Cranston Academy: Monster Zone (formerly Scary Show) is an animated horror-comedy film directed by Leopoldo Aguilar. Produced by Ánima and Prime Focus World, the film is directed by Leopoldo Aguilar and features the voices of Jamie Bell and Ruby Rose.[4][5]
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| Directed by | Leopoldo Aguilar |
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| Cinematography | Francisco Herrera Carrillo |
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| Music by | Jody Jenkins |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
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| Languages | English Spanish |
| Box office | $1.55 million[1][2][3] |
The film was first released in Portugal on March 12, 2020, and later in Mexico on June 26, 2020, featuring the Spanish voices of Polo Morín, Natalia Téllez, and Edson Zuñiga.[6][7][8][9] The film was later released in the U.S. by Grindstone Entertainment under the title Monster Zone.[10]
Premise
editA maverick 15-year-old high school student, Danny, is transferred to a secret boarding school, where he opens a portal of monsters from the fifth dimension. To save the school from the havoc of the monsters, he must work with his more successful rival, Liz, and their moth-human hybrid professor.
Voice cast
editSpanish
edit- Polo Morín as Danny[7]
- Natalia Téllez as Liz[7]
- Edson Zuñiga as Hombre Polilla (Mothman)[8]
English
edit- Jamie Bell as Danny[4]
- Ruby Rose as Liz[4]
- Idzi Dutkiewicz as Mothman
Development
editBob Barlen and Cal Brunker have been attached to write the film's screenplay. The pair have previously written and directed films such as Escape from Planet Earth and The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature. The film's animation is handled by DNEG and Prime Focus World.
Casting
editOn November 1, 2019, British actor Jamie Bell, and Australian actress Ruby Rose joined the film's lead voice cast.[4] Jason Moring, the CEO of Double Dutch International, has stated that "[we're] big fans of Jamie and Ruby. They're incredible actors with a truly wide inclusive fan base."[4] For the Spanish-dubbed version, telenovela actor Polo Morín, television host Natalia Téllez, and comedian Edson Zuñiga have lent their voices to the lead roles.[7][8]
Release
editThe film was initially planned for release on November 1, 2019 in Mexico, but has been postponed.[11] It was first released in theaters in Portugal on March 12, 2020.[6] It was eventually released in Mexico on June 26, 2020, distributed by Videocine and titled Escuela de miedo ("School of Fear" in Spanish).[7]
Box office
editIn Mexico, the film has grossed MX$2.4 million pesos ($0.13 million USD) in 8 weeks of its theatrical run.[2]
Awards and nominations
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| Year | Award | Category | Nominees | Result |
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| 2021 | 63rd Ariel Awards[12] | Mejor largometraje de animacion (Best Animation Feature) |
Leopoldo Aguilar | Nominated |
| Quirino Awards[13] | Best Ibero-American Animation Feature Film | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ Cranston Academy: Monster Zone at Box Office Mojo, an IMDb company.
- ^ a b Apanco, Edgar (August 18, 2020). "Taquilla México: ¿Cómo le fue a los cines en su reapertura?". Cine Premiere (in Spanish). g21 Comunicación. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Combined Box Office Mojo gross data with Cine Premiere data: $2.4M pesos ($136,132).
- ^ a b c d e Grater, Tom (November 1, 2019). "Jamie Bell, Ruby Rose To Voice Animation 'Cranston Academy: Monster Zone' For DDI – AFM". Deadline. Deadline. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
- ^ "CRANSTON ACADEMY: MONSTER ZONE". Cinando. Cinando. Retrieved June 5, 2019.
- ^ a b "ACADEMIA CRANSTON - CENAS MONSTRUOSAS!". Cinemundo. Cinemundo, Lda. Retrieved March 9, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Mira el primer póster de Escuela de miedo, la nueva película de Ánima Estudios". Sector Cine (in Spanish). sectorcine.com, Inc. April 9, 2020. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ a b c Cranston Academy - Spanish cast photos - Facebook Date: May 31, 2020.
- ^ Anima Estudios post (Escuela de Miedo header with release date) Published: June 26, 2020. In Spanish. Facebook.
- ^ "Monster Zone". Dove.org. The Dove Foundation. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
- ^ Huerta, Cesar (January 6, 2019). "Cine mexicano, por otra marca". El Universal. El Universal. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
- ^ "AMACC on Twitter: "#NominadosAriel2021 a Mejor". Twitter. @AcademiaCineMx. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
- ^ "NOMINEES 2021 - Premios Quirino". Premios Quirino. Premios Quirino. Retrieved May 21, 2023.