THE HUSTLE

 

In the hilarious new comedy THE HUSTLE, Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson star as female scam artists, one low rent and the other high class, who team up to take down the dirty rotten men who have wronged them.

 

Director: Chris Addison

Screenplay By: Stanley Shapiro & Paul Henning and Dale Launer and Jac Schaeffer

Producers: Roger Birnbaum p.g.a., Rebel Wilson p.g.a.

Cast:  Anne Hathaway, Rebel Wilson, Alex Sharp

Distributor: MGM

 

THE HUSTLE opens in theaters on

May 10, 2019

 

Official Site: TheHustle.movie 

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

Instagram: @HustleMovie

Twitter: @HustleMovie

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The Pitches are back, and while the Bellas prove they've still got swagger, they lack the spark that made us really love them in the first place. The Barden Bellas have been ruling the world of collegiate a cappella since we last saw them, but with that success and the lack of Aubrey's stringent leadership the girls have gotten sloppy. They've lost their identity and can't get through a performance without some sort of catastrophe. Just as in the first one, the Bellas have to come together to after a very embarrassing display. Instead of projectile vomit, its muffgate at the Kennedy Center in front of the POTUS and FLOTUS. The girls not only get their victory tour taken from them after the snafu, but in order for the Bellas to redeem themselves and not be disbanded forever after their current season they have to win the World Championship in Copenhagen. The Chief competition comes in the form of: Das Sound Machine. They're a super slick group of juggernauts that make the Treblemakers look like tiny talentless human children. Seriously maybe its just their height, but they look much older than the Bellas, even super senior (she failed Russian Lit three times to stay a Bella) Chloe but they put on slick techno show with some powerhouse vocals.

All of the Bellas return in some capacity. Leading the pack is Anna Kendrick's Beca, who comes off more prickly than in the first outing. She's secretive, and utterly bitchy, trying to find her footing, not within the group or college this time, but at a recording studio she's managed to snag a coveted internship at. Although she manages to prove her worth by singing a Christmas carol mash-up with Snoop Dogg, she still has a long way to prove that she's more than a one trick pony. Her mash-up skills aren't going to be enough this time. We've seen that, anyone with a laptop can make or find dozens of them on youtube. As she tries to impress her prickly boss, the film should take its own advice and bring something new to the table rather than rehashing it's former material in a less awesome way.

Remember that great mash-up audition of Kelly Clarkson's "Since You've Been Gone" from the first one,followed up by the 2012 anthem "Cups"? Don't expect any of that this time around. As a part of their punishment the Bella's aren't allowed to recruit new members, but that doesn't mean that there aren't any auditions, there just isn't any fun in the one they do have. Instead you get an awkward cringe worthy single audition by Hailee Steinfield's Legacy Bella Emily. She doesn't have super mash-up skills to bring to the table, or even an amazing voice, but her mother (Katey Sagal) was a Bella, with makes her practically royalty and is enough to get her on the team. Unlike Beca's outsider vibe in the first one, Emily is so coltish she's hard to watch. Her one saving grace is the absolutely adorkable budding relationship she sparks with Treblemaker and magician Benji (Ben Platt).

Speaking of relationships, the one between Jesse (Skylar Astin) and Beca is practically nonexistent. He may have captured our hearts when he serenaded Beca with Foreigner’s "Feels Like The First Time” without coming off like a glee castoff. Not to mention how we rooted for them as he forgave Beca during her Simple Mind's "Don't You Forget About Me" mash-up. But none of that matters, this time around they share maybe three scenes, with little that invokes the warm and fuzzies. Most of the romance is left to Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson) and obnoxious former Treblemaker leader Bumper (Adam DeVine). Falling back into the overly used secret hook-up schtick between the two, before the moment of revelation is tiresome. Embarrassing tension and power vocals can only take you so far.

Also tiresome is the mean spirited humor. The original was full of self-effacing humor, and hilarious one liners. Instead we're faced with ethnic barbs and flat sexist jokes. Bella Flo (Chrissie Fit) seems to only get screen time when cracking jokes about growing up in poverty-stricken South America or when a back flip is needed. Worst, commentators John (John Michael Higgins) and Gail (Elizabeth Banks) get expanded roles with John upping the degrading comments. Sure a few of his pompous comments are funny, but the zingers land with less sting as the film goes on.

