So we’ll leave the synopsis at that, and get to our conversation with Mooney about the film, nostalgia, and the realities of reboots. Sundance audiences had the good fortune of not knowing anything about the movie before seeing it, and given its twists and surprises, that’s the best way to see it. The movie co-stars Mark Hamill, Claire Danes, Michaela Watkins, and Matt Walsh. He even learns that Brigsby Bear Adventures was not what it seems. It’s his entire life… until he goes through a seismic shift that changes the very foundation of his existence. The final product, directed by Mooney’s creative partner and fellow SNL writer Dave McCary, is about a young man (played by Mooney) who grows up obsessed with an ‘80s kids TV show called Brigsby Bear Adventures. In 2013, he pitched the idea to his friend and co-writer Kevin Costello, and the two worked on it in between seasons of SNL. “I kind of had the general seed of the idea of this kid who’s obsessed with this TV show, and that he’s like maybe the only person who’s ever seen it, for a while,” Mooney told Inverse earlier this month. The movie debuted at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, where it surprised and delighted the audience with its unique blend of quirk, irony, and earnestness. The actor/writer is best known for his work on Saturday Night Live, in which he’s taken absurdist premises and awkward deliveries into some of the best (and weirdest) sketches of the last four years, and Brigsby borrows some of that sensibility. It’s in this cultural environment that Mooney’s new film Brigsby Bear hits theaters, and potentially, the cultural zeitgeist. And bonus points if you’re obsessed with a retro movie or TV show those get you even more street cred. Obsession with a pop culture property is now something to proudly display, with costumes and collectors’ items, not hide away in shame. And in this pop culture environment, that’s actually a point of pride we are, after all, just days removed from Comic-Con, the annual event that this year inspired 130,000 hardcore geek fans to spend four days in an over-crowded convention center. The toy is outfitted with enough tech to satisfy the savvy kids of this era, while retaining the intrinsic cute relatability that made Teddy such a hit when the toy first debuted.Kyle Mooney is a 32-year-old TV (and now movie) star, and readily admits to having a poster of the ‘80s sitcom alien ALF hanging above his bed. Wicked Cool Toys has successfully brought the storytime bear into the present. Teddy Ruxpin is a blast from the past that I didn't know I wanted or needed. In the time I played with Teddy with my nephew, we listened to all the songs and stories, and after 2 hours, the toy was still talking and emoting with us. Powered by four AA batteries, Wicked Cool Toys claims that Teddy should get years of battery life with the proper care. Although Teddy uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, the toy isn't dependent on it, so your child can still play, listen to a story or sing along. The app is also compatible with Android devices running the 4.3 ( KitKat) operating system and up, and at least Bluetooth 4.0. The app supports the iPhone 4S, the iPad mini and the iPad 3 with IOS 8 or above. To switch between stories, you simply press on the sensor in the toy's right hand. From there, I saw a syncing message on my Samsung Galaxy S8+ and a prompt to press Teddy's right sensor, which launched into the story "All About Bears." I was pleased to learn that the app retains the artwork from the original book series along with the songs. After downloading and launching the app, press the Bluetooth button on Teddy's back to connect.
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