Popeye Movie

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Popeye movie production status is currently Development

January 22, 2016 • Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight' T.J. Fixman will rewrite the script.

Who's Involved:

Avi Arad, Ari Arad, David Ronn, Jay Scherick, T.J. Fixman, Mike Jones

Release Date:

Nationwide

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Runtime: N/A
Language: English

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Plot: What's the story about?

The logline is being kept under wraps, but Popeye's love interest Olive Oyl, nemesis Bluto and adopted child Swee'Pea will be part of the adventure. Producer Avi Arad says the new version will cover the themes of friendship, love, greed and life and focus on human strengths and human frailties.

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Who stars in Popeye: Cast List

No cast available.

Who's making Popeye: Crew List

A look at the Popeye behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Genndy Tartakovsky last directed Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation and Samurai Jack. The film's writer Mike Jones last wrote Soul (re-release) and Pool Boy.

Director

Producers

Ari Arad
Avi Arad

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Production: What we know about Popeye?

Key Facts

  1. Created by E.C. Segar, Popeye first appeared in the already established "Thimble Theater" comicstrip in 1929. Introduced as a walk-on character, Popeye eventually became the strip's star. The spinach-loving hero, who spawned the longest-running series of talking animated shorts, is considered a merchandising gold mine, with Popeye toys, books, puzzles, and games.

Filming Timeline

  1. 2016 - January: The film was set to Development  status.

    T.J. Fixman will rewrite the script.

  2. 2015 - March: The film was set to Development  status.

    Director Genndy Tartakovsky has left the project.

  3. 2013 - May: The film was set to Pre-Production  status.
  4. 2011 - November: The film was set to Development  status.
  5. 2010 - March: The film was set to Announced  status.

Popeye Release Date: When is the film coming out?


Popeye is coming out as a Nationwide release To Be Announced (TBA). There are 9,435 other movies coming out on the same date, including The Rosie Project, Shrek 5 and Sesame Street.

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