Time to start planning summer vacations y’all! Of course, I don’t think hitting someplace cool with a failed ex is a good idea. But maybe Blended will change my mind? You can check out the film yourself and make your own decisions….
Here’s the 411 from the PR wonderkinds:
BLENDED
In theaters May 23
Rated: PG-13
Cast: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Kevin Nealon, Terry Crews, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Joel McHale, Abdoulaye Ngom, Jessica Lowe, Bella Thorne, Emma Fuhrmann, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Braxton Beckham, Kyle Red Silverstein, Shaquille O’Neal, Dan Patrick
Director: Frank Coraci
“Blended” marks the third comedy collaboration between stars Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, following their successful onscreen pairings in the hit romantic comedies “50 First Dates” and “The Wedding Singer.”
After a disastrous blind date, single parents Lauren (Barrymore) and Jim (Sandler) agree on only one thing: they never want to see each other again. But when they each sign up separately for a fabulous family vacation with their kids, they are all stuck sharing a suite at a luxurious African safari resort for a week.
“Blended” also stars Joel McHale (NBC’s “Community”) as Lauren’s ex-husband, Mark, and Wendi McLendon-Covey (“Bridesmaids”) as her best friend, Jen; Kevin Nealon (“Weeds”) and Jessica Lowe (funnyordie’s “RobotDown”) as an overly romantic couple also vacationing at the resort; and Terry Crews (“The Expendables 2”) as the resort’s singing host. Shaquille O’Neal appears as Jim’s coworker, Doug, and Dan Patrick (ESPN SportsCenter) as their boss, Dick.
Playing the kids are: Bella Thorne of Disney Channel’s “Shake it Up,” Emma Fuhrmann and Alyvia Alyn Lynd as Jim’s daughters; and Kyle Red Silverstein and Braxton Beckham as Lauren’s sons.
“Blended” is directed by Frank Coraci, who previously collaborated with Sandler and Barrymore on “The Wedding Singer” and also directed Sandler in the hit comedies “The Waterboy” and “Click.” The screenplay is by Ivan Menchell & Clare Sera. The film is produced by Mike Karz, Adam Sandler and Jack Giarraputo, with Barry Bernardi, Josie Rosen, Tim Herlihy, Allen Covert and Steven Koren serving as executive producers.
Collaborating with Coraci behind the scenes are director of photography Julio Macat (“Pitch Perfect”), production designer Perry Andelin Blake (“Here Comes the Boom”), editor Tom Costain (“Grown Ups”) and costume designer Christine Wada (“Bridesmaids”).
“Blended” was filmed predominantly on location in South Africa.
Slated for release on May 23, 2014, “Blended” is a Warner Bros. Pictures presentation of a Gulfstream Pictures Production, a Happy Madison Production, a Frank Coraci Movie, and will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment company.
“Blended” is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for crude and sexual content, and language.
So c’mon and grab yourself a pair of passes! Y’know, after the jump.
What: A pair of passes to the Baltimore screening of Blended.
Where: Baltimore, naturally. Or in this case, just below the county line.
When: Monday, May 19th
Why: Because this is the third time Sandler & Barrymore have worked together. And gorgeous South Africa locations!
How: Clicky! http://l.gofobo.us/BtMIyWj9 Or hit up gofobo.com and enter code AFG51VN
REMEMBER: seating for screenings is first-come, first served and isn’t guaranteed, even with passes. So get yourself (and your buddy) there early to get yourself (and your buddy) a seat!
Good luck, everyone!
Atomic Fangirl 