Sony Pictures Animation debuted the second trailer forSurf’s Up 2: Wavemania, a sequel to the 2007 hitSurf’s Up. The trailer features WWE Superstars John Cena, Undertaker, Triple H, Paige and Mr. McMahon as the voices of The Hang 5, a world famous surf crew known for their extreme stunts and personalities. The studio debuted thefirst trailerfor this adventure back in August, but today the studio unveiled more footage, while announcing that this movie is coming out on DVD and Digital on January 17th.
WWE SuperstarsJohn Cena,Undertaker,Triple H,PaigeandMr. McMahon, along with actorsJon Heder,Diedrich BaderandJeremy Shada, lend their voice talents to Sony Pictures Animation and WWE Studios' family-friendly adventureSurf’s Up 2: Wavemania. Debuting on DVD and Digital on January 17 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment,Surf’s Up 2: Wavemaniafollows surfer penguin Cody Maverick as his childhood dream comes true when The Hang 5, a world famous surf crew known for their extreme stunts and personalities, visits his island. Cody joins the crew on a journey to a mysterious spot to surf the biggest waves in the world and they challenge him on the skills it takes to become a member of The Hang 5 - power, speed, endurance and teamwork.
Surf’s Up 2: Wavemaniacomes loaded with totally radbonus material, leading with hilarious bloopers and a special featurette showcasing WWE SuperstarsJohn CenaandTriple H, and WWE AnnouncerMichael Cole, recording their voices for the film in “Behind the Mic: Hanging with the Dream Team.” In the animated featurette “Chicken Joe’s Extreme Slaughter Island Tour,” Chicken Joe has fans relive some of his favorite booby-trapped, tight roped, lava filled Slaughter Island hot spots. You’ll “lava!” this place once you’re done with the tour! The release also comes with character drawing lessons from DirectorHenry Yu, along with a piece that dives into the making of this film’s unique score in “Inside the Music with Composer Toby Chu.”
Henry Yuis a prodigy of directorGenndy Tartakovskywho worked on bothHotel Transylvaniafeature films, and now makes his directorial debut with this project.Michelle Wong, who served as production manager onHotel Transylvania 2, produces this animated sequel, which features computer animation from Rainmaker Entertainment Inc.Abdul Williams(Lottery Ticket) is writing the screenplay, withMichael Luisiserving as executive producer.
Surf’s Up 2: WaveManiawill be distributed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment with WWE Studios providing marketing support by leveraging its extensive multi-platform reach. Sony Pictures and WWE Studios are also teaming up forThe Marine 5: Battleground, starring WWE SuperstarThe Miz.Surf’s Up, which was directed byGeorge Miller, took in $58.8 million domestically and $149 million worldwide during its theatrical run back in 2007. Take a look at the first trailer forSurf’s Up 2: WaveMania, before it debuts on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD January 17.
