1Up (film) explained

1UP
Director:Kyle Newman
Music:Jessica Rose Weiss
Cinematography:Kristofer Bonnell
Editing:
  • Christine Kim
  • Mitch Martin
Production Companies:
Distributor:Amazon Studios
Runtime:100 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

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

Production

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

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chan . J. Clara . 2022-05-05 . Amazon Acquires 'My Fake Boyfriend,' '1Up' From BuzzFeed Studios and Lionsgate (Exclusive) . 2022-05-08 . The Hollywood Reporter . August 19, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220819124104/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/amazon-buzzfeed-lionsgate-1up-my-fake-boyfriend-1235140929/ . live .
  2. Web site: '1UP' Trailer Shows Paris Berelc Leading an All-Girls Esports Team Primed and Ready to Win [Exclusive]]. O'Rourke. Ryan. Collider. June 22, 2022. June 23, 2022. June 29, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220629234412/https://collider.com/1up-trailer-ruby-rose-paris-berelc-esports/. live.
  3. Web site: Ellen Page, Paris Berelc to Star in Gaming Comedy '1UP' for BuzzFeed Studios. Variety. Dave. McNary. October 30, 2020. February 25, 2021. August 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230811113328/https://variety.com/2020/film/news/ellen-page-paris-berelc-1up-buzzfeed-studios-1234820157/. live.
  4. News: Borys . Kit . Ruby Rose Replaces Elliot Page in Gamer Comedy '1Up' (Exclusive) . January 27, 2021 . . January 27, 2021 . March 2, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210302073541/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ruby-rose-replaces-elliot-page-in-gamer-comedy-1up-exclusive . live .
  5. Web site: 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. ❤️. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CLAG4MwjrBH . December 26, 2021 . registration. Instagram. Kyle. Newman. February 7, 2021. February 25, 2021.
  6. Web site: Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - 1UP. . May 6, 2021. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210506031005/https://www.varietyinsight.com/production_restart_full_view.php?track_id=184438 . May 6, 2021.
  7. Web site: Chan . J. Clara . 2022-05-05 . Amazon Acquires 'My Fake Boyfriend,' '1Up' From BuzzFeed Studios and Lionsgate (Exclusive) . 2022-06-23 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US . August 19, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220819124104/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/amazon-buzzfeed-lionsgate-1up-my-fake-boyfriend-1235140929/ . live .
  8. Web site: '1UP' Trailer Shows Paris Berelc Leading an All-Girls Esports Team Primed and Ready to Win [Exclusive]]. O'Rourke. Ryan. Collider. June 22, 2022. June 23, 2022. June 29, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220629234412/https://collider.com/1up-trailer-ruby-rose-paris-berelc-esports/. live.