Since I am in Utah speaking at a conference, I asked Billy McCheesy if I could run an article he wrote for the Associated Press. Thankfully, he obliged.
CRUISE, SANDLER, ANNABEL LOOK FOR BIG WEEKEND
by Billy McCheesy
Movie lovers have a lot of options at the cinema this weekend as Tom Cruise’s KNIGHT AND DAY opens opposite GROWN UPS with Adam Sandler and JUVENILE JUSTICE with Annabel and Rigby.
Annabel, whose first film, THE AMAZING ANNABEL AND THE CASE OF THE MISSING DOG was an early summer smash, told me last week during an exclusive interview with Entertainment Today that she anticipates to score an even bigger hit with JUVENILE JUSTICE.
JUVENILE JUSTICE, a buddy cop movie directed by Quentin Tarantino, is Rated G.
If you can’t see the video above, click here
Whitney says:
Hahaha!! This was the best of Annabel’s films to date.
Annie Y says:
You guys crack me the heck up!
We love the Amazing Annabel & Rigby!
Keeps the movies coming!!
Maria @BOREDmommy says:
That was hilarious. Your little one is gorgeous. Loved her saliva at the end – so cute.
Minky (moo) says:
She is so cute, it’s absurd. ADORABLE!
Kathryn says:
TOO FUNNY!!!
In Due Time says:
lmao. Love it!
Yay Annabel and Rigby!!!
Melissa says:
LOVE Sgt. Bampa!
You guys are too funny.
Kelsey says:
hahaha i love how you got all those people involved, and the drooling at the end is hilarious
LinMarie says:
This stuff makes my night!! You guys are good at this! And you father is such a trooper!! haha
Kate @ UpsideBackwards says:
Full credit to Gramma and the costume department for Annie’s uniform – absolutely gorgeous! You guys crack me up, I love how you get the whole family involved, and you’re so clever! Love and hugs, have a wonderful weekend
Katrina says:
I want a HUGE poster in my room of Sgt. Bampa!!! He’s a hottie!
Loved it — the best one yet!!
Alison says:
Brilliant. Just brilliant. You guys are the best.
Catherine Lucas says:
FUNNY with a capital… Annabel looks utterly cute in her little police uniform. Neat that grampa is involved too. Love it!
I am also sighing at the amount of work you put in, but I guess it keeps you busy. ;o))))
Lynnette says:
Loved the whole movie, but the credits made me laugh. Great job Spohr family! Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
CarrieB says:
A smash indeed. I’m a huge fan of Annabel’s movies. An Oscar nom next year for sure.
Katrina says:
Oh…I forgot to mention…. the drool at the end?
Classic.
charlane says:
Love it and her little baby cop shirt too!
Wendy says:
I love it!!! Her uniform at the end is so adorable. Great movie!
Kayla says:
And the Oscar goes to. . .
THE SPOHR FAMILY!
That was AMAZING. SO epic, omg, completely made my night. Thank you for that, sincerely. When Mike came out as “The Candy Man” I just about died.
Amélie says:
Haha! Loving her movies!
Elise says:
Oh my freakin’ goodness – I can’t even stand the cuteness of that video! Seriously, that much awesomeness in one place is almost more than I can take! *Huge smile*
Jackie says:
I wish I was this creative with my kiddos! I can’t wait until Annabel’s older- these movies will be something to share at her sweet 16 birthday party, Mike!!
(I know, I know…My kids tell me all the time that I’m evil!)
beret says:
Oh my lord…I love the scene with the empty baby bottles. Annabel knows how to play despondent. Loved the cameo by Bampa! Wonderful summer blockbuster.
Pgoodness says:
You guys are so awesome! Love it
Heather says:
That video is made of pure awesome and win…
Is that a build-a-bear costume? Officer Bear, nice touch
BecZhang says:
Awesome again! I love her little cop shirt! Thanks agIn for the early morning laughs.
BecZhang says:
Awesome again! I love her little cop shirt! Thanks again for the early morning laugh!
Lindsay from Florida says:
When Rigby is telling Annie he’s off the case, her facial expressions are PERFECT. Genuinely shocked/indignant.
Got a little actress on your hands. Makes sense, she must take after the “Candy Man.”
