A live-action Captain Planet movie is in development

John Pannozzi · 07-19-2011, 08:04 PM

from http://www.nickandmore.com/2011/07/1...-feature-film/

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Cartoon Network Signs with Angry Filmworks to Develop CAPTAIN PLANET Live-Action Feature Film

Producer of Transformers Film Trilogy Tapped to Create Movie Based on World’s First Eco-Hero

Cartoon Network has signed a development agreement with action-adventure producer Don Murphy and partner Susan Montford and their company Angry Filmworks to develop a live-action motion picture based on the groundbreaking, environment-saving animated hero, Captain Planet and the Planeteers, it was announced today by Stuart Snyder, president and COO of Turner Broadcasting System Inc.’s Animation, Young Adults and Kids Media division (AYAKM). The agreement gives Murphy and his company the exclusive rights to develop and package the property and advance it towards production.

Murphy and Angry Filmworks are most notably credited for the highly successful action-adventure franchise, Transformers (2007), Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) and Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011). Murphy and Montford together produced the upcoming Hugh Jackman blockbuster Real Steel with Executive Producer Steven Spielberg. The company also is responsible for such action-oriented films as Shoot ‘Em Up (2007), The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003), Apt Pupil (199

and Natural Born Killers (1994). Angry Filmworks formed in 1998.

“The messages of Captain Planet are even more relevant today,” said Snyder. “We feel this team can bring the world’s first eco-hero to life in a powerful motion picture that is not only pertinent but entertaining.”

“We are extremely excited about bringing the good Captain back to life,” said Murphy. “His adventures are known worldwide and he is recognized across generations. We expect to make a spectacular series of films with the amazing team at Cartoon Network.”

“With the earthquakes, tornadoes, melting icebergs and all the other problems threatening the world right now, Earth really needs her greatest defender,” said Montford.

In an effort to inform younger viewers about serious environmental issues, legendary cable entrepreneur Ted Turner partnered with DIC Enterprises in 1990 to create the world’s first animated environmental series, Captain Planet and the Planeteers. The series was about a group of young people who combine their special powers (The Planeteers) to summon Captain Planet, an environmental superhero, to battle the world’s worst eco-villains.

Captain Planet and the Planeteers premiered in fall 1990, airing domestically and internationally in syndication and on cable networks TBS and TNT. Six full seasons of the series were produced in the original run of the series, featuring the voice talents of multiple guest celebrities, including Whoopi Goldberg (Gaia), Meg Ryan (Dr. Blight), Martin Sheen (Sly Sludge), Edward Asner (Hoggish Greedly), James Coburn (Looten Plunder), Dean Stockwell (Duke Nukem) and Sting (Zarm). Winning multiple Environmental Media Awards across its production, Captain Planet and the Planeteers also scored several Daytime Emmy nominations.

Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in more than 99 million U.S. homes and 166 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for youth and families. Nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET, PT), Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animated and live-action comedy programming for young adults 18-34.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news; entertainment; animation and young adult; and sports media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

**GK Punk** · 07-19-2011, 08:11 PM

Relevant to my interests.

*Raph's Girl* · 07-19-2011, 08:14 PM

I find it funny that Ma Ti was killed off in battle in thatguywiththeglasses.com 3rd anniversary film Suburban Knights and then now this! Bhargo should be hired on to play Ma Ti since he's played him for the last 3 years *lol*

But Im not so sure about a live action Capt Planet movie. Especially since it's being done by the same folks who did the Transformers films....

Yes I'll go see it but I have a feeling that it'll have tons of cheese factor.

Iroh · 07-19-2011, 08:28 PM

One question: Will Captain Planet have his signature green mullet?

*ZariusTwo* · 07-20-2011, 07:28 AM

Cast Rupert Murdoch as Lootin Plunder, he's just about the planet's biggest villain at the moment

**GK Punk** · 07-20-2011, 08:33 AM

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Cast Rupert Murdoch as Lootin Plunder, he's just about the planet's biggest villain at the moment

Hah, I love this idea so much.

*BubblyShell22* · 07-20-2011, 10:03 AM

Yeah, definitely. Rupert would be perfect.

As for this movie, I'll have to wait and see if it looks good.

Brandatello · 07-20-2011, 02:42 PM

rly? whats next live action thundercats or biker mice or even street sharks... we will have to wait and see what they do with captain planet.

~~Leo656~~ · 07-21-2011, 02:40 AM

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One question: Will Captain Planet have his signature green mullet?

WE CAN F*CKING HOPE!!!

Ted Turner should play Captain Planet.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 07-21-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

WE CAN F*CKING HOPE!!!

Ted Turner should play Captain Planet.

rofl! good one Leo

**Machias Banshee** · 07-21-2011, 08:57 PM

I wondered when this would happen...

