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* [[Nick Kroll]] as Gunter,<ref name="TSunMcConaugheyOptimistic">{{cite news|last1=Yuen|first1=Jenny|title=TIFF 2016: Matthew McConaughey optimistic about 'Sing'|url=http://www.torontosun.com/2016/09/11/tiff-2016-matthew-mcconaughey-optimistic-about-sing|accessdate=September 12, 2016|work=Toronto Sun|date=September 11, 2016}}</ref> a [[domestic pig]] and Rosita's German-accented, very optimistic and bubbly dance partner.<ref name="ColliderMeetAnimals">{{cite web|url=http://collider.com/sing-character-images-poster-illumination-entertainment/|title=Meet the Animated Animals of Illumination Entertainment’s 2016 Musical Comedy, ‘Sing’|date=November 11, 2015|publisher=Collider|last1=Trumbore|first1=Dave|accessdate=November 12, 2015}}</ref> |
* [[Nick Kroll]] as Gunter,<ref name="TSunMcConaugheyOptimistic">{{cite news|last1=Yuen|first1=Jenny|title=TIFF 2016: Matthew McConaughey optimistic about 'Sing'|url=http://www.torontosun.com/2016/09/11/tiff-2016-matthew-mcconaughey-optimistic-about-sing|accessdate=September 12, 2016|work=Toronto Sun|date=September 11, 2016}}</ref> a [[domestic pig]] and Rosita's German-accented, very optimistic and bubbly dance partner.<ref name="ColliderMeetAnimals">{{cite web|url=http://collider.com/sing-character-images-poster-illumination-entertainment/|title=Meet the Animated Animals of Illumination Entertainment’s 2016 Musical Comedy, ‘Sing’|date=November 11, 2015|publisher=Collider|last1=Trumbore|first1=Dave|accessdate=November 12, 2015}}</ref> |
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* [[Nick Offerman]]<ref name=ColliderMeetAnimals /> as Norman, a [[domestic pig]] and Rosita's oblivious husband.{{citation needed|date=August 2016}} |
* [[Nick Offerman]]<ref name=ColliderMeetAnimals /> as Norman, a [[domestic pig]] and Rosita's oblivious husband.{{citation needed|date=August 2016}} |
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* [[Hammer & Tongs|Garth Jennings]] as Matilda Crawley, an elderly [[green iguana]] who is Buster's assistant and offers Johnny piano lessons.<ref name="THRReview" /> |
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* [[Peter Serafinowicz]] as Marcus, Johnny's father who wants him to follow in his business of crime <ref name="THRReview" /> |
* [[Peter Serafinowicz]] as Marcus, Johnny's father who wants him to follow in his business of crime <ref name="THRReview" /> |
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* [[Beck Bennett]] as Ash's |
* [[Beck Bennett]] as Frank, Ash's boyfriend<ref name="THRReview" /> |
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* [[Jennifer Saunders]] as Miss Nana Noodleman<ref name=ColliderMeetAnimals /><ref name=BuxtonPodcast>{{cite news|last1=Buxton|first1=Adam|title=EP.16 - Pub Walk With Garth Jennings|url=https://soundcloud.com/adam-buxton/ep-16-pub-walk-with-garth|accessdate=April 17, 2016|work=soundcloud.com|date=April 14, 2016}}</ref> |
* [[Jennifer Saunders]] as Miss Nana Noodleman<ref name=ColliderMeetAnimals /><ref name=BuxtonPodcast>{{cite news|last1=Buxton|first1=Adam|title=EP.16 - Pub Walk With Garth Jennings|url=https://soundcloud.com/adam-buxton/ep-16-pub-walk-with-garth|accessdate=April 17, 2016|work=soundcloud.com|date=April 14, 2016}}</ref> |
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** [[Jennifer Hudson]] as young Nana |
