells the story of Toula Portokalos (Nia Vardalos), a Greek woman in Chicago who falls in love and gets engaged to WASPy Ian Miller, but struggles to deal with her large Greek family during the wedding planning process. 2016 brought the film’s first sequel, which focused on Toula and Ian’s life as parents and a second wedding between Toula’s parents Maria (Lainie Kazan) and Gus (the late Michael Constantine).
The third film picks up with Toula and her family after the passing of Gus, whose last wish was for his...
First released in 2002, the original “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” tells the story of Toula Portokalos (Nia Vardalos), a Greek woman in Chicago who falls in love and gets engaged to WASPy Ian Miller, but struggles to deal with her large Greek family during the wedding planning process. 2016 brought the film’s first sequel, which focused on Toula and Ian’s life as parents and a second wedding between Toula’s parents Maria (Lainie Kazan) and Gus (the late Michael Constantine).
The third film picks up with Toula and her family after the passing of Gus, whose last wish was for his...
- 5/11/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Focus Features has released the first official trailer for “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3,” offering a look at the latest Portokalos party.
Star Nia Vardalos returns as the screenwriter for the third film and, for the first time, serves as the latest entry’s director. Vardalos will lead the film alongside her former and returning co-stars John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kampouris, Maria Vacratsis, Andrea Martin, Gia Carides, Joey Fatone and Lainie Kazan. A couple of new faces have joined the cast, including Elias Kacavas and Melina Kotselou. After Michael Constantine, who played Toula’s father Gus, died in 2021, the third film will pay tribute to the late actor.
The original “Big Fat Greek Wedding” premiered in 2002 and became the highest-grossing romantic comedy of all time, earning a total of $368 million worldwide over the course of nearly one calendar year of play at the box office. The veritable phenomenon...
Star Nia Vardalos returns as the screenwriter for the third film and, for the first time, serves as the latest entry’s director. Vardalos will lead the film alongside her former and returning co-stars John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kampouris, Maria Vacratsis, Andrea Martin, Gia Carides, Joey Fatone and Lainie Kazan. A couple of new faces have joined the cast, including Elias Kacavas and Melina Kotselou. After Michael Constantine, who played Toula’s father Gus, died in 2021, the third film will pay tribute to the late actor.
The original “Big Fat Greek Wedding” premiered in 2002 and became the highest-grossing romantic comedy of all time, earning a total of $368 million worldwide over the course of nearly one calendar year of play at the box office. The veritable phenomenon...
- 5/11/2023
- by Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
Out in UK cinemas today is Champions, the Bobby Farelly-directed feel-good movie starring Woody Harrelson, Kaitlin Olson, Ernie Hudson, Cheech Marin, and Matt Cook. The underdog story is a remake of Javier Fesser’s 2018 film Campeones, and we were invited to talk to the cast and crew about the new film. Sarah Cook asks the questions.
Firstly we sit down with the wonderful Ernie Hudson who told us about goofing around with Woody Harrelson on set & the story of the coach who inspired him.
Then we caught up with Champions producer Paul Brooks who talked about discovering the original film, finding the perfect cast & why we love an underdog story
Plot:
A heartwarming story of a former minor-league basketball coach who, after a series of missteps, is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He soon realizes that despite his doubts, together, this team...
Firstly we sit down with the wonderful Ernie Hudson who told us about goofing around with Woody Harrelson on set & the story of the coach who inspired him.
Then we caught up with Champions producer Paul Brooks who talked about discovering the original film, finding the perfect cast & why we love an underdog story
Plot:
A heartwarming story of a former minor-league basketball coach who, after a series of missteps, is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He soon realizes that despite his doubts, together, this team...
- 3/10/2023
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Everybody’s big fat Greek family is heading back to theaters this fall. “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” will premiere in theaters September 8, Focus Features announced Friday.
First released in 2002, the original “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” tells the story of Toula Portokalos (Nia Vardalos), a Greek woman in Chicago who falls in love and gets engaged to WASPy Ian Miller, but struggles to deal with her large Greek family during the wedding planning process. 2016 brought the film’s first sequel, which focused on Toula and Ian’s life as parents.
The original rom-com, written by Vardalos and directed by Joel Zwick, became a major sleeper hit, making 368.7 million worldwide on a minuscule 5 million budget, despite never reaching No. 1 at the box office during its theatrical run. It remains the highest-grossing rom-com domestically, making 241.4 million in North America. The film was also positively received by critics, netting Vardalos an...
First released in 2002, the original “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” tells the story of Toula Portokalos (Nia Vardalos), a Greek woman in Chicago who falls in love and gets engaged to WASPy Ian Miller, but struggles to deal with her large Greek family during the wedding planning process. 2016 brought the film’s first sequel, which focused on Toula and Ian’s life as parents.
The original rom-com, written by Vardalos and directed by Joel Zwick, became a major sleeper hit, making 368.7 million worldwide on a minuscule 5 million budget, despite never reaching No. 1 at the box office during its theatrical run. It remains the highest-grossing rom-com domestically, making 241.4 million in North America. The film was also positively received by critics, netting Vardalos an...
- 2/17/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
It’ll be a fall family reunion for the “My Big Fat Greek Weeding” clan, with Focus Features dating the third film in the franchise for a worldwide theatrical release on Sept. 8, 2023.
Nia Vardalos wrote and directed the new film, starring alongside returning cast members John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kampouris, Maria Vacratsis, Andrea Martin, Elias Kacavas, Gia Carides, Joey Fatone and Lainie Kazan. Elias Kacavas and Melina Kotselou join the family this time around.
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson and Gary Goetzman — who’ve produced all three movies — also return, with Paul Brooks, Scott Niemeyer and Steven Shareshian serving as executive producers.
“The sweet friendship which bloomed from the producers’ first taking a chance on me then grew into a beautiful relationship as they entrusted me to direct this installment of our franchise,” Vardalos stated. “We filmed our family reunion entirely in Greece which was thrilling for us all. Plus,...
Nia Vardalos wrote and directed the new film, starring alongside returning cast members John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kampouris, Maria Vacratsis, Andrea Martin, Elias Kacavas, Gia Carides, Joey Fatone and Lainie Kazan. Elias Kacavas and Melina Kotselou join the family this time around.
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson and Gary Goetzman — who’ve produced all three movies — also return, with Paul Brooks, Scott Niemeyer and Steven Shareshian serving as executive producers.
“The sweet friendship which bloomed from the producers’ first taking a chance on me then grew into a beautiful relationship as they entrusted me to direct this installment of our franchise,” Vardalos stated. “We filmed our family reunion entirely in Greece which was thrilling for us all. Plus,...
- 2/17/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
“My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” will hit theaters worldwide on Sept. 8, 2023, distributor Focus Features announced Friday.
