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This Hollywood Live-Action Flopped In 2017 But Is Now Taking Netflix By Storm!(Photo Credit –Netflix)

Many of us grew up watching reruns of the classic 1940s animated show Knock Knock, so we all know and love Woody Woodpecker. But did you know a live-action Woody Woodpecker movie was released in 2017? Chances are, you might’ve missed it! The film never made it to US theaters, but it got a proper release in Latin America, where Woody is a lot more popular.

Reception For Woody Woodpecker

When it came out, the movie didn’t exactly win over hearts; critics and audiences alike weren’t too impressed. For example, its Rotten Tomatoes‘ Tomatometer score is just 13% from 8 reviews. The Popcorn Meter was a bit more generous, with 36% from over 250 ratings. On IMDb, the film has a rating of 4.2 out of 10, based on 5.7 thousand user ratings. At the box office, it made a...

With the Holidays fast approaching, Arnold Schwarzenegger's iconic 1996 Christmas comedy has found a new streaming home.

Jingle All the Way is now available to stream on Prime Video. Released on November 22nd, 1996, Schwarzenegger's Christmas classic made its way onto Prime just before its 28th anniversary. Schwarzenegger plays Howard Langston, a father trying to get his son a sold-out toy in time for Christmas. Despite being met with mixed reviews, the film had box office success and grossed $129 million worldwide.

Related Jingle All the Way's Toxic Character Wasn't Sinbad's Myron Larabee

Jingle All the Way's Myron Larabee was an unhinged character in the 1996 Christmas movie but there was an even more twisted villain out in the open.

Directed by Brian Levant, the film followed the rivalry between three cutthroat fathers: Schwarzeneggers Howard Langston; Myron Larabee, played by comedian Sinbad; and Ted Maltin, played by Phil Hartman. Additionally, it...

Beverly Hills Cop and Shrek star Eddie Murphy once voiced the beloved 70s cartoon crimefighter Hong Kong Phooey, and test footage from the ill-fated live-action adaptation of the iconic Hanna-Barbera series has now resurfaced. Murphy, who is no stranger to voicing animated characters thanks to the likes of Donkey and Mulans Mushu the dragon, was cast as the live action Hong Kong Phooey back in 2011, with the project intending to use the same technique as Sonic the Hedgehog, realizing a CGI character in the real-world.

Produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions and originally broadcast on ABC, Hong Kong Phooey took advantage of the huge popularity that martial arts, kung fu, and movies from Hong Kong saw during the 1970s in Hollywood. The live action outing would have been based on the cult classic cartoon series, which introduces audiences to a mild-mannered dog named Penrod "Penry" Pooch, who works as a janitor at the local police station.

Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp is a standalone sequel with little narrative ties to the 2017 film, making it watchable on its own. Different filmmakers, cast, and characters in the sequel contribute to the confusion of viewers recognizing it as a follow-up to the original. The change in distributors between the two movies, with the sequel being exclusively on Netflix, further disconnects the two films, leading to confusion among viewers.

Premiering on the platform on April 12, 2024, Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp is a Netflix Original movie that most fans are unaware is a sequel to 2017's Woody Woodpecker. There are several reasons for the confusion, but first, a synopsis is in order. Directed by Jonathan A. Rosenbaum, Woody Woodpecker Goes To Camp finds Woody evicted from his natural forest habitat. Upon arriving at Camp Woo Hoo, Woody befriends a group of children and helps them save their beloved summer camp from...

Countless Christian dramas are being aired on television and Ott spaces that discuss in detail faith and its impact on human decisions. Faith has a huge role to play in families and friendships if they find themself at any crossroads. The Baxters is one such show by Amazon MGM Studios that focuses on a family that are devout Christians and is going through many obstacles. They chose to turn to each other, the church, and faith to seek answers to their problems. The show was released on Prime Video on March 28, 2024.