** [[Jennifer Hudson]] as young Nana |
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** [[Julie Andrews]] as Ellie, Mike's Mother who wants him to follow in his business of crime again |
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Other confirmed cast members whose roles have not yet been confirmed are [[Jay Pharoah]], [[Leslie Jones (comedian)|Leslie Jones]], and [[Rhea Perlman]].<ref name="THRReview" /><ref name="ColliderMeetAnimals" /> Directors [[Edgar Wright]], [[Wes Anderson]] and [[Chris Renaud (animator)|Chris Renaud]] appear in voice cameos. <ref>{{cite news|last1=Goldberg|first1=Matt|title=Directors Wes Anderson, Edgar Wright, and Chris Renaud Provided Their Voices for ‘Sing’|url=http://collider.com/sing-cameos-wes-anderson-edgar-wright/?utm_campaign=collidersocial&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social#matthew-mcconaughey-buster-moon|accessdate=October 27, 2016|work=Collider|date=October 26, 2016}}</ref> |
Other confirmed cast members whose roles have not yet been confirmed are [[Jay Pharoah]], [[Leslie Jones (comedian)|Leslie Jones]], and [[Rhea Perlman]].<ref name="THRReview" /><ref name="ColliderMeetAnimals" /> Directors [[Edgar Wright]], [[Wes Anderson]] and [[Chris Renaud (animator)|Chris Renaud]] appear in voice cameos. <ref>{{cite news|last1=Goldberg|first1=Matt|title=Directors Wes Anderson, Edgar Wright, and Chris Renaud Provided Their Voices for ‘Sing’|url=http://collider.com/sing-cameos-wes-anderson-edgar-wright/?utm_campaign=collidersocial&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social#matthew-mcconaughey-buster-moon|accessdate=October 27, 2016|work=Collider|date=October 26, 2016}}</ref> |
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Directed by | Garth Jennings |
Written by | Garth Jennings |
Starring | |
Edited by | Gregory Perler[1] |
Music by | Joby Talbot |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 110 minutes[1] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $75 million[2] |
Sing is a 2016 American 3D computer-animated musical comedy film produced by Illumination Entertainment.[3] It was directed and written by Garth Jennings and co-directed by Christophe Lourdelet.[1] The film stars the voices of Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson, John C. Reilly, Tori Kelly, Taron Egerton, and Nick Kroll.
The film will have more than 85 classic tracks from famous artists and will also have an original song by Stevie Wonder and Ariana Grande called "Faith".[4] It premiered at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2016[5] and will be released by Universal Pictures on December 21, 2016.
Plot
In a world populated by anthropomorphic animals, a koala named Buster Moon (Matthew McConaughey) works to keep his theater from closing down. To this end, Buster and his sheep friend Eddie (John C. Reilly) hold a singing contest to raise money, and the entire town auditions for a part in the show. The leading five are an overworked pig named Rosita (Reese Witherspoon) with her pig partner named Gunter (Nick Kroll), an arrogant and gambling white mouse named Mike (Seth MacFarlane), a punk-rock porcupine named Ash (Scarlett Johansson), a timid teenage elephant named Meena (Tori Kelly), and a British gorilla named Johnny (Taron Egerton), who wants to sing instead of following his father's criminal footsteps.