The highly anticipated third film in the “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” franchise was written and directed by its star Nia Vardalos. Alongside her filming in Athens are co-stars John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kampouris, Maria Vacratsis, Andrea Martin, Elias Kavacas, Gia Carides, Joey Fatone and Melina Kotselou.
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson and Gary Goetzman produced the film, with Paul Brooks, Scott Niemeyer and Steven Shareshian serving as executive producers.
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Nia Vardalos’ ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3’ Now Filming in Athens
Focus is releasing “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” in the U.S., while Universal Pictures International is handling international distribution.
“The sweet friendship which bloomed from the producers’ first taking a chance on me then grew into a beautiful relationship as they entrusted me to direct this installment of our franchise,...
The highly anticipated third film in the “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” franchise was written and directed by its star Nia Vardalos. Alongside her filming in Athens are co-stars John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kampouris, Maria Vacratsis, Andrea Martin, Elias Kavacas, Gia Carides, Joey Fatone and Melina Kotselou.
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson and Gary Goetzman produced the film, with Paul Brooks, Scott Niemeyer and Steven Shareshian serving as executive producers.
Also Read:
Nia Vardalos’ ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3’ Now Filming in Athens
Focus is releasing “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” in the U.S., while Universal Pictures International is handling international distribution.
“The sweet friendship which bloomed from the producers’ first taking a chance on me then grew into a beautiful relationship as they entrusted me to direct this installment of our franchise,...
- 2/17/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 will walk down the aisle and into theaters on Sept. 8, Focus Features and parent studio Universal Pictures announced Friday.
The early fall corridor has worked out well in recent times for movies appealing to older adult moviegoers. Universal’s hit romantic-comedy Ticket to Paradise opened in cinemas this past September, while Focus’ Downtown Abbey started its theatrical run in September 2018.
Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 opens more than 20 years after My Big Fat Greek Wedding grossed 368.7 million at the worldwide box office, including 241.4 million domestically. It remains the top-grossing romantic-comedy of all time at the North American box office, as well as one of the most successful indie titles of all time, not adjusted for inflation. The 2002 movie, which was based on her one-woman play, earned star and writer Nia Vardalos an Oscar nomination for best original screenplay and a Golden Globe nomination for best...
The early fall corridor has worked out well in recent times for movies appealing to older adult moviegoers. Universal’s hit romantic-comedy Ticket to Paradise opened in cinemas this past September, while Focus’ Downtown Abbey started its theatrical run in September 2018.
Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 opens more than 20 years after My Big Fat Greek Wedding grossed 368.7 million at the worldwide box office, including 241.4 million domestically. It remains the top-grossing romantic-comedy of all time at the North American box office, as well as one of the most successful indie titles of all time, not adjusted for inflation. The 2002 movie, which was based on her one-woman play, earned star and writer Nia Vardalos an Oscar nomination for best original screenplay and a Golden Globe nomination for best...
- 2/17/2023
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Champions Trailer — Bobby Farrelly‘s Champions (2023) movie trailer has been released by Focus Features. The Champions trailer stars Woody Harrelson, Ernie Hudson, Cheech Marin, Matt Cook, Kaitlin Olson, Madison Tevlin, Joshua Felder, Kevin Iannucci, Ashton Gunning, and Matthew Von Der Ahe. Crew Mark Rizzo wrote the screenplay for Champions. “Produced by Paul Brooks, Scott Niemeyer, [...]
Continue reading: Champions (2023) Movie Trailer: Coach Woody Harrelson is court-ordered to Mentor a Unique Team of Players...
Continue reading: Champions (2023) Movie Trailer: Coach Woody Harrelson is court-ordered to Mentor a Unique Team of Players...
- 12/6/2022
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Focus Features is already training for March Madness with the studio’s Champions trailer. Designed to make you laugh, open your eyes, and warm your heart, Champions stars Woody Harrelson as a former minor league basketball coach. After a series of missteps, the court orders Harrelson’s Marcus to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He soon realizes that despite his doubts, the team can go further than they ever imagined.
Bobby Farrelly directs Champions from a screenplay by Mark Rizzo. Joining Harrelson for the inspirational sports feature are Ernie Hudson, Kaitlin Olson, Cheech Marin, and Matt Cook, with Madison Tevlin, Joshua Felder, Kevin Ianucci, Ashton Gunning, Matthew Von Der Ahe, James Day Keith, Alex Hintz, Casey Metcalfe, Bradley Edens, and more.
Paul Brooks, Scott Niemeyer, and Jeremy Plager produce, with Woody Harrelson, Brad Kessell, Alexander Jooss, Álvaro Longoria, Javier Fesser, and Luis Manso executive producing.
In the Champions trailer,...
Bobby Farrelly directs Champions from a screenplay by Mark Rizzo. Joining Harrelson for the inspirational sports feature are Ernie Hudson, Kaitlin Olson, Cheech Marin, and Matt Cook, with Madison Tevlin, Joshua Felder, Kevin Ianucci, Ashton Gunning, Matthew Von Der Ahe, James Day Keith, Alex Hintz, Casey Metcalfe, Bradley Edens, and more.
Paul Brooks, Scott Niemeyer, and Jeremy Plager produce, with Woody Harrelson, Brad Kessell, Alexander Jooss, Álvaro Longoria, Javier Fesser, and Luis Manso executive producing.
In the Champions trailer,...
- 12/5/2022
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Every movie star needs to play a gruff, fish-out-of-water coach in a heartwarming sports film at least once, and Woody Harrelson is getting that opportunity with “Champions,” a new comedy film from Bobby Farrelly. Focus Features debuted the official trailer for the upcoming film December 5.
In the film, “Cheers” and “True Detective” star Harrelson plays Marcus Aldridge, a temperamental minor-league basketball coach who gets fired from his position after a series of losses and winds up facing legal trouble after crashing into a police car. Ordered by the court to fulfill a community service requirement, he coaches a basketball team consisting of players with intellectual disabilities.
Initially apathetic about the assignment and unconvinced the group has any potential as a team, Marcus ends up motivated to whip the players into shape when he realizes that competing with them in the Special Olympics could be a step towards reclaiming his old job.
In the film, “Cheers” and “True Detective” star Harrelson plays Marcus Aldridge, a temperamental minor-league basketball coach who gets fired from his position after a series of losses and winds up facing legal trouble after crashing into a police car. Ordered by the court to fulfill a community service requirement, he coaches a basketball team consisting of players with intellectual disabilities.
Initially apathetic about the assignment and unconvinced the group has any potential as a team, Marcus ends up motivated to whip the players into shape when he realizes that competing with them in the Special Olympics could be a step towards reclaiming his old job.
- 12/5/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
The Last Exorcism director Daniel Stamm’s new exorcism film Prey for the Devil (formerly known as The Devil’s Light) has racked up almost 35 million at the global box office since being given a theatrical release on the Friday before Halloween, and soon it will have a chance to reach the audience who would prefer to watch the movie at home. The movie is set to get a digital release on December 13th, with a VOD and physical media release to follow on January 3rd. The digital and physical copies can be pre-ordered at This Link.
