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Pitch Perfect 2
Teaser poster
Directed byElizabeth Banks
Written byKay Cannon
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJim Denault
Edited byCraig Alpert
Music by
Production
company
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release dates
  • April 20, 2015 (2015-04-20) (Las Vegas premiere)
  • May 15, 2015 (2015-05-15)
Running time
115 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$29 million[2]
Box office$8.8 million[3]

Pitch Perfect 2 is a 2015 American musical comedy film directed by Elizabeth Banks and written by Kay Cannon, slated for release on May 15, 2015 from Universal Pictures. It is a sequel to the 2012 film Pitch Perfect, which was loosely adapted from Mickey Rapkin's non-fiction book, titled Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory. The film stars an ensemble cast led by Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, Skylar Astin, Anna Camp, and Hailee Steinfeld.

Plot

Following an incident involving Fat Amy and a wardrobe malfunction at the Lincoln Center, the Barden Bellas are suspended from the circuit of A Capella performing. In order to regain their status, the Bellas enter the international competition, a colossal task seeing as how no American team has ever won.

Cast

The Barden Bellas
Additional Characters

Production

In December 2012, Skylar Astin revealed that he and Rebel Wilson had meetings with Universal Studios about the potential sequel.[7] In April 2013, it was confirmed that a sequel would be released in 2015.[8] Elizabeth Banks will direct the sequel, with Kay Cannon returning as screenwriter.[9] Paul Brooks will produce for Gold Circle Films alongside Banks and Max Handelman. Gold Circle's Scott Niemeyer will executive produce. Cannon is co-producing with Gold Circle's Jeff Levine.[9] Deke Sharon returned as vocal producer.[10]

Casting

Anna Kendrick and Wilson return, playing the characters they originated in the first film.[11] Brittany Snow will also reprise her character.[12] On April 24, Chrissie Fit was added to the cast of the film.[13] On May 1, Hailee Steinfeld was added to the cast of the film, playing a new member of the Barden Bellas.[14] On May 5, Adam DeVine was reportedly returning for the film.[15] On May 14, Katey Sagal was added to the cast of the film playing Steinfeld's character's mother.[16]

On May 29, Flula Borg was added to the cast.[17] He will play the leader of a European a cappella group, Das Sound Machine, that is competing with the Bellas.[18] It was confirmed on June 18, 2014 that Christopher Shepard was added to the cast.[5]

It was confirmed on June 24, 2014 that Pentatonix will play the role of a rival group to the Barden Bellas.[19] It was also later confirmed that The Filharmonic from season 4 of The Sing Off would make a cameo appearance as a rival group from the Philippines.[20] On June 25, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen was confirmed added to the cast.[21]

Filming

On May 21, 2014, principal photography was taking place at Louisiana State University campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.[22]

Music

On December 3, 2014, Mark Mothersbaugh was hired to compose the music for the film.[23] The official soundtrack is to be released on May 12, 2015.[24]

Track listing

No.TitleMusicLength
1."Universal Fanfare"TBA0:33
2."Kennedy Center Performance"TBA2:27
3."Lollipop"TBA2:43
4."Car Show"TBA1:47
5."Winter Wonderland / Here Comes Santa Claus"TBA3:04
6."Riff Off"TBA4:24
7."Jump"TBA1:16
8."Convention Performance"TBA1:41
9."Back to Basics"TBA1:30
10."Cups ("When I'm Gone")"TBA0:45
11."We Belong"TBA3:34
12."Any Way You Want It (World Championship Medley)"TBA1:56
13."World Championship Finale 1"TBA2:01
14."World Championship Finale 2"TBA4:16
15."Crazy Youngsters" (from Pitch Perfect 2 Soundtrack)Ester Dean3:39
16."Pitch Perfect 2 End Credit Medley"TBA3:00
17."Flashlight" (from Pitch Perfect 2 Soundtrack)Jessie J3:29
18."All of Me (Bumper's Audition)"TBA1:27
Total length:43:32[25]

Reception

Box office

It opened at number one in Australia and New Zealand, earning $7.6 million and $1.2 million respectively.[3]

Critical reception

Pitch Perfect 2 has received generally positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes the film hold a rating of 76%, based on 17 reviews, with an average rating of 6.3/10.[26] On Metacritic the film holds score of 69 based on 5 reviews.[27]

Release

The film was first released on May 7, 2015 in Australia and New Zealand. The US release date has been announced as May 15, 2015.[28]

