Alaina Gleen (film)

Alaina Glenn (2010) is a 2010 American 3D computer animated fantasy comedy film produced by 20th Century Fox Animation for 20 Century Fox. Based on Fox animated TV series of same name, it was 1 installment in studio reboot franchise of original series. It was written and directed by series creator Thalia Ward with co direction by Jimmy Hayward from a screenplay by Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow, David Reynolds, Michael J Wilson, and Lorne Cameron, and a story by Ward, Brad Cuddyer and Jared Brady, and stars an ensemble voice cast consisting of Kristen Bell, Bill Hader, Zac Efron, Mandy Moore, Jim Carrey, Maya Rudolph, Wanda Sykes, Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Danny Mcbride, Kenan Thompson, Dwayne Johnson, with TJ Miller, and Nick Nolte. Film follows origin story of how Alaina Glenn met her friends for 1 time and reunites Max Hat in order to stop an evil professor named Hinkle Higgins and his plans for world domination and for capturing Max.

Fox had plans for a computer animated film entitled Alaina Glenn Next Dimensions before release of Alaina Glenn Movie in 2004. However, Next Dimensions was canceled short after latter film box office bomb, but project was revived in 2007, with Thalia Ward announcing that they wanted to create a film that would transcend generations. Film was originally developed under title Life Of Alaina Glenn in 2008, it was confirmed that film would be instead a reboot simply titled Alaina Glenn. In hopes of attracting a large audience with actors, none of cast from original series reprised their roles in film. Music for film was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh and John Powell.

Alaina Glenn (2010) premiered at Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on October 7, 2010 and was released in US on October 22, 2010, in 3D and IMAX 3D formats. It received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised it animation, humor, visuals, writing, score, and vocal, and it has since attained a cult following, particularly among people that grew up with original TV series. Film earn a total of $551 million worldwide against a budget of $103 million, making it 10 highest grossing film of 2010, and won 2011 Kids Choice Award for Favorite Animated Movie and was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, losing to Toy Story 3. It was later followed by 2 sequels 2013 Alaina Gleen 2, and 2017 Alaina Glenn 3 Imaginary Vacation.

Plot
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Voice cast

 * Kristen Bell as Alaina Glenn
 * Bill Hader as Max Hat
 * Max Neuwirth as young Max Hat
 * Zac Efron as Jason Baxter
 * Mandy Moore as Lucy Jones
 * Jim Carrey as Professor Hinkle Higgins
 * Andy Samberg as Eddie Elephant
 * Maya Rudolph as Sally Glenn
 * Wanda Sykes as Betty Glenn
 * Allison Janney as Mayor Mary
 * Danny Mcbride as Roger Rumpkins
 * Kenan Thompson as Officer Bernie
 * Dwayne Johnson as Spy Squirrel
 * Nick Nolte as Timothy Tiger
 * TJ Miller as Kevin
 * Nolan North as Bruce Bird
 * Leslie Mann as Ellie Bird
 * Elsie Fisher as Zoey Bird
 * Cody Ward as Alex Bird
 * Zachary Gordon as Benny Bird
 * Mindy Kaling as Eva Jackson
 * Will Forte as Phillip Foreman, Brad Cool Guy
 * John Dimaggio as Frank, Police Officer #1
 * Thalia Ward as Michelle, Old Lady, Owlclaw
 * Nathan Lane as Jack
 * Fred Tatasciore as John
 * Harland Williams as Chef, Tim, Daycare Teacher, Police Officer #2,
 * Jess Harnell as Hug Guy, Gene, Police Officer #3
 * Matt Hill as Jack

Additional voices

 * Carlos Alazraqui
 * Steve Alterman
 * Bob Bergen
 * Jack Blessing
 * Rodger Bumpass
 * Cody Cameron
 * June Christopher
 * David Cowgill
 * Makenna Cowgill
 * John Cygan
 * Jennifer Crystal Foley
 * Don Fullilove
 * Jackie Gonneau
 * Nicholas Guest
 * Kerry Gutierrez
 * Bridget Hoffman
 * Dominic Hoffman
 * Maurice Lamarche
 * Daran Norris
 * Al Rodrigo
 * Michael Sorich
 * Marcelo Tubert

Production
In 2003, 20 Century Fox announced plans for another Alaina Glenn feature film, with intention of it being animated in CGI at Blue Sky Studios department rather than using traditional animation. Writers Peter Ackerman and Michael J Wilson were hired by Fox to write script for film and eventually, Ackerman and Wilson wanted the film to feature a more experienced Alaina Glenn, which film title would later be Next Dimensions.

After release of Alaina Glenn Movie in 2004, however, Fox canceled production on Alaina Glenn Next Dimensions due to former bombing at box office. After cancellation of Next Dimensions, Alaina Glenn creator Thalia Ward regarding future of series on an CNN interview in 2005, he said, You do have anything official to announce, but you can speak as an individual, you love Alaina Glenn and Max Hat, and you love those other guys and gals you created. And you would love to find a way to bring them back if we could. Chris Wedge, founder of Fox Blue Sky Studios, has said that he would love to see a revival of original Alaina Gleen TV series or even a full blown reboot.

