Nerdland
| Nerdland | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Chris Prynoski |
| Produced by |
Gavin Polone Andrew Kevin Walker |
| Written by | Andrew Kevin Walker |
| Starring |
Paul Rudd Patton Oswalt Hannibal Buress Kate Micucci Riki Lindhome John Ennis Mike Judge |
| Music by |
Mark Brooks Emily Kavanaugh |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Samuel Goldwyn Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 83 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Nerdland is a 2016 American adult animated comedy film directed by Chris Prynoski and written by Andrew Kevin Walker. The film stars Paul Rudd, Patton Oswalt, Hannibal Buress, Kate Micucci, Riki Lindhome, John Ennis and Mike Judge. The film will have a one night only special screening on December 6, 2016, before being released on video on demand on January 6, 2017, by Samuel Goldwyn Films.
Plot
The story of two best friends, aspiring screenwriter Elliott and aspiring actor John, whose dreams of super-stardom have fizzled. With their 30th birthdays looming and their desperation growing, John and Elliot decide that in this 24/7, celebrity-obsessed world of over-shared navel-gazing, there are more ways to become famous -- or infamous -- then ever before. So why not become famous TODAY? Nerdland is that day. Making up for what they lack in brains and talent with abundant, witless enthusiasm, John and Elliot troll Los Angeles on a fame-grab journey, encountering and abusing friends both new and old. Navigating their hyper-stimulating landscape of consumerism gone wild, our two consumers want desperately to be consumed -- and they will have their FAME, no matter what the cost.
Cast
- Paul Rudd as John
- Patton Oswalt as Elliot
- Hannibal Buress
- Kate Micucci as Sally
- Riki Lindhome as Linda
- John Ennis
- Mike Judge
- Reid Scott as Brett Anderson
- Laraine Newman
- Paul Scheer
- Julie Galdieri as Cathy
- Christopher McCulloch
- Bob Stephenson as Friendly Cop
Production
Nerdland is based on a concept that screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker had been pitching for several years in various iterations: first as a live-action movie, then a television series, then a series of animated shorts, and finally an animated film. Walker explains, "I have been a huge fan of Metalocalypse, Superjail!, and a lot of the cartoons that are on Adult Swim, especially the stuff done by Titmouse, Inc.. I would watch Metalocalypse and the little bird logo would come up at the end and chirp and I’d think, 'Who are these lunatics?' We set up a meeting with Titmouse and gave them the script. I was expecting Chris and Shannon Prynoski, who created and run Titmouse, to just say, 'No, this is a stupid idea.' But they said yes, and we went from there. I was super excited that Chris was interested in overseeing the making of it as a feature. Once he said yes he also said yes to directing it, which was great because I’m a huge fan of his."[2]
Release
The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 14, 2016.[1] On September 29, 2016, Samuel Goldwyn Films acquired distribution rights to the film.[3] The film will have a one night only special screening on December 6, 2016, before being released on video on demand on January 6, 2017, by Samuel Goldwyn Films.[4][5]
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film scores a 29% rating based on 7 reviews. [6]
References
- 1 2 Nick Schager (2016-04-14). "'Nerdland' Review: An Orgy of Animated R-Rated Raunch". Variety. Retrieved 2016-10-12.
- ↑ McKittrick, Christopher (2016-04-26). ""My love letter to Los Angeles" – Andrew Kevin Walker on Nerdland". Creative Screenwriting. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
- ↑ Hipes, Patrick (2016-09-29). "'Nerdland' Acquired By Samuel Goldwyn Films For December Bow". Deadline. Retrieved 2016-10-12.
- ↑ "Titmouse's 'Nerdland' Set for One-Night Theatrical Event". Awn.com. 2016-10-20. Retrieved 2016-11-25.
- ↑ "Paul Rudd, Patton Oswalt Lead Animated Comedy NERDLAND, In Theaters 12/6". Broadwayworld.com. 2016-11-03. Retrieved 2016-11-25.
- ↑ "Tomatometer on Nerdland". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
External links
- Nerdland at the Internet Movie Database