Spectacular animation, combining two- and three-dimensional techniques with stunning special effects, is TITAN A.E.'s mark of distinction. Directors Don Bluth and Gary Goldman (ANASTASIA) make their first foray into science fiction with this film, which is the first U.S.-produced animated science fiction film in more than 20 years.

The story is a classic bildungsroman, following the journey of Cale, a young man who holds the destiny of humankind in his hand--literally. Opening with the stunning destruction of earth as seen from space, the film launches the audience into a seamlessly imagined universe in which the alien Drej have turned humans into homeless émigrés, searching desperately for a new world. Cale (voiced by Matt Damon) is haunted by the legacy of his father, who abandoned him but created the spaceship Titan, which holds the key to the new home of humankind. With the plan for Titan imprinted in his hand, Cale is swept from a life of lonely drudgery devoid of female companionship into the colorful crew of mysterious Captain Korso (voiced by Bill Pullman). On the Valkyrie ship, Cale enjoys Korso's crew, including the kind, beautiful, and expert woman pilot Akima (voiced by Drew Barrymore) along with a strange but fascinating band of aliens.

A science-fiction film that combines traditional animation with computer-generated images, TITAN A.E. takes place in the distant future, after earth has been obliterated by a mysterious alien race known as the Drej. Cale (Matt Damon) is a human teenager who has been given a mysterious map by his father, leading him on an unforgettable journey. The map just might help Cale unlock a secret that will save the rest of humankind, on the long-lost spaceship Titan. But will the Drej and their allies get there first? TITAN A.E. is exciting sci-fi fun with amazing animation sequences and a fast-moving rock soundtrack.

Theatrical release: June 16, 2000.

TITAN A.E. was shown on June 6, 2000, at an all-digital premiere in Atlanta, Georgia, via distribution over the Internet to a digital projector. Twentieth Century Fox became the first Hollywood studio to distribute a film in wholly digital format.

TITAN A.E. is the second full-length animated film directed by Don Bluth and Gary Goldman. They had previously collaborated on the animated film ANASTASIA.

Joss Whedon, creator of the TV series BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER and ANGEL, worked on the TITAN A.E. screenplay at night, after BUFFY episodes finished shooting.

Rapper Tone Loc contributed his voice to a character.

Writers John August, Joss Whedon, Ben Edlund, and Randall McCormick are responsible for the screenplay, which is designed to appeal to both teen and adult moviegoers.

The imaginative settings and thrilling action sequences are the creations of Fox's own animation studios, Blue Sky Studios, and Persistence of Vision Digital Entertainment.

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35:1
Single Side - Dual Layer
Audio:
DTS Surround 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Surround - English
Dolby Surround - French
THX-Mastered Audio
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - 1. Don Bluth, Gary Goldman - Directors
Deleted Scenes - Four
Featurette - 1. THE QUEST FOR TITAN from Fox Kids
Behind the Scenes Footage
Trailers - 1. Teaser
2. Original Theatrical Trailer
3. 2 TV Spots
Music Video - 1. Lit - "Over My Head"
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus
Text/Photo Galleries:
Production Stills - 1. Over 200
DVD-ROM Features:
Interactive Game
Web Links
Additional Products:
Temporary Tattoos and Iron-Ons

Don Bluth: Director/Animator, THE SECRET OF NIMH (1982)
Gary Goldman: Animation Director/ Producer

Don Bluth: Director/Animator, THE SECRET OF NIMH (1982)
Gary Goldman: Animation Director/ Producer
David Kirschner: Producer/Executive

Ben Edlund: Writer
John August: Writer: 'Go'
Joss Whedon: Screenwriter; creator of WB's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"

Graeme Revell: Score composer

Paul Martin Smith: Editor

"...This handsomely designed intergalactic adventure could be described as Son of STAR WARS..."
"...Visually impressive..."
"...A smartly packaged, brightly colored pop entertainment....More all-out action than any previous American animated feature..."
"...Enjoyable..."
"...TITAN A.E. does an excellent job of using computer-generated effects to create a vast and wondrous outer-space world..."
"...A film that uses the freedom of animation to visualize the strangeness of the universe in ways live action cannot duplicate....There are moments when the movie even stirs a little awe..."
"[With] a mixture of quasi-psychedelic prettiness and real edge-of-your-seat dramatic stuff."