Under the Boardwalk (2023 film)
Under the Boardwalk is a 2023 American animated musical comedy film directed by David Soren, who co-wrote the screenplay with Lorene Scafaria. Produced by Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon Movies, and Big Kid Pictures, and animated by DNEG Animation, the film features the voices of Keke Palmer, Michael Cera, and Bobby Cannavale.
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| Directed by | David Soren |
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| Edited by | David Ian Salter |
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| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Running time | 83 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Under the Boardwalk was released by Paramount Pictures in select theaters on October 27, 2023,[2] to be followed by premium video-on-demand release on November 7.[3]
Premise
This animated musical comedy follows the hermit crabs who live under the boardwalk at the Jersey Shore. When Armen, a land crab townie falls in love with the sea crab tourist Ramona, tensions between their friends and families rise. But when a storm casts the duo far from home, their love will lead them on an epic adventure which unites the divided community.
Voice cast
- Keke Palmer as Ramona[1][2]
- Michael Cera as Armen[1][2]
- Bobby Cannavale as Bobby[1][2]
- John Magaro as Manny[2]
- Jon Rudnitsky as Jimmy[2]
- Steven Van Zandt as Bruno[2]
- Vanessa Bell Calloway as Val[2]
- Shoshannah Stern as Shelly[2]
- Ron Funches as Anemone[2]
- Mario Cantone as Mr. Cacciatore[2]
Production
In June 2019, the film was announced under the name of Jersey Crabs, as part of Paramount Animation's upcoming slate, with Lorene Scafaria writing the screenplay and David Dobkin producing.[4] In July 2020, it was reported that David Soren was hired to direct the film, which was retitled Under the Boardwalk.[5][6] New Republic Pictures co-financed the film.[7]
The animation was produced by DNEG Animation's facilities in Montreal, with production underway by February 2021.[8]
Release
Under the Boardwalk was released in select theaters on October 27, 2023 by Paramount Pictures, to be followed by a video-on-demand release on November 7.[9] It was previously scheduled for release on July 22, 2022, but in January 2022, it was removed from the release schedule with Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank taking the date.[10]
References
- Despite Paramount Animation being listed as the copyright holder for the film as well as its print logo being used in the promotional material, its animated logo is not used.
- "Under The Boardwalk (PG)". British Board of Film Classification. August 14, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- "Under the Boardwalk". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
- "Paramount Will Give 'Under The Boardwalk' A Limited Theatrical Release On October 27". Cartoon Brew. October 19, 2023. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- Giardina, Carolyn (June 12, 2019). "'Spice Girls' Movie in the Works as Paramount Unveils Animation Slate (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 12, 2019. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 23, 2020). "'A Quiet Place II' & 'Top Gun: Maverick' Moving To 2021". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 27, 2021. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- "Under the Boardwalk and The Tiger's Apprentice Get Dated". Paramount Animation. Archived from the original on April 7, 2021. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- Fleming, Mike Jr. (August 20, 2020). "New Republic Pictures Signs 10-Pic Co-Fi Deal With Paramount Pictures; 'Top Gun: Maverick' Among Films". Deadline. Archived from the original on November 6, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- "DNEG Hires Two New Heads of Feature Animation Team". Cartoon Brew. March 1, 2021. Archived from the original on November 8, 2021. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- Kuperinsky, Amy (October 27, 2023). "Under the Boardwalk movie stars Jersey Shore hermit crabs (sea tourists vs. land townies)". NJ.com. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
- Galuppo, Mia (January 21, 2022). "Paramount Lands Animated 'Blazing Samurai' Starring Mel Brooks, Michael Cera (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 22, 2022. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