The Baxters is a ten-episode show with a run time of twenty-two minutes to forty minutes, covering the drama that unfolds in the Baxter family. Kari Baxter, who is an interior decorator by profession, caught her husband of six years, Tim Jacobs, having an affair with his student on campus. Tim Jacobs is a professor at a local university...

Detailed Guide to ‘A Christmas Prince’ Film Series ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Films and TV shows do not always have to be profound, with a deeper meaning behind them. They don’t always have to have a conventional format, and they definitely do not always have to be life-changing experiences. And while many films out there aim for substance and depth, sometimes they can get a bit daunting and stressful. Which is why cheesy, guilty pleasure films exist. These are movies that just go for the cheese and clichés, no grand conclusions, no complexities whatsoever. They’re often so bad that it makes them good.

One such film series is the “A Christmas Prince” trilogy. It’s a Christmas romance that was first released in 2017, but apparently, one movie wasn’t enough, so they decided to turn it into a trilogy.

The second film was released on November 30, 2018, and was called...

The horror comedy “Under Wraps 2”, directed by Alex Zamm, the sequel to “Under Wraps” (2021), stars Malachi Barton, Christian J. Simon, Sophia Hammons, Phil Wright, Melanie Brook, T.J. Storm, Rryla McIntosh, Jordan Conley and Adam Wylie is now streaming on the Disney Channel:

“…’Under Wraps 2’ picks up as ‘Amy’ is preparing for her father’s ‘Spooktacular Halloween’ -themed wedding. However, plans soon go awry when Amy, ‘Gilbert’ and ‘Marshall’ discover that their mummy friend ‘Harold’ and his beloved ‘Rose’ may be in danger.

“‘Sobek’ an evil mummy with a thousand-year-old grudge against his best friend-turned-bitter rival ‘Harold’ is unexpectedly awakened and out for revenge. With help from his hypnotized lackey ‘Larry’, Sobek kidnaps Rose, and Amy, Gilbert, Marshall, ‘Buzzy’ and Harold must use their skills once again to save her and get back in time to attend the wedding…”

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Premiering on October 25, 1997, Under Wraps was the inaugural Disney Channel Original Movie. The cornerstone of the network’s programming proved to be as close to appointment viewing as it got for ‘90s kids, along with the likes of ABC’s Tgif and Nickelodeon’s Snick. Moreover, Under Wraps served as a gateway to horror for many millennials. Before the age of streaming, catching a mummy movie on the same channel where you watched Disney cartoons and Boy Meets World reruns could have been your first exposure to the macabre.

Disney attempted to recapture the magic with last year’s Under Wraps remake. The original movie was successful — and continues to hold up 25 years later — for several reasons; relatable kid leads, a great Halloween atmosphere, and a sense of humor chief among them. Director/co-writer Alex Zamm and co-writer William Robertson (Inspector Gadget 2) smartly maintained those elements for the new iteration.

Released in 1997, the Disney Channel Original Movie Under Wraps got a modern remake this past Halloween, and Under Wraps 2 is coming to the Disney Channel this year.

Under Wraps 2 premieres Sunday, September 25. Watch the trailer below.

Alex Zamm returned to direct Under Wraps 2, which introduces an evil mummy.

“Amy is preparing for her father’s Halloween-themed wedding to his fiancé Carl when Amy, Gilbert and Marshall discover that their mummy friend Harold and his beloved Rose may be in danger. Stobek, an evil mummy with a thousand-year-old grudge against his best friend-turned bitter rival Harold, is unexpectedly awakened and out for revenge.

“With help from his hypnotized lacky Larry, Sobek kidnaps Rose, and Amy, Gilbert, Marshall, Buzzy, and Harold must use their skills once again to save her and get back in time to attend the wedding.”

Malachi Barton, Christian J. Simon, Sophia Hammons, and Phil Wright are back,...

Exclusive: Claude Knowlton (Supergirl) and Antonio Cayonne (The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers) are set for key supporting roles in Disney Channel movie Under Wraps 2. The movie also will stream on Disney+.

