Advanced Gymnastics

***Advanced Gymnastics*** is a 2011 American computer-animated short film produced by Studio 4 Animation independently for the second time, it was theatrically released on September 2, 2011, tied with the universally hated *Violetward* and on the internet, It was released with *The Broadways* on it's current home media releases. It follows the story with Audrey, Chris, Joey and the gang going on a trip to the gym.

## Plot

Joey, Jackie and Mia were sitting on a couch, but however, Audrey came in, wanting to sit with them, but due to her weight, Joey says that she is too big because of her weight, when Chris came in, Chris give her some advice to try to go to the gym, to which she accepted, Joey, Jackie and Mia wish Chris and Audrey good luck, they go to the fitness gym and meet the gym instructor, he greets them, and says that they are lot of things to do there, Audrey tries the treadmill, plays a game of basketball with Roshtell, an inspiration to Michael Jordan, and Audrey comes back to the Broadways house fit and improved, they share a hip hip hooray with each other and had a good laugh.

## Voice cast

* Ryan Reynolds as Joey.
* Tobey Maguire as Jackie.
* Mandy Moore as Mia.
* Zach Galifianakis as Chris.
* Rachel House as Audrey.
* Will Ferrell as Gym Instructor.

Roshtell appears in a non-speaking role.

## Release

It was theatrically released with *Violetward* on September 2, 2011, and on the internet in the same day, and was released to home media with the Universal Pictures re-release of *The Broadways* on June 4, 2019 alongside *The Broadways Are Back in Town*.

## Transcript

INT. BROADWAY HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY

*SHOW: Joey, Jackie, and Mia are sitting on a couch, chatting and laughing, Audrey, a cheerful and vivacious character, enters the room.*

**Audrey (looking for a seat):** Hey guys, mind if I join you?

**Joey (gently):** Uh, Audrey, there's not much space left on the couch.

**Audrey (disappointed):** Oh, I really wanted to sit with you all.

*SHOW: Chris, a fitness enthusiast and friend, walks into the room.*

**Chris (smiling):** Hey Audrey, I have an idea. How about you try going to the gym?

**Audrey (uncertain):** The gym? That's not really my thing.

**Jackie (encouragingly):** You never know until you try, Audrey. It might be fun!

**Mia (nods):** Exactly, Audrey. Going to the gym can help you in many ways.

**Audrey (considering):** Alright, I'll give it a shot. Wish me luck!

INT. FITNESS GYM - DAY

*SHOW Audrey, Chris, and the rest of the Broadways step into the bustling fitness gym, the Gym Instructor, a friendly and knowledgeable person, greets them.*

**Gym Instructor:** Welcome to the fitness gym! There are plenty of activities for you to try out.

*SHOW: The group look excited and ready to explore.*

INT. FITNESS GYM - TREADMILL AREA - DAY

*SHOW: Audrey nervously steps onto a treadmill, looking determined.*

**Audrey (taking a deep breath):** Here goes nothing.

*SHOW: She starts walking on the treadmill, slowly building up speed. With each step, her confidence grows.*

INT. FITNESS GYM - BASKETBALL COURT - DAY

*SHOW: Audrey plays a game of basketball with Roshtell, a skilled player and an inspiration to Michael Jordan, they dribble, shoot, and cheer each other on, having a blast.*

INT. FITNESS GYM - END OF WORKOUT - DAY

*SHOW: Audrey returns to the Broadways house, looking fit and improved, Joey, Jackie, and Mia cheerfully greet her.*

**Joey (excited):** Audrey, you did it! You look amazing!

**Jackie (smiling):** We're so proud of you, Audrey.

**Mia (hugs Audrey):** You've come a long way. Well done!

*SHOW: The group shares a moment of celebration.*

**All (cheer):** Hip hip hooray!

*SHOW: They all burst into laughter, filled with joy and admiration for Audrey's dedication and transformation.*

FADE OUT.

## Closing credits

### First part of the credits

**Directed and Produced by**

Mike Gasaway

**Written by**

Steven Banks

**Music by**

Mark Mothersbaugh

**Edited by**

David Ian Salter

**Art Director**

Hiram Hightower

#### Cast

 Jackie
 Mia
 Chris
 Audrey
 Gym Instructor

**Story**

*To be added*

**Visual Development**

*To be added*

**Modeling**

Darson Parrsh

Messiah Chancellor

**Layout**

*To be added*

**Surfacing**

Tevin Bonham

**Rigging**

Maynard Athelstan

**Character Animation**

Kylee Smythe

Quoc Dat Ngo

Tobias Statham

**Lighting and Compositing**

Osbourne Stenson

Gifty Wilkinson

**Visual Effects**

*To be added*

**Technical Direction**

Yihun Tian

Úlfur Metharom

Artur Havrylyuk

Todd Pen

**Hair and Grooming**

Aldric Gautier

**Production**

*To be added*

**Post Production**

*To be added*

**Music**

*To be added*

### Final part of the credits

**Facilities**

*To be added*

**Systems Administration**

*To be added*

**Software Development**

*To be added*

**Material Pipeline**

*To be added*

© 2011 Studio 4 Animation.

All Rights Reserved.

The events, characters and firms depicted in this motion picture are fictitious.

Any similarity to actual person, living or dead or to actual firms is purely confidential.

## Trivia

* Roshtell's name is not mentioned in the credits due to him appearing in a non-speaking role.
* The only short from *The Broadways franchise* to mostly not have Michael Brannon's involvement, as he died during production.
* The only short from *The Broadways franchise* to be presented in 2.35:1.
* The only project from Studio 4 Animation to not receive Brannon's involvement nor interference during production while he was directing *Violetward*.

*To be added.*