The National
On February 19, we spoke about Escape with Duncan McCue on CBC’s The National. Watch it below!
Escape From Planet Earth Score
Aaron Zigman’s amazing score for Escape From Planet Earth was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, with a 100-piece orchestra and choir. Take a look at some behind the scenes video of the recording session below.
You can buy the score on iTunes at the link below:
$21 Million Opening Weekend!
Escape From Planet Earth had an INCREDIBLE opening weekend! Our total box office gross over the 4-day holiday was $21,101,976. On a budget of only $40 million, that ain’t half bad! To top it off, on February 18 (Presidents’ Day) we were #1 at the North American box office!
We went to see the movie on opening day, and it was great to watch it with an audience. We spent the entire weekend glued to our computers, waiting for the box office results and the audience response. We had a great audience response, and wound up with a B+ Cinemascore.
A huge thanks to everyone who came out and saw the movie!
In Theaters Now!
Escape From Planet Earth is now out in theatres, playing on 3,288 screens across North America. Go see it this weekend and tell all your friends!
Interviews!
Escape From Planet Earth hits theaters this Friday! We’ve been doing interviews to promote the film, and you can check out four of them below!
Animation Magazine – A zany return to Area 51
ScreenwritingU – Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen on ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH
The Canadian Press – ‘Escape from Planet Earth’ giant leap for Canuck animation, says director
Escape From Planet Earth 22 Minute Featurette
Take a look at this 22 minute behind the scenes featurette! Great interviews with our amazing cast and crew, along with new footage from the film!
Escape Clips
We’ve released a few new clips from the film. Watch them below!
Slurpee – When Gary (Rob Corddry) first arrives on Earth, he has a run-in with a Slurpee.
Gary & Thurman – Gary meets Thurman, played by George Lopez.
Airsick – Thurman gives Io (Jane Lynch) some flying advice.
Rocket Boots – Kira (Sarah Jessica Parker) fires up the Rocket Boots.
Just Like Uncle Scorch – Scorch (Brendan Fraser) impresses his nephew Kip.
Inventions – Doc (Craig Robinson) discusses how Area 51 works.
Press Junket
Today was the Escape From Planet Earth press junket. We took over two floors of the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles, and over 40 news outlets came to interview the stars of Escape. The interviews were fast and furious, happening five at a time. The cast all did a fantastic job talking about the film. These interviews will be released in the next few days leading up to the release. The countdown is on!
Hollywood Premiere of Escape From Planet Earth!
February 2, 2013 was the world premiere of Escape From Planet Earth! We had a great time on the blue carpet with the cast and crew, celebrating two and a half years of hard work.
Cody Simpson Featurette – Shine Supernova
Cody Simpson recorded the original track Shine Supernova for Escape From Planet Earth. Check out some footage of Cody in the studio, along with some clips from the film in the featurette below!