Fred the Movie the Trailer Debuts Online

Fred from Fred the Movie | Nick.com

Oh boy, oh boy, it’s a big day for Fred fans (both of the pre-teen and adult variety.) Via Buzzfeed comes the trailer for Fred the Movie, which will air on cable channel Nickelodeon this September.

I have to admit that the trailer, in comparison to the classic YouTube antics that made Fred a star, comes off as somewhat…subdued? Certainly the squeaky voice is much less present. As a professional reviewer of online video, I have two different theories as to why this might be the case:

A) The film’s director/producer, Norbit helmer Brian Robbins, suggested that he chill it down a little.

B) They finally descended.

Either way, according to the New York Times, Nickelodeon has committed to a second Fred film. The viability of the Fred brand, therefore, may get more than one chance to prove itself.

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