Scripted by Robert Zappia (Halloween H20), Prey for the Devil has the following synopsis:
In response to a global rise in demonic possessions, the Catholic Church reopens exorcism schools to train priests in the Rite of Exorcism. On this spiritual battlefield, an unlikely warrior rises: a young nun, Sister Ann. Although nuns are forbidden to perform exorcisms,...
Scripted by Robert Zappia (Halloween H20), Prey for the Devil has the following synopsis:
In response to a global rise in demonic possessions, the Catholic Church reopens exorcism schools to train priests in the Rite of Exorcism. On this spiritual battlefield, an unlikely warrior rises: a young nun, Sister Ann. Although nuns are forbidden to perform exorcisms,...
- 11/18/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Get aca-excited, because the new "Pitch Perfect" spin-off series, "Bumper in Berlin," is coming our way. Rather than focus on the Barden Bellas or any of the other a capella groups we've come to know over the course of the "Pitch Perfect" trilogy, "Bumper in Berlin" is centered around the European adventures of Adam Devine's character, Bumper Allen. The show sees Bumper trying to restart his singing career after "Pitch Perfect 2" star Pieter Krämer (Flula Borg) informs him that a TikTok mashup he's made is going viral in Germany. Hoping to capitalize on his unexpected 15 minutes of fame, Bumper moves to Berlin to try and grow his budding fanbase.
Now in a foreign land, Bumper meets our new cast of characters, like Pieter's assistant Heidi (Sarah Hyland), Pieter's DJ sister Thea Krämer (Lera Abova), and his new rival, singer Gisela (Jameela Jamil), who also happens to be Pieter's ex-girlfriend.
Now in a foreign land, Bumper meets our new cast of characters, like Pieter's assistant Heidi (Sarah Hyland), Pieter's DJ sister Thea Krämer (Lera Abova), and his new rival, singer Gisela (Jameela Jamil), who also happens to be Pieter's ex-girlfriend.
- 11/2/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
“Pitch Perfect”s biggest personality Bumper Allen (Adam Devine) is taking his show on the road – and across international waters – in the new trailer for Peacock’s “Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin” series.
Picking up several years after the timeline of the trilogy of “Pitch Perfect” movies, “Bumper in Berlin” kicks off when Devine’s character receives word that he’s a viral sensation in Germany thanks to his singing TikToks. “Move to Berlin and work with me,” a fixture of the Berlin music scene named Peter (Flula Borg) tells him. “I can make you a star.”
Once he makes the move, Bumper realizes it won’t be that easy. As he prepares to make his grand debut at Unity Festival – described to him as “the Fourth of July meets the Super Bowl Half-Time Show” – he juggles performance anxiety, rival singers, and falling for his assistant (played by Sarah Hyland...
Picking up several years after the timeline of the trilogy of “Pitch Perfect” movies, “Bumper in Berlin” kicks off when Devine’s character receives word that he’s a viral sensation in Germany thanks to his singing TikToks. “Move to Berlin and work with me,” a fixture of the Berlin music scene named Peter (Flula Borg) tells him. “I can make you a star.”
Once he makes the move, Bumper realizes it won’t be that easy. As he prepares to make his grand debut at Unity Festival – described to him as “the Fourth of July meets the Super Bowl Half-Time Show” – he juggles performance anxiety, rival singers, and falling for his assistant (played by Sarah Hyland...
- 11/2/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
From the halls of Barden University to the streets of Berlin, Adam Devine is taking his Pitch Perfect character Bumper international in the film’s spinoff series coming to Peacock.
In a new trailer for Bumper in Berlin released on Wednesday, Bumper receives a call that his TikToks have gone viral in Germany and he is invited to move abroad to revive his music career. Along the way, it appears he’ll be met with some culture shock as well as a pop diva rival, played by Jameela Jamil.
But after a few mishaps, Bumper begins to embrace this new opportunity with the help of his team, including his assistant Heidi, played by Sarah Hyland, who he may or may not be falling in love with, and a few new friends. The trailer ends with the promise of a Pitch Perfect signature riff off.
Watch the entire trailer below.
Bumper in Berlin,...
In a new trailer for Bumper in Berlin released on Wednesday, Bumper receives a call that his TikToks have gone viral in Germany and he is invited to move abroad to revive his music career. Along the way, it appears he’ll be met with some culture shock as well as a pop diva rival, played by Jameela Jamil.
But after a few mishaps, Bumper begins to embrace this new opportunity with the help of his team, including his assistant Heidi, played by Sarah Hyland, who he may or may not be falling in love with, and a few new friends. The trailer ends with the promise of a Pitch Perfect signature riff off.
Watch the entire trailer below.
Bumper in Berlin,...
- 11/2/2022
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Bumper Allen is going overseas to hit the aca-stage once again.
In the first trailer for Peacock’s forthcoming “Pitch Perfect” spinoff series “Bumper in Berlin,” Adam Devine’s Bumper has some new challenges to conquer on his path to international superstardom –– including Jameela Jamil.
NBC will air the premiere episode of the series and a sneak peek at the season on Nov. 28 following Monday night’s episode of “The Voice,” the network announced. All episodes of “Bumper in Berlin” will be available on Peacock beginning Nov. 23.
Hailing from writer and showrunner Megan Amram, the series follows “Pitch Perfect” fan favorite Bumper, who moves to Berlin in an attempt to revive his music career after one of his songs becomes popular in Germany. Other cast members include Flula Borg, Sarah Hyland and Lera Abova.
The trailer opens with a reinvigorated Bumper who quickly takes off from his security job at...
In the first trailer for Peacock’s forthcoming “Pitch Perfect” spinoff series “Bumper in Berlin,” Adam Devine’s Bumper has some new challenges to conquer on his path to international superstardom –– including Jameela Jamil.
NBC will air the premiere episode of the series and a sneak peek at the season on Nov. 28 following Monday night’s episode of “The Voice,” the network announced. All episodes of “Bumper in Berlin” will be available on Peacock beginning Nov. 23.
Hailing from writer and showrunner Megan Amram, the series follows “Pitch Perfect” fan favorite Bumper, who moves to Berlin in an attempt to revive his music career after one of his songs becomes popular in Germany. Other cast members include Flula Borg, Sarah Hyland and Lera Abova.
The trailer opens with a reinvigorated Bumper who quickly takes off from his security job at...
- 11/2/2022
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
There’s nothing as tempting as IP: Just ask the studio streaming titans of today, who are diving deep into their film catalogs to reboot and reimagine hit films from decades past.
Just one summer since slasher “I Know What You Did Last Summer” found new life as an Amazon Prime Video series, and it seems that all our favorite “old” movies are finding new life on streamers and networks alike.
