Jim Carrey hears a Who

[Raph's Girl]

Jim Carrey has been cast as Horton and Steve Carell as the Mayor of Who-Ville in "Horton Hears a Who," a computer-animated feature based on Dr. Seuss' classic 1954 children's book.

Carrey previously inhabited the world of Dr. Seuss as the title character of Universal Pictures' 2000 live-action hit "How The Grinch Stole Christmas." "Horton," in pre-production at 20th Century Fox, marks his first animated project. The film is set for release in March 2008.

Horton is an imaginative elephant who knows that a person's a person, no matter how small. The Mayor of Who-ville, meanwhile, is a distinguished figure of a very small size, too small to be seen by the elephant's eyes.

In the story, Horton hears a cry for help coming from a tiny speck of dust floating through the air. Suspecting there may be life on that speck and despite a surrounding community which thinks he has lost his mind, Horton is determined to help.

Dr. Seuss, a.k.a. Ted Geisel, sold more than 200 million copies of his books, and they have been translated into fifteen languages. His widow, Audrey Geisel, will serve as an executive producer of "Horton Hears a Who."

"Geisel had one of the greatest imaginations of the 20th century, and Jim Carrey's extraordinary talents are a wonderful match to Geisel's vision," said Chris Meledandri, president of Twentieth Century Fox Animation. "Steve Carell will not only be bringing his great comedic abilities to the role of the Mayor but also his uncanny gift of finding the humanity in every character he plays."

Jimmy Hayward and Steve Martino are directing "Horton" from a script adaptation written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio.

Carell, who won the Golden Globe and was Emmy-nominated for his role in the Emmy-winning sitcom "The Office," starred in the blockbuster film comedy "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," and is currently in theaters with "Little Miss Sunshine."

Fox Animation is also currently in production on "The Simpsons Movie," scheduled for release July 27.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060913/film_nm/carrey_dc_1

Raph's Girl note: Soo...how long before they announce they'll make the "Horton Lays An Egg" movie?

[GK Punk]

This could be good. I'm not a fan of Jim Carrey but I did kind of enjoy the Grinch film.

Yeah, I know that's one of those movies you aren't suppoused to admit to liking

[Drtooth]

I've had it with everyone raping Dr. Seuss classics in such a manner. I really wish he put the same stipulation in his will Charles Shulz had where they can't make any new projects without his involvement.... the new specials don't count, as they are taken almost directly from old comic strips.

I sadly admit I did kindalike the Grinch, as I liked Jim Carrey at the time. Jeff Tambor was good in it too. But you couldn't pay me to see the atrocity of the Cat in the Hat. I like Mike Myers to an extent (The Austin Power and Shrek Movies... but mostly his old SNL work) but.... I don;t even feel like saying anything nasty here.

Anyway, I hope this one flops big time.

[cowabunga14]

Carrey did a great job in the Grinch, so I'm thinking he'll do just as good a job with this. I have neighbor named Horton (he prefers being called Reggie), so I wonder how he'll feel about this...

[Raph's Girl]

Originally Posted by cowabunga14

I have neighbor named Horton (he prefers being called Reggie), so I wonder how he'll feel about this...

Does he hear voices in dust or feels like he needs to sit on bird eggs??? Is he faithfull 100%??

They're pushing for a March 2008 release date....I think it would be funny if they pushed the release date to May 15th.

[VaughnMichael]

I was gonna say I'd like to see how they're gonna turn this into an hour or longer movie...but nevermind...I'm sure it will be just craptrastic!

[Raph's Girl]

Originally Posted by Putrescent

I was gonna say I'd like to see how they're gonna turn this into an hour or longer movie...but nevermind...I'm sure it will be just craptrastic!

Well they've actually already made a "Horton Hears A Who" movie in the 1970's....and there was a whole musical (anybody remember that? The Seusical from 2000? *sings* Now turtles are free... like all gods creatures should be....) around it....

