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Now You See Me 2 LGF • 06/10/2016 • Wide Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Daniel Radcliffe, Lizzy Caplan, Jay Chou, Sanaa Lathan, with Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine Director: Jon M. Chu Screenplay: Ed Solomon, Pete Chiarelli Website: nowyouseeme.movie The Four Horsemen [Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Lizzy Caplan] return for a second mind-bending adventure, elevating the limits of stage illusion to new heights and taking them around the globe. One year after outwitting the FBI and winning the public’s adulation with their Robin Hood-style magic spectacles, the illusionists resurface for a comeback performance in hopes of exposing the unethical practices of a tech magnate. The man behind their vanishing act is none other than Walter Mabry [Daniel Radcliffe], a tech prodigy who threatens the Horsemen into pulling off their most impossible heist yet. Their only hope is to perform one last unprecedented stunt to clear their names and reveal the mastermind behind it all. Marketing/Promotion: Capitalize on the world of illusions and magic in promotions and advertising. Contact area magic shops and illusionists for cross promotions. Much like the original this film combines an intriguing heist mystery with the fun of great magic. Seek to involve patrons in a contest to solve a magic trick. Play up the appealing cast. Compatible films for trailer programming: Same Kind of Different as Me, Money Monster, Snowden Facebook: facebook.com/NowYouSeeMeMovie Twitter: twitter.com/NYSMmovie 52 • ShowTime Preview Guide – Spring 2016