Station Square

Sometimes, the best adventures are the ones we can only dream about.

—Wilbert Awdry's opening quote in the extended cut.

Theatrical release poster.

Station Square is a 2009 American epic action-adventure romantic comedy-drama film produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Entertainment, and Village Roadshow Pictures. Directed by Michael Bay and written by Ehren Kruger and David Koepp, the film features an ensemble cast including .

Station Square premiered at the TCL Chinese Theater on November 6, 2009, and was released in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures on November 23, 2009. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and was a financial and box office success, grossing over $205 million worldwide, against a production budget of $30 million. The film was nominated for Golden Globe Awards (including Best Motion Picture – Drama), five Critics' Choice Awards (winning two), 11 Academy Award nominations (including Best Picture), more than any other film that year, winning a leading six awards: Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Sound Mixing, Best Sound Editing, and Best Visual Effects, and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

Plot[]

The following synopsis reflects the extended version of the film.

Cast[]

as Peter Wachowski
as Charlotte Thompson
as Maddie Wachowski
as Tom Wachowski
as Hurbert Slinake
as Miles Prower
as Wilbur Thompson
as Homer Thompson
as Courtney Thompson
as Mayor James P. Sullivan
as Fritz Everett
as Assistant Mayor Kris McLean
as Gavin Magary
as Police Detective Conrad Meacham
as Supreme Leader Arthur Tressler
as General Moe Howlf
as Manny James Watson
as Lindsey Wachowski-Thorndyke
as Chuck Thorndyke
as Stella Transula
as Captain Guy Danlily
as Lucius Fox
as Thaddeus Bradley
as Edward Nashton / Sir Tyranus
as Olivia Robotnik
as Ethan Toothstain Grinch
as Ronald Humdinger
as Wanda Whipple
as Ryder Wharton
as General Karen Charleston
as the Narrator
as Chief Duncan P. Anderson
as Lorraine Baines Wachowski
as Colleen Hannigan
as Dwight Schrute
as Lou Sharws
as Pepe Pirini
as Nathaniel Flint (Extended edition only)
as Sheldon J. Peterson (Extended edition only)
as Aldrich Killian
as Chauncey Hatchet
as Peter's Co-Workers
as Mr. Grinch's Receptionist
as Wendell Pleakley
as The Metarex Troops
as Mayor Sullivan's Receptionist
as Mayor Sullivan's Intern
as Chet Alexander
as Lieutenant Cliff Robertson
as Spike Carradine
as Balthazar Edison
as The Metarex Ninja
as Drew Theodore P. Lipsky
as The Bartender
as The Resistance Soldiers
as Francine

Production[]

Development[]

On October 14, 2005, Jerry Bruckheimer announced that he and Michael Bay bought the rights to produce an epic movie named Station Square, with Bay directing the movie and Ehren Kruger and David Koepp writing its screenplay. On March 20, 2006, Bay was inspired by Sonic X that the main antagonists would be named the Metarex. On July 10, 2006, it was announced that the film will be released on November 23, 2009.

Casting[]

On January 13, 2007, The Hollywood Reporter wrote that Michael Bay chose as the film's main cast.

On May 17, 2007, TheWrap reported that would appear in supporting roles.

Filming[]

Principal photography began in Savannah, Georgia on February 20, 2008, with Bill Pope serving as cinematographer. Filming wrapped on May 14, 2008. The primary visual effects were completed by Industrial Light & Magic and Moving Picture Company.

Music[]

Main article: Station Square (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

On December 9, 2006, it was announced that Harry Gregson-Williams will compose the music score for Station Square. The score was recorded at Abbey Road Studios on October 20, 2008.

On July 11, 2009, it was confirmed that Christina Aguilera had provided an English cover to "The Shining Road" (from Sonic X). The track was officially released as a commercial single by Interscope Records on October 16, 2009. The song is played at the film's end credits. The song was widely praised by critics and received nominations for and wins the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Song and the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media.

Interscope Records released the film's soundtrack album was released digitally on November 14, 2009, with physical releases on November 23, 2009, featuring the score written by Gregson-Williams and "The Shining Road".

Release[]

Marketing[]

On April 22, 2009, Universal Pictures released the teaser poster was released along with a teaser trailer for the movie. The second and final trailer and the film's official poster were released on August 1, 2009.

Theatrical[]

Station Square had its world premiere at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles, California on November 6, 2009. It was theatrically released in the United States on November 23, 2009.

Home media[]

Theatrical version[]

Main article: Station Square (home release)

The film was released as a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital copy combo pack and on DVD on March 5, 2010.

Extended version[]

Main article: Station Square: Special Extended Edition

On November 30, 2010, an extended edition of the film was released on DVD. This version contained new additions like previously unseen footage. The film, released in 2.35:1 widescreen format, was released with DTS and Dolby Digital sound. The new version of the film has newly recorded commentary to accompany it, featuring Michael Bay and Jerry Bruckheimer.