Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 03/11/05 Home Video 09/20/05 MPAA Rating Rated PG for some brief language and suggestive humor Running Time 1 hour 30 minutes Directed by Chris Wedge and Carlos Saldanha Cast Voices of Ewan McGregor, Robin Williams, Halle Berry, Mel Brooks, Stanley Tucci, Drew Carey, Jim Broadbent, Dianne West, Amanda Bynes, Jamie Kennedy, Paul Gaimatti, Jennifer Coolidge, D. L. Hugley, Dan Hedaya, Sofia Vergara Studio 20th Century Fox |
ROBOTS
Acclaimed director Chris Wedge, who created
the Academy Award® winning short film
“Bunny” and the worldwide box-office smash
ICE AGE™, now brings his innovative filmmaking
magic to ROBOTS™, taking the computer
generated animated film genre to an exciting
new level. For the first time ever, an animated
feature presents a totally imagined world – a
wondrously clanky universe populated solely by
mechanical beings.
And never has a cast of this caliber,
encompassing five Oscar® winners, as well as
Emmy® and Tony® honorees, been brought
together for an animated feature. Ewan
McGregor, Halle Berry, Greg Kinnear, Mel
Brooks, Drew Carey, Jim Broadbent, Amanda
Bynes, and Robin Williams voice the principal
roles. Also taking on key parts are Stanley
Tucci, Jennifer Coolidge, Paul Giamatti and
Dianne Wiest.
ROBOTS marks Robin Williams’ return to
feature film animation, following his role in 1992’
s “Aladdin.” In addition, ROBOTS is Mel Brooks’
debut voicing effort in an animated feature.
the Academy Award® winning short film
“Bunny” and the worldwide box-office smash
ICE AGE™, now brings his innovative filmmaking
magic to ROBOTS™, taking the computer
generated animated film genre to an exciting
new level. For the first time ever, an animated
feature presents a totally imagined world – a
wondrously clanky universe populated solely by
mechanical beings.
And never has a cast of this caliber,
encompassing five Oscar® winners, as well as
Emmy® and Tony® honorees, been brought
together for an animated feature. Ewan
McGregor, Halle Berry, Greg Kinnear, Mel
Brooks, Drew Carey, Jim Broadbent, Amanda
Bynes, and Robin Williams voice the principal
roles. Also taking on key parts are Stanley
Tucci, Jennifer Coolidge, Paul Giamatti and
Dianne Wiest.
ROBOTS marks Robin Williams’ return to
feature film animation, following his role in 1992’
s “Aladdin.” In addition, ROBOTS is Mel Brooks’
debut voicing effort in an animated feature.
Special “cameo” voices include Jay Leno, Dan Hedaya, James Earl Jones, “Today’s” Al Roker,
Stephen Tobolowsky, and Terry Bradshaw.
In the film you’ll meet memorable bots Rodney Copperbottom (Ewan McGregor), a young genius
inventor who dreams of helping robots everywhere; Cappy (Halle Berry), a beautiful, dynamic and
savvy bot with whom Rodney is instantly smitten; the nefarious corporate tyrant Ratchet (Greg
Kinnear) who locks horns with Rodney; Bigweld (Mel Brooks), a master inventor who has lost his
way; and a group of misfit ‘bots known as the Rusties, led by Fender (Robin Williams) and Piper
Pinwheeler (Amanda Bynes). Fender’s head, arms, and legs routinely fall off at the most
inopportune moments. As Rodney fulfills Fender’s ongoing need for repairs, the two become fast
friends. Piper is Fender’s tomboy kid sister, who surprises everyone with her determination and
strength.
The result is a timeless, comedic tale that pushes the boundaries of animation while introducing
characters rich with physical humor and soul, and a heart-warming story that proves that a robot
can shine no matter what he or she is made of.
© 20th Century Fox, Inc. All rights reserved.
Stephen Tobolowsky, and Terry Bradshaw.
