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The Nut Job
Teaser poster
Directed byPeter Lepeniotis
Written byPeter Lepeniotis
Lorne Cameron
Story byPeter Lepeniotis
Produced byGraham Moloy
WK Jung[1]
StarringWill Arnett
Katherine Heigl
Liam Neeson
Brendan Fraser
Stephen Lang
Sarah Gadon
Edited byPaul Hunter
Music byPaul Intson
Production
companies
Toonbox Entertainment
Red Rover International
Gulfstream Pictures[1]
Distributed byOpen Road Films (USA)
The Weinstein Company (international)
Release date
  • January 17, 2014 (2014-01-17)
CountriesCanada
United States
LanguageEnglish

The Nut Job is an upcoming 2014 Canadian/American 3D computer animated comedy film directed by Peter Lepeniotis. It is written by Lorne Cameron and Peter Lepeniotis, starring Will Arnett, Katherine Heigl, Liam Neeson, and Brendan Fraser. The film is based on the 2005 short animated film Surly Squirrel by Lepeniotis.[2] The Nut Job will be released on January 17, 2014 by Open Road Films.[1]

Plot

Set in fictional Oakton, The Nut Job follows the travails of Surly (Will Arnett), a mischievous squirrel and his rat friend Buddy, who plan a nut-store heist of outrageous proportions and unwittingly find themselves embroiled in a complicated adventure.

Cast

Production

On January 17, 2011, it was announced that Lorne Cameron would be writing the screenplay for the film along with Lepeniotis.[4] On November 15, 2012, it was announced that Katherine Heigl, Will Arnett and Brendan Fraser would be joining the cast of the film.[5] On March 1, 2013, it was announced that Liam Neeson would be joining the cast of the film.[6]

Release

The film is set to be released in theaters on January 17, 2014, and distributed by Open Road Films.[7] The first teaser trailer for the film was released on September 27, 2013.[8] International distribution will be handled by The Weinstein Company.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c Fleming, Mike (April 11, 2013). "Open Road Squirrels Away 3D Animated Pic 'The Nut Job' For January 17 Release". Deadline. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
  2. ^ "Production information of the film". toonboxent.com. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  3. ^ "Liam Neeson to Voice Villainous Raccoon in 'The Nut Job'". hollywoodreporter.com. March 1, 2013. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
  4. ^ "Disney Scribe Lorne Cameron to Crack 'The Nut Job'". The Hollywood Reporter. 2011-01-17. Retrieved 2013-08-27.
  5. ^ Fleming, Mike. "Katherine Heigl, Will Arnett, Brendan Fraser Lend Voices To Animated 'The Nut Job'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2013-05-05.
  6. ^ Yamato, Jen. "Liam Neeson To Voice Villain In Animated Comedy 'The Nut Job'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2013-05-05.
  7. ^ "Open Road Acquires U.S. Rights On 'The Nut Job'". Variety. 2013-04-11. Retrieved 2013-05-05.
  8. ^ "'The Nut Job' Teaser Trailer | Watch the video - Yahoo Movies". Yahoo Movies. Yahoo!. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
  9. ^ http://www.northernstars.ca/News/01307181134_toonbox.html#.Um2Ku5HKOta
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