Cast
- Matthew McConaughey as Buster Moon, an optimistic koala, who plans to save his theater from closure by holding a singing competition.[3][6]
- Reese Witherspoon as Rosita, a domestic pig, who gave up her teenage music dreams to become a devoted wife of Norman, and mother to 25 piglets.[6]
- Seth MacFarlane as Mike, a white jazz mouse with a big Frank Sinatra-esque voice and an arrogant attitude.[6]
- Scarlett Johansson as Ash, a crested porcupine punk rocker who takes part in an alternative-rock music group with her boyfriend until she found out he was cheating on her.[6]
- John C. Reilly as Eddie, a Suffolk sheep, and Buster's partner that doubts the future of the theater.[6][7]
- Tori Kelly as Meena, a teenage Indian elephant with an exquisite voice, and severe stage fright.[6]
- Taron Egerton as Johnny, an English-accented mountain gorilla, who wants to sing, but his father wants him to follow his criminal footsteps.[6]
- Nick Kroll as Gunter,[8] a domestic pig and Rosita's German-accented, very optimistic and bubbly dance partner.[9]
- Nick Offerman[9] as Norman, a domestic pig and Rosita's oblivious husband.[citation needed]
- Garth Jennings as Matilda Crawley, an elderly green iguana who is Buster's assistant and offers Johnny piano lessons.[1]
- Peter Serafinowicz as Marcus, Johnny's father who wants him to follow in his business of crime [1]
- Beck Bennett as Frank, Ash's boyfriend[1]
- Jennifer Saunders as Miss Nana Noodleman[9][10]
- Jennifer Hudson as young Nana
- Julie Andrews as Ellie, Mike's Mother who wants him to follow in his business of crime again
Other confirmed cast members whose roles have not yet been confirmed are Jay Pharoah, Leslie Jones, and Rhea Perlman.[1][9] Directors Edgar Wright, Wes Anderson and Chris Renaud appear in voice cameos. [11]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack album for the film will be released on 21 December 2016.
Release
Sing premiered as a special presentation on September 11, 2016, at the Toronto International Film Festival.[5] Universal Studios scheduled the film for a December 21, 2016 release.[12]
Critical response
On the aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 88%, based on 9 reviews, with an average rating of 6.2/10.[13] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 67 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[14]
From the Toronto International Film Festival, Stefan Pape, of the British website HeyUGuys, gave the film a mixed review of 2/5, stating that "Garth Jennings's Sing effectively acknowledges early on that it's following a completely unoriginal formula, and yet carries on regardless".[15]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Felperin, Leslie (September 11, 2016). "'Sing': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
- ^ "Sing (2016)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ^ a b Kit, Borys (January 14, 2015). "Matthew McConaughey to Star in Illumination Animated Film (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
- ^ Sadlier, Allison (September 9, 2016). "Stevie Wonder and Ariana Grande collaborate on track for Sing movie". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ^ a b Hammond, Pete (August 23, 2016). "Universal & Illumination To Launch 'Sing' With Live Jennifer Hudson And Tori Kelly Performances At Toronto". Deadline. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g Truitt, Brian (November 10, 2015). "Sneak peek: A-list animals 'SING' together". USA Today. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
- ^ Hopewell, John (June 17, 2015). "Annecy: Chris Meledandri on Matthew McConaughey as a Koala Legit Theater Owner, 'The Grinch'". variety.com. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
- ^ Yuen, Jenny (September 11, 2016). "TIFF 2016: Matthew McConaughey optimistic about 'Sing'". Toronto Sun. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
- ^ a b c d Trumbore, Dave (November 11, 2015). "Meet the Animated Animals of Illumination Entertainment's 2016 Musical Comedy, 'Sing'". Collider. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
- ^ Buxton, Adam (April 14, 2016). "EP.16 - Pub Walk With Garth Jennings". soundcloud.com. Retrieved April 17, 2016.
- ^ Goldberg, Matt (October 26, 2016). "Directors Wes Anderson, Edgar Wright, and Chris Renaud Provided Their Voices for 'Sing'". Collider. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
- ^ McClintock, Pamela (January 15, 2014). "Universal Dates 'Despicable Me 3,' New 'Grinch Who Stole Christmas'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
- ^ "Sing (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ^ "Sing reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
- ^ "TIFF 2016: Sing Review - HeyUGuys". Retrieved September 21, 2016.
External links
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- 2016 films
- 2016 3D films
- 2016 computer-animated films
- 2010s American animated films
- 2010s musical comedy films
- American films
- American animated films
- American musical comedy films
- English-language films
- Dolby Atmos films
- Films about animals
- Films directed by Garth Jennings
- Films featuring anthropomorphic characters
- Illumination Entertainment animated films
- Jukebox musicals
- Universal Pictures films
- Universal Pictures animated films