Status Update
Theatrical release poster
Directed byScott Speer
Written byJason Filardi
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyRuss T. Alsobrook
Edited bySean Valla
Music byJeff Cardoni
Production
companies
Distributed byVertical Entertainment
Release date
  • March 23, 2018 (2018-03-23)
Running time
106 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Status Update is a 2018 American teen romantic comedy film directed by Scott Speer and written by Jason Filardi. It stars Ross Lynch and Olivia Holt.

The film had a limited release on March 23, 2018, before being released through video on demand on March 30, 2018, by Vertical Entertainment.

Premise

A not-so-popular high schooler named Kyle Moore is uprooted by his parents' separation and struggles to fit into his new hometown. Then he stumbles upon a magical app that causes his social media updates to come true, which brings all of his wildest real-world fantasies to life.

Cast

Production

In November 2014, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Ross Lynch would star in a new supernatural/comedy/romance film called Status Update, set in New England. Legendary's Asylum Entertainment bought the pitch from 17 Again writer Jason Filardi.[5] Offspring Entertainment's Jennifer Gibgot and Adam Shankman produced with Voltage's Dominic Rustam and Brightlight’s Shawn Williamson.[2] Scott Speer directed the film.[1] The film went into production in Vancouver, British Columbia in June 2016.[1][2]

Release

Status Update had a limited release on March 23, 2018, before being released through video on demand on March 30, 2018, by Vertical Entertainment.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Dave McNary (May 2, 2016). "Disney Channel Star Ross Lynch to Topline Comedy 'Status Update'". Variety. Archived from the original on 2016-08-18. Retrieved 2016-07-12.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Anthony D'Alessandro (July 19, 2016). "Rob Riggle, Famke Janssen, Wendi McLendon-Covey & More Round Out 'Status Update' Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 2020-11-08. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  3. ^ a b c d Justin Kroll (June 8, 2016). "Alexandra Siegel Joins Indie 'Status Update'". Variety. Archived from the original on 2016-08-14. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  4. ^ a b "Status Update Movie : Teaser Trailer". teaser-trailer.com. Archived from the original on 2017-07-28. Retrieved 2017-07-23.
  5. ^ Rebecca Ford (November 5, 2014). "'Teen Beach Movie's' Ross Lynch to Star in Comedy From '17 Again' Writer (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2018-07-03. Retrieved 2016-07-12.
  6. ^ Rama (February 26, 2018). "Watch This Trailer For STATUS UPDATE Starring Ross Lynch And Olivia Holt". Rama Screen. Archived from the original on November 21, 2021. Retrieved March 14, 2018.

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