Zane the Cool Kid (2012 film)

Zane the Cool Kid is a 2012 American 3D computer-animated comedy film produced by Maloing Entertainment. It is the remake of the 1983 animated film of the same name. It was directed by David Silverman and produced by Vanessa Peskamn. The film features the voices of Evan Sabara, Kristen Bell, Wally Wingert, will.i.am, Jane Lynch, Jay Leno, Patrick Warburton, Charlie Day, and Albert Brooks.

The film was released on October 19, 2012 by Lionsgate through their Summit Entertainment label. It was met with mixed critical reception from critics, while the general public received it favorably. Despite its mixed critical reception, it was a success at the box office. It got to earn $252 million worldwide. Coming soon!

Cast

 * Evan Sabara as Zane Faron, a 15-year-old teenage boy who is very cool
 * Kristen Bell as Gila Hilton, a 15-year-old teenage girl and Zane's girlfriend
 * Wally Wingert as Jep Jepuson, a 18-year-old teenage boy who is cooler than Zane
 * will.i.am as Sol Sol, a 20-year-old man who is Zane's big fan
 * Jane Lynch as Jill Faron, Zane's mother
 * Jay Leno as Barry Faron, Zane's father
 * Patrick Warburton as Timo, Barry's friend
 * Charlie Day as Zack, a friend of Zane
 * Albert Brooks as Danny Jepuson, Jep's father
 * Kevin Michael Richardson as Kep, Zane's computer voice
 * Tim Miller as News Reporter and Additional Voices
 * Ariel Winter, Tara Strong, and Hynden Walch as Zane's screaming fans
 * Tom Kenny as Additional Voices

Production
In June 2009, Maloing Entertainment announced they were developing a computer-animated remake of the 1983 film with Evan Sabara to play the title character. In January 2010, it was announced that Erica Rivinoja and Brian Lynch were working on a script. On February 17, 2011, it was announced that David Silverman, best known for directing numerous episodes of the animated TV series The Simpsons, was chosen as director.

In March 2011, it was announced that Kristen Bell joined the cast of the film to voice Gila Hilton, Zane's girlfriend, while Wally Wingert, will.i.am, Jane Lynch, Jay Leno, Patrick Warburton, Charlie Day, and Albert Brooks were in the cast.

Release
On July 14, 2010, Maloing announced that Zane the Cool Kid was scheduled for release on April 27, 2012. On April 12, 2011, it was announced by Summit Entertainment that the release date for the film was being pushed back to October 19, 2012. The film is preceded by Mala Got the Groove, a five-minute short film based on the Malachi Universal series.

The film's first trailer debuted with Chicken and Hen on March 2, 2012. A theatrical trailer was attached to Dot Box 2 on August 17, 2012.

Home media
Zane the Cool Kid was released on DVD, Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, and digital HD on February 5, 2013. It includes Mala Got the Groove and a new animated short film Hot Tub Party and a sneak peek at The Giving Tree.

Critical response
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film received a 37% approval rating based on 152 reviews. On Metacritic, the film has 58% approval rating based on 42 reviews falling under the "Mixed or Average" category.

Box office
Despite the mixed response from critics, the film was a commercial success. On its opening weekend, the film grossed $252 million with a $16,841 average from 5,752 theaters making it the number 3 movie of that weekend behind Hyde Park on Hudson and Lay the Favorite.

Music
The original score for the film was composed by Hans Zimmer. A soundtrack, consisting of the film's score, was released by Geo LTD. Records on November 30, 2012. will.i.am contributed an original song to the film titled "Tricky".

Possible sequel
David Silverman, the director of the film, confirmed in January 2013 that they might work on a sequel to the film or a remake of the 1987 sequel Zane the Cool Kid 2: Life Rocks, but they don't have much time to do it.