Pitch Perfect 2 doesn't fall flat with every effort. Das Sound Machine poses a legitimate threat, even more so than the Treblemakers did in the first one. The riff off is a lot of fun, especially with the addition of the Green Bay Packers. It's not as surprising this time around, but it isn't any less fun with a Dave and Busters card on the line, and categories like "I Dated John Mayer."

The production numbers are absolutely dazzling, but Pitch Perfect 2 is best when it's Bellas are together and bonding. When they go on a retreat they have to overcome their differences and disagreements by using their brains and talents. The culmination of the moment is when they sing “Cups” to each other over a camp fire, its sincere and sweet, and every reason why we were dying for a sequel. Then again, there's nothing really surprising in this sequel. It was impossible to recapture the spark that made the original so memorable. Beca blowing us away with her surprise rendition of "Cups" can't be duplicated by Emily launching into not quite finished "Flashlight." The new girl blowing the riff off by not understanding the rules doesn't have the same disappointment this time around, it's far too gawky and embarrassing when Emily is center attention. Fat Amy splitting her pants onstage isn't nearly as funny as the high-strung Aubrey puking like a fire hydrant at the big competition. Pitch Perfect 2 should be like bubbly freshly corked champagne, like its predecessor, rather than the day old less than fizzy drink it is. It's drinkable and still tasty, but not nearly as good as it could be. You'll see it for the nostalgia, but you won't be as eager for another sequel.

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To celebrate the release of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment's NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD, FOX is hosting a Family Movie Night this weekend and we're inviting everyone! To make the night even more fun-filled they have created activity sheets, discussion guides, and games all available at http://www.nightatthemuseummovie.com

We'd love for you to join us and bring your family together to enjoy this hysterical third and final installment in the franchise. Ben Stiller leads an all-star comedy cast, including Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Rebel Wilson and Ricky Gervais, for one final, fun-filled Night at the Museum. This time, Larry Daley (Stiller) and his heroic friends embark on their greatest adventure yet as they travel to London in order to save the magic that brings the museum exhibits to life!

Be sure to click the graphic above to check out a day in the life of the biggest star in Hollywood, Crystal, the Capuchin monkey dubbed as "'the Angelina Jolie (I’m not sure if legally we can reference her this way) of animal stars" and winner of the Lifetime Diva Achievement Award at the 2015 Pawscars!

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GET READY FOR THE BEST ‘NIGHT’ EVER!

Bring home the adventure on March 10, 
on Blu-ray™ and DVD!

Every Blu-ray™ comes with a Bonus Digital HD movie – Your choice of Night at the Museum 1 or 2!

 LOS ANGELES, Calif. (February 3, 2015) –Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment brings back to life your favorite museum heroes in NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMBavailable on Blu-ray™ and DVD March 10. Families around the globe have come out to see the hysterical third and final installment in the franchise which has grossed more than a billion dollars². Now, parents and kids can not only enjoy the best ‘Night’ ever, but also get their hands on a bonus Digital HD movie: their choice of either Night at the Museum or Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian.

If it’s laughter you’re after, get ready for the most hilarious night ever! Ben Stiller leads an all-star comedy cast, including Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Rebel Wilson and Ricky Gervais, for one final, fun-filled Night at the Museum. This time, Larry Daley (Stiller) and his heroic friends embark on their greatest adventure yet as they travel to London in order to save the magic that brings the museum exhibits to life!

The Blu-ray™ comes with tons of special features that will have the whole family laughing! You can check out how Stiller got into character for his alter ego Laaa, get a behind the scenes look at The British Museum and learn how the film’s iconic fight scene inside an M.C. Escher painting came to light. Best of all, every Blu-ray™ comes with a bonus Digital HD movie – not only do you get a Digital HD version of NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB, but you also get a Bonus digital movie – your choice of one of the other movies in the franchise.

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB BLU-RAY™ SPECIAL FEATURES
Includes all of the DVD features plus:
●	Five More Deleted and Extended Scenes
●	Bonus Digital HD Movie1
●	The Theory of Relativity
●	Becoming Laaa
●	A Day in the Afterlife
●	The Home of History: Behind the Scenes of The British Museum
●	Fight at the Museum
●	Creating Visual Effects
●	Audio Commentary by Shawn Levy

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
●	Two Deleted and Extended Scenes
●	Improv, Absurdity and Cracking Up - The Comedy of Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
●	Two Galleries
●	A Digital HD Version of the film, allowing fans to watch on their Big Screen TV, tablet or smart phone anytime, anywhere!

