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=== Development ===
=== Development ===
In January 2022, it was reported that a musical film based on the [[Disney Channel]] animated series ''[[Big City Greens]]'' was in development at [[Disney Television Animation]]. It was announced for a simultaneous release on Disney Channel and [[Disney+]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=January 21, 2022 |title='Big City Greens' Tunes Up With Disney Channel & Disney+ Movie Musical; Animated Series Lands Season 4 Order |url=https://deadline.com/2022/01/big-city-green-movie-disney-fourth-season-disney-channel-1234917171/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128153901/https://deadline.com/2022/01/big-city-green-movie-disney-fourth-season-disney-channel-1234917171/ |archive-date=January 28, 2022 |access-date=August 21, 2023 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |language=en-US}}</ref> Anna O'Brian directed the film.<ref name=":2" /> The film was developed in conjuction to the series; due to this, series creators Cheis and Shane Houghton had to increase the size of their crew, with part of the crew working on the film and others back-and-forth between the film and the series.<ref name=":3" />
In January 2022, it was reported that a musical film based on the [[Disney Channel]] animated series ''[[Big City Greens]]'' was in development at [[Disney Television Animation]]. It was announced for a simultaneous release on Disney Channel and [[Disney+]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=January 21, 2022 |title='Big City Greens' Tunes Up With Disney Channel & Disney+ Movie Musical; Animated Series Lands Season 4 Order |url=https://deadline.com/2022/01/big-city-green-movie-disney-fourth-season-disney-channel-1234917171/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128153901/https://deadline.com/2022/01/big-city-green-movie-disney-fourth-season-disney-channel-1234917171/ |archive-date=January 28, 2022 |access-date=August 21, 2023 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |language=en-US}}</ref> Anna O'Brian directed the film,<ref name=":2" /> with series creators Chris and Shane Houghton executive-producing.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=You are being redirected... |url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/2024/06/the-houghton-bros-give-us-the-scoop-on-big-city-greens-the-movie-spacecation/ |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=www.animationmagazine.net}}</ref> The film was developed in conjuction to the series; due to this, the Houghton brothers had to increase the size of their crew, with part of the crew working on the film and others back-and-forth between the film and the series.<ref name=":3" />


=== Writing ===
=== Writing ===
The script had already been written a year before its announcement.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Dar |first=Taimur |date=October 21, 2022 |title=INTERVIEW: Change is the theme for BIG CITY GREENS Season 3 |url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-big-city-greens-season-3-cast-and-crew/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221022002455/https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-big-city-greens-season-3-cast-and-crew/ |archive-date=October 22, 2022 |access-date=October 22, 2022 |website=The Beat |language=en-US}}</ref> The duo conceived the film as a stand-alone story as to avoid alienating audiences unfamiliar with the show.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=INTERVIEW: Blast Off With “Big City Greens The Movie: Spacecation” – Animation Scoop |url=https://www.animationscoop.com/interview-blast-off-with-big-city-greens-the-movie-spacecation/ |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=www.animationscoop.com}}</ref> For the film, the Houghton brothers wanted to do something that couldn't be done in the series. Shane said they wanted it to feel like a big event and spectacle, with Chris adding that the story had to be one that could only be told in the longer format.<ref name=":0" /> Due to this, the producers decided to set the film primarly in space, as well as to further explore the relationship between Cricket and Bill, as they felt the feature-length format would allow them to explore "an emotional depth" that couldn't be properly depicted within a 11-minute timeframe.<ref name=":3" />
The script had already been written a year before its announcement.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Dar |first=Taimur |date=October 21, 2022 |title=INTERVIEW: Change is the theme for BIG CITY GREENS Season 3 |url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-big-city-greens-season-3-cast-and-crew/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221022002455/https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-big-city-greens-season-3-cast-and-crew/ |archive-date=October 22, 2022 |access-date=October 22, 2022 |website=The Beat |language=en-US}}</ref> The duo conceived the film as a stand-alone story as to avoid alienating audiences unfamiliar with the show.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=INTERVIEW: Blast Off With “Big City Greens The Movie: Spacecation” – Animation Scoop |url=https://www.animationscoop.com/interview-blast-off-with-big-city-greens-the-movie-spacecation/ |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=www.animationscoop.com}}</ref> For the film, the Houghton brothers wanted to do something that couldn't be done in the series. Shane said they wanted it to feel like a big event and spectacle, with Chris adding that the story had to be one that could only be told in the longer format.<ref name=":0" /> Due to this, the producers decided to set the film primarly in space, as well as to further explore the relationship between Cricket and Bill, as they felt the feature-length format would allow them to explore "an emotional depth" that couldn't be properly depicted within a 11-minute timeframe.<ref name=":3" /> In spite of the film's larger scope, the duo wanted it to remain grounded, "so [they] wanted everything to just feel a little bigger tell in the series".<ref name=":4" /> The producers had to change the film's clikax after a test projection with executives as they felt it wasn't working properly.<ref name=":4" />