CBS announced shortly after canning a slew of shows that a reboot of the 1994 Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis film “True Lies” will head to the network soon.
NBCUniversal also recently announced on May 12 a “re-framing” of Ben Stiller’s beloved 1994 burnout dramedy “Reality Bites,” which originally starred Winona Ryder and Ethan Hawke. The series is set to debut on Peacock, along with a bevy of other Universal titles being transformed for the small screen.
And that’s...
Just one summer since slasher “I Know What You Did Last Summer” found new life as an Amazon Prime Video series, and it seems that all our favorite “old” movies are finding new life on streamers and networks alike.
CBS announced shortly after canning a slew of shows that a reboot of the 1994 Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis film “True Lies” will head to the network soon.
NBCUniversal also recently announced on May 12 a “re-framing” of Ben Stiller’s beloved 1994 burnout dramedy “Reality Bites,” which originally starred Winona Ryder and Ethan Hawke. The series is set to debut on Peacock, along with a bevy of other Universal titles being transformed for the small screen.
And that’s...
- 10/26/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of “Pitch Perfect,” which debuted in theaters on Oct. 5, 2012, “Peacock” is sharing a musical mashup from their upcoming comedy series “Bumper In Berlin.”
In the new video, Bumper (Adam DeVine) mashes up “Take on Me” and “99 Luftballoons,” a mashup that goes viral in Germany and kicks off the action of the “Pitch Perfect” spinoff series.
“Bumper in Berlin” will follow DeVine’s Bumper on his quest to go from an a capella amateur to a bona fide a capella superstar, a journey that takes him all the way to the titular city.
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“Bumper in Berlin” stars Devine, Sarah Hyland, Flula Borg from the “Pitch Perfect” franchise, Lera Abova and Jameela Jamil.
Megan Amram is the showrunner, writer and an executive producer. DeVine, Elizabeth Banks...
In the new video, Bumper (Adam DeVine) mashes up “Take on Me” and “99 Luftballoons,” a mashup that goes viral in Germany and kicks off the action of the “Pitch Perfect” spinoff series.
“Bumper in Berlin” will follow DeVine’s Bumper on his quest to go from an a capella amateur to a bona fide a capella superstar, a journey that takes him all the way to the titular city.
“Bumper In Berlin” (Julia Terjung/Peacock) Also Read:
Peacock Sets Premiere Dates for ‘Vampire Academy,’ ‘Pitch Perfect’ Spin-off Series ‘Bumper in Berlin’
“Bumper in Berlin” stars Devine, Sarah Hyland, Flula Borg from the “Pitch Perfect” franchise, Lera Abova and Jameela Jamil.
Megan Amram is the showrunner, writer and an executive producer. DeVine, Elizabeth Banks...
- 10/5/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
The Last Exorcism director Daniel Stamm has made a new exorcism film, a project that was once known as The Devil’s Light but is now being released under the title Prey for the Devil. Coming to us from Lionsgate, Gold Circle Entertainment, and Confluence, Prey for the Devil is set to reach theatres just in time for Halloween (the specific release date is October 28th), and with that date just a month away a new trailer for the film has arrived online. Check it out in the embed above!
Scripted by Robert Zappia (Halloween H20), Prey for the Devil has the following synopsis:
In response to a global rise in demonic possessions, the Catholic Church reopens exorcism schools to train priests in the Rite of Exorcism. On this spiritual battlefield, an unlikely warrior rises: a young nun, Sister Ann. Although nuns are forbidden to perform exorcisms, a professor recognizes Sister...
Scripted by Robert Zappia (Halloween H20), Prey for the Devil has the following synopsis:
In response to a global rise in demonic possessions, the Catholic Church reopens exorcism schools to train priests in the Rite of Exorcism. On this spiritual battlefield, an unlikely warrior rises: a young nun, Sister Ann. Although nuns are forbidden to perform exorcisms, a professor recognizes Sister...
- 9/23/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Lionsgate’s exorcism horror movie Prey for the Devil (formerly The Devil’s Light) arrives in theaters on October 28, 2022, and today the brand new second trailer has arrived.
In Prey for the Devil, “In response to a global rise in demonic possessions, the Catholic Church reopens exorcism schools to train priests in the Rite of Exorcism. On this spiritual battlefield, an unlikely warrior rises: a young nun, Sister Ann (Jacqueline Byers).
“Sister Ann believes she is answering a calling to be the first female exorcist… but who, or what, called her? In response to a global rise in demonic possessions, Ann seeks out a place at an exorcism school reopened by the Catholic Church. Until now these schools have only trained priests in the Rite of Exorcism – but a professor (Colin Salmon) recognizes Sister Ann’s gifts and agrees to train her. Thrust onto the spiritual frontline with fellow student Father...
In Prey for the Devil, “In response to a global rise in demonic possessions, the Catholic Church reopens exorcism schools to train priests in the Rite of Exorcism. On this spiritual battlefield, an unlikely warrior rises: a young nun, Sister Ann (Jacqueline Byers).
“Sister Ann believes she is answering a calling to be the first female exorcist… but who, or what, called her? In response to a global rise in demonic possessions, Ann seeks out a place at an exorcism school reopened by the Catholic Church. Until now these schools have only trained priests in the Rite of Exorcism – but a professor (Colin Salmon) recognizes Sister Ann’s gifts and agrees to train her. Thrust onto the spiritual frontline with fellow student Father...
- 9/23/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Lionsgate will be unleashing the exorcism-based horror movie Prey for the Devil (formerly The Devil’s Light) in theaters on October 28, 2022, and a new image has arrived today.
In Prey for the Devil, “In response to a global rise in demonic possessions, the Catholic Church reopens exorcism schools to train priests in the Rite of Exorcism. On this spiritual battlefield, an unlikely warrior rises: a young nun, Sister Ann (Jacqueline Byers).
“Although nuns are forbidden to perform exorcisms, a professor recognizes Sister Ann’s gifts and agrees to train her. Thrust onto the spiritual frontline with fellow student Father Dante (Christian Navarro; “13 Reasons Why”), Sister Ann finds herself in a battle for the soul of a young girl (who Sister Ann believes is possessed by the same demon that tormented her own mother years ago), and soon realizes the Devil has her right where he wants her….and it wants in.
In Prey for the Devil, “In response to a global rise in demonic possessions, the Catholic Church reopens exorcism schools to train priests in the Rite of Exorcism. On this spiritual battlefield, an unlikely warrior rises: a young nun, Sister Ann (Jacqueline Byers).
“Although nuns are forbidden to perform exorcisms, a professor recognizes Sister Ann’s gifts and agrees to train her. Thrust onto the spiritual frontline with fellow student Father Dante (Christian Navarro; “13 Reasons Why”), Sister Ann finds herself in a battle for the soul of a young girl (who Sister Ann believes is possessed by the same demon that tormented her own mother years ago), and soon realizes the Devil has her right where he wants her….and it wants in.