Lindsay from Florida says:
Oops. I know Rigby’s a “she”! Just haven’t had my coffee yet!
Tracy says:
Thank you for bringing a HUGE smile to my face today! I needed that.
Ohmygoshi says:
These have become the highlight of my week!! Thanks for sharing! Can’t wait to see what The Amazing Annabel comes out with next week!
AmazingGreis says:
Love it, even with Detective Annabel drooling all over her award!
cj says:
tooooooooo funny!
jen says:
You guys are really too funny with these videos. The time and effort you put into these movies shines through. Thank you for making all your readers smile every Friday.
Greatest Grandfather of the year should definitely go to Bampa. How much fun is he?!?!
J in eire says:
Fantastic… Love Annie surrounded by bottles, and the doughnut bit, and the drool at the end… cuteness personified. You have such talent – love the way the whole family is involved..
Jen @ lifelove'n'wine says:
Oh my god I love this. You guys are amazing! Great way to start my day:)
Lisa from WV says:
So many questions…..how many shots did this take, was there rehearsal, how did you get everyone involved? LOL. Loved it.
Kelli Cole says:
I LOVE clicking on Friday mornings to see what wonderful video you have. That was SO cute! What wonderful things to look back at when she is older. Love them.
defendUSA says:
When’s the sequel and is Bruce Willis in on this one?
cm says:
I LOVE these videos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nellie says:
Seriously, you guys totally Rock! Loved it!
The Suburban Housewife says:
Love the video, and the fact that you and Mike are so creative. And your dad was great! There is no way I could get my dad to do something like that.
I am sure Annabel will be so embarrassed about these in her teen years, which is a score for you.
Great Job!!
Angel says:
OMG – I wanna change my answer for the Hampton Inn giveaway!! HHHHAAAAAA!
I’m at work, I’ve got so much shit to do and when I clicked play, I thought “I cant watch this, I’ve got too much to do.” But I did and I’m so glad I did! Three 14 hour days, I’m at work at 7 am on a Friday morning and you’re cracking me the eff up. Thanks, I needed this blockbuster to start my weekend on the right foot.
Jenn says:
Ha Hia – you guys are sooo funny! The best part is watching your dad read his script! ha ha Sydney comes up every Friday now and says “Did Heather & Mike do another Annie movie”? She even wanted to take one to school and say “We know these Movie Stars”!!!!
I’m so happy you have such a crazy, creative family who love to get into your movie projects! AWESOME!!!
Until the next one…..(dramatic music goes on),
Take Care,
Jenn
Deborah says:
All that slobber at the end nearly killed me.
(((hugs)))
P.S. I love Bampa!!
Alexandra :) says:
that was the best one yet makes me almost want to have kids so that I can do funny stuff like that!
sarah @caiafacraziness says:
I so needed this laugh. Three weeks alone with kids can make you crazy.
Thanks for the giggle.
leel says:
omg. i love your family.
“spoil your appetites al you want” = best line ever.
freckleonthenose says:
Hilarious!! But to be totally honest, I had a hard time paying attention. I kept getting distracted by Annie’s ridiculously adorable and smooshy cheeks.
Nicole says:
This is great!!! I LOVE the drool at the end. You guys amaze me with your creativity!
Lisa says:
You guys have quite the little star on your hands and quite the production company That was one of her best performances so far.
Hope you are enjoying yourself at EVO.
Lacy says:
You’ve outdone yourselves this time. The bottle scene was hilarious!!
arianne says:
best tarentino flick EVER. *grin*
Melany says:
Oh my goodness. You guys ARE huge dorks (referencing your last post) but SO funny. Love it.
Melissa says:
You guys are just so full of the awesome!
Diane says:
You guys rock my world!
amber says:
AUHmazing!!! and how much fun your fam is for all getN involved!! Loved the baby police uniform!!
Lisa Custer says:
Very fun! Where do you come up with your ideas?!? They’re great!
Claire says:
omg these videos totally make my day. Love them. You guys are awesome!!!
Christine Hendricks says:
Too much, OMG my stomach hurts; they make my day too. Saergent Bampa is fab; he’s just like Clint Eastwood only sterner – love it, just love it!
Kristin says:
You guys are hysterical! My 4 year old was watching with me and Said, “Mom, that was funny.”