=== Casting ===
=== Casting ===
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===Music===
===Music===
''Big City Greens'' composer Joachim Horsley was announced to return to score the film.<ref name=":1" /> Songs for the film were written during lockdown due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref name=":0" /> The opening song serves as a reintroduction to the Green family and the show's concept, which the Houghton brothers incorporated as a way to introduce the characters to new audiences.<ref name=":3" /> A soundtrack for the film is set to release on June 7, 2024, the day after the movie.<ref name=":2" />
''Big City Greens'' composer Joachim Horsley was announced to return to score the film.<ref name=":1" /> Songs for the film were written during lockdown due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref name=":0" /> The opening song serves as a reintroduction to the Green family and the show's concept, which the Houghton brothers incorporated as a way to introduce the characters to new audiences.<ref name=":3" /> A soundtrack for the film is set to release on June 7, 2024, the day after the movie.<ref name=":2" />

=== Animation ===
Animation services were provided by [[Rough Draft Korea]] and Sugarcube, both of whom had previously provided animation for the series, with CG animation provided by [[Lemon Sky Studios]].<ref name=":4" />


== Release ==
== Release ==

Revision as of 21:04, 4 June 2024

Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation
Promotional poster
Based onBig City Greens
by The Houghton Brothers
Directed byAnna O'Brian
Starring
Music byJoachim Horsley
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Chris Houghton
  • Shane Houghton
ProducerMichael Coughlin
EditorDave Geis
Production companyDisney Television Animation
Original release
NetworkDisney Channel
ReleaseJune 6, 2024 (2024-06-06)

Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation is an upcoming American animated science fiction musical comedy film directed by Anna O'Brian and based on the Disney Channel animated television series Big City Greens, created by The Houghton Brothers. It stars the series' regular voice cast as well as Renée Elise Goldsberry, Cheri Oteri, Joe Lo Truglio, Jack McBrayer, and Raven-Symoné. The film follows the Green family, who go on a road trip in space and must work together to save Big City from being destroyed by an asteroid.

The development of a Big City Greens film at Disney Television Animation was announced in January 2022, although the script had already been written a year earlier. The original songs featured in the film were written during lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Series composer Joachim Horsley composed the film's score.

Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation is set to premiere on Disney Channel on June 6, 2024.

Premise

When thrill-seeker Cricket Green tricks his country family into taking a “road trip” in space, chaos in the cosmos ensues! Despite growing frustrations between Cricket and his dad, the two must learn to appreciate each other’s unique perspectives in order to prevent Big City from being destroyed by an asteroid!

— Disney[1]

Voice cast

Production

Development

In January 2022, it was reported that a musical film based on the Disney Channel animated series Big City Greens was in development at Disney Television Animation. It was announced for a simultaneous release on Disney Channel and Disney+.[2] Anna O'Brian directed the film,[3] with series creators Chris and Shane Houghton executive-producing.[4] The film was developed in conjuction to the series; due to this, the Houghton brothers had to increase the size of their crew, with part of the crew working on the film and others back-and-forth between the film and the series.[5]

Writing

The script had already been written a year before its announcement.[6] The duo conceived the film as a stand-alone story as to avoid alienating audiences unfamiliar with the show.[5] For the film, the Houghton brothers wanted to do something that couldn't be done in the series. Shane said they wanted it to feel like a big event and spectacle, with Chris adding that the story had to be one that could only be told in the longer format.[6] Due to this, the producers decided to set the film primarly in space, as well as to further explore the relationship between Cricket and Bill, as they felt the feature-length format would allow them to explore "an emotional depth" that couldn't be properly depicted within a 11-minute timeframe.[5] In spite of the film's larger scope, the duo wanted it to remain grounded, "so [they] wanted everything to just feel a little bigger tell in the series".[4] The producers had to change the film's clikax after a test projection with executives as they felt it wasn't working properly.[4]

Casting

The film stars the series' regular voice cast as well as guest stars Cheri Oteri, Jack McBrayer, and Raven-Symoné reprising their roles from the show, with Renée Elise Goldsberry and Joe Lo Truglio voicing new characters.[3] Astronaut Scott Kelly also makes a cameo as himself.[3][5]

Music

Big City Greens composer Joachim Horsley was announced to return to score the film.[2] Songs for the film were written during lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6] The opening song serves as a reintroduction to the Green family and the show's concept, which the Houghton brothers incorporated as a way to introduce the characters to new audiences.[5] A soundtrack for the film is set to release on June 7, 2024, the day after the movie.[3]

Animation

Animation services were provided by Rough Draft Korea and Sugarcube, both of whom had previously provided animation for the series, with CG animation provided by Lemon Sky Studios.[4]

Release

Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation is set to premiere on Disney Channel on June 6, 2024, followed by its release on Disney+ the next day.[3][7]

References

  1. ^ "Big City Greens The Movie: Spacecation". Disney official website. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 21, 2022). "'Big City Greens' Tunes Up With Disney Channel & Disney+ Movie Musical; Animated Series Lands Season 4 Order". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 28, 2022. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Milligan, Mercedes (March 7, 2024). "Disney TV's 'Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation' Blasts Off June 6". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d "You are being redirected..." www.animationmagazine.net. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e "INTERVIEW: Blast Off With "Big City Greens The Movie: Spacecation" – Animation Scoop". www.animationscoop.com. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c Dar, Taimur (October 21, 2022). "INTERVIEW: Change is the theme for BIG CITY GREENS Season 3". The Beat. Archived from the original on October 22, 2022. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
  7. ^ Valentine, Evan (March 7, 2024). "Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation Reveals Premiere Date, Trailer (Exclusive)". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on March 7, 2024. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
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