So yea...it can be done. They did it with the Grinch...which has been done as a broadway musical (seriously...this year...a friken Grinch broadway musical), live action film, animated films (Besides the Christmas one there's Halloween is Grinch Night, and The Grinch Grinches The Cat In the Hat)

Horton was featured (along with everyone else) in a Jim Henson series called The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss

I remember a movie about the Sneeches...

Oh here's the first image from the film....I think it's the mayor of Whoville...or it's the Grinch....kinda looks like the Grinch...

[KROW]

Dr. Seuss' characters tend to look the same, regardless. Slap some green on The Cat and he'd look like The Grinch, too. Of course, The Lorax was unique -- as is Horton.

I've been wondering what Carrey has been up to since Dick & Jane. However, I do believe this isn't his first animated project. If I remember correctly, he did a voice in a cartoon about the Itsy Bitsy Spider. That might have fallen through, though.

[Masked Ninja]

That's not a bad style match, even though it is CG. I don't know if it'll look good in motion (or, I agree, how this thing will get anywhere near feature-length*), but it's not a bad start.

I'm having all kinds of trouble picturing Horton with Jim Carrey's voice, though. Especially since I can't stand the man.


* (see Polar Express)

[VaughnMichael]

Originally Posted by Masked Ninja

That's not a bad style match, even though it is CG. I don't know if it'll look good in motion (or, I agree, how this thing will get anywhere near feature-length*), but it's not a bad start.

I'm having all kinds of trouble picturing Horton with Jim Carrey's voice, though. Especially since I can't stand the man.


* (see Polar Express)

everything you just said is exactly how I feel...I dislike Carrey as an actor allot if I can even call him that...he acts the same all the time...it's like every time I'm watching him I'm watching re-runs of in living color still.

Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

Well they've actually already made a "Horton Hears A Who" movie in the 1970's....and there was a whole musical (anybody remember that? The Seusical from 2000? *sings* Now turtles are free... like all gods creatures should be....) around it....

So yea...it can be done. They did it with the Grinch...which has been done as a broadway musical (seriously...this year...a friken Grinch broadway musical), live action film, animated films (Besides the Christmas one there's Halloween is Grinch Night, and The Grinch Grinches The Cat In the Hat)

Horton was featured (along with everyone else) in a Jim Henson series called The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss

I remember a movie about the Sneeches...

Oh here's the first image from the film....I think it's the mayor of Whoville...or it's the Grinch....kinda looks like the Grinch...

Yea I love the books and work of Dr. Suess but honestly this is getting to be a bit disstastefull the brodway stuff was fine, the cartoons are fine, the henson puppet show was fine even, but the cat in the hat was horrid crap and the grinch was good but Carrey didn't help me like it let me tell you that...especially since he made such a huge fuss about his face being shown..I'm glad the makeup artists stood up to him and said listen this movies about the grinch not the jim carrey who stole christmas.
oh and p.s. I may like this if the entire movie is cg...I thought it was gonna be makeup or something with jim carreys face on an elephant hahah

[KROW]

Originally Posted by Putrescent

everything you just said is exactly how I feel...I dislike Carrey as an actor allot if I can even call him that...he acts the same all the time...it's like every time I'm watching him I'm watching re-runs of in living color still.

That's pretty damn ignorant. Have you even seen Truman Show or The Majestic? How about Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind? Carrey does more than slapstick and basic comedy.

I could say the same thing about Tom Hanks, but I've seen him do comedy and drama and can call him a great actor. Carrey is just the same, despite not having Oscars in his possession.

Take a chance and watch one of those three films before judging the man, please.

[VaughnMichael]

Originally Posted by KROW

That's pretty damn ignorant. Have you even seen Truman Show or The Majestic? How about Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind? Carrey does more than slapstick and basic comedy.

I could say the same thing about Tom Hanks, but I've seen him do comedy and drama and can call him a great actor. Carrey is just the same, despite not having Oscars in his possession.

