.jpg)
|
|
|
Showing posts with label Sam J. Jones. Show all posts
The #1 Comedy of the year!
From Seth MacFarlane, Creator of Family Guy,
Starring Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis
December 11, 2012
“One of the Funniest Movies of all Time” – Mark S. Allen, CBS/CW
“Truly Brilliant!” – Scott Mendelson, The Huffington Post
Take Home the Unrated Edition Of One Of the Top 3 R-Rated Comedies of All Time! Available on Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack Including UltraViolet™, DVD & Digital Copy With Hilarious Deleted Scenes, Alternate Takes, a Gag Reel & More!
Universal City, California, October 10, 2012 – A foul-mouthed, hard-partying teddy bear and his 35-year-old best friend come together in the #1 comedy of the year, Ted, available on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on December 11, 2012, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Directed by Seth MacFarlane, creator of television’s uproarious and irreverent hits “Family Guy,” and “American Dad,” Ted stars Mark Wahlberg (Contraband, The Other Guys), Mila Kunis (Friends with Benefits, Black Swan), Joel McHale (“Community”), Giovanni Ribisi (Contraband, Avatar) and Seth MacFarlane as the voice of Ted.
The film’s all-star cast also includes “Family Guy” favorites Jessica Barth, Alex Borstein, Ralph Garman and Patrick Warburton, as well as Sam Jones (“Flash Gordon”), Multi-Grammy® Award-winning recording artist Norah Jones and newcomer Brett Manley. Both the Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD feature an unrated extended version of the film – featuring laugh-out-loud footage not shown in theaters – a gag reel, feature commentary with Seth MacFarlane and Mark Wahlberg and an insider’s look at the making of the funniest buddy picture ever made.
Ted’s outrageous, off-color antics won the hearts and minds of critics and audiences alike, with Peter Travers of Rolling Stone declaring the movie “hysterically funny” and Trey Alexander of Fandango.com calling it “an instant classic.” A critically hailed blockbuster that took in more than $218 million in North America alone, Ted is the third highest grossing R-rated comedy of all time and scored the highest debut ever for an original R-rated comedy. Exclusively on the Ted Blu-ray™ Combo Pack are bonus features that include deleted scenes, alternate takes and a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Ted’s already legendary fight scene.
The Ted Blu-ray™ Combo Pack also includes a Digital Copy of the film, compatible with iPhone®, iTunes®, iPad®, iPod®, iPod®touch, Android™ or online retail partners, as well as UltraViolet™. UltraViolet™ is the revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows in the cloud to instantly stream and download to tablets, smartphones, computers, and TVs. Consumers can now truly enjoy Ted anytime, anywhere on the device of their choice.
Blu-rayTM and DVD Bonus Features:
- Ted Unrated Version
- Gag Reel
- Ted – The Making Of: Profiling the story of the film from inception to completion, this three-part documentary is filled with interviews and behind-the-scenes footage showcasing the entire cast and crew.
- Feature Commentary: Director and co-writer Seth MacFarlane, co-writer Alec Sulkin and star Mark Wahlberg participate.
Bonus Features Exclusive to the Blu-rayTM
- Deleted Scenes
- Alternate Takes
- Teddy Bear Scuffle: Watch how the filmmakers choreograph the awesome and hilarious Motel 6 fight scene between Mark Wahlberg and Ted.
- UltraViolet™: The revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows, store them in the cloud, and instantly stream and download to TV’s, computers, tablets and smartphones. Consumers can now truly enjoy their movies and TV shows anytime, anywhere on the platform of their choice. Currently available in the Unites States as well as Canada.
- Digital Copy: Viewers can redeem a digital version of the movie from a choice of retail partners to watch on an array of electronics and portable devices including computers, iPad®, iPhone®, iPod™ touch, Android™ and more!
- pocket BLU™ App: The popular free pocket BLU™ app for smartphones is now even better with newly updated versions for iPad®, Android™ tablets, PC and Macintosh computers, with features made especially to take advantage of the devices’ larger screens and high resolution displays.
- Advanced Remote Control: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray™ player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live™ functions with ease.
- Video Timeline: Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.
- Mobile-To-Go: Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray™ discs to save to their device or to stream from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on the go, anytime, anywhere.
- Browse Titles: Users will have access to a complete list of pocket BLU™-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray™. They can view free previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their device.
- Keyboard: Entering data is fast and easy with your device’s intuitive keyboard
- BD-LIVE™: Access the BD-Live™ Center through your Internet-connected player to access the latest trailers, exclusive content and more!
