Rumble (2021 film)

Rumble is a 2021 American computer-animated sports comedy film directed by Hamish Grieve. Loosely based on Monster on the Hill, a graphic novel by Rob Harrell, the film stars the voices of Will Arnett, Terry Crews, Geraldine Viswanathan, Stephen A. Smith, Jimmy Tatro, Tony Danza, Susan Kelechi Watson, Tony Shalhoub, Bridget Everett, Greta Lee, Ben Schwartz, Roman Reigns and Becky Lynch.

Rumble
Official release poster
Directed byHamish Grieve
Screenplay by
Based onMonster on the Hill
by Rob Harrell
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyKeni Seki
Edited byMatthew Landon
Music byLorne Balfe[2]
Production
companies
Distributed byParamount+
Release date
  • December 15, 2021 (2021-12-15) (United States)[3]
Running time
95 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Produced by Paramount Animation, WWE Studios, Walden Media and Reel FX Animation Studios, the film was released in the United States on December 15, 2021 on Paramount+.[3] It received mixed reviews.

The film was dedicated to Craig Grasso, a storyboard artist on the film who died in 2019.

Premise

In a world where giant monsters and humans collide, the monsters are superstar athletes and compete in a popular professional wrestling global sport called Monster Wrestling. A young girl named Winnie seeks to follow in her father's footsteps as a manager by coaching a lovable underdog yet-inexperienced monster named Steve. Winnie plans to turn Steve into a champion so that he can go up against the reigning champion Tentacular.

Cast

Greta Lee has a cameo voice as a councilwoman.[5]

Production

On February 18, 2015, Reel FX Creative Studios announced an adaptation of the 2013 graphic novel Monster on the Hill by Rob Harrell, to be written by Matt Lieberman.[6] On April 25, 2018, Paramount Animation announced that joined the film as a co-producer, with Walden Media, at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.[2][7] DisneyToon Studios vet Bradley Raymond was originally going to direct the film,[7] but due to unknown reasons, he was eventually replaced by Dreamworks Animation veteran Hamish Grieve, head of story for films such as Rise of the Guardians and Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, thus making his directorial debut.[8] On June 12, 2019, the title was changed to Rumble.[8]

Casting

The first casting announcement consisted of Geraldine Viswanathan, Will Arnett, and Terry Crews.[2] Becky Lynch, Roman Reigns, Ben Schwartz, Jimmy Tatro, Tony Danza, Susan Kelechi Watson, Carlos Gómez, Charles Barkley, Chris Eubank, Bridget Everett, Michael Buffer, and Stephen A. Smith, revealing their involvement in the film.[4]

Release

On September 19, 2019, the film was scheduled to be released on July 31, 2020.[9] On November 12, 2019, the release date was pushed to January 29, 2021.[10] On October 27, 2020, the release date was then moved to May 14, 2021,[11] and moved again on January 27, 2021 to February 18, 2022 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[12] On November 26, 2021, the film made one final move to December 15, 2021, as a Paramount+ exclusive, canceling its theatrical release altogether.[3]

References
  1. "Rumble Gets A New Date IN 2022". Paramount Animation. February 18, 2020. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  2. "Let's Get Ready To Rumble". Paramount Animation. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  3. Malholtra, Rahul (November 26, 2021). "'Rumble' Trailer Reveals Animated Sports Movie Heading for a Paramount+ Release". Collider. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
  4. Jackson, Angelique (September 1, 2020). "Charles Barkley, Chris Eubank and Bridget Everett Join Paramount Animation's 'Rumble' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
  5. https://m.imdb.com/title/tt8337158/fullcredits/cast?ref_=m_ttfc_3
  6. Fleming, Mike Jr. (February 18, 2015). "Reel FX Makes Multi-Picture Pact With 'Book Of Life' Helmer Jorge R. Gutierrez; Kung Fu Space Western, Anybody?". Deadline. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  7. Giardina, Carolyn (April 25, 2018). "Paramount Grows Its Animation Slate With 'Monster on the Hill,' 'Luck'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  8. Giardina, Carolyn (June 12, 2019). "'Spice Girls' Movie in the Works as Paramount Unveils Animation Slate (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  9. D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 19, 2019). "Paramount Animation & WWE Studios Partner For Upcoming Feature 'Rumble'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  10. Pedersen, Erik (November 12, 2019). "Paramount Grounds 'Rugrats' Movie, Moves WWE's 'Rumble' Back Six Months & Titles Next 'SpongeBob' Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  11. Hipes, Patrick (October 28, 2020). "Paramount's Animated 'Rumble' Release Date Moves Deeper Into 2021". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  12. D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 27, 2021). "Paramount Pushes Animated Pic 'Rumble' To 2022". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
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