'IMPRACTICAL JOKERS: THE MOVIE'
GETS EARLY DIGITAL RELEASE
Following a Successful Theatrical Run, truTV’s First-Ever Feature-Length Film is Arriving Early on Digital
April 1
BURBANK, CA
(March 27, 2020) Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is bringing the pranks
into homes this April Fool’s Day with the early digital release of 'Impractical Jokers: The Movie' on April 1, 2020, only five weeks after its successful theatrical debut. The film, an extension of the wildly successful 'Impractical Jokers' series, was directed by Chris Henchy (Daddy’s Home, “Eastbound & Down”). A truTV original production and produced by Funny Or Die, 'Impractical Jokers: The Movie' carries a suggested retail price of $19.99 for the Digital ($24.99 in Canada) and is rated PG-13.
“'Impractical Jokers' raised
the stakes bringing their hi-jinks to the big screen and we couldn’t be
more proud of their impressive box office debut,” said Brett Weitz,
General Manager for TNT, TBS, & truTV. “The unwavering support of
their fans prove that this comedy franchise continues to provide endless
laughs and entertainment that we are pleased to bring into homes.”
“'Impractical Jokers' first premiered on truTV to much fanfare in December 2011 and quickly became a hit, especially among young adults,”
said Mary Ellen Thomas, WBHE Senior Vice President, Originals,
Animation & Family Marketing. “The power of the loyal fanbase has
proven the sky's the limit for this comedy franchise, and we are eager
to bring home the laughter and antics of their first feature film for
the whole family to enjoy.”
“For all our wonderful fans who've been requesting, we're happy to announce that 'Impractical Jokers: The Movie' will be available in your homes to watch digitally on April 1st”, said The Tenderloins. “Hoping we can provide some laughs to families and friends at a time when we can all surely use some.”
'Impractical Jokers: The Movie'
stars James “Murr” Murray, Brian “Q” Quinn, Joe Gatto, and Sal Vulvano,
also known as the comedy troupe The Tenderloins, playing themselves in a
fictional story of a humiliating high school mishap from the early
nineties. Featuring appearances from Paula Abdul, Jaden Smith, and Joey
Fatone, the movie combines the fictional narrative with real life
footage of over-the-top punishments and callbacks to classic moments
from the series. Once the Impractical Jokers hit the road, they compete in hidden camera challenges for the chance to turn back the clock and find redemption.
'Impractical Jokers: The Movie' is
produced by Gatto, Murray, Quinn, Vulcano, Henchy, and Funny Or
Die’s Jim Ziegler and Buddy Enright. Executive producers include Jack
Rovner and Funny Or Die’s Mike Farah and Joe Farrell. The Impractical Jokers series
has aired eight seasons with over 200 episodes to date and remains a
top three original cable comedy series with ratings that continue to
grow. New episodes of Impractical Jokers keep truTV in the top 10 ranking among cable networks in primetime.
MARKETING SUPPORT
The release of 'Impractical Jokers: The Movie' will be supported by a robust national publicity campaign; estimated to generate millions of impressions.
BASICS
Digital Release Date: April 1, 2020
Total Runtime: Approx. 93 minutes
Rated: PG-13
Digital: $19.98 SRP ($24.99 in Canada)
UPC #: 191676585899
About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc.
Warner
Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros.
Entertainment's home video, digital distribution and interactive
entertainment businesses in order to maximize current and
next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its
inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through
packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of
electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online
and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for
console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHE distributes its
product through third party retail partners and licensees.
About truTV
truTV,
a WarnerMedia Entertainment brand, is a bold, fresh entertainment
network that gives viewers audacious content with laugh-out-loud moments
and relatable characters. With millions of engaged fans across linear,
digital and social channels, the cable network features a growing roster
of critically acclaimed and fan-favorite, premium scripted,
non-scripted and hybrid series, such as Impractical Jokers, Adam Ruins Everything, At Home with Amy Sedaris, I’m Sorry, Tacoma FD, The Carbonaro Effect, Paid Off with Michael Torpey, Hot Ones: The Game Show,
based off the popular digital series, and more. truTV is also a partner
in airing the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship each year.
Website: www.trutv.com
About Funny Or Die
Funny
or Die is a premiere entertainment brand and comedy studio that creates
award-winning comedy. Known for its celebrity driven and political
content, Funny Or Die reaches a global audience of more than 40 million
people, and is the #1 comedy brand on both Facebook and Twitter. Funny
Or Die's Emmy Award-winning long-form division produces shows like the
critically-acclaimed Brockmire for IFC, Emmy nominated Billy on the
Street, the Peabody award-winning American Vandal for Netflix, the Emmy
nominated Sarah Silverman series I Love You, America for Hulu and No
Activity for CBS All Access, and Between Two Ferns: The Movie for
Netflix. FOD also makes award-winning TV commercials and Branded Content
for all verticals and many Fortune 500 Companies from soft drinks to
automobiles and toilet paper.
About The Tenderloins
The
Tenderloins is a New York-based comedy troupe, whose four members – Joe
Gatto, James Murray, Brian Quinn and Sal Vulcano – are the Creators,
Executive Producers, and Stars of truTV’s hit series, Impractical
Jokers. Now in its ninth season, Impractical Jokers follows The
Tenderloins as they compete to embarrass each other while being filmed
by hidden cameras, all the while showcasing their longstanding
camaraderie. Their newest TV show - TBS’s “The Misery Index” hosted by
Jameela Jamil - premiered as a top rated cable comedy in 2019 and
recently wrapped production on its second season. In addition to TV
success, The Troupe has toured steadily over the last six years with its
wildly popular live show, performing for over one million fans in the
US and UK, including six sold-out nights at Radio City Music Hall, a
sold-out Madison Square Garden, and six sold-out shows at London’s O2
Arena. Natives of Staten Island, NY, Vulcano, Gatto, Murray and Quinn
met while attending high school and later formed The Tenderloins Comedy
Troupe in 1999. After years of performing live improv and sketch comedy,
The Tenderloins crossed over to the web, garnering millions of views
for their internet sketches, eventually creating the runaway success
Impractical Jokers for truTV. In addition to success in the US,
Impractical Jokers is the #1 show on Comedy Central in the United
Kingdom and India.
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