Looney Tunes return to cinema with feature film at Annecy Festival
At the Annecy Animation Festival, running until June 15, Warner Bros. unveiled a new Looney Tunes feature film titled "The Day the Earth Blew Up." Directed by Pete Browngardt, the movie marks the first time Daffy Duck and Porky Pig star as sole protagonists in a full-length theatrical release, previously appearing only in shorts or ensemble films like "Space Jam." The plot follows the duo discovering an alien conspiracy during a home renovation. The release date in Italy is yet to be announced.
Key facts
- Annecy Animation Festival runs until June 15.
- New Looney Tunes film 'The Day the Earth Blew Up' premiered at the festival.
- Directed by Pete Browngardt, creator of 'Uncle Grandpa' and 'Secret Mountain Fort Awesome'.
- First feature film starring Daffy Duck and Porky Pig as sole protagonists.
- Previous feature appearances were in 'Space Jam' (1996) and 'Looney Tunes: Back in Action' (2003).
- Plot involves an alien conspiracy discovered during a house renovation.
- Italian release date is not yet known.
- The film is produced by Warner Bros.
Entities
Artists
- Pete Browngardt
Institutions
- Warner Bros.
- Annecy Animation Festival
Locations
- Annecy
- France