Adam Sandlersaves the world inPixels, the latest film from celebrated directorChris Columbus. Pixels begins in the early 80s with a bunch of nerdy kids duking it out at avideo game competition. The event is recorded by NASA, then launched into space on a probe. Aliens intercept the probe and believe the video is a declaration of war. Thirty years later, the aliens attack earth using classic video game characters such as Pac-Man, Centipede, and Donkey Kong. With the military ineffective against the pixelated threat, the government calls in the nerds to do what they do best!
Sony Pictures hosted the Pixels’s press event at Dave and Buster’s in Manhattan’s Times Square. Surrounded by the latest in gaming technology, the cast celebrated the simple fun of the classic, old school 2D favorites. Check out our interviews below whereAdam Sandler,Kevin James,Michelle Monaghan,Josh Gad, and DirectorChris Columbusdiscuss who’s really got gaming skill, the difficulties of making Pixels, and why nerds are the best kissers.
While a lot ofvideo game adaptationshaven’t fared well at thebox office, Pixels takes a unique approach, created a new story for some of the genre’s best known characters. The finale of the movie brings all of these arcade classics together in one epic showdown that is unmatched by any other movie. If you ever dreamed of watchingPac-Man, Donkey Kong and Centipede team up to munch onAdam Sandlerand his friends, this is the movie for you!
Though, not all of the video game characters are bad. After making a well-received return in Disney’sWreck-It Ralph, fan-favorite 80s icon Q-Bert is back on the screen for the second time in this decade. Can we all agree he’s made the comeback of the century? Here, he helps our heroes battle the evil alien invasion and even becomes somewhat of a mascot. Another video game character that arrives to help out in this time of need is Ashley Benson’sLady Lisa, who was created specifically for the movie and may or may not be a love interest forJosh Gad’s Ludlow Lamonsoff.
Check out our exclusive video interviews, with Julian Roman serving as host. We get to learn more about the making of this exciting sci-fi comedy. And there is plenty of action and excitement to go around. Pixels is in theaters this weekend, and promises to be one heck of a good time. And fans of quarter arcades and the iconic joystick are sure to have a blast as these four friends reunite to save earth. Can they do it? Or will Pac-Man and Donkey Kong rule all!
