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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] |
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]
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]
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Premise
A 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
Spanish
- Polo Morín as Danny[7]
- Natalia Téllez as Liz[7]
- Edson Zuñiga as Hombre Polilla (Mothman)[8]
English
- Jamie Bell as Danny[4]
- Ruby Rose as Liz[4]
- Idzi Dutkiewicz as Mothman
Development
Bob 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
On 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
The 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
In 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
| 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
- ^ Cranston Academy: Monster Zone at Box Office Mojo, an IMDb company.
- ^ a b Apanco, Edgar (18 August 2020). "Taquilla México: ¿Cómo le fue a los cines en su reapertura?". Cine Premiere (in Spanish). g21 Comunicación. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ Combined Box Office Mojo gross data with Cine Premiere data: $2.4M pesos ($136,132).
- ^ a b c d e Grater, Tom (1 November 2019). "Jamie Bell, Ruby Rose To Voice Animation 'Cranston Academy: Monster Zone' For DDI – AFM". Deadline. Deadline. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
- ^ "CRANSTON ACADEMY: MONSTER ZONE". Cinando. Cinando. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
- ^ a b "ACADEMIA CRANSTON - CENAS MONSTRUOSAS!". Cinemundo. Cinemundo, Lda. Retrieved 9 March 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. 9 April 2020. Retrieved 12 April 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 29 October 2020.
- ^ Huerta, Cesar (6 January 2019). "Cine mexicano, por otra marca". El Universal. El Universal. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ "AMACC on Twitter: "#NominadosAriel2021 a Mejor". Twitter. @AcademiaCineMx. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ^ "NOMINEES 2021 - Premios Quirino". Premios Quirino. Premios Quirino. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
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