- 9/13/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Flula Borg, star of the Pitch Perfect movie franchise, is reuniting with the films’ Adam Devine in the TV spinoff, which has a straight-to-series order at Peacock.
The series comes from Universal Television and is exec produced by Elizabeth Banks, who starred in and produced the films and directed the second movie.
The show follows Devine’s vocal villain Bumper Allen, several years after viewers saw him in the films, as he moves to Germany to revive his music career when one of his songs becomes big in Berlin.
Banks and Max Handelman will exec produce via Brownstone Productions, along with Gold Circle Films’ Paul Brooks and Scott Neimeyer as well as Devine and Megan Amram.
The series comes from Universal Television and is exec produced by Elizabeth Banks, who starred in and produced the films and directed the second movie.
The show follows Devine’s vocal villain Bumper Allen, several years after viewers saw him in the films, as he moves to Germany to revive his music career when one of his songs becomes big in Berlin.
Banks and Max Handelman will exec produce via Brownstone Productions, along with Gold Circle Films’ Paul Brooks and Scott Neimeyer as well as Devine and Megan Amram.
- 1/25/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Now graduated from college and out in the real world where it takes more than a cappella to get by, the Bellas return in Pitch Perfect 3, the next chapter in the beloved series that has taken in more than $400 million at the global box office.
After the highs of winning the World Championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren’t job prospects for making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for an overseas Uso tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time.
Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Hana Mae Lee, Ester Dean, Alexis Knapp, Chrissie Fit, Kelley Jakle, Shelley Regner, Elizabeth Banks and John Michael Higgins all return and are joined by additions including John Lithgow and Ruby Rose.
Pitch Perfect 3...
After the highs of winning the World Championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren’t job prospects for making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for an overseas Uso tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time.
Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Hana Mae Lee, Ester Dean, Alexis Knapp, Chrissie Fit, Kelley Jakle, Shelley Regner, Elizabeth Banks and John Michael Higgins all return and are joined by additions including John Lithgow and Ruby Rose.
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- 12/11/2017
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Coming to theaters this Christmas is the next part in the story of the fun-loving Bellas.
From Universal Pictures, watch the first trailer for Pitch Perfect 3.
Now graduated from college and out in the real world where it takes more than a cappella to get by, the Bellas return in Pitch Perfect 3, the next chapter in the beloved series that has taken in more than $400 million at the global box office.
After the highs of winning the World Championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren’t job prospects for making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for an overseas Uso tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time.
Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Hana Mae Lee, Ester Dean, Alexis Knapp, Chrissie Fit,...
From Universal Pictures, watch the first trailer for Pitch Perfect 3.
Now graduated from college and out in the real world where it takes more than a cappella to get by, the Bellas return in Pitch Perfect 3, the next chapter in the beloved series that has taken in more than $400 million at the global box office.
After the highs of winning the World Championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren’t job prospects for making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for an overseas Uso tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time.
Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Hana Mae Lee, Ester Dean, Alexis Knapp, Chrissie Fit,...
- 6/25/2017
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
A few years back, a little movie called Pitch Perfect hit theaters. The enthusiasm going into the film wasn’t really all that huge, but once it hit, it seemed to catch on like wildfire. The little $17 million picture managed to gross $115 million worldwide, but things really seemed to take off for it when it hit its home release. Like many cult classics, much of its audience picked it up long after it had left theaters. A sequel for the film was inevitable.
In 2015, Pitch Perfect 2 was released, and while the film wasn’t considered as strong as the first one, it still managed to bring the songs and laughs that fans had loved for the first one. It managed to gross a whopping $287 million worldwide on its $29 million budget — a real surprise given its summer release. It was a big hit, and a bit of a pop culture sensation.
In 2015, Pitch Perfect 2 was released, and while the film wasn’t considered as strong as the first one, it still managed to bring the songs and laughs that fans had loved for the first one. It managed to gross a whopping $287 million worldwide on its $29 million budget — a real surprise given its summer release. It was a big hit, and a bit of a pop culture sensation.
- 6/23/2017
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Keep up with the wild and wooly world of indie film acquisitions with our weekly Rundown of everything that’s been picked up around the globe. Check out last week’s Rundown here.
– Netflix has acquired the worldwide Svod rights to Drake Doremus’ “Newness,” Deadline reports. The film stars Nicholas Hoult and Laia Costa as a couple in contemporary Los Angeles navigating the world of online dating and social media–driven hookup culture. The film was a last-minute addition to the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, and co-stars Matthew Gray Gubler, Courtney Eaton, Danny Huston and Courtney Eaton. Netflix acquired the rights in a reported seven-figure deal.
– Gravitas Ventures has acquired writer-director Angus MacLachlan’s second feature film, “Abundant Acreage Available.” The film premiered at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival, where it won the Best Screenplay Award in the U.S. Narrative Competition. The film focuses on siblings Tracy (Amy Ryan) and Jesse...
– Netflix has acquired the worldwide Svod rights to Drake Doremus’ “Newness,” Deadline reports. The film stars Nicholas Hoult and Laia Costa as a couple in contemporary Los Angeles navigating the world of online dating and social media–driven hookup culture. The film was a last-minute addition to the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, and co-stars Matthew Gray Gubler, Courtney Eaton, Danny Huston and Courtney Eaton. Netflix acquired the rights in a reported seven-figure deal.
– Gravitas Ventures has acquired writer-director Angus MacLachlan’s second feature film, “Abundant Acreage Available.” The film premiered at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival, where it won the Best Screenplay Award in the U.S. Narrative Competition. The film focuses on siblings Tracy (Amy Ryan) and Jesse...
- 6/16/2017
- by Graham Winfrey
- Indiewire
Altitude has taken international sales and U.K. distribution on the Tribeca title.
Altitude Film Distribution has acquired UK distribution rights to The Boy Downstairs, starring Girls actress Zosia Mamet.
Altitude Film Sales will also present the title - which played at Tribeca - to international buyers at Cannes.
The film co-stars Matthew Shear and is helmed by first-time writer-director Sophie Brooks.
The Boy Downstairs is produced by Cliffbrook Films’ Dan Clifton (The Belko Experiment), David Brooks (Atm) and Motion Picture Capital (Hampstead, Sense8), with executive producer Paul Brooks (Pitch Perfect).
The UK distribution deal was struck by Altitude’s co-ceo Andy Mayson with Motion Picture Capital, the major financier of the film.
In the film Mamet plays a woman who moves back to New York City after a few years in London and finds what seems to be the perfect Brooklyn apartment. However, on the first night in her new home she discovers her ex-boyfriend Ben, played...
Altitude Film Distribution has acquired UK distribution rights to The Boy Downstairs, starring Girls actress Zosia Mamet.
Altitude Film Sales will also present the title - which played at Tribeca - to international buyers at Cannes.