¹ For a limited time only - the offer will expire 6/7/15
² According to Box Office Mojo - http://www.boxofficemojo.com/franchises/chart/?id=nightmuseum.htm

ABOUT TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is the industry leading worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox produced, acquired and third party partner film and television programing. Each year TCFHE expands its award-winning global product portfolio with the introduction of new entertainment content through established and emerging formats including DVD, Blu-ray™ and Digital HD™. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is a subsidiary of 21st Century Fox.

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NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 3 BLU-RAY™
Street Date:	March 10, 2015
Prebook Date:	February 4, 2015
Screen Format:	Widescreen 16:9 (1.85:1)
Audio:	English DTS-HD-MA 7.1
	English Descriptive Audio DD 5.1
	Spanish DD 5.1
	French DD 5.1
Subtitles:	English / Spanish
Total Film Run Time:	98 minutes
U.S. Rating:	PG
Closed Captioned:	Yes

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 3 DVD
Street Date:	March 10, 2015
Prebook Date:	February 4, 2015
Screen Format:	Widescreen 16:9 (1.85:1)
Audio:	English DD 5.1
	English Descriptive Audio DD 5.1
	Spanish DD 2.0 Surround
	French DD 2.0 Surround
Subtitles:	English / Spanish
Total Film Run Time:	98 minutes
U.S. Rating:	PG
Closed Captioned:	Yes

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“Warped, witty, wonderful.”

- Jarett Weiselman / ETonline

"Hilariously clever and smart. ."

– Tony Farinella / 411mania.com

Matt Lucas Leads a Hilarious Star-Studded Cast Including

Billy Crystal, Juno Temple, Rebel Wilson,

James Caan and Johnny Knoxville

SMALL APARTMENTS

The New Comedy from Award-Winning Director Jonas Åkerlund

In theaters in selected markets beginning February 8^th via Tugg.com

Available February 19^th on DVD, Blu Ray, VOD and EST

Furnished with Two Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes

Culver City, CA (12/17/12) – Matt Lucas (Alice In Wonderland, Bridesmaids, TV’s “Little Britain”) leads a hilarious all-star cast in the new comedy SMALL APARTMENTS, available February 19^th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Directed by award-winning film and music video director Jonas Åkerlund (Spun, Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi”), the film premiered at the 2012 South by Southwest Film Festival.  Nick Nunziata of Chud.com hailed the film, saying "They don't make them like this anymore. Actually they've never made them like this before."  

Lucas appears in his first leading role as “Franklin Franklin,” a clumsy recluse who embarks on a hapless cover-up after accidentally killing his landlord.  Also starring in the film is Billy Crystal (When Harry Met Sally), Juno Temple (The Dark Knight Rises), James Marsden (X-Men: The Last Stand), Peter Stormare (Fargo), Amanda Plummer (Pulp Fiction), Dolph Lundgren (The Expendables), Rosie Perez (Pineapple Express), and Rebel Wilson (Pitch Perfect), with James Caan (The Godfather) and Johnny Knoxville (Jackass: The Movie). 

SMALL APARTMENTS comes furnished with two featurettes: “How to Build A Gravity Bong” features actor Johnny Knoxville crafting the ideal smoking device; and “Small Apartments: Behind The Scenes” gives an inside look at the production of the film.

Synopsis: Trapped in a seedy LA apartment, Franklin Franklin (Matt Lucas) has a dead landlord on the kitchen floor and is surrounded by eccentric neighbors: the stoner (Johnny Knoxville) and girlfriend (Rebel Wilson), the wanna-be stripper (Juno Temple) and the artist (James Caan). To add to his chaos, a drunk investigator (Billy Crystal) is questioning him about his landlord. But none of this fazes Franklin. He dreams of Switzerland, and waits each day for an envelope from his institutionalized brother (James Marsden). Then, one day the envelope doesn’t come and Franklin becomes unhinged. Little does he know...his crazy brother has the secret that will set him free.

SMALL APARTMENTS was written by Chris Millis, based on his novel. It was produced by Ash R. Shah, Timothy Wayne Peternel, David Hillary and Bonnie Timmermann. Ben Feingold executive produced, along with John Glynn, Bridget McMeel and Chris Millis.

The film’s run time is approximately 97 minutes. It is rated R for language, some violence, sexual content and drug use.

 

DVD Bonus Material:

•         “How To Build A Gravity Bong” Featurette

•         “Small Apartments: Behind The Scenes” Featurette

ABOUT SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is a Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) company. Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; a global channel network; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of entertainment in more than 159 countries. For additional information, go to http://www.sonypictures.com/.

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