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Kick Ass
The video game based on the movie was produced by WHA Entertainment and Frozen Codebase. It was released through the App Store on 15 April 2010 for iPhone and iPod Touch.[82] The initial Apple platform releases were reportedly unfinished beta versions and were withdrawn from circulation pending a relaunch of a finished version.[83] The game was released on PlayStation Network on 29 April 2010. Kick-Ass, Hit-Girl and Big Daddy are playable characters.
On 8 May 2012, it was reported that a sequel would be distributed by Universal Studios, and that Matthew Vaughn had chosen Jeff Wadlow, who also co-wrote the script along with Vaughn, to direct the sequel with filming planned to begin in September 2012.[86] Aaron Johnson and Chloë Grace Moretz will reprise their roles as Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl, respectively.[87] Christopher Mintz-Plasse will return as Red Mist who becomes The Mother Fucker, the main antagonist of the film.
the film is set for release in the UK on the 19th July 2013
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Aaron Johnson as David "Dave" Lizewski / Kick-Ass: Johnson said that Kick-Ass is a "sensitive guy" who lost his mother and is a "nobody" at school, so he creates his superhero identity "as this whole different persona." J
Nicolas Cage as Damon Macready / Big Daddy
Chloë Grace Moretz as Mindy Macready / Hit-Girl: Vaughn commented on the maturity of Moretz, who said that because she has four older brothers, she was no stranger to much of the language in the script.
Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Chris D'Amico / Red Mist: Frank D'Amico's son.
The cast have been highly praised in most reviews of the film as well as being praised by the director, Matthew Vaughn
The idea of 'Kick Ass' originally came from the comic books which were also named 'Kick Ass.' The comics were written by Mark Millar and illustrated by John Romita Jr. Mark Millar was introduced to director Matthew Vaughn at the premier of 'Stardust.' Vaughn says: "We got on really well. I knew who he was and what he had done but I didn't know him. He pitched me the idea and i said "That's great!" He then wrote a synopsis.
The total film budget was £35 million.
All of the Hollywood film production companies said no to 'Kick Ass' so Matthew Vaughn decided to finance the film independently.
It took him 2 weeks to raise all of the money for the film:
He put half of the money in from his own pocket and got the other half from private investors; including Prad Pitt's production company Plan B
Official Facebook page
Trailer (played before films in the cinema)
Variety of posters displayed in cinemas, on bus stops and buses, etc
All of this helped to create a buzz for the film. A premier in London also helped raise awareness.
The film also has a sound track
1. Stand Up- The Prodigy
2. Kick Ass (We Are Young)- Mika vs RedOne
3. Can't Go Back- Primal Scream
4. Theres A Pot Brewin'- The Little Ones
5. Omen- The Prodigy
6. Make Me Wanna Die- The Pretty Reckless
7. Banana Splits (Kick Ass Film Version)- The Dickies
8. Starry EyeD- Ellie Goulding
9. This Town Ain't Big Enough For The Both Of Us- Sparks
10.We're All In Love- The New York Dolls
11. Bongo Song- Zongamin
12. Per Qualche In Piu (For A Few Dollars More)- Ennio Morricone
13. Bad Reputation- The Hit Girls
'Kick Ass: Music from Motion Pictures' was released on the 29th of march in 2010.
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"Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a super-hero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so."
Director: Matthew Vaughn
Writers: Jane Goldman (screenplay), Matthew Vaughn
Stars: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Nicolas Cage and Chloë Grace Moretz
Official Sites: Lionsgate [United States] | Official Facebook
Country: UK/USA
Language: English
Release Date: 26 March 2010 (UK)
Budget: $30,000,000
Motion Picture Rating: Rated R for strong brutal violence throughout, pervasive language, sexual content, nudity and some drug use - some involving children
Run time: 117 mins
The script writers of 'Kick Ass' were Jane Goldman and director Matthew Vaughn.
they have worked together on a lot of films, including 'Stardust', 'X-Men First Class' and obviously 'Kick Ass'
she is the construction work of the script whereas he is the interior design. Vaughn is said to enjoy working with Goldman as it gives him a chance to be more creative
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The filming budget for 'Kick Ass' was £35 million. After being released on the 26th 2010 March (UK) and 16th April 2010 (USA), the film made around $96 million at the Box office.
After all of the Hollywood production companies refused to finance it because they didn't think that it would be a hit, turns out that 'Kick Ass' was a success.
Filming
The scenes in 'Kick Ass' were filmed in a variety of different locations. The first scene with Nicolas Cage was filmed in a sewage plant in East London. the other locations include;
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Dip 'N' Sip Donuts on Kingston Road in Toronto
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School
and "many Toronto landmarks that play cameos" as well as various locations in the UK, including Elstree Studios