Heidy Martinez says:
Love it!!!!! I love how she is drooling all over her plaque.
Trisha Vargas says:
Made my Friday again!!
The 5 bottles more than she should have and the belch were classic. Loved it!
(((HUGS))) from Florida
Kristi says:
LOVE IT!!!!!! That was truly awesome! Wow! I didn’t think it was possible for you to out do your other productions. Maybe, you can have an Annie film festival as a fundraiser for Friends of Maddie.
Amy says:
You guys are just too much!! I love these films you make!!
Elizabeth says:
AWESOME!! Loved it.
Tami says:
Love the Video’s.. And Annie and Rigby you rock!!
I loved the brup, what a cute touch!!
brandy says:
i just peed my pants a little!
HA-LARRY-US!!
cindy w says:
Awesome. Where’s Annabel’s Academy Award nomination???
Kate says:
OmiGAH best mini-tarantino ever. Love it.
Mary says:
Love it! Your job seems much more fun than mine!
Jessiekay says:
So freakin’ funny. Loved it!
Nikki says:
That.Was.Too.Great! Can anyone say Oscar? Loved it!
Kona says:
You are completely insane. I mean that in the best possible way, because that was amazing, but seriously. CRAZY.
Kandi Ann says:
Holy crap. this is the best one yet. I was wondering all week how you would top the last one. I shouldn’t have been worried. Do you feel the pressure? How can you top this? Omgosh I love friday movie day.
Kandi Ann says:
I want a poster too! One of Bampa and Annie and Rigby and one of all of you. I would pay.. I know others would too. Money for Maddie.
Katy says:
I’m pretty sure we could create a CafePress store with lines and images from these movies.
My first idea: a still of Rigby looking sullen while sitting in the pot. Underneath that, Amazing Annabel’s quote: “PUPPY STEW?!”
BAM! That idea is free. The next one will cost y’all.
Heather says:
UM that is the most awesome idea EVER. Clearly, you are a genius.
Nikki says:
Where in the world did you get the baby police uniform??? Too cute!!
Love the Annabel Spohr Exclusives!! Keep ’em coming.
XOXO from GA,
Nikki
Angie says:
I think this is my favorite one so far!!! Nicely done, Spohrs!
Kathryn in Berlin says:
OMG- you guys are the best! That was so funny! Annabel will love that when she’s older!
sue s says:
this cracks me up! mostly because you are recruiting friends and relatives and they seems extremely willing, or maybe they just want to spend a little extra time with that delicious baby girl;)
Jen L. says:
Flipping brilliant! Bampa needs a fan page.
Julia says:
Your family is simply awesome…can you adopt me? I *love* the films (because they’re too good to be called mere “movies”) of your Dynamic Duo…they truly make my day.
I have a nine-month old son with gorgeous blue eyes. So if Annie needs a love interest in her next adventure, I’ll gladly fly him out if you wouldn’t mind a slightly older guy for her (but I’d understand if her daddy says no). I can’t guarantee he’d do his lines very well, but he can drool with the best of them.
~A says:
K and I have been watching the Annie movies when we need a couple minutes of downtime. She got her brother and mom involved too – we’ve watched the Amazing Annabel one at least five times now.
This morning, we had a couple minutes to kill and she says “Hey, it’s Friday – can we watch the new Annabel movie?” Both kids loved it, as did I!
Erin Woods says:
My kids love watching these with me. They think little Annie is just the cutest baby they’ve seen. =)
Sara says:
i am a big sucker…i know it’s supposed to be funny…but i am crying here…so sweet…and wish that maddie could be in these darling movies, too.
please, keep making them…they seriously make my day!
SJ says:
If you think this is appropriate to share, please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers today.
http://notsobrightandshiny.blogspot.com/2010_06_01_archive.html
Katy says:
So sad… a long, slow suffocation is just so sad.
I’m not sure what I could say without doing one of Heather’s “Bereaved Parent Don’ts,” but I will say that at least he’s no longer in pain, and no one will forget how hard Connor (and the Jones family) fought. That poor little boy. I’ll definitely keep the family in my thoughts.
Molly says:
She is such a little squeeze toy! and I love that she’s drooling on her award from Bampa. Sometimes a baby’s gotta do what a baby’s gotta do!
