Pixels [2015] is a American science fiction action comedy film produced by Columbia Pictures, 1492 Pictures and Happy Madison Productions. The film will be directed by Chris Columbus, screenplay by Tim Herlihy and Timothy Dowling and a screen story writen by Tim Herlihy and based on Patrick Jean's 2010 Internet short film of the same name. The production will feature computer-animated video game characters, special effects and is set to stars Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Josh Gad, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Monaghan, Brian Cox, Ashley Benson, and Jane Krakowski. The film is scheduled to be released in 2D, 3D, and IMAX 3D on July 24, 2015.