SHAKESPEARE

Alternative title

Gnomeo and Juliet

Synopsis

CGI 3D animated feature film. Garden gnomes Gnomeo (voice of McAvoy) and Juliet (voice of Blunt) have as many obstacles to overcome as their quasi namesakes when they are caught up in a feud between neighbours. But with plastic pink flamingos and lawnmower races in the mix, can this young couple find lasting happiness? [synopsis taken from Press release].

Language

English

Country

Great Britain; United States

Medium

Film

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

2011

Credits

Director

Kelly Asbury

Producer

Baker Bloodworth; David Furnish; Elton John; Steve Hamilton Shaw

Screenplay

Andy Riley; Kathy Greenburg; Kelly Asbury; Kevin Cecil; Mark Burton; Steve Hamilton Shaw

Music

Chris Bacon; Elton John; James Newton Howard

Art Direction

Andrew Woodhouse; Karen deJong

Cast

James McAvoy	Gnomeo (voice) (Romeo)
Emily Blunt	Juliet (voice) (Juliet)
Dolly Parton	Dolly (voice)
Hulk Hogan	voice
Jason Statham	Tybalt (voice) (Tybalt)
Jim Cummings	Featherstone (voice)
Julie Walters	Miss Montague (voice) (Lady Montague)
Maggie Smith	Lady Blueberry (voice)
Matt Lucas	Benny (voice) (Benvolio)
Michael Caine	Lord Redbrick (voice)
Ozzy Osbourne	Fawn (voice)
Patrick Stewart	William Shakespeare (voice)
Richard Wilson	Capulet (voice) (Capulet)
Stephen Merchant	Paris (voice) (Paris)

Additional Details

Production type

Animation

Plays

Romeo and Juliet

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

General

Based on an original screenplay by John R. Smith and Rob Sprackling.

Figures

Opening weekend $25,357,909 (Box Office Mojo)

Online Availability

Online URL

http://www.gnomeoandjuliet.com

Production Company

Name

Rocket Pictures

Name

Starz Animation

Name

Touchstone Pictures