Under Wraps director Alex Zamm returns to direct the upcoming sequel, penned by Josh A Cagan. The follow up to the 2021 remake of the first Disney Channel Original Movie of the same name, Under Wraps 2 picks up as Amy is preparing for her father’s Spooktacular Halloween-themed wedding to his fiancé Carl. However, plans soon go awry when Amy, Gilbert and Marshall discover that their mummy friend Harold and his beloved Rose may be in danger. Sobek, an evil mummy with a thousand-year-old grudge against his best friend-turned-bitter rival Harold, is unexpectedly awakened and out for revenge. With help from his hypnotized lackey Larry, Sobek kidnaps Rose, and Amy, Gilbert, Marshall, Buzzy and Harold must use their skills once...

Released in 1997, the Disney Channel Original Movie Under Wraps got a modern remake this past Halloween, and today we’ve learned that Under Wraps 2 is on the way. Deadline reports that Alex Zamm will return to direct Under Wraps 2. “Under Wraps 2 picks up as Amy is preparing for her father’s Spooktacular Halloween-themed wedding to his […]

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Disney+ and Disney Channel are ramping up their original movies slate, ordering an Under Wraps sequel, Under Wraps 2, and holiday heist title The Naughty Nine.

Under Wraps director Alex Zamm returns to direct the upcoming sequel, penned by Josh A Cagan. The follow up to the 2021 remake of the first Disney Channel Original Movie of the same name, Under Wraps 2 picks up as Amy is preparing for her father’s Spooktacular Halloween-themed wedding to his fiancé Carl. However, plans soon go awry when Amy, Gilbert and Marshall discover that their mummy friend Harold and his beloved Rose may be in danger. Sobek, an evil mummy with a thousand-year-old grudge against his best friend-turned-bitter rival Harold, is unexpectedly awakened and out for revenge. With help from his hypnotized lackey Larry, Sobek kidnaps Rose, and Amy, Gilbert, Marshall, Buzzy and Harold must use their skills once again to save her and get...

Disney Channel’s original 1997 version of Under Wraps had many of the elements family comedies need: three cute and precocious leads, a fun-loving mummy and plenty of funny moments. There was just one thing missing — diversity.

All of the movie’s leading characters were white. But the revamped Under Wraps, which premieres tonight at 8/7c on the Disney Channel, shakes all of that up with an inclusive cast that incorporates more people of color. Two roles that were initially played by men are now filled by women, and one lead has same-sex parents.

More from TVLineUnder Wraps: Karin Konoval Previews...

Although Karin Konoval has co-starred in family fare such as Netflix’s The Baby-Sitter’s Club and a live-action take on Woody Woodpecker, she’s a more recognizable actress among adults than kids.

That could change when Konoval plays a dastardly and criminally inclined art collector named Ingrid Ravensworth in the new Disney Channel movie Under Wraps. A remake of the beloved 1997 mummy-buddy movie of the same name, it premieres Friday at 8/7c. (Check out the exclusive clip above.)

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Mummies may be par for the course on Halloween, but when the Disney Channel gets involved, the undead creatures take on a life of their own. Just on time for the holiday comes “Under Wraps,” a movie about a 4000-year-old mummy named Harold (Phil Wright) who is brought back to life by three friends.

Since Harold speaks only through a series of grunts, Wright’s expertise as a dancer and choreographer were key as he uses physicality to help define the character. Writer and director Alex Zamm provided Wright with a personal reference when describing how he envisioned the role, recounting when his son was “a constipated toddler who would walk in this way, lumbering forward, teetering always off balance.”

Beyond Zamm’s son, physical comedians like Harpo Marx and Lucille Ball became touchstones of Harold’s development.

Apart from the broad strokes of physical comedy inspiration, Harold’s look...

The Disney Channel is remaking its first original movie—the comedic classic 1997 Halloween movie, Under Wraps.

