of production notes listing: Live-action cast actors James Marsden as Frederick "Fred" O'Hare, an out of work slacker who is trying to find work Coleton Ray as Young Fred Kaley Cuoco as Samantha "Sam" O'Hare, Fred's younger sister Gary Cole as Henry O'Hare, Fred's father Elizabeth Perkins as Bonnie O'Hare, Fred's mother Tiffany Espensen as Alexandra "Alex" O'Hare, Fred's adoptive younger sister David Hasselhoff as Himself, the host of "Hoff Knows Talent" Chelsea Handler as Mrs. Beck, a video game company member and Fred's interviewer Dustin Ybarra as Cody Voice cast actors Russell Brand as E.B., a rabbit who dreams of becoming a drummer rather than following his father's footsteps to be the next Easter Bunny. Django Marsh as Young E.B. Brand also portrays a "Hoff Knows Talent" production assistant. Hank Azaria as Carlos, a Spanish-accented chick who schemes to take over Easter Island Azaria also voices Phil, Carlos' naive and good-natured sidekick. Hugh Laurie as Mr. Bunny (credited as "E.B.'s Dad"), E.B.'s father who is the current Easter Bunny. Hugh Hefner as Voice at Playboy Mansion Production Animation and character design The animated characters were designed by Peter de Sève. The CGI animation of the film was made by Los Angeles-based Rhythm & Hues Studios. Release Promotion and marketing Universal teamed up with 92 major companies to promote Hop, including Holiday Inn, Krispy Kreme, Lindt, Kraft Foods, The Hershey Company, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Comcast, Kodak, Hallmark, HMV, and Burger King. A large range of licensed merchandise was released in connection with the film, including toys, stuffed animals, many sorts of candy, T-shirts, cookie decorating kits, baked goods and other products from Kraft Foods. Some items were available exclusively at Walmart stores. The premiere of Hop took place at Universal Studios Hollywood on March 27, 2011. Video games A Hop video game was released only for the Nintendo DS alongside the film. On March 29, 2011, a crossover game featuring Hop and Doodle Jump was released on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. All 25 levels being available after the film's release. As part of Doodle Jump in-app purchases with downloads, a new level can be selected through naming at Hop game over screen. Home media Universal Pictures Home Entertainment released Hop on DVD and Blu-ray on March 23, 2012. Physical copies include featurettes and games, with a short film Phil's Dance Party. Reception Box office Hop earned