The film co-stars Matthew Shear and is helmed by first-time writer-director Sophie Brooks.
The Boy Downstairs is produced by Cliffbrook Films’ Dan Clifton (The Belko Experiment), David Brooks (Atm) and Motion Picture Capital (Hampstead, Sense8), with executive producer Paul Brooks (Pitch Perfect).
The UK distribution deal was struck by Altitude’s co-ceo Andy Mayson with Motion Picture Capital, the major financier of the film.
In the film Mamet plays a woman who moves back to New York City after a few years in London and finds what seems to be the perfect Brooklyn apartment. However, on the first night in her new home she discovers her ex-boyfriend Ben, played...
- 5/8/2017
- by orlando.parfitt@screendaily.com (Orlando Parfitt)
- ScreenDaily
From humble beginnings to the big screen, Indie Studio Compulsion Games' We Happy Few is getting a film adaptation! Come inside for more details!
For those of you who haven't played Compulsion Games' We Happy Few, the video game is about an isolated English town in an alternate 1960s. The residents of this town are forced to take "happy pills", aka "Joy", to keep them seeing the world as it truly is. In the game, we follow the one person who has decided to stop taking his Joy and discover the mysteries within this violent, creepy town.
If that doesn't sound like the premise for a feature film, I don't know what does. Luckily, Gold Circle Films and dj2 Entertainment tend to agree and have bought the rights to the IP, in order to adapt this story for the big screen!
Gold Circle Films is behind films like Pitch Perfect,...
For those of you who haven't played Compulsion Games' We Happy Few, the video game is about an isolated English town in an alternate 1960s. The residents of this town are forced to take "happy pills", aka "Joy", to keep them seeing the world as it truly is. In the game, we follow the one person who has decided to stop taking his Joy and discover the mysteries within this violent, creepy town.
If that doesn't sound like the premise for a feature film, I don't know what does. Luckily, Gold Circle Films and dj2 Entertainment tend to agree and have bought the rights to the IP, in order to adapt this story for the big screen!
Gold Circle Films is behind films like Pitch Perfect,...
- 4/3/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Matt Malliaros)
- Cinelinx
John Lithgow, who recently won the SAG award for his work on Netflix series The Crown, is joining the cast of Pitch Perfect 3.
Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson are returning to star in the third installment of the musical comedy franchise from Universal Pictures and Gold Circle Entertainment.The cast also includes Hailee Steinfeld, Anna Camp, Ruby Rose and Brittany Snow.
Lithgow's character description is being kept under wraps.
Trish Sie will direct the film, which has a script by Kay Cannon, with the most recent draft written by Mike White.
Paul Brooks of Gold Circle Entertainment...
Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson are returning to star in the third installment of the musical comedy franchise from Universal Pictures and Gold Circle Entertainment.The cast also includes Hailee Steinfeld, Anna Camp, Ruby Rose and Brittany Snow.
Lithgow's character description is being kept under wraps.
Trish Sie will direct the film, which has a script by Kay Cannon, with the most recent draft written by Mike White.
Paul Brooks of Gold Circle Entertainment...
- 2/3/2017
- by Rebecca Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Simon Brew Sep 25, 2017
The full trailer for Pitch Perfect 3 has landed. See it right here...
Ah, right then. Here's the full trailer for Pitch Perfect 3...
Here's the original teaser from June...
Here's the synopsis...
Now graduated from college and out in the real world where it takes more than a cappella to get by, the Bellas return in Pitch Perfect 3, the next chapter in the beloved series that has taken in more than $400 million at the global box office. After the highs of winning the World Championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren’t job prospects for making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for an overseas Uso tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time.
Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp,...
The full trailer for Pitch Perfect 3 has landed. See it right here...
Ah, right then. Here's the full trailer for Pitch Perfect 3...
Here's the original teaser from June...
Here's the synopsis...
Now graduated from college and out in the real world where it takes more than a cappella to get by, the Bellas return in Pitch Perfect 3, the next chapter in the beloved series that has taken in more than $400 million at the global box office. After the highs of winning the World Championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren’t job prospects for making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for an overseas Uso tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time.
Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp,...
- 9/2/2016
- Den of Geek
Universal Pictures and Gold Circle Entertainment have found their new lead singer, as Step Up All In‘s Trish Sie has signed on to direct Pitch Perfect 3, set to hit theaters December 22, 2017. Sie takes over from Elizabeth Banks, who directed 2015’s Pitch Perfect 2 that saw the highest grossing opening weekend ever for a movie musical. Pitch Perfect 3 will be headlined by returning stars Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson, with Paul Brooks of Gold Circle Entertainment and Max…...
- 9/1/2016
- Deadline
The pitch is back. After a search that began in the spring and extended into the summer, Pitch Perfect 3 has landed a director: Trish Sie. The search was necessitated when Elizabeth Banks, one of the producers of the music-themed franchise, backed out of helming the third installment after making her directorial debut with the hit Pitch Perfect 2. Universal and Gold Circle, the companies behind the movies, and producers Paul Brooks, Max Handelman and Banks then launched an immediate hunt for a replacement. Jason Moore, who helmed the first movie, was approached but unavailable, clearing the way for
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- 8/16/2016
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bella Thorne (pictured) has been set to star in supernatural romantic thriller Break My Heart 1,000 Times, from Pitch Perfect production company Gold Circle Films.
Scott Speer is directing, from Jason Fuch’s adaptation of the young adult novel by Daniel Waters about a ghost-like figure who sends a threatening message to a young girl, propelling the girl on a mission that will change her life.
Thorne recently appeared in Speer’s Midnight Sun and in Awesomeness Films’ Shovel Buddies.
Break My Heart 1,000 Times will be produced by Paul Brooks, with Scott Niemeyer, Brad Kessell and Fuchs executive producing. Good Universe is handling international sales.
• Sam Elliott, Laura Prepon, Nick Offerman, Krysten Ritter and Katharine Ross have been confirmed as the cast of Brett Haley’s The Hero, about a one-time Western film icon. The Northern Lights, Park Pictures and Houston King Productions project recently...
Scott Speer is directing, from Jason Fuch’s adaptation of the young adult novel by Daniel Waters about a ghost-like figure who sends a threatening message to a young girl, propelling the girl on a mission that will change her life.
Thorne recently appeared in Speer’s Midnight Sun and in Awesomeness Films’ Shovel Buddies.
Break My Heart 1,000 Times will be produced by Paul Brooks, with Scott Niemeyer, Brad Kessell and Fuchs executive producing. Good Universe is handling international sales.
• Sam Elliott, Laura Prepon, Nick Offerman, Krysten Ritter and Katharine Ross have been confirmed as the cast of Brett Haley’s The Hero, about a one-time Western film icon. The Northern Lights, Park Pictures and Houston King Productions project recently...
