A mild-mannered businessman and the spend-happy con woman who stole his identity embark on an uproarious, cross-country road trip in the number one comedy blockbuster Identity Thief, available on Blu-ray™Combo Pack, DVD, Digital Download and On Demand June 4, 2013, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Identity Thief’s fearlessly funny stars – Jason Bateman (Horrible Bosses) and Emmy® winner Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids) – charmed critics and audiences alike with their off-the-wall outrageous banter. Directed by Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses), Identity Thief also features an all-star ensemble cast including Jon Favreau (Iron Man series), Amanda Peet (2012), Tip ‘T.I.’ Harris (American Gangster), Genesis Rodriguez (What to Expect When You’re Expecting), John Cho (Harold & Kumar series), Robert Patrick (Safe House) and Eric Stonestreet (“Modern Family”).
Both the Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD include an unrated, extended version of the film featuring exclusive footage not shown in theaters, as well as a gag reel and making...
Both the Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD include an unrated, extended version of the film featuring exclusive footage not shown in theaters, as well as a gag reel and making...
- 4/2/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Universal's released the updated synopsis for the Seth Gordon comedy Identity Thief, starring Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy, Jon Favreau, Amanda Peet, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Genesis Rodriguez, Morris Chestnut, John Cho, Robert Patrick and Eric Stonestreet. The film opens on February 8th, 2012 and is produced by Scott Stuber, Jason Bateman and Pamela Abdy, and executive produced by Peter Morgan and Dan Kolsrud. Identity Thief Official Synopsis: Horrible Bosses’ Jason Bateman and Bridesmaids’ Melissa McCarthy lead the cast of Identity Thief, an all-star comedy in which a regular guy is forced to extreme measures to clear his name. With everything to lose after his identity is stolen, he’ll find out how crazed you can get trying to settle a bad credit score. Unlimited funds have allowed Diana (McCarthy) to live it up on the outskirts of Miami, where the queen of retail buys whatever strikes her fancy. There’s only one...
- 9/14/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Universal's released the updated synopsis for the Seth Gordon comedy Identity Thief, starring Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy, Jon Favreau, Amanda Peet, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Genesis Rodriguez, Morris Chestnut, John Cho, Robert Patrick and Eric Stonestreet. The film opens on February 8th, 2012 and is produced by Scott Stuber, Jason Bateman and Pamela Abdy, and executive produced by Peter Morgan and Dan Kolsrud. Identity Thief Official Synopsis: Horrible Bosses’ Jason Bateman and Bridesmaids’ Melissa McCarthy lead the cast of Identity Thief, an all-star comedy in which a regular guy is forced to extreme measures to clear his name. With everything to lose after his identity is stolen, he’ll find out how crazed you can get trying to settle a bad credit score. Unlimited funds have allowed Diana (McCarthy) to live it up on the outskirts of Miami, where the queen of retail buys whatever strikes her fancy. There’s only one...
- 9/14/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Chicago – This new HollywoodChicago.com slideshow features production stills for films in the recently released 2009 Universal Pictures film slate.
These 2009 Universal Pictures films include “Duplicity,” “The Wolfman,” “State of Play,” “Wild Child,” “Drag Me to Hell,” “Land of the Lost,” “Fast and Furious,” “Funny People” and “Cirque du Freak”. The release dates, cast lists and filmmaker information for these Universal films can be found below.
“Duplicity”
Release date: March 20, 2009
Genre: Caper
Cast: Julia Roberts, Clive Owen, Tom Wilkinson and Paul Giamatti
Written and directed by: Tony Gilroy
Produced by: Jennifer Fox, Kerry Orent and Laura Bickford
Executive producer: Ryan Kavanaugh
“The Wolfman”
Release date: April 3, 2009
Genre: Action/Horror
Cast: Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving and Art Malik
Directed by: Joe Johnston
Screenplay by: Andrew Kevin Walker and David Self
Based on the motion picture screenplay by: Curt Siodmak
Produced by: Scott Stuber, Benicio Del Toro, Rick Yorn...
These 2009 Universal Pictures films include “Duplicity,” “The Wolfman,” “State of Play,” “Wild Child,” “Drag Me to Hell,” “Land of the Lost,” “Fast and Furious,” “Funny People” and “Cirque du Freak”. The release dates, cast lists and filmmaker information for these Universal films can be found below.
