Hop

Cast: James Marsden, Russell Brand, Kaley Cuoco, Hank Azaria, Elizabeth Perkins, Gary Cole, David Hasselhoff, Chelsea Handler, Hugh Laurie
Director: Tim Hill
Genre: Animation, Action, Comedy

Synopsis: Blending state of the art animation with live action, Hop is a comedy about E.B. (voiced by Russell Brand), the teenage son of the Easter Bunny.

On the eve of taking over the family business, E.B. leaves for Hollywood in pursuit of his dream of becoming a drummer. He encounters Fred (James Marsden), an out-of-work slacker with his own lofty goals, who accidentally hits E.B. with his car.

Feigning injury, E.B. manipulates Fred into providing him shelter, and Fred finds himself with the world's worst houseguest.

Release Date: 7th of April, 2011
Website: www.hopthemovie.com.au

CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:

E.B. (voiced by Russell Brand)

The Easter Bunny’s son, E.B. has been groomed since birth to take over the familybusiness. Unfortunately for his father, E.B. doesn’t want the job and flees EasterIsland to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of becoming a drummer. E.B. is anindependent thinker with an irreverent sense of humor who is transformed from asomewhat self-centered teenager into a more mature and selfless young man. Whileliving away from home, E.B. comes to recognize the importance of family.E.B.’s Dad / The Easter Bunny (voiced by Hugh Laurie)

Every year, on one magical night in spring, one legendary rabbit is responsible forthe delivery of eggs and candy to the children of the world. This is that rabbit. Buthis responsibilities don’t end there. This bunny must also oversee the yearlongprocess of candy production, egg dying and keeping a legion of chick workers in line.On the eve of his retirement, he’s ready to pass the mantle to his son, E.B. There’sonly one hitch: E.B. doesn’t want the job. What’s a living legend to do?Carlos, his right-hand chick, often accompanies him on tours of the Candy Factory.He is served by his special security team: The Pink Berets.Carlos (voiced by Hank Azaria)

Firm, tough, and far too large to be a chick, Carlos is all business. Frustrated by thesovereignty of the Easter Bunny and his team of rabbits, Carlos has been serving asthe Easter Bunny’s No. 2 for years. But Carlos is sick of being No. 2. It’s time forthe chicks to rise... He has been plotting a coup d’état with his fellow chick workers...he wants to replace candy with birdseed and lettuce cups. After all, Easter is allabout eggs, so why shouldn’t chickens be in charge? This year, with thedisappearance of E.B., Carlos finally has his chance. Phil has been known to followCarlos around like an eager puppy dog.Phil (voiced by Jack McBrayer)

Just like every general needs loyal soldiers, the Easter Bunny needs qualified chicksto make Easter happen. They have to be hard working, they need to be loyal, andthey need to be the best of the best. Phil isn’t any of those, but somehow he got thejob anyway. Phil couldn’t be happier. He gets to make candy, hang out with athousand chicks, take naps when no one is looking... life is good. Phil is an extremelyenthusiastic worker chick, but he isn’t the brighten crayon in the box. Phil is rarelyseen without his cell phone.The Pink Berets (silent)

The Easter Bunny’s royal guard... these bunnies mean business. They have thetraining, they have the tools... they have the adorable pink hats. The Pink Berets arethe best of the best. When E.B. goes missing, this SWAT team for security andspecial ops is sent to bring him back. They’ll get their man, and nothing will stand intheir way. No. 1 is the leader and the most skilled tracker who sometimes carriesher tracking device. No. 2 is the weapons expert and always has blow darts handy.No. 3 is the overzealous klutz who frequently messes up what the other two areworking on. They always wear their pink berets, and they never speak. The PinkBerets relentlessly pursue E.B. through Hollywood to bring him back to Easter Island.


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