Now, what are they going to do for the girl who was from the Soviet Union? Linka... is she gonna just be Eastern Europe? Or Russia? or is it Politically incorrect?

~~Leo656~~ · 07-24-2011, 12:15 AM

"Politically Incorrect" sounds like a pro wrestling hometown, like "Parts Unknown."

Is that the girl Kath Soucie voiced? Kath Soucie's my favorite, she's done like every cartoon ever.

*Raph's Girl* · 07-24-2011, 11:24 AM

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Is that the girl Kath Soucie voiced? Kath Soucie's my favorite, she's done like every cartoon ever.

Yep!! Kath was the voice of Linka! She's one of those VA's who has a recognizable voice. First time I saw Gargoyles and heard Princess Katherine's voice I was like "Oh hey! Linka!" *lol*

She's currently voicing Mon Mothma in SW Clone Wars, Daphne Blake's mom in Scooby Doo Mystery Inc and voices a couple characters in Young Justice.

*Raph's Girl* · 08-31-2011, 04:23 PM

Whoever these kids are it's perfect casting for the planeteers. The vid tho...

http://www.rickey.org/don-cheadle-is...-planet-video/

*oldmanwinters* · 08-31-2011, 04:49 PM

There are some franchises you just wish would have died with the early 90s.

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The vid tho...

http://www.rickey.org/don-cheadle-is...-planet-video/

Now this, I might watch!

Logan · 09-01-2011, 08:43 PM

I hope to God that this doesn't go through. Captain Planet is easily one of the lamest cartoons (and super heroes) in existence. Use the film stock for something worthy.

*ZariusTwo* · 09-03-2011, 03:48 PM

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I hope to God that this doesn't go through. Captain Planet is easily one of the lamest cartoons (and super heroes) in existence

Meh, the show had some good episodes

*Ninjinister* · 09-03-2011, 06:51 PM

Do they even still use film stock?

*XERO* · 09-03-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

Meh, the show had some good episodes

And the credits theme was catchy as hell.

**Jester** · 09-03-2011, 07:59 PM

I'm surprised this hasn't been resurrected earlier, since the eco-movement is so huge. I wouldn't be surprised that the "villain" is global climate change.

Spoiler for political joke:

07-19-2011, 08:14 PM	#3
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	I find it funny that Ma Ti was killed off in battle in thatguywiththeglasses.com 3rd anniversary film Suburban Knights and then now this! Bhargo should be hired on to play Ma Ti since he's played him for the last 3 years lol But Im not so sure about a live action Capt Planet movie. Especially since it's being done by the same folks who did the Transformers films.... Yes I'll go see it but I have a feeling that it'll have tons of cheese factor. __________________

07-19-2011, 08:28 PM	#4
Iroh Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: United States Posts: 546	One question: Will Captain Planet have his signature green mullet? __________________ https://www.youtube.com/yurushiigaming

07-20-2011, 07:28 AM	#5
ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,501	Cast Rupert Murdoch as Lootin Plunder, he's just about the planet's biggest villain at the moment __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

07-20-2011, 10:03 AM	#7
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	Yeah, definitely. Rupert would be perfect. As for this movie, I'll have to wait and see if it looks good. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

07-20-2011, 02:42 PM	#8
Brandatello Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CNY Posts: 364	rly? whats next live action thundercats or biker mice or even street sharks... we will have to wait and see what they do with captain planet. __________________

07-19-2011, 08:11 PM	#2
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	Relevant to my interests.

07-21-2011, 08:57 PM	#11
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	I wondered when this would happen... Now, what are they going to do for the girl who was from the Soviet Union? Linka... is she gonna just be Eastern Europe? Or Russia? or is it Politically incorrect?

07-24-2011, 12:15 AM	#12
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	"Politically Incorrect" sounds like a pro wrestling hometown, like "Parts Unknown." Is that the girl Kath Soucie voiced? Kath Soucie's my favorite, she's done like every cartoon ever.

08-31-2011, 04:23 PM	#14
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Whoever these kids are it's perfect casting for the planeteers. The vid tho... http://www.rickey.org/don-cheadle-is...-planet-video/ __________________

09-01-2011, 08:43 PM	#16
Logan Hench Mutant Join Date: May 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 483	I hope to God that this doesn't go through. Captain Planet is easily one of the lamest cartoons (and super heroes) in existence. Use the film stock for something worthy. __________________ We're a team; and as a team let's go kick some ass! -Leonardo Logan the Layman Critic, a youtube channel for movie reviews and animation appreciation. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjn...xrKPml1WlYh6Mw

09-03-2011, 06:51 PM	#18
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	Do they even still use film stock? __________________

09-03-2011, 07:59 PM	#20
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	I'm surprised this hasn't been resurrected earlier, since the eco-movement is so huge. I wouldn't be surprised that the "villain" is global climate change. Spoiler for political joke: Al Gore IS Captain Planet! __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656