“Duplicity”
Release date: March 20, 2009
Genre: Caper
Cast: Julia Roberts, Clive Owen, Tom Wilkinson and Paul Giamatti
Written and directed by: Tony Gilroy
Produced by: Jennifer Fox, Kerry Orent and Laura Bickford
Executive producer: Ryan Kavanaugh
“The Wolfman”
Release date: April 3, 2009
Genre: Action/Horror
Cast: Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving and Art Malik
Directed by: Joe Johnston
Screenplay by: Andrew Kevin Walker and David Self
Based on the motion picture screenplay by: Curt Siodmak
Produced by: Scott Stuber, Benicio Del Toro, Rick Yorn...
- 12/1/2008
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
We have fresh synopses and updated cast and crew in from various Universal Pictures releases. Universal has a strong slate of upcoming releases including "Fast and the Furious," "Funny People," "Duplicity," "Drag Me to Hell," "Land of the Lost," "Wild Child," "State of Play," "The Wolfman" and "Cirque du Freak." Of these, I'm looking forward to "The Wolfman," "Cirque du Freak," "State of Play" and "Duplicity" the most. Starting with the Julia Roberts and Clive Owen starrer "Duplicity" and ending with "Cirque du Freak," here are the various synopses and cast and crew information. Duplicity - March 20, 2009 Genre: Caper Cast: Julia Roberts, Clive Owen, Tom Wilkinson and Paul Giamatti Written and Directed by: Tony Gilroy Produced by: Jennifer Fox, Kerry Orent, Laura Bickford Executive Producer: Ryan Kavanaugh Oscar® winner Julia Roberts and Clive Owen reunite for Duplicity, from writer/director Tony Gilroy (seven-time Oscar®-nominated Michael Clayton). In the film,...
- 11/26/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
See new pics from the Universal Pictures comedy "Role Models" starring Seann William Scott, Paul Rudd, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Jane Lynch, Bobb'e J. Thompson and Elizabeth Banks. David Wain, an experienced TV actor and director, helms the comedy. Wain additionally directed "The Ten" recently which also starred Rudd alongside Adam Brody. Rudd co-writes here with Wait, Ken Marino and Timothy Dowling based on the story by William Blake Herron and Dowling. This sees wide release on November 7th and looks to kick up a few laughs here and there. What's this all about? Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott star in Role Models as Danny and Wheeler, two salesmen who trash a company truck on an energy drink-fueled bender. Upon their arrest, the court gives them a choice: do hard time or spend 150 service hours with a mentorship program. After one day with the kids, however, jail doesn't look half bad.
- 10/18/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
As Summer is coming to an end and Fall is fast approaching, Universal Pictures have let out their complete Fall Preview Line Up. The list contains a diverse selection of movies from based-on-true story drama "Flash of Genius" to children fantasy book adaptation "The Tale of Despereaux".
All of the information of those six films can be viewed below.
Flash of Genius
Based on The New Yorker Article Flash of Genius by: John Seabrook
Release date: October 3, 2008
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Drama
Cast: Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham, Dermot Mulroney, Alan Alda
Directed by: Marc Abraham
Written by: Philip Railsback
Produced by: Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber, Michael Lieber
Executive Producers: Jon Glickman, J. Miles Dale, Eric Newman, Tom Bliss
Official Site: www.flashofgenius.net
Synopsis:
Based on the true story of college professor and part-time inventor Robert Kearns' (Greg Kinnear) long battle with the U.S. automobile industry, Flash of Genius...
All of the information of those six films can be viewed below.
Flash of Genius
Based on The New Yorker Article Flash of Genius by: John Seabrook
Release date: October 3, 2008
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Drama
Cast: Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham, Dermot Mulroney, Alan Alda
Directed by: Marc Abraham
Written by: Philip Railsback
Produced by: Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber, Michael Lieber
Executive Producers: Jon Glickman, J. Miles Dale, Eric Newman, Tom Bliss
Official Site: www.flashofgenius.net
Synopsis:
Based on the true story of college professor and part-time inventor Robert Kearns' (Greg Kinnear) long battle with the U.S. automobile industry, Flash of Genius...
- 8/29/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Pam Silverstein is joining MGM's reconstituted worldwide motion picture group as director of development.
She will contribute to the acquisition, development and production of new material for MGM's burgeoning theatrical slate along with executive vp worldwide theatrical physical production Dan Kolsrud, who was hired last month; executive vp development Cale Boyter, who was hired from the folded New Line in March; and vp production Becky Sloviter.
Silverstein, who assumes the post this week, will report to MGM chair Mary Parent.
The Ontario native was working in the London offices of Icm before she moved to Ken Kamins' desk in the Los Angeles office of the agency. Eventually, she became a literary manager and producer at Kamins' Key Creatives, where she worked with clients Peter Jackson, Christopher McQuarrie and others.