Take a chance and watch one of those three films before judging the man, please.

And how about you Ask me if I've seen these movies before you "judge" me And Resort To Name Calling.
I dislike Jim Carrey I liked him as a kid...and he does the same thing over and over....It's my opinion even after seeing those other movies...he tries or so it would seem to act different but goes right back to acting like a goofball...because he thinks he needs to...or someone is making him act this way..because we all know how that is.
I liked Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind but not For Carrey I liked the movie it's self.
And Naming Tom Hanks as another actor isn't helping I dislike him allot also.
Actors I think we could do without would be: Tom Hanks, Jim Carrey, Most Of The Women Actors to come around in the last 5 years, Arnold, Keanu Reeves, At this Point Robin Williams, At This Point Steve Martin, Rappers in Movies.
I'm sure There are more but now let the bashing commonness! Cause I'm sure it's what's to come next or to be told to shut up and not have my own damn opinion of someone.

[KROW]

Originally Posted by Putrescent

And how about you Ask me if I've seen these movies before you "judge" me And Resort To Name Calling.
I dislike Jim Carrey I liked him as a kid...and he does the same thing over and over....It's my opinion even after seeing those other movies...he tries or so it would seem to act different but goes right back to acting like a goofball...because he thinks he needs to...or someone is making him act this way..because we all know how that is.
I liked Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind but not For Carrey I liked the movie it's self.
And Naming Tom Hanks as another actor isn't helping I dislike him allot also.
Actors I think we could do without would be: Tom Hanks, Jim Carrey, Most Of The Women Actors to come around in the last 5 years, Arnold, Keanu Reeves, At this Point Robin Williams, At This Point Steve Martin, Rappers in Movies.
I'm sure There are more but now let the bashing commonness! Cause I'm sure it's what's to come next or to be told to shut up and not have my own damn opinion of someone.

Name-calling? Okay. The fact that I said the word, "ignorant" refers to your post, not you personally. Thanks for understanding.

Apparently you didn't pay enough attention to Carrey's acting because of your ignorance and stubbornness in hating the guy to see how he performs. He can pull off drama as anyone else can. The fact that there are still people out there who stereotype him as a comedic/slapstick actor is, plain and simple, ignorant.

The reason I included Hanks in my statement basically went over your head, so I'll explain it in a nutshell: Hanks started doing comedy, made a name for himself, moved over to drama, won Oscars, and is now considered one of Hollywood's best actors today. There's a small similarity there between Hanks and Carrey (one of those Hollywood tabloids called Carrey the "Tom Hanks of the Golden Globes"), and I figured many folks would know that already.

Not only did your previous post deem ignorance about Jim Carrey, but it also held no weight. In Living Color was a sketch comedy show and clearly any movie Jim Carrey starred in is not an example of reliving that show.

Do I like Jim Carrey? Yes, I do. Am I mindlessly defending him? No, I'm not.

[Masked Ninja]

I've seen The Truman Show. It's probably the movie I like Jim Carrey in the best (out of what I've seen) but he was still a little too manic for me.

Though I do admit that he was probably made for animation. Just so long as the animators hold off on copying those ridiculous faces and poses he tends to strike, even when he's being "serious." He does have mad skills controlling his voice, but it's what I see when I watch him act that really grates on my nerves. *shrug*

[VaughnMichael]

Originally Posted by KROW

Name-calling? Okay. The fact that I said the word, "ignorant" refers to your post, not you personally. Thanks for understanding.

Apparently you didn't pay enough attention to Carrey's acting because of your ignorance and stubbornness in hating the guy to see how he performs. He can pull off drama as anyone else can. The fact that there are still people out there who stereotype him as a comedic/slapstick actor is, plain and simple, ignorant.

