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Teaser Trailer for Rio 2 Released

15 May 2013 2:16 PM, PDT | ShockYa | See recent ShockYa news »

Blu, Jewel and the rest of their fine feathered friends are coming back in 2014 in “Rio 2,” Twentieth Century Fox’s highly anticipated sequel to the hit animated film. This time around, new voices include Kristin Chenoweth, Bruno Mars and “The Hunger Games” star Amandla Stenberg. Here’s more on the film: The entire cast of the animated smash Rio returns in Rio 2, and they are joined by a new flock of top actors and musical talents. Rich with grandeur, character, color and music, Rio 2 finds Jewel (Anne Hathaway), Blu (Jesse Eisenberg) and their three kids leaving their domesticated life in that magical city for a journey to the  [ Read More ]

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- monique

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First 'Rio 2' Teaser Trailer Flies in from Brazil

15 May 2013 8:30 AM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »

It's only appropriate the first trailer for Rio 2 arrive courtesy of Brazil as Blue Sky and Fox once again return to the life of Blu (voiced by Jesse Eisenberg) and his now-companion Jewel (voiced by Anne Hathaway) in Rio de Janiero. The teaser is really nothing more than an announcement for the film, which won't hit theaters until April 11, 2014, but it does let you know Blu and Jewel have now had kids of their own and a common villain will make an appearance. As for the story, once Jewel decides the kids need to learn to live like real birds, she insists the family leave their domesticated lives and venture into the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in with his new neighbors, he worries he may lose Jewel and the kids to the call of the wild. Essentially, they've found a way to replicate the events of the first film, »

- Brad Brevet

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Trailer for Rio 2 Arrives Online

15 May 2013 2:57 AM, PDT | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »

20th Century Fox has unveiled the first teaser trailer for its upcoming "Rio" sequel, which brings back director Carlos Saldanha and is set to hit theaters on April 11th, 2014. Check out the teaser below. In "Rio 2," we find Blu, Jewel and their three kids living the perfect domesticated life in that magical city. When Jewel decides the kids need to learn to live like real birds, she insists the family venture into the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in with his new neighbors, he worries he may lose Jewel and the kids to the call of the wild. The new movie features the return of Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, Jemaine Clement, will.i.am, Tracy Morgan, George Lopez, Leslie Mann, Rodrigo Santoro, Bebel Gilberto, Jake T. Austin and Jamie Foxx. New cast members include Andy Garcia, Bruno Mars, Kristin Chenoweth, Rita Moreno, Amandla Stenberg, Rachel Crow, Pierce Gagnon and Natalie Morales. »

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Blue Sky Releases First Trailer For ‘Rio 2′

15 May 2013 12:10 AM, PDT | LatinoReview | See recent LatinoReview news »

Blue Sky has released the first teaser trailer for Rio 2 is now online. Check it out in the player below!

The sequel brings back the voice talents of Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, Jemaine Clement, will.i.am, Tracy Morgan, George Lopez, Leslie Mann, Rodrigo Santoro, Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto, Jake T. Austin and Jamie Foxx. Joining the cast are Andy Garcia, Bruno Mars, Kristin Chenoweth, Rita Moreno, Amandla Stenberg, Rachel Crow, Pierce Gagnon and Natalie Morales.

In Rio 2, we find Blu, Jewel and their three kids living the perfect domesticated life in that magical city. When Jewel decides the kids need to learn to live like real birds, she insists the family venture into the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in with his new neighbors, he worries he may lose Jewel and the kids to the call of the wild. The sequel is set for release on »

- Laura Frances

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The Teaser Trailer for Rio 2 Has Arrived!

14 May 2013 | Comingsoon.net | See recent Comingsoon.net news »

The first teaser trailer for 20th Century Fox and Blue Sky Studios' Rio 2 is now online and you can check it out in the player below! Set for release on April 11, 2014, Rio 2 features the returning voice talents of Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, Jemaine Clement, will.i.am, Tracy Morgan, George Lopez, Leslie Mann, Rodrigo Santoro, Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto, Jake T. Austin and Jamie Foxx along with new cast members set to include Andy Garcia, Bruno Mars, Kristin Chenoweth, Rita Moreno, Amandla Stenberg, Rachel Crow, Pierce Gagnon and Natalie Morales. Carlos Saldanha, who was inspired to create Rio based upon his experiences growing up in that city, is back as director, as are producers John C. Donkin and Bruce Anderson. In Rio 2 , we find Blu, Jewel and their »

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It Looks Like NBC Passed On Its Craig Robinson Comedy Pilot From Creators Of 'The Office'

