The beloved spinach-munching character of POPEYE will soon be appearing in a big-screen 3D adventure. His iconic mug was featured in 1929 comic Thimble Theatre, before launching the world-famous animated classic shorts. Genndy Tartakovsky, creator of cartoon hits DEXTER’S LABORATORY and STAR WARS: CLONE WARS, has signed on to helm this new attempt at gaining an all-new generation of fans.
A live-action musical starring Robin Williams and Shelly Duvall, directed by the legendary Robert Altman was a massive flop on its initial release in 1980. It has since gone on to find a cult audience over the years on home-video and DVD. The Sailor-man was familiar for saving his sweetheart Olive Oil, from the clutches of brute Bluto by guzzling spinach to boost his super-strength.
Tartakovsky has the upcoming HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA due for release 12th October. The film features the voices of Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Selina Gomez, Andy Samberg, Steve Buscemi and David Spade.
Source: Variety