The reason I included Hanks in my statement basically went over your head, so I'll explain it in a nutshell: Hanks started doing comedy, made a name for himself, moved over to drama, won Oscars, and is now considered one of Hollywood's best actors today. There's a small similarity there between Hanks and Carrey (one of those Hollywood tabloids called Carrey the "Tom Hanks of the Golden Globes"), and I figured many folks would know that already.

Not only did your previous post deem ignorance about Jim Carrey, but it also held no weight. In Living Color was a sketch comedy show and clearly any movie Jim Carrey starred in is not an example of reliving that show.

Do I like Jim Carrey? Yes, I do. Am I mindlessly defending him? No, I'm not.

Wow seriously get over yourself dude...I didn't like the Truman show...I liked the Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and many others agree that he does try to be different but for one reason or another he goes back to acting like a comedic jack ass in just about everything he does...it was funny in the 80's but I just don't care for it anymore. You not talking to someone who didn't give him a chance as a serious actor I saw what he had to offer and I didn't care for it. And as an actor when he played in the Grinch he was an asshole about it..and yes I know because I was there and I have people who can back up how he acted about having his face covered up.
And you didn't pay enough attention to what I'm saying and think I'm just bashing him for the hell of it....either that or you are just trying to flame me when I State my own opinion that is mine and only Jim can change it not you.
Tom Hanks was funny? I never found him to be funny even growing up...you can call me ignorant if you want about hanks because I just simply don't care for him as a person. His acting though I can't say I've seen enough of it to really pass judgment but I've seen everything Jim's done and I'm just over him all together.
And oh yea I'm more than sure being on in living color sure helped Jim get allot of jobs I mean hell the guys characters on the show are pretty much the same things he did in ace Ventura and dumb and dumber.
I'm not just some dumb moron hating on someone without a reason I just don't care for him and his work anymore I did at one point was even a big fan...I just don't think he and many others are good anymore.
And I'd really appreciate it if you'd stop going out of your way to be rude to me.
I just don't appreciate those people end of story you can think what you want about them and so can I. It's called having your own mind and thinking for yourself. But when you go as far as to start belittling me and how I think and who I am your crossing a line.
I also love that you didn't go on to bash anyone else who doesn't like Jim like Masked Ninja who I Agreed with in the first place...I swear to god people on this board just like to fraggin' pick on me.

[KROW]

Originally Posted by Putrescent

Wow seriously get over yourself dude...I didn't like the Truman show...I liked the Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and many others agree that he does try to be different but for one reason or another he goes back to acting like a comedic jack ass in just about everything he does...it was funny in the 80's but I just don't care for it anymore. You not talking to someone who didn't give him a chance as a serious actor I saw what he had to offer and I didn't care for it. And as an actor when he played in the Grinch he was an asshole about it..and yes I know because I was there and I have people who can back up how he acted about having his face covered up.
And you didn't pay enough attention to what I'm saying and think I'm just bashing him for the hell of it....either that or you are just trying to flame me when I State my own opinion that is mine and only Jim can change it not you.
Tom Hanks was funny? I never found him to be funny even growing up...you can call me ignorant if you want about hanks because I just simply don't care for him as a person. His acting though I can't say I've seen enough of it to really pass judgment but I've seen everything Jim's done and I'm just over him all together.
And oh yea I'm more than sure being on in living color sure helped Jim get allot of jobs I mean hell the guys characters on the show are pretty much the same things he did in ace Ventura and dumb and dumber.
I'm not just some dumb moron hating on someone without a reason I just don't care for him and his work anymore I did at one point was even a big fan...I just don't think he and many others are good anymore.
And I'd really appreciate it if you'd stop going out of your way to be rude to me.
I just don't appreciate those people end of story you can think what you want about them and so can I. It's called having your own mind and thinking for yourself. But when you go as far as to start belittling me and how I think and who I am your crossing a line.
I also love that you didn't go on to bash anyone else who doesn't like Jim like Masked Ninja who I Agreed with in the first place...I swear to god people on this board just like to fraggin' pick on me.

Jeez. It appears to me like you need to get over your own self.

