Ego (film)

Ego is a 2013 American 3D computer-animated adventure comedy produced by Megamation and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. The film is directed by Grant Gordon and John Bow from a screenplay by Eric Edwards and Craig Elliott from a story by Edwards, Elliot, Gordon and Bow. The film stars Seth Rogen as the titular character, with Anna Kendrick, Bill Hader, Amy Poehler, Craig Robinson, Brad Garrett and Benedict Cumberbatch. The film focuses on the titular character's hometown getting invaded by a evil business robot who is brainwashing the citizens and it is up to him to save the day.

Ego held its world premiere on March 8, 2013 at South by Southwest film, and was released worldwide on April 19, 2013. It received positive reviews from critics who praised the story, animation and the voice acting. The film grossed $525 million over its $97 million budget. It also received a nomination for Best Animated Feature at the 86th Academy Awards and a nomination for Best Animated Feature at the 71st Golden Globe Awards. A sequel, titled Ego 2.0. was released on August 7, 2020.

Plot
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Cast

 * Seth Rogen as Ego
 * Anna Kendrick as Jean-E
 * Bill Hader as Wheely
 * Amy Poehler as Mechanie
 * Craig Robinson as Hax
 * Brad Garrett
 * Benedict Cumberbatch as Ian Dustrial

Additional voices
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Production
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Soundtrack
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Theatrical
The film held its world premiere on March 12, 2013 at the South by Southwest film festival. The film was released worldwide on April 19, 2013 by Columbia Pictures in 2D, RealD 3D, and in select IMAX theaters.

Marketing
The first teaser trailer was released in front of Brave in theaters on June 22, 2012. The film's full trailer was released on October 29, 2012, and was attached into Wreck-It Ralph four days later. Its final trailer was released on February 6, 2013, and was later attached to Puppet Pals 3 and The Croods.

Home media
Ego was released on DVD and Blu-ray on August 27, 2013. A 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray version was released on July 28, 2020.

Reception
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Sequel
Main article: Ego 2.0.

Transcript
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