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'''''This Is the End''''' is an upcoming [[Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction|apocalyptic]] [[comedy film]] directed by [[Evan Goldberg]] and [[Seth Rogen]], and written by Rogen, Goldberg, and Jason Stone. The film stars [[James Franco]], [[Jonah Hill]], Seth Rogen, [[Jay Baruchel]], [[Danny McBride]], and [[Craig Robinson (actor)|Craig Robinson]] as fictional versions of themselves in the aftermath of a global apocalypse. The film will be released on June 12, 2013.
'''''This Is the End''''' is an upcoming [[Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction|apocalyptic]] [[comedy film]] written by [[Seth Rogen]], [[Evan Goldberg]], and Jason Stone, and directed by [[Evan Goldberg]] and [[Seth Rogen]] in their directorial debuts. It stars [[James Franco]], [[Jonah Hill]], Rogen, [[Jay Baruchel]], [[Danny McBride]], and [[Craig Robinson (actor)|Craig Robinson]] as fictional versions of themselves in the aftermath of a global apocalypse. The film will be released on June 12, 2013.


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==Cast==
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* [[Backstreet Boys]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Find out what the Backstreet Boys are doing in L.A. today|url=http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2013/01/24/find-out-what-the-backstreet-boys-are-doing-in-l-a-today/|publisher=On Location Vacations|accessdate=25 January 2013|date=24 January 2013}}</ref>
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==Production==
==Production==
The directorial debut of Rogen and [[Evan Goldberg]], the film is based on ''[[Jay and Seth vs. The Apocalypse]]'', a [[short film]] created by Rogen and Baruchel in 2007.<ref name="Collider"/> In April 2012, it was reported that the film would be released on June 14, 2013.<ref name="Collider"/> By July 2012, ''This Is the End'' had entered post-production.<ref name="Collider"/><ref name="Spill"/> The film was originally titled ''The Apocalypse'',<ref name="Collider"/> which was later changed to ''The End of the World'', and again changed on December 20, 2012, when Rogen announced that it would be called ''This Is the End'', alongside the release of its first trailer and poster.<ref name="NameChange"/> In March 2013, the release date was pushed forward two days to June 12, 2013.<ref name="DateCollider"/> On April 1, 2013, Sony Pictures released an April Fools Day trailer for ''Pineapple Express 2'', which was in fact a teaser trailer for ''This Is the End''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW67OiY7xVw PINEAPPLE EXPRESS 2 – Official Trailer – YouTube<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
''This Is the End'' is based on ''[[Jay and Seth vs. The Apocalypse]]'', a [[short film]] created by Rogen and Baruchel in 2007.<ref name="Collider"/>
During production the film was titled ''The Apocalypse'',<ref name="Collider"/> a name later changed to ''The End of the World''. The film entered [[post-production]] in July 2012.<ref name="Collider"/><ref name="Spill"/> The name changed on December 20, 2012, to ''This Is the End'', upon the release of its first trailer and poster.<ref name="NameChange"/>
In March 2013, the release date was pushed forward two days to June 12, 2013.<ref name="DateCollider"/> On April 1, 2013, Sony Pictures released an April Fools Day trailer for ''Pineapple Express 2'', which was in fact a teaser trailer for ''This Is the End''.<ref> [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW67OiY7xVw PINEAPPLE EXPRESS 2 – Official Trailer – YouTube<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==

Revision as of 01:20, 11 June 2013

This Is the End
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
Screenplay by
  • Evan Goldberg
  • Seth Rogen
Story by
  • Evan Goldberg
  • Jason Stone
Produced by
  • Evan Goldberg
  • Seth Rogen
  • James Weaver
Starring
CinematographyBrandon Trost
Edited byZene Baker
Music byHenry Jackman[1]
Production
companies
Distributed byColumbia Pictures
Release dates
  • June 12, 2013 (2013-06-12) (United States)
  • June 28, 2013 (2013-06-28) (United Kingdom)
Running time
106 minutes[2]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

This Is the End is an upcoming apocalyptic comedy film written by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and Jason Stone, and directed by Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen in their directorial debuts. It stars James Franco, Jonah Hill, Rogen, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, and Craig Robinson as fictional versions of themselves in the aftermath of a global apocalypse. The film will be released on June 12, 2013.

