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Genre :
Animation, Action, ComedyRelease Date :
March 27, 2009MPAA Rating :
PGDirector :
Rob Letterman, Conrad VernonStarring :
Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd, Rainn Wilson, Hugh Laurie, Seth Rogen, Will Arnett, Kiefer Sutherland, Stephen Colbert
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'Monsters vs. Aliens 2' Not Happening
October 29, 2009 01:10:02There will be no "Monsters vs. Aliens 2" being brought to the big screen. Los Angeles Times recently reported that DreamWorks Animation has disclosed that the studio won't move forward with the idea of developing a sequel to 2009's "Monsters vs. Aliens" given that the movie underperformed in some key international markets.
According to LA Times, DreamWork's Chief Executive Jeffrey Katzenberg told analysts of the decision in a conference call. "I'd like to tell you there's a perfectly rational, clear and easy answer as to why not, but there isn't," he said. "There was enough of a consensus from our distribution and marketing folks in certain parts of the world that we would be pushing a boulder up a hill."
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'Monsters vs. Aliens' Scares Up Big Bucks at North American Box Office
March 30, 2009 10:03:19"Monsters vs. Aliens" has conquered the North American box office over the March 27 - 29 weekend. Collecting $59.3 million after three days of screening, the 3-D animation movie from directors Rob Letterman and Conrad Vernon has beaten out another newcomer "The Haunting in Connecticut" and taken the champion crown away from "Knowing".
The weekend bow pulled in by this DreamWorks Animation movie topped "Watchmen" first weekend earning of $55.2 million, marking it to become the year's biggest debut so far. The film has also landed itself on the third place for the best March opening ever, following behind "300" and "Ice Age: The Meltdown", and on the runner-up position for DreamWorks Animation film's best opening after "Kung Fu Panda".
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Top 10 Good Monsters
March 25, 2009 04:03:36Monsters, they are often portrayed as hideous and evil creatures that would scare the hell out of children and some grown-ups too. But, not all monsters are evil or exceptionally grotesque and uncaring. Some of them are actually misunderstood, others are friendly and a few may even tickle your funny bones.
As people tend to enjoy seeing misfit beings becoming heroes, many Hollywood movies present new breed of monsters, ones who go against their nature and have some good left in them. Celebrating the upcoming "Monsters vs. Aliens", AceShowbiz compiles a top ten list of good monsters seen in feature films throughout the years.
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Blue Carpet Treatment for 'Monsters vs. Aliens' L.A. Premiere
March 23, 2009 10:03:04Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California has become the host of "Monsters vs. Aliens" Los Angeles premiere on Sunday morning, March 22. Celebrating the special screening event, DreamWorks Animation greeted the celebrities with a unique blue carpet and a man-high statue of B.O.B., one of the monsters in the movie.
Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett, Kiefer Sutherland, Rainn Wilson, Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler were among the film's voice talents attending the premiere. Joining them on the blue carpet were producer Lisa Stewart and directors, Rob Letterman and Conrad Vernon.
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'Monsters vs. Aliens' to Bring First 3-D Trailer to Super Bowl, Promo Video Released
January 05, 2009 02:01:23"Monsters vs. Aliens" will take participation in Super Bowl XLIII on February 1 as claimed through the latest promotional video of the animated movie. During the Colts and Chargers playoff game, a Super Bowl promo video for new "Monsters vs. Aliens" trailer has been shown, revealing that the trailer will be aired using 3-D technology.
The sneak preview to the comedy animation will last about 90 seconds and marks the first time a 3-D telecast has been done for such a large audience. Additionally, it is reported that some 150 million 3-D glasses, which use the new Intel InTru 3D and ColorCode 3-D, will be given away at Pepsi/ SoBe Life Water displays in retail outlets. Jeffrey Katzenberg, the chief executive of DreamWorks Animation, called the stunt "perhaps the biggest media-advertising event in history."
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Ginormica's Origin Explored in New Trailer of 'Monsters vs. Aliens'
December 24, 2008 08:12:39A brand new trailer of "Monsters vs. Aliens" has been released. Giving out more footage as well as story to the comic animation than the previous one, this new trailer chronicles when and how Susan Murphy grows to 49 feet, 11 inches tall and becomes the "monster" called as Ginormica. The video also teases the time she is first introduced to the other monsters captured by the government.