- 7/8/2016
- ScreenDaily
Elizabeth Banks will no longer direct “Pitch Perfect 3,” TheWrap has learned. The news comes just three days after Universal pushed the film’s release date from July 21, 2017, to December 22, 2017. Banks will continue to serve as a producer on the film, as she has on the two previous movies in the series. The actress directed “Pitch Perfect 2,” which grossed $184 million domestically. Also Read: 'Power Rangers': First Look at Elizabeth Banks as Rita Repulsa (Photo) “Pitch Perfect 3” will star Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson and Brittany Snow, with Kay Cannon writing the script. Paul Brooks and Scott Niemeyer of Gold.
- 6/3/2016
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Plus: Monkey King: Hero Is Back finds Us home; AFI Docs 2016 slate announced; and more…
Universal Pictures will release Pitch Perfect 3 on July 21, 2017. The comedy was originally set for August 4 of that year and will once again star Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson.
Elizabeth Banks returns to direct the threequel after her 2015 Pitch Perfect 2 (pictured) grossed $288m worldwide. Paul Brooks of Gold Circle Entertainment and Max Handelman and Banks of Brownstone Productions are the producers.
Viva Pictures and Directv have acquired Us rights to the animated feature, Monkey King: Hero Is Back. Jackie Chan voices the lead character. The film grossed $177m in China and will debut exclusively on Directv Cinema on May 26 followed by a theatrical release through Viva Pictures in late July.The American Film Institute on Monday announced the slate of films for AFI Docs 2016, running from June 22–26 in Washington, DC, and Silver Spring. As previously announced, Alex Gibney’s [link...
Universal Pictures will release Pitch Perfect 3 on July 21, 2017. The comedy was originally set for August 4 of that year and will once again star Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson.
Elizabeth Banks returns to direct the threequel after her 2015 Pitch Perfect 2 (pictured) grossed $288m worldwide. Paul Brooks of Gold Circle Entertainment and Max Handelman and Banks of Brownstone Productions are the producers.
Viva Pictures and Directv have acquired Us rights to the animated feature, Monkey King: Hero Is Back. Jackie Chan voices the lead character. The film grossed $177m in China and will debut exclusively on Directv Cinema on May 26 followed by a theatrical release through Viva Pictures in late July.The American Film Institute on Monday announced the slate of films for AFI Docs 2016, running from June 22–26 in Washington, DC, and Silver Spring. As previously announced, Alex Gibney’s [link...
- 5/9/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Chicago – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 40 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to the comedy sequel “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2” starring Nia Vardalos and John Corbett!
“My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2,” which opens on March 25, 2016 and is rated “PG-13,” also stars Michael Constantine, Joey Fatone, Lainie Kazan, Andrea Martin, Gia Carides and Elena Kampouris from director Kirk Jones and writer Nia Vardalos.
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“My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2,” which opens on March 25, 2016 and is rated “PG-13,” also stars Michael Constantine, Joey Fatone, Lainie Kazan, Andrea Martin, Gia Carides and Elena Kampouris from director Kirk Jones and writer Nia Vardalos.
To win your free passes to “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2” courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just get interactive with our social media widget below. That’s it! This screening is on Monday, March 21, 2016 at 7 p.m. in downtown Chicago. The more social actions you complete, the more points you score and the higher yours odds of winning! Completing these social actions only increases your odds of winning; this doesn’t intensify your competition!
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- 3/20/2016
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Gold Circle Entertainment and HBO present a Playtone production of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, the long-awaited follow-up to the highest-grossing romantic comedy of all time.
Written by Academy Award nominee Nia Vardalos, who stars alongside the entire returning cast of favorites, the film reveals a Portokalos family secret that will bring the beloved characters back together for an even bigger and Greeker wedding.
Kirk Jones (Nanny McPhee, Waking Ned Devine) directs the next chapter of the film that will be once again produced by Rita Wilson and Playtone partners Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman. Paul Brooks and Steve Shareshian return to executive produce alongside Vardalos and Scott Niemeyer.
Universal Pictures will distribute the comedy domestically and in select international territories.
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Written by Academy Award nominee Nia Vardalos, who stars alongside the entire returning cast of favorites, the film reveals a Portokalos family secret that will bring the beloved characters back together for an even bigger and Greeker wedding.
Kirk Jones (Nanny McPhee, Waking Ned Devine) directs the next chapter of the film that will be once again produced by Rita Wilson and Playtone partners Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman. Paul Brooks and Steve Shareshian return to executive produce alongside Vardalos and Scott Niemeyer.
Universal Pictures will distribute the comedy domestically and in select international territories.
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- 11/11/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2."
Gold Circle Entertainment and HBO present a Playtone production of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2," the long-awaited follow-up to the highest-grossing romantic comedy of all time. Written by Academy Award nominee Nia Vardalos, who stars alongside the entire returning cast of favorites, the film reveals a Portokalos family secret that will bring the beloved characters back together for an even bigger and Greeker wedding.
Kirk Jones ("Nanny McPhee," "Waking Ned Devine") directs the next chapter of the film that will be once again produced by Rita Wilson and Playtone partners Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman. Paul Brooks and Steven Shareshian return to executive produce alongside Vardalos and Scott Niemeyer. Universal Pictures will distribute the comedy domestically and in select international territories.
Have a look the trailer below.
"My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2" hits theaters...
Gold Circle Entertainment and HBO present a Playtone production of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2," the long-awaited follow-up to the highest-grossing romantic comedy of all time. Written by Academy Award nominee Nia Vardalos, who stars alongside the entire returning cast of favorites, the film reveals a Portokalos family secret that will bring the beloved characters back together for an even bigger and Greeker wedding.
Kirk Jones ("Nanny McPhee," "Waking Ned Devine") directs the next chapter of the film that will be once again produced by Rita Wilson and Playtone partners Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman. Paul Brooks and Steven Shareshian return to executive produce alongside Vardalos and Scott Niemeyer. Universal Pictures will distribute the comedy domestically and in select international territories.
Have a look the trailer below.
"My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2" hits theaters...
- 11/11/2015
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
Elizabeth Banks has finally agreed to direct Pitch Perfect 3. Cast members Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow and Rebel Wilson are all set to return.
Pitch Perfect 2 was Banks' directorial debut, and it was a huge success, grossing $286 million worldwide to date on a $29 million budget. The actress/director has since booked two more directing gigs, Uni’s “Red Queen” adaptation and Sony’s “Charlie’s Angels” reboot; both films are still in development.
Universal plans to release Pitch Perfect 3 on August 4, 2017.
Kay Cannon, who scripted the first two franchise entries, is working on the script for the third film. Pitch Perfect 3 will be produced by series fixtures Paul Brooks of Gold Circle Entertainment and Max Handelman & Elizabeth Banks of Brownstone Productions.
via Variety...
