Additional information for Fanboys, which has a domestic theatrical release set for February 6, 2009. The film is being distributed by The Weinstein Company and has not yet been rated. The film's total running time is still unknown.
PG-13
USA
NC-16
Singapore
L
Iceland
M/12
Portugal
M
Australia
Fanboys
Greece
Les fans
Canada: French title
Loucos e Fãs
Portugal
July 31, 2008
USA
September 18, 2008
USA
February 6, 2009
USA
February 13, 2009
Iceland
March 26, 2009
Singapore
April 3, 2009
Canada
April 9, 2009
Greece
May 7, 2009
Denmark
June 5, 2009
Australia
July 30, 2009
Germany
August 6, 2009
Hungary
September 25, 2009
Austria
October 15, 2009
Portugal
October 21, 2009
Italy
Never tell them the odds.
Coming soon to our galaxy
In 1998, five friends stole their way into history.
To theaters, it will come.
Real fans don't wait in line.
It's the Halloween party they've all been waiting for, to have fun with friends and hang out with fellow Star Wars fans and partners in crime. However, events take a turn when one of their bunch who long ago outgrew his old gang and took on adult responsibilities is suddenly in their midst again. Reconnecting is not easy. But soon, Eric, Windows, Hutch and Zoe realize that Linus will not live long enough to experience what's been on their minds for ages: The long-awaited theatrical release of Star Wars - Episode I, which is still several months away. Linus once again suggests to his friends what he's been scheming since fifth grade: Breaking into Skywalker Ranch, this time to steal a print of the movie. Crazy, right? But it might be the only way for Linus to see the movie before he dies. So as insane as it sounds, they take Hutch's van and embark on a mission to drive across half the country to the Ranch. -IndependentThoughtAlarm
On Halloween night, 1998, Eric Bottler (Sam Huntington) reunites with his old high school buddies Linus (Christopher Marquette), Hutch (Dan Fogler), Windows (Jay Baruchel), and Zoe (Kristen Bell) at a costume party. There is tension between Bottler and his old friends, due to Bottler being the only one that matured since high school. Bottler, now a successful car salesman, finds that his friends haven't changed a bit since high school; the number one thing they still have in common is their love of Star Wars. The gang expresses their anticipation for the latest installment to the franchise, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Linus proposes an idea that Bottler and he had been plotting since they were children: to infiltrate Skywalker Ranch and steal a rough cut of the film. The next day, Hutch and Windows meet Bottler at work and inform him that Linus has cancer. The doctors estimate that he only has roughly four months to live; Episode I comes out in six. To make peace with his former best friend, Bottler decides to go through with their plan and infiltrate Skywalker Ranch. While on the road, Hutch decides to take a detour to Riverside, Iowa (the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk) in an attempt to start a fight with some Trekkies. Hutch gets his wish after attacking a Trekkie by the name of Admiral Seasholtz (Seth Rogen) in retaliation to Seasholtz calling Han Solo a bitch. After arriving in Texas, the group encounters Harry Knowles (Ethan Suplee). After explaining their situation Harry gives them information on one of his contacts that knows how to successfully enter Skywalker Ranch. They are told to meet Harry's contact in Las Vegas, but before they get there they are arrested for fleeing a police vehicle. Zoe arrives to bail them out of jail, and accompanies them on their journey. Once in Vegas, Hutch and Windows make an attempt to have sex with some girls while Bottler and Linus go to meet Harry's contact. They are shocked to find that his contact is none other than William Shatner. Shatner gives them the information they need and leaves. Upon his departure, Seasholtz and his Trekkie friends, who were attending a Star Trek convention in Vegas, attack them. Meanwhile, Hutch and Windows discover that the girls they were with are prostitutes and their angry pimp (Seth Rogen) wants them to pay up. The group escapes their adversaries and eventually arrive at Skywalker Ranch. Shortly after breaking in to the Ranch, they are discovered by security guards and are caught after a brief chase. The Head of Security (Danny R. McBride) tells them of their impending doom when he receives a phone call from George Lucas himself. Lucas tells him that he will drop all charges if they can prove to him that they are "fanboys." After a short quiz, the Head of Security confirms that they are fanboys and Lucas drops all charges. Being aware of Linus's illness, Lucas allows him to watch the film alone. After the film ends, Linus joins his friends around a campfire and mends his friendship with Bottler. Six months later, Bottler, Windows, and Zoe emerge from their tent they used to camp out in while waiting in line for the first showing of Episode I. It is revealed that Bottler followed his and Linus's dream by becoming a comic book artist, Hutch has finally started his own detailing business, and Windows and Zoe are now in a relationship. Hutch arrives at the theater with beers he smuggled in, which they use to toast to Linus's memory. Just as the movie starts, Bottler asks his friends, "Hey you guys, what if the movie sucks?" [D-Man2010]
Kyle Newman
Director(s)
Ernest Cline
Adam F. Goldberg
Ernest Cline
Dan Pulick
Writer(s)
Evan Astrowsky
producer
Dana Brunetti
producer
D. Scott Lumpkin
line producer
Kevin Mann
executive producer
Ben Ormand
line producer: additional photography
Matthew Perniciaro