In 2006, After success of Puppet Pals, Fox revealed through an IGN interview that they would possibly revive series of Alaina Glenn. Thalia Ward, Jon Vitti, Brad Cuddyer and Jared Brady visited house where Ward 1 pitched Alaina Glenn, and came up with story for film over a week in October 2006 Vitti and Ward then wrote a treatment. A 3D computer animated film under title simply as Alaina Glenn, was confirmed by Fox Animation on March 3, 2007. Thalia Ward was announced as director, with Ward, Jon Vitti, Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow, David Reynolds, and Lorne Cameron writing film screenplay. Eventually, John Cohen was pitched in to assist with production. Film original release date on November 5, 2010, was also announced. It was also announced that original voice cast from TV series will be entirely replaced by better known actors due to hopes of attracting a larger audience. In 2009, Alaina Glenn (2010) was pushed back from November 5, 2010, to October 22, 2010. In December 2009, Kristen Bell was announced to play voice of Alaina Glenn, taking place of Alaina original voice actress Catherine Cavadini in addition to Bell, Bill Hader, Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Jim Carrey, Maya Rudolph, Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Wanda Sykes, with Kenan Thompson, and Nick Nolte have also joined cast. On March 30, 2010, it was announced that Taylor Swift who was originally going to voice Lucy Jones had left film over creative differences about how her character should come to life. At time of her departure, Swift character had already been fully voiced and animated. Mandy Moore, who had already been considered before Swift, stepped in to voice Lucy. Due to finish animation, Moore had to match her timing exactly to character mouth movement. Initially, during her 5 day recording, she tried to imitate Swift voice, but found it impossible. She end up only using Swift as an inspiration, and resolved to go with her own interpretation of character. In 2010, Dwayne Johnson and TJ Miller joined cast. Alaina Glenn (2010) officially wrapped production on September 15, 2010.

Music
Alaina Glenn Music From Motion Picture is a soundtrack to film of same name, composed by Mark Mothersbaugh and John Powell, and released on October 15, 2010 by Interscope Records, a week before movie theatrical release.

Release
Alaina Glenn was originally scheduled for release on November 5, 2010, but was moved to avoid competition with DreamWorks Animation Megamind. On October 7, 2010, film had it world premiere at Kodak Theatre in Hollywood with cast and filmmakers as attendees. Film premiered in UK on November 19, 2010.

Film was digitally re mastered into IMAX 3D, and released to 195 North American IMAX theatres, and approximately 75 IMAX theatres outside North America.

Marketing
A huge amount of merchandise was made for Alaina Glenn (2010), such as toys and figurines. Film marketing budget was an estimated $200 million, which along with it production budget was around $305 million, which Fox teamed up with several major companies to promote film, including Mcdonald, who included 8 toys in their Happy Meals featuring main characters, Walmart, IHOP, Oreo, and Airheads, who made limited edition flavors Max Hat Banana Flavor and Alaina Blueberry Flavor
 * Film teaser trailer was released on March 25, 2010 and was attached into How To Train Your Dragon (2010), Puppet Pals 2, Iron Man 2, Shrek Forever After Final Chapter, Marmaduke (2010), and Karate Kid (2010). 


 * Official trailer was released on June 14, 2010 and was attached into Toy Story 3, Last Airbender, Despicable Me, Ramona And Beezus, and Cats And Dogs 2 Revenge Of Kitty Galore.
 * Final trailer was released on August 24, 2010 and was attached into Upside Mystery 2, Alpha And Omega, Legend Of Guardians Owls Of Ga Hoole, and Secretariat.

Fox announced that Alaina Glenn (2010) would be their 1 film to feature theatrical 7.1 surround sound. Plus, even Blu ray version would feature original 7.1 audio, unlike other films which were remixed into 7.1 for Blu ray.

Video game
A Video Game Based On film was developed by Blue Tongue Entertainment and published by THQ and was released on October 26, 2010 on Play Station 3, Play Station 2, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, PC, and Mac.

Home media
Alaina Glenn (2010) was released on DVD and Blu ray on March 4, 2011. 3D version of Blu ray was released in North America on May 20, 2011. 4K Ultra HD Blu ray and Digital HD version was released on July 11, 2017.

On March 29, 2011, 3D DVD was released as a 2 disc set, with 1 disc being Trioscopics 3D green magenta anaglyph version and 2 disc being 2D version.

Alaina Glenn: The 4D Experience
Alaina Glenn 4D Experience is a 16 minutes 4D film shown at various 4D theatres over world. It retells condensed story of film, with help of 3D projection and sensory effects, including moving seats, wind, mist, snow and scents.

Critical response
Based on 214 reviews, film holds a 100% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with consensus stating Alaina Glenn (2010) rides simplicity in this CG rendition of original 90 Saturday morning cartoon to grand effect, and final result is an emotionally effective plot, clever writing and cast, and stunning 3D visuals that will satisfy both kids and adults. On Metacritic, it has a score of 100 out of 100, indicating generally favorable reviews. Audiences polled by Cinemascore gave Alaina Glenn (2010) a grade of A+ on a scale from A+ to F scale.

Box office
Alaina Glenn (2010) grossed $265.2 million in North America and $285.9 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $551.1 million. Worldwide, and being highest grossing film based on an animated TV series at time surpassing Fox own Simpsons Movie $527 million. It was highest grossing film directed by a woman until being surpassed by Kung Fu Panda 2 next year.

Film open on Friday, October 22, 2010, alongside Paranormal Activity 2 and Hereafter and was projected to gross $40 45 million as high as $50 million from 3,926 theaters in it open week. Alaina Glenn (2010) was top selling film for week, and grossed $16.9 million on it open day. In it open week, film grossed $67.2 million, finish 1 at the box office and mark 3 biggest Fox animated open of all time, behind Puppet Pals and Puppet Pals 2, and was also highest grossing open week for an animated film released in October, beating $47 million debut of Shark Tale. It drop 100% in it 2 week, against Saw Final Chapter, and since it was Halloween week, film grossed a total of $38.3 million over week, top box office once again. In it 3 week, film held well with a small drop to $29.9 million and finish 3 behind newcomers Due Date and Megamind.