Marti from Michigan says:
You guys are so funny! I love it! Annie looks so cute behind the steering wheel of a car! Yikes, it will really happen in so few years. Driving lessons with dad……..
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
Melissa says:
Honestly, you guys need to hire yourselves out! I have hours and hours of footage of my kids yet I have never bothered to even put together a simple video of the best moments. What you guys do is a full scale production and oh so amusing. Annie is going to love watching these when she is older! How adorable and creative!
Sarah says:
HI-LAR-I-OUS!!!!!!!! Hehe the credits were awesome. I LOVE that your family is so funy and willing to help out.
I have a good FAQ for you if you’re still taking them… I’d love to know what your software of choice is – photo editing, sound editing, movie editing, etc. and even your typical source for music and video clips.
You guys do a great job!!
Jenni Williams says:
I want to nominate Sgt. Bampa for an Oscar now. This cracked me up!
Alison says:
I love this SO much! So funny.
I like Annie’s bit o’ spit uppy drool at the end. That’s just life with a REAL baby detective, you know.
xoxo
Chantel says:
Yay!! I loved this movie. I give it 5 stars.
Tauni says:
Where are ya speaking in UT? Would have been fun to come and see ya speak…not that you know me from Eve or anything!
statia says:
This makes me want to get creative, and then maybe decide I want to take a nap instead.
Rebecca says:
The cure for depression lies within Annie Video’s…..they just keep getting better and better!
Also, Annie was busting the candy man for selling candy and SHE was eating a doughnut? You’re going to have to address that issue in the next installment of Annie Tube.
Mary says:
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!! Annabel has the best production team ever!!! Can’t wait for the next installment in her career. Video Fridays are the best!!!
Kristen says:
Ahh, I just love baby Annabel movies!!! So awesome!
Amanda says:
Fantastic!! 2 thumbs up.
My mom heard it from my laptop and I explained a little about Annabel’s prolific movie career and she said she’d have to watch it next
Krissa says:
That was so awesome! I was looking forward to the Friday Video today ’cause I knew it would cheer me up. It did. The empty bottles cracked me up! Outstanding cast and crew, guys!
Heidi says:
Another instant classic. Can’t wait for the next installment of the Amazing Annabel! My kids adore them as well. I laughed out loud over the empty bottles on the coffee table and the drool on the award! SO cute
Tracey says:
That was priceless!!! Laughing out loud. You guys are just way too clever
Andrea's Sweet Life says:
Your family is the most fun, EVER. Can you adopt me, please?
Shauna says:
Oh my god. You guys are HILARIOUS! I seriously have no idea how you come up with this stuff! Like others have said I would literally pay money to see these! Soo funny
Jane says:
My favorite part was the drool at the end! Priceless.
Judy says:
Oscar winning performance for sure!!!! How long did it take you to make?? So Cute
simplelifemommy says:
LOVE it! Thanks for the laughs, you guys! Heather, reminds me of our high school fun making movies with you and Kyle. I would love to see those sometime. Do you guys still have any around?
Kristin says:
that was AWWWESOME! My 3 1/2 year old came to see what I was watching and at the end said “Play another one!!” She loved the talking baby!
Lisa says:
How is it possible that she gets even more and more adorable and beautiful every day??
aimee says:
OMG!!!!))) Thank you for making me smile and laugh after working over 10 hours in a room with 2year olds:)
MissyK says:
Ok…THAT was wonderful!! ROTFL!!! You guys are just awesome. The empty bottles cracked me up. You guys ROCK!
Dolphinmomcca says:
the whole thing was A+!!!!! But I really laughed out loud at the “too many bottles” part……hilarious!!
Eunice says:
Love Sgt Bampa reading his cue cards. Haha! Def the best Annabel movie to date. The cheeks on that baby!
LibraryGirl62 says:
Awesome!!!
Snickrsnack Kate says:
That was so hysterical! Love Annie’s drool on the award.
M in NYC says:
love annabel & rigby’s work! she is such a gorgeous baby! heather, you look a lot like your dad. keep the videos coming! =)
megan conser says:
Long-time reader(I have cried and smiled with you- and appreicated your openness with your ups and downs more than you could ever know. You and your sweet family have been in my thoughts often- and as a result I pull mine a bit closer). I have not commented before, but my 6,5 and 16 month old have enjoyed the amazing Annabel and Rigby’s adventures so much we simply must ask you to keep up the good work! Maybe we could see what trouble they could get into on a vacation(You know, a vacation away from figting crime where they end up fighting one anyway?) Also, my 5year all boy thinks “Annabel is a terrible driver. Maybe she needs some driving lessons.”
