Sibling rivalry rears its head a lot in movies – it's a rich source of fodder for drama and comedy. The latest to tap into it is DreamWorks Animation's The Boss Baby, which has put out its first teaser.
Our main protagonist here is Tim, a seven-year-old with a big imagination and a happy life with his mother (Lisa Kudrow) and father (Jimmy Kimmel). He's therefore none too pleased when his parents bring home a new baby brother, and don't seem to notice that the infant is wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase.
Looking to win back his parents’ affection, the older kid discovers a secret plot by the CEO of Puppy Co. that threatens to destroy the balance of love in the world. It turns out that the brash baby executive (Alec Baldwin), who has finagled his way into the family like a cuckoo, is the focus of the plan – and the brothers will have to work together to stop the scheme and prove love is an infinite force.
Hopefully there will be some good gags before the inevitable message about getting along etc, and we have faith in Madagascar man Tom McGrath directing this one. The Boss Baby will be gurgling its way to UK screens in April.