The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie has been acquired by Ketchup Entertainment for North American distribution.
Directed by Pete Browngardt, The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie premiered at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival this past June. The movie sees Daffy Duck and Porky Pig attempt to save Earth from an alien invasion.
Ketchup Entertainment has now officially acquired the distribution rights to Warner Bros. Animation’s new Looney Tunes movie.
“The Day the Earth Blew Up is a historical moment for the Looney Tunes franchise, and we are proud to be partnering with Warner Bros. Animation to bring this film to audiences theatrically,” said Ketchup Entertainment CEO Gareth West. “We cannot wait for audiences of all ages to experience one of the smartest animated films in recent years.”
Fred Hedman of GFM Animation, who is handling worldwide distribution sales for the film, added, “Gareth’s enthusiasm for Warner Bros. Animation’s spectacular, Looney adventure persuaded us that Ketchup Entertainment were the right partners for releasing the film in North America. We’re looking forward to continuing to work with the team as they prepare for audiences to embrace Porky Pig and Daffy Duck on the big screen.”
What is The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie about?
“The film stars two-time EmmyÒ winner Eric Bauza reprising his roles as lifelong friends Daffy Duck and Porky Pig who uncover a sinister alien invasion plot while working at the local bubble gum factory,” the synopsis reads. “Together with Petunia Pig, our unlikely heroes embark on a hilarious high-stakes mission fighting off zombies and aliens while delivering all the laugh out-loud gags and vibant visuals that have made the Looney Tunes so iconic. The voice cast also stars Looney Tunes veterans Candi Milo and Fred Tatasciore alongside EmmyÒ winner Peter MacNicol and others.”
An official theatrical release date for The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie has not yet been announced.
Source: Ketchup Entertainment
