Filled with laugh-out-loud hilarious text and cartoons, the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series follows Greg Heffley as he records the daily trials and triumphs of friendship, family life and middle school where undersized weaklings have to share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner and already shaving! On top of all that, Greg must be careful to avoid the dreaded CHEESE TOUCH!
The first book in the series was published in 2007 and became instantly popular for its relatable humor. Today, more than 300 million copies have been sold around the world!
As Tim struggles to raise a baby who can shape-shift and summon cartoon-like chaos at will, the Norse god of mischief, Loki ( Alan Cumming ), is sent by his father, Odin ( Bob Hoskins ), to find and retrieve the powerful artifact. Cast and Performance
The story follows Tim Avery ( Jamie Kennedy ), an aspiring animator living in Fringe City who is terrified of the responsibilities of fatherhood. His life is turned upside down when his dog, Otis, discovers the ancient Mask of Loki. After a night of mask-fueled high hijinks, Tim and his wife Tonya ( Traylor Howard ) conceive a son, Alvey, who is born with the mystical powers of the mask.
The film also features Kal Penn and a brief cameo by Ben Stein , reprising his role as Dr. Arthur Neuman from the first film. Production and Visual Style
Cumming brings a flamboyant, theatrical energy to the god of mischief as he desperately tries to please his father.
The late Hoskins provides a stern yet comedic presence as the ruler of the gods.
The film was largely shot in Sydney, Australia , and relied heavily on CGI to replicate the "Looney Tunes" aesthetic of the original. With a massive budget estimated between , the production aimed to create a visual spectacle where reality and animation blurred. Home Media and Versions
As Tim struggles to raise a baby who can shape-shift and summon cartoon-like chaos at will, the Norse god of mischief, Loki ( Alan Cumming ), is sent by his father, Odin ( Bob Hoskins ), to find and retrieve the powerful artifact. Cast and Performance
The story follows Tim Avery ( Jamie Kennedy ), an aspiring animator living in Fringe City who is terrified of the responsibilities of fatherhood. His life is turned upside down when his dog, Otis, discovers the ancient Mask of Loki. After a night of mask-fueled high hijinks, Tim and his wife Tonya ( Traylor Howard ) conceive a son, Alvey, who is born with the mystical powers of the mask.
The film also features Kal Penn and a brief cameo by Ben Stein , reprising his role as Dr. Arthur Neuman from the first film. Production and Visual Style
Cumming brings a flamboyant, theatrical energy to the god of mischief as he desperately tries to please his father.
The late Hoskins provides a stern yet comedic presence as the ruler of the gods.
The film was largely shot in Sydney, Australia , and relied heavily on CGI to replicate the "Looney Tunes" aesthetic of the original. With a massive budget estimated between , the production aimed to create a visual spectacle where reality and animation blurred. Home Media and Versions