Captain Planet movie production status: Development
October 19, 2016 · Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'. Paramount and Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way Productions are in talks to acquire the rights. Last announced in July 2013.
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Captain Planet Plot: What's it about?
Five teens from around the world -- North America, Africa, Eastern Europe, Asia and South America -- are given powers by Gaia, the earth spirit, in order to protect the planet from the devastation of polluters. When their powers are not enough, the teens combine to summon a superhero named Captain Planet.
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Captain Planet Crew and Production Team
A look at the Captain Planet behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's writer Jono Matt penned Foster The Snowman.
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Production Company
- Angry Films (Former)
- Appian Way Productions
- Cartoon Network (Former)
- Sony Pictures (Former)
- The Mark Gordon Company (Former)
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Captain Planet Production and Filming
Key Facts
- Sources tell Hollywood Reporter (10/18/16) the story takes place years after the adventures of the show with Captain Planet now a washed-up has-been who needs the kids more than they need him.
- Based on the animated series "Captain Planet and the Planeteers" which was created by Ted Turner and Robert Larkin III. The TV show aired from September 1990 to December 1992.
- This will be a live action film.
Captain Planet Filming Timeline
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— Captain Planet entered Development status.
Paramount and Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way Productions are in talks to acquire the rights. Last announced in July 2013.Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'.
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— The film entered Announced status.
Sony Pictures has picked up rights to the 1990s animated environmental series, "Captain Planet and the Planeteers," which was created by Ted Turner and Robert Larkin III. Last announced in July 2011.Intentions to make the movie; early in development.
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— The film entered Announced status.
Captain Planet Release Date: When is the film coming out?
The release date for Captain Planet has not yet been announced. 9733 other films are opening the same year, including Whitney Springs, The Rosie Project and World War Z 2.
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