Eek! The Cat: The Movie

Eek! The Cat: The Movie is a direct-to-video animated film based on the Fox Kids television series Eek! The Cat, released in 1992.

The plot of the movie has Eek trying to save his girlfriend Annabelle from Sharky, who has been hired by her father to kidnap her and take her back home. Along the way, they are joined by Elmo, who is also trying to save his brother Timmy from a group of hunters.

Eek! The Cat: The Movie was directed by Savage Steve Holland and Bill Kopp, and features the voice talents of Tawny Kitaen, Charlie Adler, Elizabeth Daily, John Kassir and Dan Castellaneta.

The movie was released direct-to-video on November 10th 1998, and was later released on DVD on May 4th 2004.

Eek! The Cat: The Movie received mixed reviews from critics, but was a commercial success, grossing $5 million in home video sales.

Plot
Eek the Cat is in love with Annabelle, a beautiful Southern belle cat. However, her father does not approve of Eek and hires Sharky the Sharkdog to kidnap her and take her back home.

Eek and his friends Elmo and Timmy set out to rescue Annabelle from Sharky. Along the way, they are joined by Mittens, who is also trying to save his owner from a group of hunters.

Will Eek be able to save Annabelle from Sharky? Will Mittens be able to save his owner? Find out in this heartwarming adventure!

Distributed:
The movie was distributed by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Soundtrack:
The movie's soundtrack was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh.

Animation:
The animation for the film was provided by Nelvana Limited.

Trailers:
The movie's trailer was released on October 9th 1998.

Production:
Eek! The Cat: The Movie began production in early 1997 and was completed in late 1997.

Development:
The idea for the movie came about when Fox Kids asked Savage Steve Holland and Bill Kopp if they were interested in making a direct-to-video animated film based on their television series Eek! The Cat. They both agreed and began development on the project shortly afterwards.

Casting:
Tawny Kitaen, Charlie Adler, Elizabeth Daily, John Kassir and Dan Castellaneta all reprised their roles from the television series for the film.

Release/Screening
Eek! The Cat: The Movie was released direct-to-video on November 10th 1998. It was later screened at various animation festivals, including Annecy International Animated Film Festival in 1999 and Ottawa International Animation Festival in 2000.

Home media/Reception
Eek! The Cat: The Movie was released on VHS and DVD by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment on May 4th 2004. The movie received mixed reviews from critics. Box office:  Eek! The Cat: The Movie was a commercial success, grossing $5 million in home video sales.

Accolades/Legacy
Eek! The Cat: The Movie won the Best Animated Feature Film award at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival in 1999.

The movie has since gained a cult following and is considered to be one of the best direct-to-video animated films ever made.

Categories:
Eek! The Cat

1992 animated films

1990s American animated films

American children's animated comedy films

Animated comedy films

Direct-to-video animated films

English-language films

Fox Kids original programming

American direct-to-video films

American films

Animated television spin-offs

Films about cats

Animated films about dogs

Animated films about friendship

Films set in the United States