Pitch Perfect 2 was Banks' directorial debut, and it was a huge success, grossing $286 million worldwide to date on a $29 million budget. The actress/director has since booked two more directing gigs, Uni’s “Red Queen” adaptation and Sony’s “Charlie’s Angels” reboot; both films are still in development.
Universal plans to release Pitch Perfect 3 on August 4, 2017.
Kay Cannon, who scripted the first two franchise entries, is working on the script for the third film. Pitch Perfect 3 will be produced by series fixtures Paul Brooks of Gold Circle Entertainment and Max Handelman & Elizabeth Banks of Brownstone Productions.
via Variety...
- 10/28/2015
- by Laura Frances
- LRMonline.com
Elizabeth Banks will return to direct the next installment in Universal’s musical franchise, “Pitch Perfect 3.” Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson and Brittany Snow also return as lead cast, with a screenplay from Kay Cannon, who penned the first two. The film is slated to hit theaters Aug. 4, 2017. Paul Brooks will produce yet again via Gold Circle Entertainment alongside Banks and Max Handelman for their Brownstone Productions. Also Read: Anna Kendrick, Sam Rockwell Comedy 'Mr. Right' Sells to Focus World “Pitch Perfect 2” grossed $286 million worldwide and took the honor of the highest-grossing movie-musical opening of all time,...
- 10/27/2015
- by Matt Donnelly
- The Wrap
Elizabeth Banks is set to return to the director’s chair for Pitch Perfect 3, THR has confirmed. Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow and Rebel Wilson are all on board to reprise their roles in the hit musical-comedy franchise set in the world of competitive a cappella. Kay Cannon, who wrote the first two films, was the first person hired for the third installment. Banks is producing along with her husband, Max Handelman, and Gold Circle topper Paul Brooks. The move finally solidifies the future one of Universal’s moneymaking franchises, as it wasn’t immediately clear that Banks, who directed the second
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- 10/27/2015
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Elizabeth Banks is set to return to the director's chair for the third film in the "Pitch Perfect" musical film franchise.
Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow and Rebel Wilson are all onboard to reprise their roles in the film which is set in the competitive a cappella world.
Kay Cannon, who wrote the first two films, also penned the new installment. Banks, who made her directing debut on the second film, is producing with Max Handelman and Paul Brooks .
Source: THR...
Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow and Rebel Wilson are all onboard to reprise their roles in the film which is set in the competitive a cappella world.
Kay Cannon, who wrote the first two films, also penned the new installment. Banks, who made her directing debut on the second film, is producing with Max Handelman and Paul Brooks .
Source: THR...
- 10/27/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Legendary and Universal Pictures have removed the sci-fi follow-up to their 2013 sci-fi adventure from its August 4 2017 slot but insisted they remained committed to releasing the film.
The studios said they wanted the sequel to be at the vanguard of a “fully-immersive experience that the franchise deserves.”
“To this end, the decision was made to delay the production and release of Pacific Rim 2 so that the creative team can continue in its efforts to exceed the amazing experience of the first film,” said a studio source.
Meanwhile Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson return to the cast of Pitch Perfect 3, which has moved into the August 4 2017 slot form its original July 21 2017 date.
Series regulars Paul Brooks of Gold Circle Entertainment and Max Handelman and Elizabeth Banks of Brownstone Productions produce the follow-up to this summer’s hit. Kay Cannon returns to write the screenplay.
The studios said they wanted the sequel to be at the vanguard of a “fully-immersive experience that the franchise deserves.”
“To this end, the decision was made to delay the production and release of Pacific Rim 2 so that the creative team can continue in its efforts to exceed the amazing experience of the first film,” said a studio source.
Meanwhile Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson return to the cast of Pitch Perfect 3, which has moved into the August 4 2017 slot form its original July 21 2017 date.
Series regulars Paul Brooks of Gold Circle Entertainment and Max Handelman and Elizabeth Banks of Brownstone Productions produce the follow-up to this summer’s hit. Kay Cannon returns to write the screenplay.
- 9/29/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Pitch Perfect snuck up on us as a charming, funny film that took the national interest in all things acapella and grafted it onto the teen Coming of Age story template from Bring it On. With a strong ensemble and winning soundtrack, it wowed at the box office, making a singing star of Anna Kendrick, and ensuring there’d be a sequel.
If the film had any fault it was that some elements were so outsized they seemed incongruous with the rest of the story, such as the force and volume of Anna Camp’s projectile vomiting or Renee Wilson’s super-sized characterization.
Unfortunately, the trend towards bigger and more preposterous elements plagues Pitch Perfect 2, out now on Blu-ray Combo Pack from Universal Home Entertainment. At a performance before President Obama, Fat Amy has a wardrobe malfunction that gets televised but the reaction is far more extreme than...
If the film had any fault it was that some elements were so outsized they seemed incongruous with the rest of the story, such as the force and volume of Anna Camp’s projectile vomiting or Renee Wilson’s super-sized characterization.
Unfortunately, the trend towards bigger and more preposterous elements plagues Pitch Perfect 2, out now on Blu-ray Combo Pack from Universal Home Entertainment. At a performance before President Obama, Fat Amy has a wardrobe malfunction that gets televised but the reaction is far more extreme than...
- 9/23/2015
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
“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 1st 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.
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 1st 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.
- 9/18/2015
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
With the first sequel harmonizing with nearly $260 million worldwide in just a month, Pitch Perfect 3 is coming to a megaplex near you in two years. With stars Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson set to return, the Universal threequel will arrive July 21, 2017. The second film in the installment opened to $69.2M on May 15 to become the highest-grossing movie-musical opening of all time. The third one will be produced by Paul Brooks of Gold Circle Entertainment and Max…...
- 6/15/2015
- Deadline
Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson are set to return for “Pitch Perfect 3,” which the studio announced it will release on July 21, 2017. “Pitch Perfect 2” boasts the highest-grossing movie musical opening of all time, and its follow-up will be produced by series fixtures Paul Brooks of Gold Circle Entertainment and Max Handelman and Elizabeth Banks of Brownstone Productions. Also Read: 'Pitch Perfect 2' Belts Out $70 Million Showstopper at Box Office Kendrick confirmed the news on Twitter, showing her own excitement regarding the announcement. Happening #3 https://t.co/stKYCSHqs9 pic.twitter.com/TRRMW3YeiG - Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) June...
- 6/15/2015
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson will be back for the third installment in the Pitch Perfect franchise. Universal has dated Pitch Perfect 3 for Friday, July 21, 2017. Read More 'Pitch Perfect 3' Moving Forward at Universal With Writer Kay Cannon (Exclusive) Paul Brooks of Gold Circle Entertainment and Max Handelman and Elizabeth Banks of Brownstone Productions are returning to produce. As The Hollywood Reporter exclusively reported, Kay Cannon, who wrote the first two installments, is in talks to write the third film. It's unclear whether Banks will return to the director's chair. Pitch Perfect 2, directed by Banks, opened
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- 6/15/2015
- by Rebecca Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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