"Booksmart" is the critical darling that we need but probably don't deserve. While many of the largest box office draws nowadays seem to be reliant on franchise power and brand names over actual quality to back it up. One of the film's main leads is Beanie Feldstein, Jonah Hill's younger sister. It's an amusing coincidence since "Superbad" has long been hailed as one of the golden pinnacles of teenage coming-of-age films and I can say with no hesitation that "Booksmart" has dethroned it.

Olivia Wilde's directorial debut comes in collaboration with Annapurna Pictures, which has been picking up steam for it's strong, character-driven content that puts the spotlight on female talent both on and behind the camera. Wilde had a strong idea for how she wanted to tell the story of best friends Molly and Amy, who aim to have one epic night before graduating high school after four years of focusing on their academics with little to no indulgence into the more hedonistic side of their adolescence. Wilde successfully brings a buddy-cop element to the antics of these two girls with the energy of an action flick that conveys the perspective of youths who see their high school social interactions as having life-or-death stakes.

Plenty of praise has been given to both Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever for their individual performances and the chemistry they share with one another. Additional compliments must be given to the rest of the young cast, with Billie Lourd and Skyler Gisondo offering some particularly memorable comedic moments throughout the film.

There's a surprisingly striking visual style to film despite having such a moderate budget. The film takes multiple opportunities to sit and breathe into the songs used in the soundtrack which allows the viewer to better take in the emotional journeys of the characters, be they loud and bombastic or soft and sad. There are also some memorable sequences catalysed by the inclusion of drugs into the wild night of adventure, which we'll refrain from describing in detail since it's better left seen for the first time unspoiled. Whether you see it at the cinema or curled up at home on your computer screen, "Booksmart" is a significant must-watch of 2019.

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Annapurna Pictures releases the 

FINAL RESTRICTED TRAILER for BOOKSMART.

The film, directed by Olivia Wilde, stars Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Jessica Williams, Lisa Kudrow, Will Forte, Jason Sudeikis, Billie Lourd, Diana Silvers, Skyler Gisondo, Molly Gordon, Noah Galvin, Austin Crute, Nico Hiraga, Mason Gooding, Eduardo Franco, Victoria Ruesga and Mike O'Brien.

BOOKSMART is in theaters EVERYWHERE THIS FRIDAY, May 24^th

Fans can get their tickets at https://tickets.booksmart.movie/

BOOKSMART FINAL RESTRICTED TRAILER

 

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BOOKSMART

Told from a wildly original, fresh and modern perspective, Booksmart is an unfiltered comedy about high school best friends and the bonds we create that last a lifetime. Capturing the spirit of our times, the film is a coming of age story for a new generation.

Director: Olivia Wilde

Writers: Emily Halpern & Sarah Haskins and Susanna Fogel and Katie Silbern

Producers: Megan Ellison p.g.a., Chelsea Barnard p.g.a., David Distenfeld, Jessica

Elbaum p.g.a., Katie Silberman

Executive Producers: Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Jillian Longnecker, Scott Robertson, Alex G. Scott

Cast: Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Jessica Williams, Lisa Kudrow, Will Forte, Jason Sudeikis, Billie Lourd, Diana Silvers, Skyler Gisondo, Molly Gordon, Noah Galvin, Austin Crute, Nico Hiraga, Mason Gooding, Eduardo Franco, Victoria Ruesga and Mike O'Brien

Genre: Comedy

Rating: R 

Release Date: May 24, 2019

Official Site: Booksmart.Movie

Facebook: /Booksmart

Instagram: @Booksmart

Twitter: @Booksmart

 #BooksmartMovie

Watch the trailer here:

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On behalf of Relativity Studios, we are pleased to share the TEASER POSTER for MASTERMINDS – opening in theaters nationwide on August 7th, 2015! The new action comedy was directed by Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite; Nacho Libre), and boasts an all-star cast including Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, Kristen Wiig and Jason Sudeikis. Check out the poster NOW, and feel free to share with your readers. 

Also, be sure to catch the OFFICIAL TRAILER for MASTERMINDS when it airs TONIGHT during Comedy Central’s Roast of Justin Bieber at 10pm EST!

In this action comedy based on true events, directed by Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite; Nacho Libre), David Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis) discovers the true meaning of adventure far beyond his wildest dreams. He is an uncomplicated man stuck in a monotonous life. Day in and day out he drives an armored vehicle, transporting millions of other people’s money with no escape in sight. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell (Kristen Wiig) who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime. 

Along with a group of half-brained criminals led by Steve Chambers (Owen Wilson) and an absurdly faulted heist plan, David manages the impossible and makes off with $17 million in cash…only problem is he foolishly hands the money over to this wild group of double crossers and has been set up to take the fall. With the bandits blowing the millions on lavish and ridiculous luxuries, they leave behind a glaring trail of evidence. Now on the lam and in over his head, David must dodge the authorities, evade a hilarious hit man, Mike McKinney (Jason Sudeikis), and try to turn the tables on the ones he trusted most.