producer
Kevin Spacey
producer
Ron Cosmo Vecchiarelli
line producer: additional photography
Bob Weinstein
executive producer
Harvey Weinstein
executive producer
Producer(s)
Mark Mothersbaugh
Composer(s)
Eric
Sam Huntington
Linus
Chris Marquette
Hutch
Dan Fogler
Windows
Jay Baruchel
Zoe
Kristen Bell
Chaz
David Denman
Big Chuck (as Chris McDonald)
Christopher McDonald
Myron
Charlie B. Brown
Garfunkel
Isaac Kappy
Simon
Stephen Pina
Admiral Seasholtz / Alien / Roach
Seth Rogen
The Vulcan / Gruvock
Thom Bishops
Bartender
Clark Sanchez
Thick-Necked Thug
Stanley Shunkamolah
The Chief
Danny Trejo
Ewok
Hugh Elliot
Rogue Leader / Kimmy
Allie Grant
Harry Knowles
Ethan Suplee
Jail Guard
Joe Lo Truglio
Judge Reinhold
Billy Dee Williams
Amber (as Jaime King-Newman)
Jaime King
Crystal
Pell James
Himself
William Shatner
Doctor
Carrie Fisher
Guy at gas station
Kevin Smith
Himself
Jason Mewes
Bob the Trucker
Zak Knutson
THX Security Guard #1
Chuck Borden
THX Security Guard #2
Ray Park
THX Security Guard #3
Peter Reinert
THX Security Guard #4
Will Forte
THX Security Guard #5
Craig Robinson
Boba Fett #1
Lou Taylor Pucci
Boba Fett #2
Noah Segan
Star Journey Tourist (uncredited)
Yvonne Alemany-Coffer
Star Journey Tourist / Sandtrooper (uncredited)
Jess Coffer
Stormtrooper (uncredited)
Linda Crispien
Shadow Trooper / Trekker (uncredited)
Sean East
Liz (uncredited)
Rachel Klein
Head Of Security (uncredited)
Danny McBride
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Star Wars fans travel to Skywalker Ranch to steal an early copy of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999).
On Halloween night, 1998, Eric Bottler (Sam Huntington) reunites with his old high school buddies Linus (Christopher Marquette), Hutch (Dan Fogler), Windows (Jay Baruchel), and Zoe (Kristen Bell) at a costume party. There is tension between Bottler and his old friends, due to Bottler being the only one that matured since high school. Bottler, now a successful car salesman, finds that his friends haven't changed a bit since high school; the number one thing they still have in common is their love of Star Wars. The gang expresses their anticipation for the latest installment to the franchise, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Linus proposes an idea that Bottler and he had been plotting since they were children: to infiltrate Skywalker Ranch and steal a rough cut of the film. The next day, Hutch and Windows meet Bottler at work and inform him that Linus has cancer. The doctors estimate that he only has roughly four months to live; Episode I comes out in six. To make peace with his former best friend, Bottler decides to go through with their plan and infiltrate Skywalker Ranch. While on the road, Hutch decides to take a detour to Riverside, Iowa (the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk) in an attempt to start a fight with some Trekkies. Hutch gets his wish after attacking a Trekkie by the name of Admiral Seasholtz (Seth Rogen) in retaliation to Seasholtz calling Han Solo a bitch. After arriving in Texas, the group encounters Harry Knowles (Ethan Suplee). After explaining their situation Harry gives them information on one of his contacts that knows how to successfully enter Skywalker Ranch. They are told to meet Harry's contact in Las Vegas, but before they get there they are arrested for fleeing a police vehicle. Zoe arrives to bail them out of jail, and accompanies them on their journey. Once in Vegas, Hutch and Windows make an attempt to have sex with some girls while Bottler and Linus go to meet Harry's contact. They are shocked to find that his contact is none other than William Shatner. Shatner gives them the information they need and leaves. Upon his departure, Seasholtz and his Trekkie friends, who were attending a Star Trek convention in Vegas, attack them. Meanwhile, Hutch and Windows discover that the girls they were with are prostitutes and their angry pimp (Seth Rogen) wants them to pay up. The group escapes their adversaries and eventually arrive at Skywalker Ranch. Shortly after breaking in to the Ranch, they are discovered by security guards and are caught after a brief chase. The Head of Security (Danny R. McBride) tells them of their impending doom when he receives a phone call from George Lucas himself. Lucas tells him that he will drop all charges if they can prove to him that they are "fanboys." After a short quiz, the Head of Security confirms that they are fanboys and Lucas drops all charges. Being aware of Linus's illness, Lucas allows him to watch the film alone. After the film ends, Linus joins his friends around a campfire and mends his friendship with Bottler. Six months later, Bottler, Windows, and Zoe emerge from their tent they used to camp out in while waiting in line for the first showing of Episode I. It is revealed that Bottler followed his and Linus's dream by becoming a comic book artist, Hutch has finally started his own detailing business, and Windows and Zoe are now in a relationship. Hutch arrives at the theater with beers he smuggled in, which they use to toast to Linus's memory. Just as the movie starts, Bottler asks his friends, "Hey you guys, what if the movie sucks?" [D-Man2010]
Director(s)
Adam F. Goldberg
Ernest Cline
Dan Pulick
Writer(s)
producer
Dana Brunetti
producer
D. Scott Lumpkin
line producer
Kevin Mann
executive producer
Ben Ormand
line producer: additional photography
Matthew Perniciaro
producer
Kevin Spacey
producer
Ron Cosmo Vecchiarelli
line producer: additional photography
Bob Weinstein
executive producer
Harvey Weinstein
executive producer
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