Outdoor Screening
Last night we watched Escape From Planet Earth with a great crowd in Waterloo park. The movie was projected on a giant inflatable screen after the sun went down. Thanks very much to the organizers, it was a blast to attend!
More From Taiwan
All the 7-Elevens in Taiwan have Gary and Scorch on their Slurpee cups! Thanks to Eric, one of our lead animators, for sending these sweet photos.
地球人壞壞!
Escape From Planet Earth was just released in Taiwan, where Chinese Mandopop singer Jam Hsiao played the voice of Scorch! It’s fun to see the international release roll out, and as they say in Chinese, 灼燒我,寶貝! (Scorch me, baby!)
Escape Blu-Ray in stores today!
Escape From Planet Earth is now available on Blu-ray and DVD! The home video release means the domestic theatrical run will be winding down very soon. Escape managed to gross over $56 million domestically… not bad for an independent animated film!
Escape on iTunes May 21
Escape will be available for purchase on iTunes May 21. The US release comes with two “iTunes Extras”. For all the special features including storyboards and the director’s commentary, you’ll need to pick up the Blu-Ray on June 4.
Escape on Blu-Ray June 4
Escape From Planet Earth is coming to home video on June 4! Some of the bonus features include:
- Audio Commentary with Director Cal Brunker
- The Making of Escape From Planet Earth
- Alternate Takes
- Deleted Scenes
- Music Featurettes from Delta Rae, Owl City and Cody Simpson
Operación Escape – Mexican Premiere!
Operación Escape opens in Mexico this weekend – you might know it better as Escape From Planet Earth! Check out these photos from the Mexican premiere. Muy bueno!
Animation Fascination Podcast
Cal recently sat down to discuss directing Escape From Planet Earth with Marc and Matt on the Animation Fascination podcast. You can listen to the interview here!
Escape breaks $50,000,000 at the domestic box office!
We’re happy to report that Escape has become TWC’s highest grossing animated film by breaking $52,000,000 at the domestic box office this weekend. You can read an article about it on Cartoon Brew.
In addition to this great domestic news, our international rollout continues! Escape opened in Israel and India this past weekend. We’ll report back on the international response soon.
International Release!
Escape was released in Russia and Iceland this past weekend on 725 screens, marking the start of our international releases! Other countries are coming soon, but in the meantime take a look at this awesome bus shelter ad in Saint Petersburg!