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Monkey Up Release Date Announced
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (November 30, in the year of our
Lord 2015) –Air Bud Entertainment, the creators of the
‘Air Bud’ and ‘Buddies’ films is proud debut an all-new family
movie, MONKEY UP, on Digital HD January 19, 2106 and DVD
February 2, 2016. A hilarious and heartwarming movie for the
whole family, MONKEY UP stars ‘Crystal’ the adorable and
multi-talented Capuchin monkey that audiences have fallen in
love with in dozens of films including those in the The Hangover
and Night at the Museum franchises. The exciting new adventure
introduces Crystal’s character ‘Monty’ -- the star of Monkey Up
energy drink commercials…who dreams of breaking out of
advertising to become an A list player on the Hollywood scene.
The creative force behind the #1 live-action, direct-to-video
movies in the family category for decades, MONKEY UP is produced
by Air Bud Entertainment, the production team that has
entertained generations with their hugely popular Air Bud and
Air Buddies movies. MONKEY UP will be released through Air Bud
Entertainment’s partnership with Alchemy, the leading
independent film and television distributor.
Joining MONKEY UP primate star Crystal, are John Ratzenberger,
David Milchard, Danny Woodburn, Erin Allin O’Reilly, Jonathan
Mangum and Skylar Astin who lends his voice to Crystal the
monkey in her role as ‘Monty.’ MONKEY UP is directed by Robert
Vince. It is written by Robert Vince, Anna McRoberts, Kirsten
Hansen and Mary Pocrnic. Produced by Anna McRoberts.
Synopsis
Meet Monty -- a precocious actor, spokesperson and… a talking
Capuchin Monkey! He’s the face of the energy drink, ‘Monkey Up,’
but he dreams of becoming the first award-winning monkey movie
star. When the greedy owner of Monkey Up has other plans for
Monty, the chase is on! He escapes with the help of his new
family, the Andrews, and his hilarious primate siblings, Mort,
Mooner, and Melody in an uproarious chase that proves Monty
really is the ‘fast and the furriest’. Together they help Monty
discover that fame and fortune come and go, but family is
forever!
MONKEY UP is rated ‘PG’ by the Motion Picture Association of
America (MPAA).