Amy Poehler and Tina Fey tear up the dance floor in the first trailer for Universal Pictures December 18 comedy “Sisters.”
The “Saturday Night Live” alums appear as siblings returning to their family home only to find their parents have sold it out from under them. A trip down memory lane while packing up their childhood mementos sparks the brilliant idea to throw the epic house party they never had.
“Pitch Perfect” director Jason Moore helms “Sisters” with a screenplay by “SNL’s” Paula Pell. Maya Rudolph, John Cena, Dianne Wiest and James Brolin are among the stars who will appear.
The release will top off a stellar year for Universal Pictures, which sped past $1 billion in June and shattered the domestic box office mark in record time on the same weekend that “Jurassic World” broke the record for the biggest U.S. box office opening ever. The dinosaur sequel passed the $1 billion mark at the global box office in just 13 days, breaking the record set by the the studio’s “Furious 7,” which crossed the milestone in 17 days back in April.
With an outstanding overseas debut of “Minions” along with “Jurassic World’s” dominance, Universal’s 2015 overseas box office grosses have crossed $3 billion, the fastest that any studio reached the milestone in history.
13 Summer Comedies Starring Women, Made by Women, Aimed at Women (Photos)
In "Ride," Helen Hunt plays a mother who travels cross country to California to be with her drop-out son (Owen Wilson). Hunt also directed the film, which is in theaters now.
Screen Media Films
In "Welcome To Me," Kristin Wiig plays a mental patient who wins the lottery and uses the money to buy radio time to broadcast her thoughts. Shira Piven directs and James Marsden co-stars. In theaters now via Alchemy.
Alchemy
"Pitch Perfect 2" finds Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, and the rest of the Barden Bellas going global. Elizabeth Banks directs. May 15.
Universal
Fox's "Spy" features Melissa McCarthy as a desk-bound CIA analyst who volunteers to go undercover. She's re-teamed with her "Bridesmaids" director Paul Feig. June 5
Feigco Entertainment
Amy Poehler and Mindy Kaling supply the voices in Pixar's "Inside Out," which has some heartwarming fun detailing the emotional conflicts faced by a young girl. June 19
Disney
"The Bronze," with Melissa Rauch of TV's "The Middle" and Haley Lu Richardson, is the tale of a former gymnastics bronze medalist fighting to maintain her celebrity status when a new star rises in her small town. July 10
Relativity
"Trainwreck" follows a journalist (Amy Schumer) who doesn't believe in monogamy until she falls for the subject of her magazine article. Schumer wrote it, Bill Hader co-stars, Judd Apatow directs. July 17
Universal
In "Ricki and the Flash." Meryl Streep plays a rocker who returns home to make amends with her family. Diablo Cody wrote the script. Aug. 7
Tristar
"Grandma"stars Lily Tomlin and Julia Garner and follows the fun when an 18-year-old grand-daughter suddenly shows up at granny's place. Paul Weitz wrote and directs. August 21
Sony Tristar
"Sleeping With Other People" features Alison Brie, Natasha Lyonne and Adam Scott in the tale of a womanizer and a serial cheater who form a platonic relationship that helps him reform. Written and directed by Leslye Headland. August 21
IFC Films
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A crush of comedies aimed at and starring women is coming, and many are written, directed and produced by women, too.
In "Ride," Helen Hunt plays a mother who travels cross country to California to be with her drop-out son (Owen Wilson). Hunt also directed the film, which is in theaters now.