The Zula Patrol: The Movie

The Zula Patrol: The Movie is a movie based on the animated television series The Zula Patrol. It was released in theaters on October 1, 2010 and is distributed by American Public Television. The movie is about the Zula Patrol's mission to save Earth from a giant asteroid.
== Plot: ==
The Zula Patrol is a group of aliens who travel around the galaxy in their ship, The Zula Patroller. They are led by Bula, a green alien who is the most responsible member of the group. He has two best friends: Zeeter, an energetic purple alien and the pilot of The Zula Patroller, and Multo, an orange alien who is a scientist. They are also accompanied by Gorga, a puppy-like alien who is Bula's pet. The Zula Patrol also has two bee-like aliens named Wizzy and Wigg, who are the youngest members of the group. The Zula Patrol's main mission is to protect the galaxy from Dark Truder, a villainous alien who is the archenemy of the Zula Patrol. He and his sentient toupee Traxie constantly cause trouble across the galaxy, from petty thefts to near disastrous situations for the Zula Patrol or other citizens in the galaxy.
The Zula Patrol: The Movie begins with the Zula Patrol on a mission to stop Dark Truder from stealing an artifact called the "Golden Zula". The Zula Patrol manages to stop Truder, but he escapes with the Golden Zula. Bula and Zeeter are then called to the Zula Academy, where they are given a new mission: to stop an asteroid from hitting Earth. The two then return to their ship and tell Multo, Wizzy and Wigg about their new mission. The Zula Patrol then heads to Earth, where they meet a young girl named Emily. She is a fan of the Zula Patrol, and she helps them find out where the asteroid will hit Earth. The Zula Patrol then heads to the asteroid, where they find out that Dark Truder is hiding inside it. The Zula Patrol manages to stop him and save Earth, and Emily is given a medal for helping the Zula Patrol.
== Distributed: ==
The Zula Patrol: The Movie was distributed by American Public Television.
== Soundtrack: ==
The Zula Patrol: The Movie soundtrack was released on September 28, 2010 by Koch Records. It features songs from the movie, as well as songs from the television series.
== Animation: ==
The Zula Patrol: The Movie was animated by Toon City Animation.
== Similars To: ==
The Zula Patrol: The Movie is similar to the animated television series, The Zula Patrol. It features the same characters, and the plot is similar to an episode of The Zula Patrol.
== Trailers: ==
A trailer for The Zula Patrol: The Movie was released on September 1, 2010.
== Production: ==
Production for The Zula Patrol: The Movie began in 2008. It took two years to complete the movie.
== Development: ==
The Zula Patrol: The Movie was developed by American Public Television and Toon City Animation. It is based on the animated television series, The Zula Patrol.
== Casting: ==
The cast of The Zula Patrol: The Movie includes B.J. Ward, Nika Futterman and Tom Kenny.
== Release: ==
The Zula Patrol: The Movie was released in theaters on October 1, 2010.
== Screening: ==
The Zula Patrol: The Movie was screened at the New York International Children's Film Festival on February 27, 2010.
== Home media: ==
The Zula Patrol: The Movie was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on October 5, 2010 by Koch Vision.
== Reception ==
The Zula Patrol: The Movie received positive reviews from critics. It has a rating of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
== Box office ==
The Zula Patrol: The Movie grossed $1,000,000 in its opening weekend. It has a total gross of $2,000,000.
== Accolades ==
The Zula Patrol: The Movie was nominated for an Annie Award in 2010.
== Legacy ==
The Zula Patrol: The Movie was followed by a sequel, titled The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather.
== Categories ==
2010 films | American animated films | Animated space adventure films | Films about extraterrestrial life | Films set in the future | Science fiction adventure films | Space adventure films
== Trivia ==
The Zula Patrol: The Movie is the first movie based on an animated television series. It is also the first movie to be based on The Zula Patrol.