In the film you’ll meet memorable bots Rodney Copperbottom (Ewan McGregor), a young genius
inventor who dreams of helping robots everywhere; Cappy (Halle Berry), a beautiful, dynamic and
savvy bot with whom Rodney is instantly smitten; the nefarious corporate tyrant Ratchet (Greg
Kinnear) who locks horns with Rodney; Bigweld (Mel Brooks), a master inventor who has lost his
way; and a group of misfit ‘bots known as the Rusties, led by Fender (Robin Williams) and Piper
Pinwheeler (Amanda Bynes). Fender’s head, arms, and legs routinely fall off at the most
inopportune moments. As Rodney fulfills Fender’s ongoing need for repairs, the two become fast
friends. Piper is Fender’s tomboy kid sister, who surprises everyone with her determination and
strength.
The result is a timeless, comedic tale that pushes the boundaries of animation while introducing
characters rich with physical humor and soul, and a heart-warming story that proves that a robot
can shine no matter what he or she is made of.
© 20th Century Fox, Inc. All rights reserved.
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DVD Details
DVD Features
Region 1
Keep Case
Full Screen 1.33
Audio
Dolby Digital 5.1 English, Spanish
Closed Captioned English
Subtitles English, Spanish optional
Additional Release Material
Deleted Scenes
Audio Commentary 1. Chris Wedge
Director, William Joyce Producer
2. Mitch Kopelman Technical
Director, Animators (unspecified)
Film Clip PSA 15 sec. spot
Making of ICE AGE 2
Featurettes 1. "You Can Shine No
Matter What You're Made Of"
2. Blue Man Group Featurettes
Bonus Shorts 1. AUNT FANNY'S
TOUR OF BOOTY
2. Original ROBOTS pitch short
Trailers -
Original Theatrical Trailer
Bonus Trailers 1. BRATZ 2
2. FERNGULLY SPECIAL EDITION
3. STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
4. GARFIELD
5. MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE
6. ICE AGE 2
7. Forced Family Trailer:
(GARFIELD/BECAUSE OF WINN
DIXIE/FAT ALBERT)
Audio Trailer: ROBOTS soundtrack
Interactive Features
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Multiple Angles Characters 3-D
Turnaround
Set-Top Interaction Meet the Bots
Set-Top Games (5)
Text/Photo Galleries
Character Designs
Character Profiles
Character Interviews
Additional Product
Xbox Multi-Player Racing Game
DVD-ROM Features
DVD-ROM Link
DVD Features
Region 1
Keep Case
Full Screen 1.33
Audio
Dolby Digital 5.1 English, Spanish
Closed Captioned English
Subtitles English, Spanish optional
Additional Release Material
Deleted Scenes
Audio Commentary 1. Chris Wedge
Director, William Joyce Producer
2. Mitch Kopelman Technical
Director, Animators (unspecified)
Film Clip PSA 15 sec. spot
Making of ICE AGE 2
Featurettes 1. "You Can Shine No
Matter What You're Made Of"
2. Blue Man Group Featurettes
Bonus Shorts 1. AUNT FANNY'S
TOUR OF BOOTY
2. Original ROBOTS pitch short
Trailers -
Original Theatrical Trailer
Bonus Trailers 1. BRATZ 2
2. FERNGULLY SPECIAL EDITION
3. STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
4. GARFIELD
5. MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE
6. ICE AGE 2
7. Forced Family Trailer:
(GARFIELD/BECAUSE OF WINN
DIXIE/FAT ALBERT)
Audio Trailer: ROBOTS soundtrack
Interactive Features
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Multiple Angles Characters 3-D
Turnaround
Set-Top Interaction Meet the Bots
Set-Top Games (5)
Text/Photo Galleries
Character Designs
Character Profiles
Character Interviews
Additional Product
Xbox Multi-Player Racing Game
DVD-ROM Features
DVD-ROM Link