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{{Film
|image = LTC-TDtEBUPoster.png
|genre = Sci-fi<br>Adventure<br>Comedy
|starring = [[Eric Bauza]]<br>[[Candi Milo]]<br>[[Fred Tatasciore]]<br>Peter MacNicol<br>Laraine Newman<ref>https://gfmanimation.com/films/the-day-the-earth-blew-up/</ref><br>[[Wayne Knight]]<ref>https://variety.com/2024/film/reviews/the-day-the-earth-blew-up-a-looney-tunes-movie-review-1236033911/</ref>
|directed by = [[Peter Browngardt|Pete Browngardt]]
|produced by = [[Peter Browngardt|Pete Browngardt]] (executive)<br>[[Sam Register]] (executive)<br>[[Alex Kirwan]] (supervising)<br>Michael Baum (line)
|written by = Darrick Bachman<br>[[Peter Browngardt|Pete Browngardt]]<br>[[Kevin Costello]]<br>[[Andrew Dickman]]<br>[[David Gemmill]]<br>[[Alex Kirwan]]<br>[[Ryan Kramer]]<br>[[Michael Ruocco]]<br>Jason Reicher<br>[[Johnny Ryan]]<br>[[Eddie Trigueros]]
|music by = [[Joshua Moshier]]
|edited by = Nick Simotas
|distributed by = Ketchup Entertainment
|release-date = 11 June 2024 (Annecy)<br>28 February 2025 (United States)
|running time = 91 minutes
}}
'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a [[2024]] animated movie directed by [[Peter Browngardt|Pete Browngardt]] based on the ''[[Looney Tunes Cartoons]]'' series. It premiered at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on 11 June 2024 and is scheduled to be released in the United States on 28 February 2025.<ref>https://deadline.com/2024/10/the-day-the-earth-blew-up-a-looney-tunes-movie-release-date-1236118946/</ref>

== Development ==
On 1 September 2021, it was announced that a movie based on the ''[[Looney Tunes Cartoons]]'' series was in the works and was initially set to be released on [[Cartoon Network]] and [[HBO Max]].<ref>[https://pressroom.warnermedia.com/us/media-release/cartoon-network-9/warnermedia-kids-family-launches-new-family-destination-acme-night-sundays-cartoon WarnerMedia Kids & Family Launches New Family Destination, ACME Night, Sundays on Cartoon Network Starting Sept. 19 and HBO Max Next Year]</ref><ref>[https://www.awn.com/news/hbo-max-and-cartoon-network-unveil-slew-first-looks-comic-con-2022 SDCC 2022 Announcement]</ref> On 22 August 2022, it was announced that the film would not be moving forward on the service and would be shopped elsewhere.<ref>https://deadline.com/2022/08/batman-caped-crusader-series-not-moving-forward-at-hbo-max-1235097947/</ref>

An unfinished sneak peek of the film was uploaded online on 22 September 2022, with the finished version of the clip later released on 10 June 2024.<ref>https://www.thewrap.com/looney-tunes-the-day-the-earth-blew-up-clip/</ref><ref>https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/looney-tunes-the-day-the-earth-blew-up-movie-annecy-1235917742/</ref> <!--On 15 June 2023, extended footage of the film was shown at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.<ref>[https://variety.com/2023/film/global/warner-bros-animation-cartoon-network-studios-1235647101/ 'Fionna and Cake,' 'Gumball,' 'Batman: Caped Crusader,' 'War of the Rohirrim' Dazzle at Annecy]</ref> The movie pays homage to sci-fi films from the 1940s and 1950s.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/CvBTdG_Jsz6/</ref>-->

The first two recording sessions of the film occurred on 24 and 25 October 2023.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/CyzmMceLVE7/</ref><ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy2OB8YrMf5/</ref>

On 26 October 2023, it was announced that the film would be released in theaters in 2024. GFM Animation launched worldwide sales and shared footage of the feature at the American Film Market from 31 October until 5 November.<ref>https://variety.com/2023/film/global/looney-tunes-movie-the-day-the-earth-blew-up-warner-bros-animation-gfm-1235769149/</ref>

On 16 January 2024, the official poster for the film was revealed.<ref>https://twitter.com/peebgardt/status/1747491854059544763</ref> [[Bob Bergen]] and [[Lara Jill Miller]] did not reprise their respective roles as [[Porky Pig]] and [[Petunia Pig]].

On 8 March 2024, it was announced that production of the movie had been completed.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/C4RQKekSVkx/</ref>

The movie was screened at the Cannes Film Market on 14 and 19 May 2024 and had its world premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on 11 June.<ref>https://www.animationmagazine.net/2024/05/animation-independents-cannes-do-spirit/</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/gfmanimation/status/1790338671675052450</ref><ref>https://variety.com/2024/film/global/warner-bros-animation-annecy-festival-1236000585/</ref>

In August 2024, Ketchup Entertainment acquired the North American distribution rights to the film.<ref>https://deadline.com/2024/08/looney-tunes-the-day-the-earth-blew-up-release-date-1236034711/</ref> It was screened at the Animation Is Film Festival in Los Angeles on 19 October 2024 and is set to start an awards-qualifying run on 13 December.<ref>https://www.animationmagazine.net/2024/09/l-a-s-animation-is-film-festival-unveils-stellar-lineup-for-seventh-edition-in-october/</ref><ref>https://www.indiewire.com/features/animation/day-the-earth-blew-up-looney-tunes-movie-director-interview-2d-animation-1235064200/</ref>

The film was first released digitally on streaming services in Germany, including Amazon Prime Video.

== Plot ==
[[Porky Pig|Porky]] and [[Daffy Duck|Daffy]], the classic animated odd couple, turn into unlikely heroes when their antics at the local bubble gum factory uncover a secret alien mind control plot. Against all odds, the two are determined to save their town and the world, if they don't drive each other crazy in the process.

== Cast ==
* [[Eric Bauza]] as [[Daffy Duck]] and [[Porky Pig]]
* [[Candi Milo]] as [[Petunia Pig]], Old Lady
* Peter MacNicol as The Invader
* [[Fred Tatasciore]] as Farmer Jim, Scientist
* Laraine Newman as Mrs. Grecht
* [[Wayne Knight]] as Mayor
* Ruth Clampett as Waitress Maude
* Andrew Kishino as Floor Manager
* Kimberly Brooks as Coffee Shop Customer, Spaceship Computer Voice
* [[Keith Ferguson]] as Chewy
* [[Carlos Alazraqui]] - News Anchor, Gary
* [[Rachel Butera]] - Town Kid
* [[Peter Browngardt|Pete Browngardt]] - Bully, Roofer Joe
* Nick Simotas - Flavor Scientist Male, Theater Audience Guy

== Notes ==
* The title is a reference to the 1951 film ''The Day the Earth Stood Still''.
* This is the first fully animated ''[[Looney Tunes]]'' film released theatrically. It is also the first feature film in the franchise not distributed by [[Warner Bros.|Warner Bros. Pictures]] in most territories.
* Ruth Clampett, who voiced Waitress Maude, is the daughter of [[Bob Clampett]].

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== Videos ==
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The Day the Earth Blew Up- A Looney Tunes Movie Exclusive Clip
"The Day the Earth Blew Up- A Looney Tunes Movie" - Coming Soon
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