Plot

After a series of cataclysmic events ravage Los Angeles, James Franco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, and Craig Robinson must face the true meaning of friendship and redemption as the world ends around them.[3]

Cast

The cast includes the following, all of whom portray fictional versions of themselves:[3]

Production

This Is the End is based on Jay and Seth vs. The Apocalypse, a short film created by Rogen and Baruchel in 2007.[5]

During production the film was titled The Apocalypse,[5] a name later changed to The End of the World. The film entered post-production in July 2012.[5][7] The name changed on December 20, 2012, to This Is the End, upon the release of its first trailer and poster.[8]

In March 2013, the release date was pushed forward two days to June 12, 2013.[9] On April 1, 2013, Sony Pictures released an April Fools Day trailer for Pineapple Express 2, which was in fact a teaser trailer for This Is the End.[10]

Soundtrack

Untitled

This Is the End: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the soundtrack of the film. It will be released on June 11, 2013.[11][12]

Track listing

No.TitlePerformer(s)Length
1."Take Yo Panties Off"Snoop Dogg & Craig Robinson5:06
2."Step Into a World (Rapture's Delight)"KRS-One4:50
3."End of the Beginning"Black Sabbath8:07
4."A Joyful Process"Funkadelic6:17
5."Love in the Old Days"Daddy4:18
6."When the Shit Goes Down"Cypress Hill3:11
7."Watchu Want"Belief & Karniege2:57
8."Easy Fix"K. Flay3:36
9."Spirit in the Sky"Norman Greenbaum3:58
10."Everybody (Backstreet's Back)"Backstreet Boys3:45
11."Please Save My Soul"Church Friends Choir featuring Pamela Landrum2:07
12."I Will Always Love You"Whitney Houston4:33
Total length:48:43

Reception

Prior to release, This Is the End received positive reviews. The film currently holds a 84% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes out of 31 reviews.[13] It received a score of 69/100 on Metacritic signifying generally favorable reviews.

References

  1. ^ "Henry Jackman to Score 'The End of the World'". FilmMusicReporter.com.
  2. ^ "THIS IS THE END (15)". British Board of Film Classification. 2013-04-23. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
  3. ^ a b Chitwood, Adam (December 20, 2012). "First Red-Band Clip and Poster for Seth Rogen's THIS IS THE END Starring Jay Baruchel, James Franco, Danny McBride, Jonah Hill, and Many More". Collider. Archived from the original on December 20, 2012. Retrieved December 20, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Bricken, Rob (April 2, 2013). "The new This Is the End redband trailer contains Michael Cera's graphic death. That is all". io9. Gawker Media. Archived from the original on December 20, 2012. Retrieved April 6, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ a b c d Chitwood, Adam (April 6, 2012). "Aziz Ansari Joins Seth Rogen in THE APOCALYPSE". Collider. Archived from the original on March 28, 2013. Retrieved March 28, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Find out what the Backstreet Boys are doing in L.A. today". On Location Vacations. 24 January 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  7. ^ "Aziz Ansari Joins 'The Apocalypse'". Spill.com. 8 April 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  8. ^ Lussier, Germain (December 20, 2012). "'This Is The End' Red-Band Teaser Clip and Poster: Seth Rogen's End Of The World Comedy Debuts, Before Possible End Of The World". /Film. Archived from the original on December 20, 2012. Retrieved December 20, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Bettinger, Brendan (March 28, 2013). "Release Dates for Seth Rogen's THIS IS THE END and KON-TIKI; Tina Fey/Steve Carell Comedy MAIL-ORDER GROOM Delayed". Collider. Archived from the original on March 28, 2013. Retrieved March 28, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ PINEAPPLE EXPRESS 2 – Official Trailer – YouTube
  11. ^ "This Is The End: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Explicit]: Various: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
  12. ^ "iTunes – Music – This Is the End (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Various Artists". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
  13. ^ http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/this_is_the_end/

External links

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