SYNOPSIS
Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane delivers his boundary-pushing humor to the outrageous comedy blockbuster that critics are calling “hysterically funny!” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone) John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg) is a grown man whose cherished teddy bear was brought to life as the result of a childhood wish…and hasn’t left his side since. Can John’s relationship with longtime girlfriend, Lori (Mila Kunis), move forward with his lovably profane buddy on his couch?
FILMMAKERS
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Seth MacFarlane, Joel McHale, Giovanni Ribisi, Patrick Warburton,
Matt Walsh, Jessica Barth, Bill Smitrovich, Patrick Stewart, Norah Jones
Matt Walsh, Jessica Barth, Bill Smitrovich, Patrick Stewart, Norah Jones
Directed By: Seth MacFarlane
Screenplay By: Seth MacFarlane & Alec Sulkin & Wellesley Wild
Story By: Seth MacFarlane
Produced By: Scott Stuber, Seth MacFarlane, John Jacobs, Jason Clark
Executive Producer: Jonathan Mone
Director of Photography: Michael Barrett
Production Designer: Stephen Lineweaver
Edited By: Jeff Freeman ACE
Costume Designer: Debra McGuire
Visual Effects Supervisor: Blair Clark
Music By: Walter Murphy
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
BLU-RAY™
Street Date: December 11, 2012
Copyright: 2012 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Numbers: 61119853 (U.S.)/61123277 (Canada)
Running Time: 1 hour, 47 minutes/1 hour, 54 minutes
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 1.85:1
Rating: R for crude and sexual content, pervasive language, and some drug use/Unrated
Technical Info: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1/DVS2 2.0 and Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish and French DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: December 11, 2012
Copyright: 2012 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Numbers: 6119858 (U.S.)/61123278 (Canada)
Running Time: 1 hour, 47 minutes/1 hour, 54 minutes
Layers: Dual Layer
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Rating: R for crude and sexual content, pervasive language, and some drug use/Unrated
Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0, Spanish and French Dolby 5.1
Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish
About Universal Studios Home Entertainment
In honor of its Centennial anniversary, Universal Pictures proudly salutes 100 years of unforgettable films that have entertained audiences and touched the hearts of millions around the globe. In celebration of its first 100 years, Universal Studios Home Entertainment is proud to present a selection of its many beloved movies as part of an extensive year-long program that underscores the studio’s rich cinematic history and indelible cultural impact.
Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is a part of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group and world-renowned theme parks. Comcast Corporation owns a controlling 51% interest in NBCUniversal, with GE holding a 49% stake.
###
TED is an offensive, raunchy, and
downright hysterical film. Like any Seth
McFarlane project, nothing is off limits, drugs, alternative sex, religion,
race, it’s all bashed. Are you easily
offended? Suck it! By the 3rd line I was laughing my
ass off and wiping tears from my eyes.
A young Boston raised boy who
doesn’t have a friend in the world gets a beloved teddy bear for Christmas. That night, he wishes that his bear could be
real. Come morning he finds Ted standing
in the doorway waiting for a hug. So begins a wonderful and life long
relationship.
Fast forward to present day where
we find Ted (Seth McFarlane) & John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg) on the couch smoking
pot and drinking beer. John has an ok
job and a patient girlfriend, Lori Collins (Mila Kunis), of 4 years. Problem? John lives like Ted. The upside for a live teddy bear; living like
a frat boy with no consequences. That
tends to be a downside for a grown man. Now
throw in an odd infatuation for the 80’s film FLASH and its star Sam J. Jones. Getting the picture?
TED’s supporting cast is nothing
but brilliant. Joel McHale, Collin’s
boss, ups the egotistic sleaze factor while Giovanni Ribisi, a Ted stalker, is
on a level of creepy I’ve never seen before.
Add FLASH himself (Sam J. Jones) and Patrick Warburton (Puddy from Seinfeld)
with his new friend, a cameo played by R…never mind, I don’t want to spoil it,
and TED is ready to steal your heart and voice from constant laughter.
The general storyline itself could
either fail big time or soar on the wish of a falling star. McFarlane
who directed, acted, and co-wrote TED is one reason it soars, Wahlberg is the
other. Wahlberg treats Ted as his long
time best friend and ‘Thunder Buddy’ allowing the audience to see Ted as
real. Sure we see a cute, adorable teddy
bear we all want, but accept his actions of the drunken, stoned, sex-crazed,
cursing best friend we might see on our brothers’ couches. I’m sure it also helps that McFarlane acted alongside
cast members in a motion capture suit.
Yes, even with the cute teddy
bear, TED is not a film for the kids.
Its language, stereotyping, bullying, and crudeness are laughable, but that’s
not enough to make it great. TED adds
just enough heart to make it stand out and become the best comedy of the year.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
