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Hop (2011)

Hop
Hop
PG
Animation
Comedy
Family
Fantasy

Release Date
March 30, 2011
Director
Tim Hill
Runtime
90
Main Genre
Animation
Writers
Cinco Paul , Ken Daurio , Brian Lynch
Tagline
Candy, chicks, and Rock and Roll.

Summary

Blending state of the art animation with live action, Hop is a comedy about E.B., the teenage son of the Easter Bunny. On the eve of taking over the family business, E.B. leaves for Hollywood in pursuit of his dream of becoming a drummer. He encounters Fred, an out-of-work slacker with his own lofty goals, who accidentally hits E.B. with his car. Feigning injury, E.B. manipulates Fred into providing him shelter, and Fred finds himself with the world's worst houseguest.

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