Angela says:
Loved it. Except where the part where you dad came in – then I got real live drippy tears for just a minute. Then I went back to loving it even more.
Hollee says:
Your dad is awesome. But the drool was the best! I don’t know how you guys pull these together so quickly. Really impressed!
JustAMom says:
I think your next giveaway (or fundraiser!) needs to be a role in a future The Spohrs Are Nultiplying Production. You guys are AWESOME!!
Em says:
Omg lovveeedd it!! Annie you are such a star!
Krystal says:
Haha I love these movies! And the drool at then end MADE the movie!!!!!
Ray says:
You guys are too much! LOL! Awesome work as always. ;o) Love that bottle scene with Annabel on the couch and Annabel’s mini cop outfit. ADORABLE as always! =D
Roma says:
Bravo!!
Great family effort
Cheers,
Roma
Expat Mom says:
Ok, you guys officially have TOO much fun with Annabel! That was just awesome. And can I just say how cool it is that the whole family got in on it?
Kathy says:
The absolute best part was cute little Annabel sitting in the chair with all the empty bottles. Loved it!
Miss MVK says:
I agree with Kathy — the *BEST* part was the doleful music and Annabel with all the empty bottles saying “suspended from the force…” You two are HILARIOUS. And I love the guest star, Grandpa too.
Jen L. says:
You guys are so creative. Annabel is a star in the making. I love chubby babies.
Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing] says:
Between Detective Bampa reading his lines on the desk to Detective Annabel drooling on her award, I’m dying here.
DebbieB/HalynB says:
Oh my god… for the last five years, I’ve had a computer with a busted sound card. It finally crashed for good a few days ago, and I bought a new computer….one with sound. This was the first video I watched, and I can’t think of a better baptism for my speakers. Frakkin hilarious, and Chief Bampa almost made me wet myself. Nice work.
Destinee says:
Love it!
Lynn from For Love or Funny says:
I hope you had some fun during your conference!
Shannon says:
Oh my goodness!!! That was too cute!
Jen says:
AWSOME!!!
Jean says:
The part with the empty baby bottles is so funny and creative. Annabel is a gorgeous baby.
Jess says:
Happy Birthday!!!!!
Jen says:
I would like to be considered for a supporting role in the next Annabel blockbuster!
Last Girl Standing says:
Oh. My. God. If I ever have children will you raise them for me? You guys are just too much, I love it! And the fact you’ve now got a whole cast, let alone Quentin Tarentino, well that’s just too awesome. I’m pretty sure if I said “hey dad, I need your help, bring a police uniform over…” I’d be grounded. And I’m 32 years old.
Can’t wait to see the next installment!
Tara Chapman says:
Annie is so cute! I hope you had a wonderful birthday!
Michelle W says:
He’s not nearly as scary as that other Candy Man. Like everyone has said the empty bottles, Bampa and the drool at the end were all show stoppers!
Vicky says:
Your videos are a scream! Keep ’em comin – I laughed out loud on this one! Happy Birthday and I can’t wait for the next episode!
tabitha says:
this is freaking hilarious…i don’t know how you made this video with out peeing in your pants from laughing!!!
Adrienne says:
Just wanted you to know that my boys (age 13 and 11) and I (I won’t tell you how old I am) are huge Amazing Annabel fans, along with my niece and nephew who are 3 and 2. We practically fell off our chairs laughing, especially the donuts part and all the bottles!
Heather - Notes From Lapland says:
this is the craziest silly thing I’ve seen in a long time and totally cheered me up! Thank you!
Bec says:
GENIUS!!! Annabel’s expressions are oscar worthy. Amazing work guys, can’t wait for the sequel. Xxx
Dawn says:
The five drunk bottles on the coffee table CRACKED me up! That and Rigby helping to hold the plaque at the end! Genius!!
FyshWyfe says:
This video is wonderful. I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE it. How are you going to top this one?
Michelle says:
Another great video, so clever!