The Secret Life of Pets
The Secret Life of Pets | |
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Directed by | Chris Renaud Yarrow Cheney |
Written by | Brian Lynch Cinco Paul Ken Daurio |
Produced by | Chris Meledandri[2] Janet Healy[2] |
Starring | Louis C.K. Eric Stonestreet Kevin Hart Steve Coogan Ellie Kemper Bobby Moynihan Lake Bell Dana Carvey Hannibal Buress Jenny Slate Albert Brooks |
Edited by | Alexander Berner |
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Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Secret Life of Pets is an upcoming 2016 American 3D computer animated comedy film produced by Illumination Entertainment. The film is directed by Chris Renaud and Yarrow Cheney and written by Brian Lynch, Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio.[3] The film stars Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Steve Coogan, Ellie Kemper, Bobby Moynihan, Lake Bell, Hannibal Buress and Albert Brooks, and is scheduled to be released on July 8, 2016 by Universal Pictures.
Plot
Taking place in a Manhattan apartment building, Max's life as a favorite pet is turned upside down when his owner Katie brings home a sloppy mongrel named Duke, who was rescued from the pound.[4] Little do they know, they have to put their quarrels behind when an adorable white rabbit named Snowball, the leader of an army of abandoned pets – called the "Flushed Pets" – [4] is determined to take revenge on all happily-owned pets and their owners.
Voice cast
- Louis C.K. as Max, a terrier[5]
- Eric Stonestreet as Duke, a mongrel[5]
- Kevin Hart as Snowball, a white rabbit[5]
- Steve Coogan[6]
- Ellie Kemper as Katie, Max and Duke's owner[7][2]
- Bobby Moynihan as Mel, a pug[7]
- Lake Bell as Chloe, a cat[7]
- Dana Carvey[8]
- Hannibal Buress as Buddy, a dog[7][9]
- Jenny Slate as Gidget, a white Pomeranian[9][4]
- Albert Brooks as Tiberius, a hawk[7][9]
Production
On January 24, 2014, the film was announced, with Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet and Kevin Hart, set to voice the main characters.[5] On June 16, 2014, Albert Brooks, Hannibal Buress, Bobby Moynihan, Lake Bell and Ellie Kemper joined the cast.[7] On April 16, 2015, the film was pushed back from its original release date of February 12, 2016, to July 8, 2016.[3]
References
- ^ Harp, Justin (July 17, 2015). "Meet the mischievous puppies from The Secret Life of Pets in these cute viral videos". Digital Sky. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
- ^ a b c Billington, Alex (June 17, 2015). "Watch: First Trailer for Illumination's 'The Secret Life of Pets' Movie". FirstShowing.net. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
- ^ a b Lowe, Kinsey (April 16, 2015). "'Pets' Project Gets Title: 'The Secret Life Of Pets". Deadline. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- ^ a b c Hurtado, Alexandra (June 17, 2015). "If Kevin Hart, Eric Stonestreet and Louis C.K. Were Pets, What Would They Be? See Here!". People. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
- ^ a b c d Mike Fleming Jr. "Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet & Kevin Hart To Voice Animated 'Pets' Movie - Deadline". Deadline. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
- ^ Mendelson, Scott (June 17, 2015). "Trailer: 'The Secret Life Of Pets' Could Be An Internet Cat Video-Size Blockbuster". Forbes. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f "Albert Brooks in Negotiations for Illumination's 'Pets' Project; 4 More Join Voice Cast (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
- ^ Dyer, James (April 24, 2015). "CinemaCon 2015: Universal Gears Up Fast & Furious 8". Empire. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
- ^ a b c Douglas, Edward (April 23, 2015). "CinemaCon: The Universal Pictures Presentation". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
External links
- 2016 films
- 2016 3D films
- 2016 computer-animated films
- 2010s animated films
- 2010s comedy films
- American films
- American animated films
- American children's fantasy films
- American comedy films
- Universal Pictures animated films
- Universal Pictures films
- Computer-animated films
- Dolby Atmos films
- Films about revenge
- Films about birds
- Films about cats
- Films about dogs
- Films about animals
- Films featuring anthropomorphic characters
- Films set in New York City
- Films using computer-generated imagery
- Illumination Entertainment animated films