'Baby Mama':
The film stars Fey, a former “SNL” head writer and performer, and Poehler, a current cast member. It's produced by “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels and was written and directed by Michael McCullers, a former writer for the sketch comedy show.
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SNL invades Tribeca Film Festival
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's "Baby Mama" will open Tribeca.
From the Associated Press
March 5, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) --
The Tribeca Film Festival is turning to the local talent of "Saturday Night Live" to open this year's event.
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's "Baby Mama" will open Tribeca with its world premiere on April 23, the festival announced Wednesday. The seventh annual festival will run through May 4.
"Baby Mama" stars Fey, a former "SNL" head writer and performer, and Poehler, a current cast member. It's produced by "SNL" creator Lorne Michaels and was written and directed by Michael McCullers, a former writer for the sketch comedy show.
"As a film festival with a true commitment to New York City and its film community, what better way to open this year's festival than with a New York production that brings together some of the city's most beloved and creative talent," said festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal.
Rosenthal founded the film fest with Robert De Niro and entrepreneur Craig Hatkoff after the Sept. 11 attacks to help rejuvenate lower Manhattan. The festival last year opened with a series of global warming-themed short films in an evening hosted by Al Gore.
This year, the opener will set a less serious tone.
Said Michaels: "We all live and work in New York City, so there is no way we will not get to the premiere on time."
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