Megamind

Megamind is a genius alien with a Napoleon complex, a classic superhero parody subverting Superman's origin (hero from the good planet, villain from the bad) but flipping it, voiced by Will Ferrell, featuring deep-cut comic references, complex animation for capes and dust, and a villain (Megamind) inspired by Lex Luthor/Brainiac and rockstar Alice Cooper, while Metro Man is Elvis-esque. The film was nearly a live-action movie titled Mastermind, involved Brad Pitt recording actively, and features elaborate details like 100,000 brainbots in the climax. Character & Origin Facts Alien Duo: Like Superman, Megamind and Metro Man were sent to Earth as babies from dying planets, but Megamind landed in prison (raised by criminals) while Metro Man landed in a perfect suburb (raised by loving parents). Superman Parody: The entire plot is a twist on the Superman mythos, with Megamind serving as the Lex Luthor/Brainiac type, and Metro Man as the Superman figure, even mentioning hiding in a "Fortress of Solitude". Voice & Personality: Will Ferrell voices Megamind, a genius but clumsy alien, while Brad Pitt voices Metro Man, with Pitt insisting on recording lines while walking around with a handheld mic. Inspirations: Megamind's theatricality and costume are inspired by shock-rocker Alice Cooper, notes YouTube. Production & Animation Facts Originally Live-Action: The project started as a live-action film and was originally titled Mastermind before becoming animated, YouTube. Cape Animation: A dedicated team of animators spent significant time animating the characters' numerous capes, which were among 320 simulated clothing items in the movie, according to YouTube. Dust Details: The dust clouds in the final battle were made from over 13.5 billion individual particles, YouTube. Brainbot Climax: The giant robot face in the climax is composed of nearly 100,000 individual brainbots, says YouTube. Easter Eggs & References Enjoy!🤍✨️🐺