Beside focusing on Ginormica, this trailer also shows how the clueless and wacky monsters are sent to stop an alien from invading the Earth. Providing a deeper look into some of the monsters, like the time the jellylike B.O.B. flirts with a jello, the end-half of the promo video captures some of the scenes in which the monsters are fighting the alien.
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Official Trailer of 'Monsters vs. Aliens' Comes Out
November 04, 2008 03:11:23A UFO has landed in America. Soon enough, the alien living inside the spaceship makes contact with the government to unveil his purpose; that is, to take over the Earth. Answering to the alien's threat, the government takes action. When the bombing of the spaceship doesn't work, the government goes with its last option, unleashing the monsters.
In the newly-released trailer of "Monsters vs. Aliens", the ragtag group of monsters consisting of Dr. Cockroach, The Missing Link, B.O.B., Insectosaurus and Ginormica are introduced. Most of the trailer's footage display the comical side of the monsters and their efforts to stop the alien from destructing the Earth. Beside this trailer, a new featurette showing the first look with director Rob Letterman has also been outed.
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'Monsters vs. Aliens' Trailer Leaked
August 04, 2008 03:08:22Beside showing footages from highly anticipated movies like "Watchmen", "The Wolfman" and "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", the 2008 San Diego Comic Con also previewed the trailer of a '50s monster movie remake, "Monsters vs. Aliens". A week after it is being screened to the convention's attendees, the bootlegged version of the footage can be enjoyed.
Telling the story of alien invasion on Earth, "Monsters vs. Alien" follows Susan Murphy, a girl whose life is changed forever after she is being hit by a meteor. Growing to be 49-feet-11-inches tall and deemed as monster, she is captured and being confined with other monsters. But when a mysterious alien robot storms the Earth, Susan and the others become the government's last result on saving the world.
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Reese Witherspoon Becoming Gigantic Woman in 'Monsters vs. Aliens'
March 11, 2008 03:03:19The depicter of June Carter Cash in "Walk the Line" Reese Witherspoon is going to be Ginormica in animated film "Monsters vs. Aliens". According to USA Today, the actress will be voicing Susan Murphy whose life changes as she becomes a gigantic woman after being hit by a meteor.
On agreeing to lend her voice, the former wife of actor Ryan Phillippe said that she was impressed with the animation storyboard stating, "I got very inspired when the studio showed me storyboards." Further, commenting on her gigantic character, the 5'2" actress jokingly said, "Playing a larger-than-life woman has given me my own opportunity to make tall jokes."
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Reader's Reviews
can i please see the trailer with susan murphy growing?
posted by andrew on Nov 11, 2008Can I please see the trailer with susan murphy growiing?
posted by Andrew on Nov 11, 2008...Or not?
posted by Andrew on Nov 11, 2008can i please see the trailer with susan murphy growing?
posted by ffstar on Mar 27, 2009This is one of the best movies I have ever seen!
posted by Tyler1 on Apr 13, 2009i have seen a lot of films and that is the best film i have ever seen!!!
posted by Thomas on Apr 14, 2009poop
posted by poop on Apr 20, 2009I love Chloe Lockhart
posted by Ryan on Apr 20, 2009did u know that u can left click on 1 of these pics and go to backgrounds then stretch it i still love chloe
posted by Ryan on Apr 20, 2009do u want to have sex
posted by chloe on Apr 21, 2009shere
posted by Ryan on Apr 21, 2009i mean id like to
posted by Ryan on Apr 21, 2009bob is funey from the movie
posted by scoobydoo 101 on Apr 22, 2009101
posted by fyr on May 23, 2009This is great but dose anyone know when this comes out on dvd?
posted by Brill on Jun 03, 2009This movie was crazy... on DVD NOV 19/09
posted by mk on Jun 05, 2009its good
posted by poo on Jun 19, 2009it was fab
posted by dana on Jun 26, 2009hmy name is ayar.fROM azerbaijan.i have seen HUGH LAURIE.THANKS
posted by ayar on Jul 28, 2009This is good
posted by yenjai on Sep 11, 2009the movie was asome!
posted by natalie456 on Oct 29, 2009I love The part when Dr.cockroch when't to the main power core and danced!Bob is my Favorite and to funny!
posted by hans Zimmer on Oct 29, 2009wowiwi zowie!
posted by Debbie Benton on Oct 29, 2009I wan't to see Hugh Laurie for real and Seth Rogen relly bad!
posted by susan murfy on Oct 29, 2009