The Boss Baby

Film von Tom McGrath
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The Boss Baby is an upcoming American 3D computer-animated comedy film loosely based on the 2010 picture book of the same name written and illustrated by Marla Frazee.[1] Produced by DreamWorks Animation, the film is being directed by Tom McGrath and written by Michael McCullers. It stars the voices of Alec Baldwin, Miles Bakshi, Steve Buscemi, Jimmy Kimmel, and Lisa Kudrow with Tobey Maguire as the narrator. The Boss Baby is scheduled to be released on March 31, 2017 by 20th Century Fox.[2]

Plot

A man named Tim Templeton (Tobey Maguire) tells about his seven-year-old life (Miles Bakshi) being jealous of his fast-talking, briefcase-carrying baby brother named the "Baby Boss" (Alec Baldwin).[1] When he goes on a mission to win back affection of his parents (Jimmy Kimmel and Lisa Kudrow), he finds out about a secret plot by Puppy Co.'s CEO Francis E. Francis (Steve Buscemi) which revolves around his baby brother and threatens to destabilize the balance of love in the world.[1] Both brothers must unite to save their parents and restore order to the world and prove that love is indeed an infinite force.[1]

Cast

 
Alec Baldwin at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con


Production

 
Director Tom McGrath at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con

On June 12, 2014, DreamWorks Animation announced plans to release the film on March 18, 2016, with the film being directed by Tom McGrath.[7] On September 30, 2014, Alec Baldwin and Kevin Spacey joined the film, Baldwin would play a baby and Spacey would play the villainous role. Ramsey Naito and Denise Cascino would produce the film based on a script by Michael McCullers.[1] On December 11, 2014, it was announced that The Boss Baby had been removed from the schedule and replaced with Kung Fu Panda 3, with a new release date yet to be announced.[8] On January 22, 2015, the film's release date was pushed back to January 13, 2017,[9] and in September 2015, further back to March 10, 2017, taking over the Captain Underpants date.[2] In June 2016, more casting was announced, including Buscemi replacing Spacey,[10] and the release date was pushed back again to March 31, 2017.[11] The first official trailer debuted in theaters on 15th October 2016 on the international release of Trolls, a few days later the trailer was officially released online.[12]

References

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  1. a b c d e f Borys Kit: Alec Baldwin and Kevin Spacey to Voice Star in DreamWorks Animation's 'Boss Baby', hollywoodreporter.com, September 30, 2014. Abgerufen im October 15, 2014 
  2. a b Pamela McClintock: Hugh Jackman's 'Greatest Showman on Earth' Pushed a Year to Christmas 2017 In: The Hollywood Reporter, September 18, 2015. Abgerufen im September 19, 2015 
  3. Ethan Amderton: DreamWorks Animation’s ‘The Boss Baby’ Is Like an Animated ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ for Kids (Comic-Con 2016). /Film, 21. Juli 2016, abgerufen am 28. Oktober 2016.
  4. a b c d Borys Kit: Jimmy Kimmel, Lisa Kudrow, Patton Oswalt Join Voicecast of 'Boss Baby' (Exclusive) In: The Hollywood Reporter, June 13, 2016. Abgerufen im June 16, 2016 
  5. John Hopewell, Emilio Mayorga: Annecy: Tom McGrath Unveils Alec Baldwin-Starrer ‘Boss Baby’ In: Variety, June 16, 2016. Abgerufen im June 18, 2016 
  6. Bryan Alexander: Sneak peek: Alec Baldwin is 'The Boss Baby' In: USA Today, October 17, 2016 
  7. Dates Set for Madagascar 4, The Croods 2, Puss in Boots 2, Captain Underpants, and Hitman, comingsoon.net, June 12, 2014. Abgerufen im October 15, 2014 
  8. 'Kung Fu Panda 3' Moves Out of 2015 to Avoid 'Star Wars' In: The Hollywood Reporter, December 11, 2014 
  9. DreamWorks Animation Cutting 500 Jobs; Dawn Taubin and Mark Zoradi Exiting. In: Variety. Abgerufen am 22. Januar 2015.
  10. Will Robinson: Boss Baby: Jimmy Kimmel, Lisa Kudrow, Steve Buscemi added to voice cast, ew.com, June 13, 2016. Abgerufen im January 13, 2017 
  11. Release Schedule - New Dates & Changes. Box Office Mojo, archiviert vom Original am 20. Juni 2016; abgerufen am 20. Juni 2016.
  12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ6EGbbp_so