Two years ago, she moved to New York to become manager of creative affairs at Scholastic Media, which focuses on children's entertainment. Throughout, she has represented or developed film, TV and book material.
"Pam has triple-a taste, and her experience in the book world, as well as film and television, makes her a very well-rounded executive with a lot to draw from," Parent said. "She will be an integral part of the new MGM theatrical team, and we all look forward to her insights and contributions."
Among MGM's potential forthcoming releases -- due in 2010 -- is the newly greenlighted Joss Whedon-Drew Goddard project "The Cabin in the Woods" as well as remakes of "Fame," "Robocop" and "Red Dawn."...
She will contribute to the acquisition, development and production of new material for MGM's burgeoning theatrical slate along with executive vp worldwide theatrical physical production Dan Kolsrud, who was hired last month; executive vp development Cale Boyter, who was hired from the folded New Line in March; and vp production Becky Sloviter.
Silverstein, who assumes the post this week, will report to MGM chair Mary Parent.
The Ontario native was working in the London offices of Icm before she moved to Ken Kamins' desk in the Los Angeles office of the agency. Eventually, she became a literary manager and producer at Kamins' Key Creatives, where she worked with clients Peter Jackson, Christopher McQuarrie and others.
Two years ago, she moved to New York to become manager of creative affairs at Scholastic Media, which focuses on children's entertainment. Throughout, she has represented or developed film, TV and book material.
"Pam has triple-a taste, and her experience in the book world, as well as film and television, makes her a very well-rounded executive with a lot to draw from," Parent said. "She will be an integral part of the new MGM theatrical team, and we all look forward to her insights and contributions."
Among MGM's potential forthcoming releases -- due in 2010 -- is the newly greenlighted Joss Whedon-Drew Goddard project "The Cabin in the Woods" as well as remakes of "Fame," "Robocop" and "Red Dawn."...
- 7/15/2008
- by By Jay A. Fernandez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mary Parent has recruited another player for the MGM team. The Worldwide Motion Picture Group chairman has coaxed aboard veteran TV and film producer Dan Kolsrud as the resurgent studio's executive vp Worldwide Theatrical Physical Production.
Kolsrud joins executive vp development Cale Boyter and vp production Becky Sloviter on Parent's growing executive roster.
The Lion tamers will strive to ramp up MGM's in-house development, production, marketing and distribution capabilities enough to meet the optimistic goal of rolling out wholly identified Parent product by fourth quarter 2009. Much of next year's slate will remain stocked with third-party distribution deals and acquisitions, but the studio hopes to unveil a strong collection of films in 2010 that will define its product for the following decade.
Kolsrud will be the on-the-ground lieutenant managing that sizable and stressful production effort. His immediate future -- once the SAG-AMPTP contretemps is settled -- will likely involve a "Fame" remake with 23-year-old wunderkind choreographer Kevin Tancharoen behind the camera, and a "Thomas Crown Affair" sequel.
Kolsrud joins executive vp development Cale Boyter and vp production Becky Sloviter on Parent's growing executive roster.
The Lion tamers will strive to ramp up MGM's in-house development, production, marketing and distribution capabilities enough to meet the optimistic goal of rolling out wholly identified Parent product by fourth quarter 2009. Much of next year's slate will remain stocked with third-party distribution deals and acquisitions, but the studio hopes to unveil a strong collection of films in 2010 that will define its product for the following decade.
Kolsrud will be the on-the-ground lieutenant managing that sizable and stressful production effort. His immediate future -- once the SAG-AMPTP contretemps is settled -- will likely involve a "Fame" remake with 23-year-old wunderkind choreographer Kevin Tancharoen behind the camera, and a "Thomas Crown Affair" sequel.
- 6/16/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Are We There Yet? runs 96 minutes but feels like so much more. There is only one gag: Two thoroughly spoiled and obnoxious youngsters make life miserable for a poor guy doing them a favor by driving 300 miles to deliver them to their mom. Some of the cruel tricks played on the hapless man are simply infantile. Others -- such as pretending he is a kidnapper -- flirt with dangerous pranks unlikely to produce laughs from anyone other than those who will laugh at anything. Is this what passes for family entertainment these days?
The always welcome presence of Ice Cube should bring out his core following on opening weekend. A few tykes might chuckle at the urination joke and the attack deer, but the grindingly awful, predictable gags will wear down even Ice Cube's most loyal fans.