The film stars Christian J. Simon (Gilbert), Sophia Hammons (Amy), and Malachi Barton (Marshall), as three 12-year-old friends who accidentally awaken a mummy. They affectionately name him Harold and must rush to return him to his resting place before midnight on Halloween.

The trio narrowly escapes a group of criminals intent on selling the mummy to the highest bidder. When Harold is inevitably captured, Marshall, Gilbert, and Amy must band together to stand up to the criminals, face their fears, and rescue their new—but “ancient”—friend.

Also starring in the film is Phil Wright as Harold, the mummy. Alex Zamm directed and wrote Under Wraps.

The film was just as fun as the original but added many modern and hilarious twists. It will be a new Halloween favorite.

TV Fanatic interviewed Christian J.

Disney Channel is set to remake it’s first original movie “Under Wraps” with a new cast, the network announced Friday.

The new project is described as a “contemporary comedic remake” of the original 1997 Halloween movie featuring new cast members Christian J. Simon, Malachi Barton, Sophia Hammons and Phil Wright. It is slate for a 2021 premiere on Disney Channel.

The movie follows three friends, Gilbert (Simon), Marshall (Barton) and Amy (Hammons), who happen upon and awaken a mummy, which they affectionately name Harold (Wright), and must rush to return him to his resting place before midnight on Halloween. Along the way, the team narrowly escapes a nefarious group of criminals intent on selling the mummy to the highest bidder. When Harold is inevitably captured, Marshall, Gilbert and Amy must band together to stand up to the criminals, face their fears and rescue their new–but rather “ancient”–friend.

“Under Wraps...

Exclusive: The Disney Channel is giving us a blast from the past — with a contemporary twist. The Mouse House has set a comedic remake of the 1997 Halloween classic Under Wraps, which was the first-ever Disney Channel original movie. Christian J. Simon (Sydney to the Max), Malachi Barton (Stuck in the Middle), Sophia Hammons (The Social Dilemma) and Phil Wright (Disney Fam Jam) will star in the comedy which will begin production in Vancouver this month. Under Wraps is slated for a 2021 premiere on Disney Channel.

The re-imagined story takes place a few days before Halloween when 12-year-old friends Gilbert (Simon), Marshall (Barton) and Amy (Hammons) accidentally revive a mummy they discover in a neighbor’s basement, which they affectionately name Harold (Wright). However, they must rush to return him to his resting place before midnight on Halloween. Along the way, the team narrowly escapes a nefarious group of criminals intent...

Universal Pictures International and Universal 1440 Entertainment are launching new content on the dedicated Woody Woodpecker YouTube Channels in December. Ten new episodes have been created for Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish and English YouTube Channels.

These are the newest Woody Woodpecker episodes 46 years after the last of the original cartoons were released, 16 years after the three modern Woody Woodpecker seasons and one year after the launch of the dedicated YouTube channels.

As part of the new series – for the first time – the Walter Lantz-originated character will travel to Brazil for two adventures. Created by Universal Pictures International (Upi) and Universal 1440 Entertainment, each of the ten new cartoons is five minutes long. Also, a new, short documentary was created to complement the new cartoons. Bird Gone Wild: The Woody Woodpecker Story goes behind the scenes with the makers of the new cartoons and takes a look back at the origins of the high-energy bird.

Chaos ensues in the all-new family comedy, Woody Woodpecker, now available on DVD, Digital and On Demand from Universal 1440 Entertainment, a production entity of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The film blends live action and CGI animation to tell the crazy and humorous story of an all-out turf war between the mischievous prankster and a big city lawyer who wants to build his dream home in Woody’s backyard. Directed by Alex Zamm (Inspector Gadget 2, The Little Rascals Save the Day), Woody Woodpecker stars Timothy Omundson (“Psych”), Thaila Ayala (“Rio Heat”), Graham Verchere (“Fargo”) Jordana Largy (Monster Trucks) and Eric Bauza (The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water), as the voice of Woody. The Woody Woodpecker DVD and digital features deleted scenes and an exclusive inside look at the making of the film as well as the evolution of Woody’s iconic cartoon character.