MASTERMINDS

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Release: August 7, 2015

Director: Jared Hess

Writers: Emily Spivey and Jody Hill & Danny R. McBride and Chris Bowman & Hubbel Palmer

Cast: Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, Kristen Wiig, and Jason Sudeikis

Producers: Lorne Michaels, John Goldwyn

Co-Producers: Kenneth Halsband, D. Scott Lumpkin

Executive Producers: Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Kevin Messick, Jody Hill, Danny R. McBride, Erin David, Ron Burkle, Jason Colbeck, Andrew Panay

Synopsis:

In this action comedy based on true events, directed by Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite; Nacho Libre), David Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis) discovers the true meaning of adventure far beyond his wildest dreams. He is an uncomplicated man stuck in a monotonous life. Day in and day out he drives an armored vehicle, transporting millions of other people’s money with no escape in sight. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell (Kristen Wiig) who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime. 

Along with a group of half-brained criminals led by Steve Chambers (Owen Wilson) and an absurdly faulted heist plan, David manages the impossible and makes off with $17 million in cash…only problem is he foolishly hands the money over to this wild group of double crossers and has been set up to take the fall. With the bandits blowing the millions on lavish and ridiculous luxuries, they leave behind a glaring trail of evidence. Now on the lam and in over his head, David must dodge the authorities, evade a hilarious hit man, Mike McKinney (Jason Sudeikis), and try to turn the tables on the ones he trusted most.

Masterminds will be released domestically on August 7th, 2015 by Relativity Studios.

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Learn more about MASTERMINDS on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MastermindsMovie

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MastermindsFilm

Instagram: http://instagram.com/mastermindsmovie

Tumblr: mastermindsmovie.tumblr.com 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Relativity 

Hashtag: #Masterminds

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DISCOVER THE WORLD’S GREATEST HEROES IN THE NEWEST ANIMATED ADVENTURE FROM THE CREATORS OF ICE AGE

Bring home Epic Adventure with a Brand New Interactive Coloring App and Nearly an Hour of Fun and Immersive Special Features for the Whole Family

Arriving on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Deluxe Edition Blu-ray and DVD August 20

LOS ANGELES, CA. (July 23, 2013) – From the creators of Ice Age, the year’s funniest, most exhilarating animated adventure comes home as EPIC debuts on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Deluxe Edition Blu-ray, and DVD this August 20 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Directed by Chris Wedge (The Ice Age Franchise) and featuring an amazing voice cast including Colin Farrell, Amanda Seyfried, Christoph Waltz, Jason Sudeikis, Steven Tyler, Pitbull, and Beyoncé, the blockbuster film comes home just in time to help families become one with nature and end the summer in Epic style.

Transported to a magical world, a teenager (Amanda Seyfried) is recruited by a nature spirit, Queen Tara (Beyoncé Knowles), to help the “Leafmen” save their existence – and ours – from evil warriors. The whole family will love this fast-paced thrill-ride, with its astonishing animation and all-star voice cast that includes Colin Farrell, Oscar® Winner Christoph Waltz, and Steven Tyler!

Every Blu-ray and DVD comes with the Epic Coloring and Storybook Builder app. The app will allow kids to create their own Epic story and share it with family and friends.

The EPIC Blu-ray combo-pack includes Blu-ray, DVD and DigitalHD and comes complete with exclusives that will have kids both engaged and learning about the environment, just before heading back to school. With special features including an overview of what life as a person two inches tall would be like, to discovering all of the different bugs from the film, EPIC is the perfect gift for families to enjoy from summer to the holidays!

EPIC 2- disc Blu-ray Combo Pack - BD/Ultraviolet/DVD & DC

● Mub & Grub Intro - Join Mub and Grub for an EPIC tour through the special features of this Blu-ray!   ● Birds, Bugs and Slugs: Forest Explorer - Journey into the forest to meet the real-life counterparts of the EPIC world!   ● Rot Rocks - Mandrake might be the bad guy, but his world of rot benefits ours in a number of ways, let’s discover how!   ● Bugs of Camouflage - Join us to find out how bugs use their environment to hide right under our noses, just like the Leafmen!   ● The Epic Life At Two Inches Tall - How would your life be different if you were only two inches tall? Aside from being small, there are some surprising and amazing benefits!   ● Mysteries of Moonhaven Revealed - Meet the incredibly talented filmmakers, artists, and animators at Blue Sky, and learn all about the making of EPIC!     ○ The World     ○ The Leafmen     ○ Queen Tara     ○ Mub & Grub     ○ Nim Galuu     ○ The Stompers     ○ Finding Moonhaven   ● Epic Coloring & Storybook Builder App – Color your own EPIC story with exclusive pages on your iOS or Android devices. Then become the story teller by recording your own voice and share on your television with family and friends   ● Theatrical Trailer

EPIC DVD

● Mub & Grub Intro - Join Mub and Grub for an EPIC tour through the special features of this Blu-ray!   ● Rot Rocks - Mandrake might be the bad guy, but his world of rot benefits ours in a number of ways, let’s discover how!   ● Bugs of Camouflage - Join us to find out how bugs use their environment to hide right under our noses, just like the Leafmen!   ● Epic Coloring & Storybook Builder App – Color your own EPIC story with exclusive pages on your iOS or Android devices. Then become the story teller by recording your own voice and share on your device with family and friends   ● Theatrical Trailer

EPIC 3-Disc Deluxe Edition BD3D /BD/Ultraviolet/DVD & DC

Includes feature film on Blu-ray 3D and all of the features of the Blu-ray combo pack.