Marketing

A still from the rehearsals for the film was revealed on May 16, 2014.[29] The poster was released on November 18, 2014 and the trailer came out the following day. A second trailer was aired during the Super Bowl on February 1, 2015.[30]

Sequel

On April 11, 2015, a month before the release of the second film, it was announced that Rebel Wilson would return for a third film.[31]

References

  1. ^ "PITCH PERFECT 2 (12A)". British Board of Film Classification. April 20, 2015. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  2. ^ Brent Lang (May 7, 2015). "Box Office: 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' 'Pitch Perfect 2′ Eye $40 Million Openings". Variety. (Penske Media Corporation). Retrieved May 8, 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  3. ^ a b Nancy Tartaglione (May 10, 2015). "'Pitch Perfect 2′ Sings, Soars Down Under; 'Ultron' Adds $68.3M – Intl Box Office". Deadline.com. (Penske Media Corporation). Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  4. ^ a b https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X49hx02UHqg
  5. ^ a b Banks, Elizabeth (June 20, 2014). "'Pitch Perfect 2′ Extra: Christopher Shepard!!! This is a mash up of Pitch Perfect 2 and The Hunger Games. Amazing crowd, THANK YOU". deadline.com. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
  6. ^ Soden, Dan (June 28, 2014). "WWE Diva Lana Films Role For Pitch Perfect 2". OvertimeNation.com. Retrieved July 5, 2014.
  7. ^ Orange, B. Alan (December 19, 2012). "EXCLUSIVE: Pitch Perfect 2 in the Works; Rebel Wilson to Return". MovieWeb. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  8. ^ Smith, Grady (April 16, 2013). "'Pitch Perfect' sequel coming in 2015". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  9. ^ a b Kroll, Justin (January 27, 2014). "Elizabeth Banks to Direct 'Pitch Perfect 2'". Variety. PMC. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
  10. ^ http://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/2015/02/25/sing-live-tour-coming-indy/23997759/
  11. ^ Highfill, Samantha (February 6, 2014). "Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson will return for 'Pitch Perfect 2'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
  12. ^ Bahr, Lindsaay (February 14, 2014). "Casting Net: Brittany Snow is back for 'Pitch Perfect 2'; Plus, Jessica Alba, more". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 15, 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  13. ^ "Chrissie Fit Cast In 'Pitch Perfect 2′". deadline.com. April 24, 2014. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  14. ^ "Hailee Steinfeld Joining Pitch Perfect 2". vulture.com. May 1, 2014. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
  15. ^ Strecker, Erin (May 5, 2014). "Adam DeVine will return for 'Pitch Perfect 2'". ew.com. Retrieved May 7, 2014.
  16. ^ Kroll, Justin (May 14, 2014). "Katey Sagal Joins Cast of 'Pitch Perfect 2′". variety.com. Retrieved May 15, 2014.
  17. ^ Yamato, Jen (May 29, 2014). "'Pitch Perfect 2′ Adds German YouTuber Flula Borg". deadline.com. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
  18. ^ Stack, Tim (November 21, 2014). "Game On, Pitches!". EW.com. Entertainment Weekly & Time Inc. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
  19. ^ http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/06/24/pentatonix-pitch-perfect-2/
  20. ^ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/pitch-perfect-2-adds-sing-717152
  21. ^ Yamato, Jen (June 25, 2014). "'Pitch Perfect 2′ Taps Danish Import Birgitte Hjort Sørensen". deadline.com. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
  22. ^ Christine (May 20, 2014). "'Pitch Perfect 2′ is filming at LSU tomorrow with lots of extras". onlocationvacations.com. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
  23. ^ "Mark Mothersbaugh to Score 'Pitch Perfect 2′". filmmusicreporter.com. December 3, 2014. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  24. ^ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pitch-perfect-2-original-motion/id982565603
  25. ^ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pitch-perfect-2-original-motion/id982565603
  26. ^ "Pitch Perfect 2". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
  27. ^ http://www.metacritic.com/movie/pitch-perfect-2
  28. ^ "IMDb Pitch Perfect 2". Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  29. ^ Anderton, Ethan (May 16, 2014). "First Look: Anna Kendrick & Barden Bellas Back in 'Pitch Perfect 2'". firstshowing.net. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
  30. ^ Superbowl Official Trainer.
  31. ^ "'Pitch Perfect 3' in the Works; Rebel Wilson to Return". Collider.com. Complex Media. April 11, 2015. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
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