Nick (Ice Cube), a former pro baseball player who runs a sports memorabilia store in Portland, Ore., splurges to purchase a brand-new Lincoln Navigator, mostly to impress the ladies. The lady he most wants to impress is Nia Long's frisky divorcee Suzanne. The downside here is her two bratty kids, precocious Kevin (Philip Daniel Bolden), age 7, and stuck-up Lindsey (Aleisha Allen), age 11.
Seems their deadbeat dad dumped everyone a while back, but the kids still believe he will return any day. So they must keep mom single. This they do by declaring war on any eligible man who comes near her. That she hasn't caught on to their strategy yet speaks poorly of her parenting skills but nevermind.
Nick and Suzanne are still in the "friend zone" when work requires her to leave for Vancouver after Christmas. Nick offers to bring her kids to Vancouver for New Year's Eve. When the youngsters sabotage his plans to fly and then to take a train, he is forced to drive them in his new SUV. You can pretty much guess that the car will not survive the trip. No amount of guess work, though, can deduce why Nick -- after his car, body and reputation are destroyed by these relentless brats -- would say "I love you guys" at trip's end.
This is a comedy of exasperation where teams of writers go to the same well scene after scene to see how far they can go in testing the patience of their characters -- and audience. Gags are designed around stunts rather than logic. And the actors have little to play other than annoyance, panic or rage.
To break the monotony, someone dreamed up the idea of sticking a bobble-head doll of baseball legend Satchel Paige on Nick's dashboard. This becomes animated so Satchel can discuss the deteriorating situation with the car's owner during the ride. (Tracy Morgan does Paige's voice.) The comedy here is as flat as everywhere else.
Director Brian Levant, who helmed the similarly misanthropic Jingle All the Way, gives the slapstick little rhythm and even less reason. And since the four credited writers never allow Nick to retaliate or outwit the kids, the movie squanders Ice Cube's comic talents. (Don't feel too sorry for him, though, as his company produced the film.) Long virtually disappears once the road trip begins. And the young actors are, not too surprisingly, unable to play malevolence and cuteness at the same time.
Tech credits are routine.
ARE WE THERE YET?
Columbia Pictures
Revolution Studios presentsa Cube Vision production
Credits:
Director: Brian Levant
Screnwriters: Steven Gary Banks, Claudia Grazioso
Story by: Steven Gary Banks, Claudia Grazioso, J. David Stem, David N. Weiss
Producers: Dan Kolsrud, Matt Alvarez, Ice Cube
Executive producers: Todd Garner, Derek Dauchy
Director of photography: Thomas Ackerman
Production designer: Stephen Lineweaver
Music: David Newman
Costumes: Gersha Phillips
Editor: Lawrence Jordan
Cast:
Nick: Ice Cube
Suzanne: Nia Long
Lindsey: Aleisha Allen
Kevin: Philip Daniel Bolden
Marty: Jay Mohr
Al: M.C. Gainey
Voice of Satchel Paige: Tracy Morgan
Miss Marble: Nichelle Nichols
MPAA rating: PG
Running time -- 96 minutes...
The always welcome presence of Ice Cube should bring out his core following on opening weekend. A few tykes might chuckle at the urination joke and the attack deer, but the grindingly awful, predictable gags will wear down even Ice Cube's most loyal fans.
Nick (Ice Cube), a former pro baseball player who runs a sports memorabilia store in Portland, Ore., splurges to purchase a brand-new Lincoln Navigator, mostly to impress the ladies. The lady he most wants to impress is Nia Long's frisky divorcee Suzanne. The downside here is her two bratty kids, precocious Kevin (Philip Daniel Bolden), age 7, and stuck-up Lindsey (Aleisha Allen), age 11.
Seems their deadbeat dad dumped everyone a while back, but the kids still believe he will return any day. So they must keep mom single. This they do by declaring war on any eligible man who comes near her. That she hasn't caught on to their strategy yet speaks poorly of her parenting skills but nevermind.
Nick and Suzanne are still in the "friend zone" when work requires her to leave for Vancouver after Christmas. Nick offers to bring her kids to Vancouver for New Year's Eve. When the youngsters sabotage his plans to fly and then to take a train, he is forced to drive them in his new SUV. You can pretty much guess that the car will not survive the trip. No amount of guess work, though, can deduce why Nick -- after his car, body and reputation are destroyed by these relentless brats -- would say "I love you guys" at trip's end.
This is a comedy of exasperation where teams of writers go to the same well scene after scene to see how far they can go in testing the patience of their characters -- and audience. Gags are designed around stunts rather than logic. And the actors have little to play other than annoyance, panic or rage.
To break the monotony, someone dreamed up the idea of sticking a bobble-head doll of baseball legend Satchel Paige on Nick's dashboard. This becomes animated so Satchel can discuss the deteriorating situation with the car's owner during the ride. (Tracy Morgan does Paige's voice.) The comedy here is as flat as everywhere else.
