Woody Woodpecker (2017 film)
| Woody Woodpecker | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Alex Zamm |
| Written by |
William Robertson Alex Zamm |
| Based on | Woody Woodpecker by Walter Lantz |
| Starring |
Eric Bauza Jakob Davies Timothy Omundson Thaila Ayala Graham Verchere Jordana Largy Emily Holmes |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures Home Entertainment |
Release dates |
October 2017 (Brazil) TBA (US) |
| Country |
United States Canada |
Woody Woodpecker is an upcoming live-action/CGI comedy film directed by Alex Zamm and based on the cartoon character of the same name created by Walter Lantz. The film stars Timothy Omundson (Psych) as Lance Walters, a divorced con-artist with an only son and a new girlfriend who wants to build a dream home in a forest in the mountains, only to find out he is cutting down a tree in which the eponymous woodpecker lives. The film is set for release in Brazil in October 2017, although a US direct-to-video release remains unknown.[1]
Production
In the early 2010s, Universal Studios and Illumination Entertainment planned a Woody Woodpecker feature film. John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky (King of the Hill) were in talks to develop a story,[2] but the project was canceled.[3] In October 2013, Bill Kopp announced that Universal Pictures had hired him to direct an animated feature film with three interwoven stories.[4] On July 13, 2016, Cartoon Brew reported that Universal 1440 Entertainment was filming a live-action/CGI hybrid film based on Woody Woodpecker in Canada. Filming began in June 2016, and ended later in July of that year.
Cast
- Eric Bauza as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
- Timothy Omundson as Lance Walters
- Thaila Ayala as Brittany Walters
- Graham Verchere as Toby Walters
- Jordana Largy as Samantha Bartlett
- Scott McNeil as Nate Grimes
- Adrian Glynn McMorran as Ottis Grimes
- Chelsea Miller as Jill Ferguson
- Emily Holmes as Linda Walters
- Jakob Davies as TBA
References
- ↑ "Universal is Making A Live-Action/CG Woody Woodpecker Feature—For Brazilians". 2016-07-14. Retrieved 2016-09-12.
- ↑ "Woody Woodpecker Movie in Development at Universal, Illumination (Exclusive)". Retrieved 2016-09-13.
- ↑ Debruge, Peter (2013-07-17). "Illumination Chief Chris Meledandri Lines Up Originals for Universal". Retrieved 2016-09-13.
- ↑ Beck, Jerry. "Bill Kopp Signed for Universal's "Woody Woodpecker" | IndieWire". www.indiewire.com. Retrieved 2016-09-13.