‘Scooby-Doo’ Movie in the Works? Film Release Date Set in September 2018
Finally, Scooby-Doo, the gang and the Mystery Machine are all back in full force. The childhood favorite is set to be up on the big screen as Warner Bros. works on a brand new animated feature for the "Scooby-Doo" franchise.
It has been over a decade since the lovable bunch of "meddling kids" entertained the audience with a new mystery movie. The last big screen project of the franchise was "Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed" in 2004. The two live-action feature films of the series enjoyed a strong performance in the box office with 2002's "Scooby-Doo" earning $275 million worldwide and the 2004 sequel banking in $180 million, according to Variety.
Greg Silverman, Warner Bros. president of creative development and production, explained the beloved franchise's role in reviving timeless cartoons for the new generation.
"Like countless fans, I have always loved the Hanna-Barbera cast of characters," Silverman said in an official press statement from The Hollywood Reporter. "As one of their most famous brand ambassadors, Scooby-Doo will take the lead in reintroducing this pantheon of enduringly popular animated stars on a grand scale with an exciting new movie."
The latest untitled "Scooby-Doo" film is still a few years away, with a projected release in the fall of 2018. However, several notable names are already attached to the project. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Emmy-nominee producer, Tony Cervone ("Scooby-Doo! And Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery", "The Looney Tunes Show"), will be helming the film while Charles Roven and Richard Suckle of the first two "Scooby-Doo" live-action films will be producing it. They will be working with experienced animator Allison Abbate ("The Fantastic Mr. Fox", "Corpse Bride"). Matt Lieberman will pen the screenplay while Dan Povenmire ("Phineas and Ferb") will also be involved in the creative process.
Warner Bros. was able to get plenty of talent on board for the "Scooby-Doo" film, and the studio's president of worldwide marketing and distribution, Sue Kroll, expressed her delight at the recently announced ensemble.
"It's wonderful to be working with this talented and inspired team of filmmakers," Kroll said, per IGN. "We couldn't ask for better producers than Charles Roven, Richard Suckle and Allison Abbate, who have such affection and respect for this property and know the Hanna-Barbera universe so well."
According to Variety, there have been talks about a new "Scooby-Doo" film since 2013. Jesse Ehrman was attached to the project then.
The newest "Scooby-Doo" film will hit theaters on September 21, 2018.
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