1Up (film)

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1UP
Official release poster
Directed byKyle Newman
Written byJulia Yorks
Produced by
  • Jason Moring
  • Michael Philip
  • Richard Alan Reid
Starring
CinematographyKristofer Bonnell
Edited by
  • Christine Kim
  • Mitch Martin
Music byJessica Rose Weiss
Production
companies
Distributed byAmazon Studios
Release date
  • July 15, 2022 (2022-07-15)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

1Up is a 2022 American comedy film directed by Kyle Newman and written by Julia Yorks. It stars Paris Berelc, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Hari Nef, and Ruby Rose.[1] It was released on July 15, 2022, by Amazon Studios.[2]

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

In October 2020, it was announced Elliot Page and Paris Berelc had joined the cast of the film, with Kyle Newman set to direct from a screenplay by Julia Yorks, with BuzzFeed Studios set to produce the film.[3] In January 2021, Ruby Rose, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Hari Nef and Nicholas Coombe joined the cast of the film, with Rose replacing Page, with Lionsgate set to distribute.[4]

Principal photography took place from November 27, 2020 to February 21, 2021, in Toronto.[5][6]

Release[edit]

In May 2022, Amazon Studios acquired the distribution rights to the film.[7] It was released on July 15, 2022, on Amazon Prime Video.[8]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Chan, J. Clara (May 5, 2022). "Amazon Acquires 'My Fake Boyfriend,' '1Up' From BuzzFeed Studios and Lionsgate (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  2. ^ O'Rourke, Ryan (June 22, 2022). "'1UP' Trailer Shows Paris Berelc Leading an All-Girls Esports Team Primed and Ready to Win [Exclusive]". Collider.
  3. ^ McNary, Dave (October 30, 2020). "Ellen Page, Paris Berelc to Star in Gaming Comedy '1UP' for BuzzFeed Studios". Variety. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  4. ^ Kit, Borys (January 27, 2021). "Ruby Rose Replaces Elliot Page in Gamer Comedy '1Up' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  5. ^ Newman, Kyle (February 7, 2021). "That's a wrap!! Saying goodbye to my #1UP family was difficult but I am extremely proud of what this cast and crew accomplished. This film is FUNNY and bursting with heart. And...I'm also proud of myself. Had to take a minute to reflect about how much has changed in a year. Keep believing. Keep creating. Keep being thankful and kind. ❤️". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  6. ^ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - 1UP". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on May 6, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  7. ^ Chan, J. Clara (May 5, 2022). "Amazon Acquires 'My Fake Boyfriend,' '1Up' From BuzzFeed Studios and Lionsgate (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  8. ^ O'Rourke, Ryan (June 22, 2022). "'1UP' Trailer Shows Paris Berelc Leading an All-Girls Esports Team Primed and Ready to Win [Exclusive]". Collider.

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