A Fun Family Adventure That's Out of This World: Aliens Ate My Homework #AAMH

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I consider myself a pretty lucky parent. Not every kid actually wants to do their homework on a school night. Our after school routine is pretty typical. We walk in the door, change out of the uniform, hang up the backpack, and then have some chill time and enjoy a snack. My son is a first-grader, and his after-school chill time is everything.

While B chills out, I usually clean out his lunchbox, prep it for lunch the next day, and then check his daily folder, signing papers, and so on. After a chill time, we move straight onto homework. I like to have B get it done and out of the way, so we can have family time after his dad gets home from work. B has never fought me on doing his homework. The bulk of his homework comes home on Mondays and is due the following Wednesday. He does it all on Monday night and sends it back on the following day.

I know it won't always be this easy for us. Second grade will bring about new subjects, learning a second language, and yes- more homework. I hope my son will always be good-natured about doing homework, but certainly, remember what it was like to not want to do homework when I was in school.

The intergalactic adventure Aliens Ate My Homework arrives on DVD, Digital, and On Demand March 6th, 2018! The film adaption of the first book from the popular Rod Allbright and the Galactic Patrol series by Bruce Coville follows a pair of middle schoolers racing to save the world from destruction after extraterrestrials invade Earth.

Aliens Ate My Homework entertains and empowers young audiences with humor, heart, and a whole lot of imagination. The film starring William Shatner is the first of a planned series of inventive action-comedies from Universal 1440 Entertainment, a production entity of Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Mommy + B: Enjoying some after-school chill time and checking out ALIENS ATE MY HOMEWORK on DVD.

Our Thoughts...

B was so excited to see this DVD waiting for him after school. He grabbed it and hugged me, asking to watch it. He said it looked really cool! From the cast and characters to the fun storyline, this was a great movie! B could definitely relate to the kids, and I thought it was so fun that William Shatner voiced one of the characters, as well.

This movie is packed with adventure, and a lot of cool science, which B totally loves! It's definitely worth seeing with your kids, and even adding to your home movie collection!

Check out the trailer...

ALIENS ATE MY HOMEWORK

AVAILABLE ON DVD, DIGITAL AND ON DEMAND MARCH 6, 2018

Universal City, California, January 10, 2018 – Unexpected extraterrestrial guests team up with a pair of middle schoolers to prevent the destruction of the planet in Aliens Ate My Homework, coming to DVD, Digital and On Demand on March 6, 2018, from Universal 1440 Entertainment, a production entity of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. A humorous and suspenseful intergalactic adventure, Aliens Ate My Homework follows the whimsical members of the Galactic Patrol on the trail of an evil alien criminal hiding out on Earth.

Based on the first book in prolific author Bruce Coville’s globally renowned “Galactic Patrol” series published by Aladdin Books, an imprint of Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing, Aliens Ate My Homework features the voice of two-time Emmy Award winner William Shatner (“Star Trek”) and comes from director Sean McNamara (The King’s Daughter). The film also stars Jayden Greig (The Shape of Water), Lauren McNamara (“Summer of Dreams”), Kirsten Robek (The Edge of Seventeen), Dan Payne (Star Trek Beyond, Watchmen), Ty Consiglio (Wonder) and Alex Zahara (“The Man in the High Castle”).

Aliens Ate My Homework is a suspenseful family comedy which follows the adventures of sixth-grader Rod Allbright (Greig) and the extraterrestrial lawmen known as the Galactic Patrol. When a tiny spaceship flies through his window and lands on his science project, Rod and his cousin Elspeth (McNamara) meet a group of friendly aliens, including Phil, a talking plant (voiced by William Shatner). The earthlings quickly join the aliens’ adventurous mission to help defeat an evil alien criminal. After discovering the evil alien is disguised as a human - someone he knows all too well – Rod and Elspeth race to save the world from total planetary disaster.

BONUS FEATURES on DVD and digital

Not of This World: Creating Alien Life Forms – A look at creating some of the film's Alien characters, showcasing the work of Emmy-winning visual effects maestro Todd Masters and his creature effects team. Viewers will get a peek at what it takes to bring the creatures to life on-set through the magic of prosthetic make-up, as well as practical effects techniques like oversized sets and puppetry.
Aliens Ate My Homework: From Page to Screen – This piece will give viewers a peek at the process of turning the novel into a film – from concept to production and visual effects. Featuring behind the scenes footage plus interviews with the cast, filmmakers, and author Bruce Coville.
On the Set with Bruce Coville – The beloved author gives viewers a peek at life on the set of Aliens Ate My Homework while providing details on the origins of the Galactic Patrol book series.
The Galactic Patrol Wants You! – A closer look at the members of the Galactic Patrol featuring Grakker, Madame Pong, Rod Allbright, Elspeth, and Phillogenous Esk Piemondum, aka Phil. In this featurette, the intrepid crew of the Starship Ferkel will reveal details on their current mission and will inform viewers on what it takes to become a member of the Galactic Patrol.

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