Marvin the Martian in the Third Dimension

Marvin the Martian in the Third Dimension
Production company	Iwerks Entertainment
Distributor	Warner Bros.
Release date	June 1996
Run time	13:09
Starring	Joe Alaskey
Producer(s)	Kathleen Helppie-Shipley
Music composed by	Richard Stone
Story by	Kathleen Helppie-Shipley Mark Eades
Director(s)	Douglas McCarthy
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Marvin the Martian in the Third Dimension is a CGI animated short film based on characters from the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies theatrical shorts. It first premiered at Warner Bros. Movie World Germany on June 1996, before opening as an attraction on several amusement parks. It was written by Kathleen Helppie-Shipley and Mark Eades, produced by Helppie-Shipley, and directed by Douglas McCarthy.

While scanning the universe for signs of life and activity, Marvin sends K-9 to Earth in order to bring Daffy back to his home planet, and eliminate a threat that could mean war between the two worlds.

Memorable quotes

Daffy Duck: (echoing) Duck Dodgers in the Third Dimension!

K-9: (through telecommunicator) K-9, reporting for duty, sir.

Characters

Legend
Character debut	Speaking debut	Ep. debut	No lines	Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character	Actor
Marvin the Martian	Joe Alaskey
K-9	Joe Alaskey
Daffy Duck/Duck Dodgers	Joe Alaskey

Locations

• Earth
  • United States
    • Hollywood
      • Film production studio
        • Prop department shed
• Mars
  • Marvin's HQ

Objects

• Weight ton
• Illudium PU-38 Dimensional Disintergrator
• Marvin's disintegrating pistol (mentioned)

Vehicles

• Martian Maggot
• Jet scooter
• Police spaceship

Music

The music was composed by Richard Stone.

Release

It was released at Warner Bros. Movie World in 1997.

Behind the scenes

• The Instant Martians are depicted as robotic drones in this short, as opposed to their usual portrayal as biological aliens.
• Bugs Bunny and Gossamer makes cameos on an advertisement for a feature film titled Rocket Rabbit.
• The police space car from Rocket Squad makes an appearance in this short.

Everlasting Influence

• The Instant Martian drone would make its appearance as a playable character on Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem.

Home availability

• In the United States:
  • November 15, 2011: Warner Home Video releases Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 1 on Blu-ray.