12 May 2013 5:52 PM, PDT | Indiewire Television | See recent Indiewire Television news »

The last official update on this potential pick-up was yesterday, via Deadline, suggesting that the series was essentially on the bubble, adding that it could be added to NBC's schedule by Monday.  Well, skip ahead a day, to NBC's release of its official fall schedule lineup (which you can see in the image above), and, as you'll notice, there's no Craig Robinson comedy series listed. First announced as a possibility last fall, in January of this year, NBC gave a pilot order to a new comedy series from The Office executive producer Greg Daniels, penned by Owen Ellickson (supervising producer for The Office), and starring funnyman/actor Craig Robinson. The project was to follow a talented musician (played by Robinson) with rough edges, who adjusts to his new life as a music teacher in a big-city middle school, where he encounters teacher politics and the temptations of single moms. A month later, »

- Tambay A. Obenson

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All hail these Ya screen queens

11 April 2013 4:05 PM, PDT | Twilight Examiner | See recent Twilight Examiner news »

Fellow children of the '80s might remember the big teen trend in lady role model-ness being the "Scream Queen" clique with actresses like Jennifer Love Hewitt, Neve Campbell and Michelle Williams (and Fairuza Balk, Drew Barrymore, Alicia Witt, Rose McGowan, Rebecca Gayheart and Sarah Michelle Gellar ... this could take a while) rising to popularity based on their horror hits. Nowadays, though, it's Young Adult novel screen adaptations which seem to be the starm .... "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" star Jennifer Lawrence, "Harry Potter" and "The Perks Of Being A Wallflower" star Emma Watson, Kristen Stewart, "Divergent" and "The Fault In Our Stars" star Shailene Woodley, "Delirium" star Emma Roberts, "The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones" star Lily Collins, "Ender's Game" and "Romeo And Juliet" star Hailee Steinfeld, "The Carrie Diaries" star AnnaSophia Robb, "The Vampire Diaries" star Nina Dobrev, Leven Rambin, Amandla Stenberg, Isabelle Fuhrman, Zoe Kravitz, Alexandra Daddario, »

- thetwilightexaminer

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Pilot Casting News: Martin Short Teams Up With SNL Boss, Once Heroine Will Believe and More

27 February 2013 1:30 PM, PST | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »

Survey says… Martin Short is reuniting with his old Saturday Night Live boss!

The comedian is finalizing a deal to play a game-show host in NBC’s untitled Lorne Michaels/John Mulaney project, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The multi-camera project is based loosely on former SNL scribe Mulaney’s life and will follow a group of young people and their hijinks. Lorne Michaels (Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock), Dave Becky (Louie), and David Miner and Andrew Singer (30 Rock) will exec-produce.

Sctv vet Short will play Lou Cannon, the host/boss for whom Mulaney writes jokes.

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- Kimberly Roots

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'Hunger Games' Star Joins NBC Comedy

27 February 2013 12:36 AM, PST | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »

NBC has cast "The Hunger Games" star Amandla Stenberg in its Craig Robinson comedy, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The untitled pilot is based around Robinson's character, a musician who is forced to become a middle school music teacher and has a hard time adjusting to the precocious children, school politics and the ever-present temptation of the students' single moms.

Stenberg, who portrayed Rue in the Jennifer Lawrence blockbuster, will play Irene, "a spunky, fearless and smart eighth grader who is desperate to learn to sing despite her terribly off-key voice and Craig's reluctance to teach her."

In other pilot news ...

"Nurse Jackie" alum visits The CW's "Company Town." Arjun Gupta will play Jack, "a Navy Chief Petty Officer and head of the Jet maintenance crew" in the military-themed drama from former "Supernatural" showrunner Sera Gamble. [TVLine]

"Almost Famous" star is "Reckless" for ABC. Patrick Fugit has scored the lead in »

- Laura Prudom

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Amandla Stenberg Joins Larenz Tate, Craig Robinson In NBC Pilot From 'The Office' Exec Producer

26 February 2013 4:33 PM, PST | ShadowAndAct | See recent ShadowAndAct news »

Amandla Stenberg has joined Larenz Tate and Craig Robinson in Robinson's upcoming NBC pilot from The Office executive producer Greg Daniels - a yet-to-be-titled project penned by Owen Ellickson (supervising producer for The Office). The project will follow a talented musician (played by Robinson) with rough edges, who adjusts to his new life as a music teacher in a big-city middle school, where he encounters teacher politics and the temptations of single moms. Larenze Tate will play Kevin, Craig's brother and partner in the duo's band called The Filthy Gentleman. Further, Kevin is described as a charismatic lady-killer who has never held a regular job, thanks to »

- Tambay A. Obenson

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Amandla Stenberg Joins Larenz Tate, Craig Robinson In NBC Pilot From 'The Office' Exec Producer

