Idw Publishing reports that writer Roger Langridge and illustrator Bruce Ozella are the creative team behind Idw's new "Popeye" comic book series, debuting April 2012.
"Popeye" #1 will feature a cover from Ozella, as well as a special variant edition, with a cover by Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Jules Feiffer.
The monthly series will be co-edited by Idw's co-founder, chief executive officer, Ted Adams and Craig Yoe.
"Ever since I was a kid, the two cartoonists who have had the biggest influence on me have been Carl Barks ("Donald Duck") and E.C. Segar," said Langridge, "so getting a chance to write Popeye is quite a thrill. I'm especially pleased that Idw have decided to go with a Segar-flavored interpretation. As much as I like some of the later versions of the character, for me, it's those early strips where the magic really happened."
'Popeye the Sailor' was created by Elzie Crisler (E.
"Popeye" #1 will feature a cover from Ozella, as well as a special variant edition, with a cover by Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Jules Feiffer.
The monthly series will be co-edited by Idw's co-founder, chief executive officer, Ted Adams and Craig Yoe.
"Ever since I was a kid, the two cartoonists who have had the biggest influence on me have been Carl Barks ("Donald Duck") and E.C. Segar," said Langridge, "so getting a chance to write Popeye is quite a thrill. I'm especially pleased that Idw have decided to go with a Segar-flavored interpretation. As much as I like some of the later versions of the character, for me, it's those early strips where the magic really happened."
'Popeye the Sailor' was created by Elzie Crisler (E.
- 1/19/2012
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Sony Pictures Animation and Arad Productions, report they have hired screenwriters Jay Scherick and David Ronn ("The Smurfs") to write a script for a new "Popeye" stereoscopic 3D animated feature, based on the comic strip and cartoon characters.
"Scherick & Ronn have a remarkable talent in re-energizing beloved characters," said Bob Osher, president of Sony Pictures Digital Productions. "As they demonstrated with 'The Smurfs,' they embrace the iconic characteristics of these timeless characters and craft a story that really engages moviegoers today."
"We're thrilled that Jay and Dave are helping us reintroduce 'Popeye' to a new generation," said Michelle Raimo Kouyate, president of production for Sony Pictures Animation. "Their take on the world of 'Popeye' has just the right blend of comedy, adventure and heart..."
'Popeye the Sailor' was created by Elzie Crisler (E.C.) Segar, debuting in the daily King Features comic strip 'Thimble Theatre',...
"Scherick & Ronn have a remarkable talent in re-energizing beloved characters," said Bob Osher, president of Sony Pictures Digital Productions. "As they demonstrated with 'The Smurfs,' they embrace the iconic characteristics of these timeless characters and craft a story that really engages moviegoers today."
"We're thrilled that Jay and Dave are helping us reintroduce 'Popeye' to a new generation," said Michelle Raimo Kouyate, president of production for Sony Pictures Animation. "Their take on the world of 'Popeye' has just the right blend of comedy, adventure and heart..."
'Popeye the Sailor' was created by Elzie Crisler (E.C.) Segar, debuting in the daily King Features comic strip 'Thimble Theatre',...
- 11/3/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Avi Arad, producer of the live-action "Spider-Man" movies, continues to develop Sony Pictures Animation's 3D "Popeye" feature film, rendered in CG by Sony Pictures ImageWorks.
Arad confirmed that the new film will highlight themes of friendship, love, greed and life, focusing on human strengths and human frailties.
"Popeye has become one of the most enduring and iconic cartoon characters of all time and indelibly linked to the evolution of animation," said Hannah Minghella, president of production, Sony Pictures Animation.
'Popeye the Sailor' was created by Elzie Crisler (E.C.) Segar, debuting in the daily King Features comic strip 'Thimble Theatre', January 17, 1929. Thimble Theatre was carried on after Segar's death in 1938 by several writers and artists, most notably Segar's assistant Bud Sagendorf.
Retitled "Popeye", the comic strip continues to appear in first-run installments in a Sunday edition, written/illustrated by Hy Eisman, with daily strip reprints of Sagendorf's original stories.
Arad confirmed that the new film will highlight themes of friendship, love, greed and life, focusing on human strengths and human frailties.
"Popeye has become one of the most enduring and iconic cartoon characters of all time and indelibly linked to the evolution of animation," said Hannah Minghella, president of production, Sony Pictures Animation.
'Popeye the Sailor' was created by Elzie Crisler (E.C.) Segar, debuting in the daily King Features comic strip 'Thimble Theatre', January 17, 1929. Thimble Theatre was carried on after Segar's death in 1938 by several writers and artists, most notably Segar's assistant Bud Sagendorf.
Retitled "Popeye", the comic strip continues to appear in first-run installments in a Sunday edition, written/illustrated by Hy Eisman, with daily strip reprints of Sagendorf's original stories.
- 6/14/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Avi Arad, producer of the live-action "Spider-Man" movies is now on board Sony Pictures Animation's developing 3D "Popeye" feature film, to be rendered in CG by Sony Pictures ImageWorks.
Arad confirmed that the new film will highlight themes of friendship, love, greed and life, focusing on human strengths and human frailties.
"Popeye has become one of the most enduring and iconic cartoon characters of all time and indelibly linked to the evolution of animation," said Hannah Minghella, president of production, Sony Pictures Animation.
'Popeye the Sailor' was created by Elzie Crisler (E.C.) Segar, debuting in the daily King Features comic strip 'Thimble Theatre', January 17, 1929. Thimble Theatre was carried on after Segar's death in 1938 by several writers and artists, most notably Segar's assistant Bud Sagendorf.
Retitled "Popeye", the comic strip continues to appear in first-run installments in a Sunday edition, written/illustrated by Hy Eisman,...
Arad confirmed that the new film will highlight themes of friendship, love, greed and life, focusing on human strengths and human frailties.
"Popeye has become one of the most enduring and iconic cartoon characters of all time and indelibly linked to the evolution of animation," said Hannah Minghella, president of production, Sony Pictures Animation.
'Popeye the Sailor' was created by Elzie Crisler (E.C.) Segar, debuting in the daily King Features comic strip 'Thimble Theatre', January 17, 1929. Thimble Theatre was carried on after Segar's death in 1938 by several writers and artists, most notably Segar's assistant Bud Sagendorf.
Retitled "Popeye", the comic strip continues to appear in first-run installments in a Sunday edition, written/illustrated by Hy Eisman,...
- 3/23/2010
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
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