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Jonathan Murray Chu (born November 2, 1979) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is known for directing the romantic comedy "Crazy Rich Asians" (2018) and the musical fantasy "Wicked" (2024), the former being one of the first films by a major Hollywood studio to feature a majority cast of Asian descent. For his direction for "Wicked," Chu won the National Board of Review Award for Best Director and Critics’ Choice Award for Best Director. An alumnus of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, other films he has directed often include musical elements, including the dance films "Step Up 2: The Streets" (2008) and "Step Up 3D" (2010), the musicals "Jem and the Holograms" (2015) and "In the Heights" (2021), as well as the live concert films "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" (2011) and "Justin Bieber's Believe" (2013). Description above from the Wikipedia article Jon M. Chu, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
In the heart of the city, the once-popular Neon Galaxy Arcade is on the verge of shutting down forever. For talented dancer Max Rivera, determined strategist Zoe Kim, and gifted singer-songwriter Emma Torres, the arcade is more than a building—it's where they discovered their passion for music, dance, and friendship. Everything changes when the trio uncovers a mysterious hidden rhythm machine known as Pump It. Activating it transports them into the spectacular Rhythm Realm, a digital universe powered by music, dance, rap, and creativity itself. There they meet Beat, a wisecracking digital guide, and learn that the Rhythm Realm is being threatened by a powerful force that feeds on silence and self-doubt. To save both worlds, Max, Zoe, and Emma must compete in a legendary musical tournament against elite performers including the undefeated champion Neon, rising dance star Luna Cruz, and viral sensation Tyler Reed. Guided by the legendary DJ Cruise and the magical guardian Harmony, the team journeys through dazzling music kingdoms, neon concert arenas, and rhythm-powered cities where every battle is fought through singing, rapping, dancing, and heart. As friendships are tested and dreams are put on the line, the heroes discover that true greatness isn't about being the best performer—it's about inspiring others to find their own rhythm. Packed with original songs, explosive dance numbers, rap battles, emotional ballads, and unforgettable performances, PUMP IT is a musical adventure where every beat matters and every voice has the power to change the world.