Stop with the opinion and "having your own mind" crap. It's played to death on forums and all it seems like now is a defense mechanism and an excuse for people to say inane prattle. If you're really a consenting adult, the fact that we all have opinions would be in your DNA already and it wouldn't have to be rehashed all the time.

You should try not to take things so seriously. How am I belittling you? I stated that I found your initial post ignorant, that's all. I then pointed out factors as to why I felt that way. Yet we get into this fracas for no damn reason. I'm not picking on you.

So, as I peruse your latest post, I see that you simply lost favor with him. Fine. It still doesn't change the matter in which I thought your initial statement a bit illogical.

I could further pick apart your post, but I won't. It'd be useless on both accounts and would lead to ugliness.

[VaughnMichael]

Originally Posted by KROW

Jeez. It appears to me like you need to get over your own self.

Stop with the opinion and "having your own mind" crap. It's played to death on forums and all it seems like now is a defense mechanism and an excuse for people to say inane prattle. If you're really a consenting adult, the fact that we all have opinions would be in your DNA already and it wouldn't have to be rehashed all the time.

You should try not to take things so seriously. How am I belittling you? I stated that I found your initial post ignorant, that's all. I then pointed out factors as to why I felt that way. Yet we get into this fracas for no damn reason. I'm not picking on you.

So, as I peruse your latest post, I see that you simply lost favor with him. Fine. It still doesn't change the matter in which I thought your initial statement a bit illogical.

I could further pick apart your post, but I won't. It'd be useless on both accounts and would lead to ugliness.

it allready went there when you hit the reply button the first time...we will just have to dissagree on Jim. I'm also over this and have more important things to worry about besides if you like me and what I say and my thoughts on Jim Carrey. I had high hopes for the guy I was let down end of story.

[Drtooth]

Now it has it's own webpage...

http://www.hortonmovie.com/site/horton.html

included is the trailer (I think I saw it before some film this year)...

Animator John K has something to say about it

I've always wondered why people in charge of animated projects like to take classic properties that completely stood on their own because of their inherent uniqueness and appeal and then change them into the same thing as every other cartoon.

At one time this kind of thinking was relegated to low budget bargain basement Saturday Morning cartoons. It seemed outrageous to anyone with taste or respect for creativity way back in the 70s and 80s, but you could use the excuse that it's low budget and therefore trash by definition, and trash doesn't deserve original or creative ideas.

Now Hollywood will invest huge fortunes on low-budget trashy 80s Saturday Morning type thinking. "Let's take a highly beloved classic character and 'tude him up!"

He then goes on to say the animation is fabulous, and seems wasted on a project like this. I couldn't agree more. I'll approach it with an open mind, but the fact they made Horton waaaaaay too crazy, it really soured it for me.

[Fledermaus]

Originally Posted by DrTooth

Animator John K has something to say about it

Wow... very interesting article. But I just saw the trailer and I couldn't agree with him more. The way you animate a Seuss movie shouldn't be animated like the Little Mermaid or the Incredibles... some think that design style and animation are mutually exclusive, but I think they depend on each other.

What he said about CalArts kinda... makes me wonder about animating to suit the mood or theme of the movie, which in this case is Dr. Seuss. I think it's animated this way because the animators just don't understand their characters enough -- or it was decided earlier on not to emulate the Seussian expressions.

BTW the opening of the rolling seed reminded me A LOT of scrat's acorn in the Ice Age teasers, as well as that crazy domino scene in robots. Seems like Blue Sky has a slight obsession with chain-reaction sequences.

[Drtooth]

Originally Posted by Fledermaus

BTW the opening of the rolling seed reminded me A LOT of scrat's acorn in the Ice Age teasers, as well as that crazy domino scene in robots. Seems like Blue Sky has a slight obsession with chain-reaction sequences.

...sort of like How Dreamworks has an obsession with annoying shrimpy squeaky voiced characters that always take abuse....