Last Updated on May 19, 2022 by ellen
If you enjoyed the films Air Bud and Air Buddies, you’ll be excited to learn that Air Bud Entertainment has announced an exciting exclusive theatrical debut for the all-new family movie, MONKEY UP. Proceeds from the week-long run at AMC Theaters from January 22 to 28, 2016, will benefit Starlight Children’s Foundation, a leading global charity dedicated to improving the quality of life and health for kids and families around the world.
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Monkey Up Exclusive Theatrical Debut at AMC
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) and has a suggested retail price of $14.99 (Canada $14.95.)
The exciting benefit theatrical run is sponsored in part by Diana’s Bananas, Inc. MONKEY UP is produced by Air Bud Entertainment, the creative force behind the #1 live-action, direct-to-video movies in the family category for decades. The production team has entertained generations with their hugely popular Air Bud and Air Buddies movies. MONKEY UP’s home entertainment release on Digital HD and DVD is through Air Bud Entertainment’s partnership with Alchemy, the leading independent film and television distributor.
MONKEY UP marks the first time Crystal the monkey has landed a starring role in a full-length feature film. The movie has been rated ‘Family Friendly’ by The Dove Foundation – a recognition awarded to movies, DVDs, made for TV movies and specials, books and other entertainment products that portray and encourage positive values.
Joining MONKEY UP primate-star Crystal, are John Ratzenberger (TV’s Cheers, all Pixar films), David Milchard (YouTube sensation Convos with my 2-Year Old), Danny Woodburn (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2), Erin Allin O’Reilly (Dumb and Dumber to), Jonathan Mangum (House at the end of the Drive) and Skylar Astin (Pitch Perfect 2). Astin is the voice of Crystal 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.
With ticketing also by Fandango, AMC Theaters will show the Dove Foundation certified ‘Family Friendly’ film on 50 screens in top U.S. markets. This marks the first time Air Bud Entertainment has concurrently released a film in theaters and on home entertainment. MONKEY UP will debut on Digital HD January 19 and be released on DVD, February 2, 2016.
Ellen is a mom of a 25-year-old son and 30-year-old daughter. She is Grandma to one adorable toddler. In what little spare time she has, she loves to read, watch movies, and check out the latest toys and games.
That monkey is just too cute. I can’t believe they got him in that little suit. I’ve never seen these movies since I live so far from a theatre. They do look funny.
I agree! I hope to be able to see it as well!