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Josie and the Pussycats (2001)

PG 98 min  -  Comedy | Music  -   11 April 2001 (USA)
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A girl group find themselves in the middle of a conspiracy to deliver subliminal messages through popular music in this send up of the music industry and pop culture.

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Josie and the Pussycats -- Trailer for this musical comedy Josie and the Pussycats -- Satire poking fun at the pop music industry, focusing on the twenty-something members of an 80's-ish rock group and their managers.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rachael Leigh Cook ...
Rosario Dawson ...
Tara Reid ...
Gabriel Mann ...
Paulo Costanzo ...
Missi Pyle ...
Alan Cumming ...
Parker Posey ...
Tom Butler ...
Carson Daly ...
Carson Daly
Aries Spears Aries Spears ...
The Other Carson Daly
Alexander Martin ...
Les (as Alex Martin)
Faedragh Carpenter Faedragh Carpenter ...
Justin Chatwin ...
Marites Pineda Marites Pineda ...
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Storyline

For years, the record industries have inserted subliminal messages into music so that they can turn teenagers into braindead zombies who do nothing but buy, buy, buy. And whenever the musician or band finds out the truth, the record company silences them to keep the truth from coming out. When the hot boy band DuJour discovers this, their manager, Wyatt Frame, under his evil, corrupt boss, Fiona, has the plane they are flying in crashed and him looking for a new band to use for their evil schemes. Enter Josie, the ditzy Melody, and the tough Valerie, from Josie and the Pussycats, a small band who wants to make it to the big top. When they are discovered by Wyatt, they give in and become big rock stars. But will they find out that they are just pawns for the record industry or will fame take them over? Written by Will  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Band | Subliminal Message | Conspiracy | Fame | Pop Culture  | See more »

Taglines:

here kitty, kitty, kitty... See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Music

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for language and sensuality See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

Universal | Add/edit official sites  »

Country:

Canada | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Josie et les Pussycats See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$22,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$4,562,455 (USA) (15 April 2001) (2556 Screens)

Gross:

$14,252,830 (USA) (20 May 2001)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Melody is never in the actual movie seen in a full shirt, i.e. a full neckline and sleeves. The only time she is seen in a real shirt is during flashbacks in the "Three Small Words" music sequence. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: On the jet, Alan is holding his guitar in the long shot, but not in the close up of Wyatt. See more »

Quotes

Alexandra Cabot: You guys know he's lying, right?
Josie McCoy: You know your fly's open?
[Valerie laughs hysterically as Alexandra attempts to pull the zipper up]
Alexandra Cabot: Well, you know you... suck?
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Crazy Credits

At the very end of the film, after all the credits have rolled, Mr. Movie
Phone says "Jerken!" See more »

Connections

References Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997) See more »

Soundtracks

"MTV News Theme"
Written by Todd Mueller See more »