26 February 2013 4:33 PM, PST | Indiewire Television | See recent Indiewire Television news »

Amandla Stenberg has joined Larenz Tate and Craig Robinson in Robinson's upcoming NBC pilot from The Office executive producer Greg Daniels - a yet-to-be-titled project penned by Owen Ellickson (supervising producer for The Office). The project will follow a talented musician (played by Robinson) with rough edges, who adjusts to his new life as a music teacher in a big-city middle school, where he encounters teacher politics and the temptations of single moms. Larenze Tate will play Kevin, Craig's brother and partner in the duo's band called The Filthy Gentleman. Further, Kevin is described as a charismatic lady-killer who has never held a regular job, thanks to his musical talents, and who thinks Craig's dedication to his students is a waste of time. Stenberg will play Irene, a spunky, fearless and smart 8th grader who is desperate to learn to sing despite the fact that she can't, and Craig is reluctant to teach her. »

- Tambay A. Obenson

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'Hunger Games' Breakout to Co-Star in NBC's Craig Robinson Comedy

26 February 2013 3:49 PM, PST | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »

NBC is getting a dose of The Hunger Games. Hunger Games standout Amandla Stenberg, who played Rue, will co-star in NBC's half-hour single-camera comedy starring Craig Robinson, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. From executive producers Owen Ellickson and Greg Daniels, the untitled comedy pilot centers on Craig (Robinson), a talented musician who adjusts to his new life as a middle school music teacher, where he maneuvers precocious kids, teacher politics and the temptation of single moms. Stenberg will play Irene, a spunky, fearless and smart eighth grader who is desperate to learn to sing despite her terribly

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- Philiana Ng

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Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg And The Rest Of The Original Gang Back For Rio 2

25 February 2013 11:50 PM, PST | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »

The starring voice cast of Twentieth Century Fox’s 2011 animated smash Rio is reuniting for the follow-up, Rio 2, and they are joined by a flock of top actors and musical talents new to the franchise. The film is now in production at Blue Sky Studios. Twentieth Century Fox’s international rollout begins March 20, 2014, followed by its domestic release on April 11, 2014.

Returning to Rio 2, a world rich with grandeur, character, color and music are Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, Jemaine Clement, will.i.am, Tracy Morgan, George Lopez, Leslie Mann, Rodrigo Santoro, Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto, Jake T. Austin, and Jamie Foxx.

Carlos Saldanha, who was inspired to create Rio based upon his experiences growing up in that city, is back as director, as are producers John C. Donkin and Bruce Anderson.

In Rio 2 we find Blu, Jewel and their three kids living the perfect domesticated life in that magical city. »

- Michelle McCue

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Voice Cast Announced For "Rio" Sequel

22 February 2013 7:23 PM, PST | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »

Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, Jamie Foxx, Jemaine Clement, will.i.am, Tracy Morgan, George Lopez, Leslie Mann, Rodrigo Santoro, Bebel Gilberto, and Jake T. Austin are all set to return for the sequel to the 2011 animated hit "Rio" at 20th Century Fox Animation.

Joining them this time are Andy Garcia, Bruno Mars, Kristin Chenoweth, Rita Moreno, Amandla Stenberg, Rachel Crow, Pierce Gagnon, and Natalie Morales. Details on their roles are not forthcoming.

The story has Blu, Jewel and their three kids living the perfect domesticated life in Rio. When Jewel decides the kids need to learn to live like real birds, she insists the family venture into the Amazon.

As Blu tries to fit in with his new neighbors, he worries he may lose Jewel and the kids to the call of the wild. Writer/director Carlos Saldanha will be back to helm the project which will open late March next year. »

- Garth Franklin

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Rio 2 Adds Andy Garcia, Bruno Mars, and Kristin Chenoweth

22 February 2013 4:54 PM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

Twentieth Century Fox today announced the full voice cast for their upcoming Rio 2, set for release on April 11, 2014. Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, Jemaine Clement, Will i Am, Tracy Morgan, George Lopez, Leslie Mann, Rodrigo Santoro, Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto, Jake T. Austin and Jamie Foxx are all returning with new cast members set to include Andy Garcia, Bruno Mars, Kristin Chenoweth, Rita Moreno, Amandla Stenberg, Rachel Crow, Pierce Gagnon and Natalie Morales.

Carlos Saldanha, who was inspired to create Rio based upon his experiences growing up in that city, is back as director, as are producers John C. Donkin and Bruce Anderson.

