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Diary of a Wimpy Kid films
File:Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.png
The logo for the films
Directed byThor Freudenthal (1)
David Bowers (2)
Screenplay byJackie Filgo (1)
Jeff Filgo
Jeff Judah
Gabe Sachs
Produced byNina Jacobson
Brad Simpson
StarringZachary Gordon
Robert Capron
Rachael Harris
Devon Bostick
Steve Zahn
Connor and Owen Fielding
Narrated byZachary Gordon
CinematographyJack N. Green
Edited byWendy Greene Bricmont (1)
Troy Takaki (2)
Music byTheodore Shapiro (1)
Edward Shearmur (2)
Production
companies
Color Force
Dune Entertainment
Distributed by20th Century Fox
Release dates
1: March 19, 2010 (2010-03-19)
2: March 25, 2011
3: March or April 2012 (March or April 2012)
Running time
191 minutes
(not with 3rd film)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$36 million
Box office$146,134,524

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a series of movies based on the books by American author and cartoonist Jeff Kinney. Just like the books, the movies are the journals of the Greg Heffley, the series' main character.

Films

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)

Main article: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (film)

Jeff Kinney announced that a film based on the first book would be produced by 20th Century Fox. The film was released on March 19, 2010, moved up from an April 2 release date.[1] It was directed by Thor Freudenthal, who also directed Hotel for Dogs. The film starred Zachary Gordon as Greg, Robert Capron as Rowley (Greg's best friend), Steve Zahn as Frank (Greg's father), Rachael Harris as Susan (Greg's mother), Devon Bostick as Rodrick (Greg's older brother), Connor and Owen Fielding as Manny (Greg's younger brother), Chloë Moretz as a new character named Angie, and Grayson Russell as Fregley.[2][3]

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011)

Main article: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (film)

There is a second film in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series that was released on March 25, 2011, which was based on the second book, Rodrick Rules, with Zachary Gordon returning as Greg Heffley. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules was also filmed in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Unlike the first film, it was directed by David Bowers.

Future films

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (2012)

Main article: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (film)

In an interview, Bostick said that The Last Straw could be in the works and is "90% sure it will happen" depending on the success of Rodrick Rules.[4] The movie is currently in the works.[5] Gordon said on his Facebook page that The Last Straw will begin filming in August (like the previous two films), and will possibly be released in March or April 2012. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw will also film in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

References

  1. ^ "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules – On Double DVD and Blu-ray Now". Diaryofawimpykidmovie.com. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
  2. ^ "Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)" on IMDb.com
  3. ^ ""Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)" on". Comingsoon.net. March 19, 2010. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
  4. ^ "Weekend Report: 'Wimpy Kid' Blindsides 'Sucker Punch'". Box Office Mojo. March 28, 2011. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
  5. ^ Perri, Nemiroff (March 17, 2011). "Diary Of A Wimpy Kid 3 Is Already In The Works". CinemaBlend. Retrieved March 24, 2011.
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