2 Animated “Humans Invade the Aliens” movies: PLANET 51 and TERRA… **UPDATED**

Ever notice when a studio puts out a high concept film and another studio releases a similarly-plotted, high concept movie both in the same year (Ex- “Volcano” and “Dante’s Peak,” “Armageddon” and “Deep Impact,” “A Bug’s Life” and “Antz,” etc…)?

Looks like it’s happening again with these two animated films in which humans invade alien homeworlds.

“Planet 51″ looks to be the comedic and high-budgeted version, while “Terra” (**UPDATE** Now retitled “Battle for Terra”) goes for the independant/serious tone. Both look kinda neat, but I’m more excited for “Terra” as it looks like it might actually have a poigniant message.

On the live-action front, James Cameron’s long awaited “Avatar” also has a similar concept driving it, but he and his minions have yet to release enough information to make a third comparison.

In the meantime, check out the trailers for “Planet 51″ and “Terra.” I’ve got a good feeling about these two. Besides…

A little healthy competition never hurt anyone.

First, “Planet 51″…

Now, “Terra”…