EXCLUSIVE: Ketchup Entertainment has acquired the North American rights to Warner Bros. Animation’s The Day the Earth Exploded: A Looney Tunes Movie by GFM Animation, which is handling worldwide distribution. The science fiction adventure film about the adventures of Daffy Duck and Porky Pig will be released in cinemas nationwide; a date has not yet been set.
In the film, directed by Pete Browngardt, two-time Emmy winner Eric Bauza reprises his roles as lifelong friends Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, who uncover a sinister alien invasion plot while working at the local gum factory. Teaming up with Petunia Pig, the unlikely heroes embark on a risky mission to battle zombies and aliens, delivering all the gags and imagery Looney Tunes fans know.
Franchise veterans Candi Milo and Fred Tatasciore lend their voices to the film, as do Peter MacNicol, Wayne Knight and Laraine Newman.
“The day the earth exploded is a historic moment for the Looney Tunes franchise and we are proud to partner with Warner Bros. Animation to bring this film to theaters. We can’t wait for audiences of all ages to experience one of the smartest animated films in years,” said Gareth West, CEO of Ketchup Entertainment.
“Gareth’s enthusiasm for Warner Bros. Animation’s spectacular Looney adventure convinced us that Ketchup Entertainment was the right partner to release the film in North America. We look forward to continuing to work with the team as they prepare for audiences to experience Porky Pig and Daffy Duck on the big screen,” said Fred Hedman of GFM Animation.
The project was originally approved by HBO Max in 2021, but the film was part of the content write-offs at HBO Max during the restructuring. Production continued and WBA was allowed to offer the film elsewhere. Sales were launched at GFM Animation’s American Film Market. The day the earth exploded Its world premiere took place in June at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and was positively received by the audience and critics in attendance.
Alex Kirwan is executive producer The day the earth exploded Written by Darrick Bachman, Pete Browngardt, Kevin Costello, Andrew Dickman, David Gemmill, Alex Kirwan, Ryan Kramer, Jason Reicher, Michael Ruocco, Johnny Ryan and Eddie Trigueros. Nick Cross serves as art director and Aaron Spurgeon is production designer. Sam Register and Pete Browngardt are executive producers on the project, which is produced by Warner Bros. Animation.