Director Brian Levant, who helmed the similarly misanthropic Jingle All the Way, gives the slapstick little rhythm and even less reason. And since the four credited writers never allow Nick to retaliate or outwit the kids, the movie squanders Ice Cube's comic talents. (Don't feel too sorry for him, though, as his company produced the film.) Long virtually disappears once the road trip begins. And the young actors are, not too surprisingly, unable to play malevolence and cuteness at the same time.
Tech credits are routine.
ARE WE THERE YET?
Columbia Pictures
Revolution Studios presentsa Cube Vision production
Credits:
Director: Brian Levant
Screnwriters: Steven Gary Banks, Claudia Grazioso
Story by: Steven Gary Banks, Claudia Grazioso, J. David Stem, David N. Weiss
Producers: Dan Kolsrud, Matt Alvarez, Ice Cube
Executive producers: Todd Garner, Derek Dauchy
Director of photography: Thomas Ackerman
Production designer: Stephen Lineweaver
Music: David Newman
Costumes: Gersha Phillips
Editor: Lawrence Jordan
Cast:
Nick: Ice Cube
Suzanne: Nia Long
Lindsey: Aleisha Allen
Kevin: Philip Daniel Bolden
Marty: Jay Mohr
Al: M.C. Gainey
Voice of Satchel Paige: Tracy Morgan
Miss Marble: Nichelle Nichols
MPAA rating: PG
Running time -- 96 minutes...
- 2/23/2005
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Revolution Studios has cast Henry Simmons in "Are We There Yet?" for director Brian Levant, Ice Cube, Matt Alvarez and Dan Kolsrud are producing. In the movie, Ice Cube is a successful bachelor whose life is turned upside down when he agrees to take the children of the single mother he is wooing (Nia Long) from Portland, Ore., to Vancouver on the day before Thanksgiving. Simmons (NYPD Blue) plays Karl, a rival suitor of Long's character. Simmons recently wrapped Taxi, appearing opposite Queen Latifah and Jimmy Fallon. He also is starring in the upcoming USA Network miniseries Spartacus and appeared in Snow Days. Simmons is repped by Principato-Young Entertainment, the Gersh Agency and attorney Nina Shaw.
- 1/30/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nia Long has found her way to the female lead role in Revolution Studios' Are We There Yet? opposite Ice Cube for director Brian Levant. Shooting is scheduled to start Nov. 17 in Vancouver. Are We There stars Ice Cube as Nick, a playboy bachelor and sports memorabilia collector who is trying to land a date with Suzanne (Long), a divorced mother of 8-year-old Kevin and 11-year-old Lindsey, who never like the men their mom dates. When Suzanne is stuck in Vancouver for work on New Year's Eve, Nick offers to get her kids -- whom he has never met -- from Oregon to Vancouver on one of the busiest travel days of the year. Ice Cube and his CubeVision producing partner, Matt Alvarez, are producing the project for Revolution along with Dan Kolsrud. The project was originally picked up as a pitch from writing team Steven Gary Banks and Claudia Grazioso, with a rewrite by Ice Cube. The project is being overseen at Revolution by production executive Derek Dauchy. Long is repped by Paradigm Talent & Literary Agency and attorney Jason Sloane.
- 11/4/2003
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Rachel Weisz is in negotiations to star opposite Keanu Reeves in Warner Bros. Pictures' Constantine, the studio has confirmed. The project, based on an adaptation of the DC-Vertigo comic book Hellblazer, will be directed by Francis Lawrence. Hellblazer is described as Dirty Harry set in the occult world. Reeves will star as John Constantine, a man who dabbles in the occult and teams with a female police officer to fight evil forces. Weisz would play Angela, an officer who becomes involved with Constantine when her twin sister dies in a mysterious suicide. Kevin Brodbin (The Glimmer Man) wrote the original script, with a rewrite by Mark Bomback and Frank Cappello. Lauren Shuler Donner is producing the project with former worldwide production president Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Akiva Goldsman. Benjamin Melniker, Michael Uslan and Dan Kolsrud will executive produce. Donners Co. executive Michael Aguilar also will receive producing credit. Warners senior vp production Bob Brassel is overseeing the project. Weisz, repped by CAA and the Firm, next stars in 20th Century Fox/Regency Enterprises' Runaway Jury and DreamWorks' Envy. The actress, currently shooting the indie feature Daisy Winters, recently starred in Confidence, The Shape of Things and About a Boy.
- 8/21/2003
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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