In addition, inside every Deluxe Edition Blu-ray, families will find 3 Epic Seed cards—so you can grow your own Epic Garden!

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EPIC 2-DISC BLU-RAY
Street Date:	August 20, 2013
Prebook Date:	July 24, 2013
Screen Format:	Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio:	English 7.1 DTS-HD-MA
	Spanish 5.1 DD
	French 5.1 DD
Subtitles:	English/Spanish/French
U.S. Rating:	PG
Total Run Time:	170 minutes
Closed Captioned:	Yes

EPIC DVD
Street Date:	August 20, 2013
Prebook Date:	July 24, 2013
Screen Format:	Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio:	English 5.1 Dolby Digital
	Spanish 2.0 Surround DD
	French 2.0 Surround DD
Subtitles:	English/Spanish/French
U.S. Rating:	PG
Total Run Time:	133 minutes
Closed Captioned:	Yes

EPIC 3-DISC DELUXE EDITION BLU-RAY 3D
Street Date:	August 20, 2013
Prebook Date:	July 24, 2013
Screen Format:	Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio:	English 7.1 DTS-HD-MA
	Spanish 5.1 DD
	French 5.1 DD
Subtitles:	English/Spanish/French
U.S. Rating:	PG
Total Run Time:	109 minutes
Closed Captioned:	Yes

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Synopsis

You’ve never seen anything quite like Movie 43... The year’s most outrageous and daringly original comedy, featuring the ultimate star-studded cast. No inappropriate storyline is off limits...including a “ballsy” blind date, a middle school “period” piece, and more. Please don’t sue us if you die laughing.

Special Features:

Blu-ray & DVD

● Theatrical Trailer

Blu-Ray Exclusive Features

● Find Our Daughter

Cast Includes:

● Peter Farrelly (Director) ● Hugh Jackman ● Seth MacFarlane ● Justin Long ● Dennis Quaid ● Greg Kinnear ● Emma Stone ● Kate Winslet ● Liev Schreiber ● Naomi Watts ● Anna Faris ● Gerard Butler ● Halle Berry ● Terrence Howard ● Elizabeth Banks ● Richard Gere ● Kate Bosworth ● Kristen Bell ● Jason Sudeikis ● Josh Duhamel ● Uma Thurman

Movie 43 Blu-ray & DVD
Street Date:	June 18, 2013
Prebook Date:	May 22, 2013
Screen Format:	Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio:	English: 5.1 DTS-HD MA / 5.1 Dolby Digital DVD
Subtitles:	English/Spanish
Total Run Time:	149 minutes / 104 minutes DVD
U.S. Rating:	R
Closed Captioned:	Yes

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TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX ANIMATION AND BLUE SKY STUDIOS ANNOUNCE EPIC CASTING

 LOS ANGELES, (May 31, 2012) – Twentieth Century Fox Animation and Blue Sky Studios today announced the voice cast for EPIC, a 3D CG action-adventure comedy that reveals a hidden world unlike any other. From the creators of ICE AGE and RIO, EPIC tells the story of an ongoing battle deep in the forest between the forces of good and the forces of evil. When a teen age girl finds herself magically transported into this secret universe, she must band together with a rag-tag team of fun and whimsical characters in order to save their world…and ours.

BEYONCÉ KNOWLES, one of the most widely recognized and highly respected women in pop culture and star of the upcoming "A Star Is Born," voices Queen Tara; COLIN FARRELL (“Total Recall”) is Ronin; JOSH HUTCHERSON (“The Hunger Games”) is Nod; AMANDA SEYFRIED (“Dear John”) portrays Mary Katherine; and JOHNNY KNOXVILLE (“Jackass”) voices Mandrake.

AZIZ ANSARI (“Parks and Recreation”) portrays Mub; and rapper PITBULL voices Bufo. JASON SUDEIKIS (“Horrible Bosses” and the upcoming "The Campaign") portrays Bomba; and rock legend and “American Idol” judge STEVEN TYLER is Nim Galuu.

Co-starring are BLAKE ANDERSON (“Workaholics”) as Dagda, and JUDAH FRIEDLANDER (“30 Rock”) as Larry.

EPIC charges into theaters everywhere May 24, 2013. The film is directed by Academy Award®-winner Chris Wedge, and produced by Lori Forte (ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT) and Jerry Davis (ROBOTS).

One of the world’s largest producers and distributors of motion pictures, Fox Filmed Entertainment produces, acquires and distributes motion pictures throughout the world. These motion pictures are produced or acquired by the following units of FFE: Twentieth Century Fox, Fox 2000 Pictures, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Fox International Pictures, and Twentieth Century Fox Animation.

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