DreamWorks Animation has revealed the voice cast and released a new photo for their 2009 computer animated 3D film Monsters vs. Aliens.
Based on the horror comic Rex Havoc, the film attempts to reinvent the classic 1950’s monster B-movie starring Reese Witherspoon as Susan Murphy, a California girl who, on her wedding day, has the bad luck to be hit by a meteor, which causes her to grow to be 49 feet, 11½ inches tall. Captured by the military, she’s renamed Ginormica. The rest of the cast includes:
- Rainn Wilson - the evil alien Gallaxhar
- Hugh Laurie - Dr. Cockroach, Ph.D.
- Seth Rogen - the jellylike B.O.B.
- Will Arnett - the half-ape, half-fish Missing Link
- Kiefer Sutherland - General W.R. Monger
- Stephen Colbert - The President
Sounds like an interesting concept, almost like a mainstream version of Grindhouse, but computer animated and in 3D. The voice cast also sounds very appealing. This will be Seth Rogen’s fourth turn as a computer animated character over the a period of just one year (Spiderwick, Horton, Kung Fu Panda).
Monsters vs. Aliens hits theaters on March 27th 2009.
Discuss: Is anyone interested in a computer animated 3D retro monster b-movie?
source: USA Today
March 11th, 2008 at 1:39 am
haha I love the designs.
That giant monster in the background looks hilarious. If it’s done well it could be great. I like the casting so far, Colbert as the president? Yes :)
March 11th, 2008 at 4:00 am
Stephen Colbert IS THE PRESIDENT!
March 11th, 2008 at 4:10 am
I just noticed someone jumping off the back of the sailboat, ha.
March 11th, 2008 at 5:18 am
what?!! you mean to tell me that Dreamworks Animation is doing something without “Shrek” in the title? I don’t believe it.
Great choice and this idea looks like it could be a lot of fun, although it’s disconcerting to see that they are still emphasizing the celebrity casting for their animated films. I’ll never agree with that.
btw - The Grindhouse reference whiffs badly. 50’s Monster movies vs. 70’s Exploitation. Not nearly the same.
March 11th, 2008 at 5:36 am
Why does Ginormica look like that white haired chick from the incredibles? Extremely similar character designs. Shame on dreamworks.
March 11th, 2008 at 7:12 am
Of all the celebrity casts picked to voice animated movies recently, this looks to be the best. Excellent choice of actors.
March 11th, 2008 at 8:54 am
I concur with the Captain. That big goofy looking thing cracks me up.
March 11th, 2008 at 9:15 am
I dig the design and color. The cast is pretty nice also. Let’s hope the story resonates with that appeal
March 11th, 2008 at 10:43 am
Not sure why, but these characters give me the creeps.
March 11th, 2008 at 10:52 am
I usually wince at the lame stories and bright colors of non-Pixar animation these days… but yeah, that sounds pretty cool. But why do cg characters on movie posters always have slanted sneering grins?
March 11th, 2008 at 11:02 am
Wicked cast so I’ll end up seeing this regardless of the reviews. I don’t think they could have found a more fitting and hilarious cast.
March 11th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
its Cloverfield Part 2 hahaha
March 11th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
looks and sounds fantastic, bring it on
March 11th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Is anyone else tired of seeing Seth Rogen everywhere?!
March 12th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
ah im getting there funny guy tho
March 21st, 2008 at 12:31 pm
COLBERT FOR PRESIDENT!
…Oh, wait…