In Rio 2, we find Blu, Jewel and their three kids living the perfect domesticated life in that magical city. When Jewel decides the kids need to learn to live like real birds, she insists the family venture into the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in with his new neighbors, »

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Rio 2 Announces Cast and Plot Synopsis

22 February 2013 4:17 PM, PST | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »

20th Century Fox has announced that it's moving forward with a sequel to "Rio" and has set the new movie for an April 11th, 2014 release. In addition, the studio revealed the full cast and plot synopsis. Director Carlos Saldanha is set to return, and so are Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, Jemaine Clement, will.i.am, Tracy Morgan, George Lopez, Leslie Mann, Rodrigo Santoro, Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto, Jake T. Austin and Jamie Foxx. New cast members include Andy Garcia, Bruno Mars, Kristin Chenoweth, Rita Moreno, Amandla Stenberg, Rachel Crow, Pierce Gagnon and Natalie Morales. In "Rio 2," we find Blu (Eisenberg), Jewel (Hathaway) and their three kids living the perfect domesticated life in that magical city. When Jewel decides the kids need to learn to live like real birds, she insists the family venture into the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in with his new neighbors, he worries he »

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Bruno Mars, Kristin Chenoweth, Andy Garcia, Rachel Crow join 'Rio 2'

22 February 2013 11:59 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »

The voice cast for the follow-up to Twentieth Century Fox's Rio has been revealed.

Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, will.i.am and Jamie Foxx are among the stars reprising their roles for the animated sequel.

Meanhwhile, Andy Garcia, Bruno Mars, Kristin Chenoweth, Rita Moreno, Amandla Stenberg, Rachel Crow, Pierce Gagnon and Natalie Morales will join the Carlos Saldanha production.

Producers John C. Donkin and Bruce Anderson have also signed up to for the film, along with composer John Powell and Brazilian musical icon and Rio executive producer Sergio Mendes.

The plot of the sequel - currently known simply as Rio 2 - is understood to focus on macaws Blu (Eisenberg) and Jewel (Hathaway) living a domesticated life with three chicks in the Brazilian city.

However, their comfortable life is short-lived, as Jewel decides that their children need to learn to live like real birds and proposes that the family relocate to the Amazon rainforest. »

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Full Returning and New Voice Cast Announced for Fox's 'Rio' Sequel

22 February 2013 11:43 AM, PST | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »

After pulling in $484 million at the worldwide box office, 20th Century Fox quickly put together a sequel to Rio, the animated adventure comedy featuring Anne Hathaway and Jesse Eisenberg as two blue macaws. Now the studio has announced that Rio 2, which will arrive next spring, has pretty much everyone from the first film returning to reprise their voice roles. In addition to Hathaway and Eisenberg, will.i.am, Tracy Morgan, George Lopez, Leslie Mann, Rodrigo Santoro, Bebel Gilberto, Jake T. Austin and Jamie Foxx will all be back. And there's also some new voices getting in on the fun as well. Read on! The old cast members will be joined by Andy Garcia, Kristin Chenoweth, Rita Moreno, Amandla Stenberg, Rachel Crow, Natalie Morales singer Bruno Mars and Pierce Gagnon, the little kid from Looper. Carlos Saldanha is directing again, and the story finds Blu and Jewel living together with »

- Ethan Anderton

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Full Voice Cast Announced for Rio 2

22 February 2013 | Comingsoon.net | See recent Comingsoon.net news »

Twentieth Century Fox has today announced the full voice cast for their upcoming Rio 2 , set for release on April 11, 2014. Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, Jemaine Clement, will.i.am, Tracy Morgan, George Lopez, Leslie Mann, Rodrigo Santoro, Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto, Jake T. Austin and Jamie Foxx are all returning with new cast members set to include Andy Garcia, Bruno Mars, Kristin Chenoweth, Rita Moreno, Amandla Stenberg, Rachel Crow, Pierce Gagnon and Natalie Morales. Carlos Saldanha, who was inspired to create Rio based upon his experiences growing up in that city, is back as director, as are producers John C. Donkin and Bruce Anderson. In Rio 2 , we find Blu, Jewel and their three kids living the perfect domesticated life in that magical city. When Jewel decides »

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2 Days Left to Vote for Pick Awards!

18 February 2013 12:00 AM, PST | kidspickflicks | See recent kidspickflicks news »

Update: The Pick Award winners will be announced on Feb. 21 on The Reelz Show on Reelz Channel. Check your local listings!

Oscars-schmoscars. Kids and teens can vote for the movies they like best in the 7th Annual KidsPickFlicks.com Pick Awards! The Hunger Games and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days lead the pack with Pick Movie nods + 2 acting nods. At KidsPickFlicks.com, kids vote for the best film, performances by a kid actor and kid actress, and scene stealer in 2012 as well as the most disappointing movie of the year.  Kids 17 and younger can vote at KidsPickFlicks.com. The winner will be announced Wed., Feb. 20.

Previous Pick Movie winners are Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick RulesDespicable MeThe Princess and the Frog, Wall-e, Ratatouille and Happy Feet. This is the third time Zachary Gordon has been nominated for Pick Actor for playing Greg Heffley in the »

- tara@kidspickflicks.com (Tara the Mom)

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