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Almost Christmas
File:AlmostChristmasPromotionalPoster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDavid E. Talbert
Written byDavid E. Talbert
Starring
CinematographyLarry Blanford
Edited byTroy Takaki
Music byJohn Paesano
Production
company
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release dates
Running time
111 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$17 million[2]

Almost Christmas is a 2016 American Christmas comedy-drama film written and directed by David E. Talbert and starring Kimberly Elise, Mo'Nique, Nicole Ari Parker, Gabrielle Union, Jessie Usher, Danny Glover, Omar Epps, John Michael Higgins and Romany Malco. The film follows a dysfunctional family that comes together for the holidays for the first time since their mother's death.

Principal photography began on November 2, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. The film premiered in Los Angeles on November 3, 2016 and will be released in the United States on November 11, 2016 by Universal Pictures.

Plot

Walter (Danny Glover) is a retired automotive engineer who lost the love of his life one year earlier. Now that the holiday season is here, he invites his four grown children and the rest of the family to his house for a traditional celebration. Poor Walter knows that if daughters Rachel (Gabrielle Union) and Cheryl (Kimberly Elise) and sons Christian (Romany Malco) and Evan (Jessie Usher) can spend five days together under the same roof, it will truly be a Christmas miracle.

Cast

Production

On April 27, 2015, it was announced that Universal Pictures had bought the comedy script A Meyers Thanksgiving from David E. Talbert, who would also direct the film, with Will Packer producing through Will Packer Productions.[13] The film was retitled A Meyers Christmas, setting around the Christmas holidays.[14] In April 2016, Universal Pictures announced another title change for the film, which will now be called Almost Christmas.[15]

Principal photography on the film began on November 2, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.[16][17]

Release

Universal scheduled the film for an November 11, 2016 release.[14] A trailer for the film was released April 14, 2016.[18]

Box office

Almost Christmas will be released alongside Arrival and Shut In, and is expected to gross around $15 million from 2,372 theaters in its opening weekend.[19]

References

  1. ^ "AMC Theatres: Almost Christmas". AMC Theatres. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  2. ^ McNary, Dave. "Box Office: 'Doctor Strange' to Ward Off Newcomers 'Arrival' and 'Almost Christmas'". Variety. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  3. ^ Pedersen, Erik (October 26, 2015). "Kimberly Elise Is Wished 'A Meyers Christmas'". deadline.com. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  4. ^ Busch, Anita (November 9, 2015). "Omar Epps Joins Universal Pictures' Comedy 'A Meyers Christmas'". deadline.com. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
  5. ^ Ford, Rebecca; Kit, Borys (October 9, 2015). "Danny Glover to Star in 'A Meyers Christmas' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  6. ^ Ford, Rebecca (November 17, 2015). "Romany Malco Joins 'A Meyers Christmas' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
  7. ^ Ford, Rebecca (October 27, 2015). "Mo'Nique Joins 'A Meyers Christmas' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  8. ^ Pedersen, Erik (November 6, 2015). "Nicole Ari Parker Joins The Family For 'A Meyers Christmas'". deadline.com. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  9. ^ "First Look Of J.B. Smoove, DC Young Fly, and Mo'Nique in 'Almost Christmas'". April 14, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
  10. ^ Ford, Rebecca; Galuppo, Mia (October 5, 2015). "Gabrielle Union to Star in 'A Meyers Christmas' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  11. ^ Fennel, Brittany (June 17, 2016). "Trailer For Star Studded Holiday Movie 'Almost Christmas'". jawbreaker.nyc. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
  12. ^ Ford, Rebecca (October 22, 2015). "'Survivor's Remorse' Star Jessie Usher Joins 'A Meyers Christmas' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  13. ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (April 27, 2015). "Universal & Will Packer Land David E. Talbert Spec 'A Meyers Thanksgiving'; Eye Holiday 2016". deadline.com. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  14. ^ a b A. Lincoln, Ross (May 14, 2015). "Universal Sets Release Dates For 'Legend', 'A Meyers Christmas'". deadline.com. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  15. ^ Lincoln, Ross A. (April 13, 2016). "Universal Retitles Family Comedy 'A Meyers Christmas'". Deadline. Retrieved April 17, 2016.
  16. ^ "'A Meyers Christmas' Starring Gabrielle Union Open Casting Call in Atlanta". projectcasting.com. October 27, 2015. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  17. ^ "On the Set for 11/6/15: Emily Blunt and Luke Evans Start 'Girl on the Train', Brad Pitt Wraps 'Lost City of Z'". ssninsider.com. November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  18. ^ "Almost Christmas - Teaser (HD)". YouTube. Retrieved April 17, 2016.
  19. ^ "'Doctor Strange' to hold off 'Arrival' and 'Almost Christmas' at the box office". Los Angeles Times.
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