The Waterman Movie
| The Waterman Movie | |
|---|---|
 Teaser poster | |
| Directed by | Bryan Waterman |
| Written by | Bryan Waterman |
| Starring |
Leslie Nielsen Bryan Waterman Chris Barnhill Jen Barnhill Katie (Dorr) Yorra Devin Farmer Barrett Wimer |
| Music by | Reel Big Fish |
Production company |
Waterman Studios CJC Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Waterman Studios |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Waterman Movie is an unfinished independent Flash animated comedy film based on the web series Waterman and was in a state of financial difficulty. The film was announced on March 16, 2007 via a blog which was posted on Waterman Studios' official site, stating that a film of the popular series Waterman would be made. The film will feature the voice of comedic actor Leslie Nielsen. Nielsen died on November 28, 2010,[1] but had already completed recording for his part in the film.[2] The release date was set for winter 2007, then changed to 2008. On January 14, 2008, Bryan Waterman stated that the film was only 40% done. He also stated that the film is "still moving ahead as scheduled." With over a year since any news on the project, a message was posted by him on February 3, 2009 stating, "That 2008 was a busy year for Waterman Studios" and that production of the film had come to a halt. In June 2011 during a live video on Vokle, he mentioned that he is aiming for a release of Christmas 2012, but that did not happen.
Plot
When famed comedy rock duo 16 Buttons of Justice is informed of the tremendous failure that is the 16 Buttons of Justice TV Show, the duo must come up with a plan to send ratings through the roof, before the show is canceled. Soon after hearing that Ready Espanosa, father to 16 Buttons of Justice front man Raccoon X, and a world-famous explorer have gone missing, the duo decides to document their own rescue attempt to save the greatest adventurer of all time.
Crowd funding
In 2010, Bryan Waterman attempted to raise money for the film via Kickstarter with a goal of $35,000. Only $13,384 was pledged by the August deadline,[3] so as per Kickstarter's rules, no money was raised.
References
- ↑ "Leslie Nielsen Dies At 84".
- ↑ Jeff Labrecque (November 30, 2010). "Leslie Nielsen's final film, 'The Waterman Movie,' remains in limbo, says the director". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 26, 2011.
- ↑ ""The Waterman Movie" Starring Leslie Nielsen". Kickstarter. Retrieved June 12, 2012.