Alex Zamm, the director of Woody Woodpecker,...

Chaos ensues in the all-new family comedy, Woody Woodpecker, coming to DVD, Digital and On Demand on February 6, 2018, from Universal 1440 Entertainment, a production entity of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The film blends live action and CGI animation to tell the crazy and humorous story of an all-out turf war between the mischievous prankster and a big city lawyer who wants to build his dream home in Woody’s backyard. Directed by Alex Zamm (Inspector Gadget 2, The Little Rascals Save the Day), Woody Woodpecker stars Timothy Omundson (“Psych”), Thaila Ayala (“Rio Heat”), Graham Verchere (“Fargo”) Jordana Largy (Monster Trucks) and Eric Bauza (The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water), as the voice of Woody. The Woody Woodpecker DVD and digital features deleted scenes and an exclusive inside look at the making of the film as well as the evolution of Woody’s iconic cartoon character.

Now you can own Woody Woodpecker on Blu-ray.

Chaos ensues in the all-new family comedy, Woody Woodpecker, coming to DVD, Digital and On Demand on February 6, 2018, from Universal 1440 Entertainment, a production entity of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The film blends live action and CGI animation to tell the crazy and humorous story of an all-out turf war between the mischievous prankster and a big city lawyer who wants to build his dream home in Woody’s backyard. Directed by Alex Zamm (Inspector Gadget 2, The Little Rascals Save the Day), Woody Woodpecker stars Timothy Omundson (“Psych”), Thaila Ayala (“Rio Heat”), Graham Verchere (“Fargo”) Jordana Largy (Monster Trucks) and Eric Bauza (The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water), as the voice of Woody. The Woody Woodpecker DVD and digital features deleted scenes and an exclusive inside look at the making of the film as well as the evolution of Woody’s iconic cartoon character.

Woody Woodpecker is back with his signature laugh,...

Sneak Peek more new footage from Universal's CGI animated "Woody Woodpecker", directed by Alex Zamm, available on DVD February 6, 2018:

"...'Woody Woodpecker' loves his home in the forest in the mountains. His tree is just the right size and perfect for his needs. Then a lawyer from the city arrives with his girlfriend and son and tries to tear it down to build a 'dream' home for humans. 

"Woody being Woody decides to use his unique method of handling irritations to stop the development plans: He terrorizes the humans entirely. He goes after the construction crew, attempts to electrocute and peck the father and causes mayhem everywhere. 

"After Woody finds himself relating to the son, can he and the humans come to a compromise that works for everyone?...":

Woody Woodpecker was created in 1940 by storyboard artist Ben "Bugs" Hardaway, who previously laid groundwork for "Bugs Bunny" and "Daffy...

Chaos ensues in the all-new family comedy, Woody Woodpecker, coming to DVD, Digital and On Demand on February 6, 2018, from Universal 1440 Entertainment, a production entity of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The film blends live action and CGI animation to tell the crazy and humorous story of an all-out turf war between the mischievous prankster and a big city lawyer who wants to build his dream home in Woody's backyard. Directed by Alex Zamm (Inspector Gadget 2, The Little Rascals Save the Day), Woody Woodpecker stars Timothy Omundson (Psych), Thaila Ayala (Rio Heat), Graham Verchere (Fargo) Jordana Largy (Monster Trucks) and Eric Bauza (The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water), as the voice of Woody. The Woody Woodpecker DVD and digital features deleted scenes and an exclusive inside look at the making of the film as well as the evolution of Woody's iconic cartoon character.

Woody Woodpecker is back with his signature laugh,...

According to IMDb, Woody Woodpecker is coming to theaters in 2017 in his first ever movie. Which is odd, since we've heard little to nothing at all about it. Today, we have a look at the annoying bird courtesy of Imp Awards. This one-sheet is for international audiences, which has us wondering if this is even going to get a proper release on America shores.

The Woody Woodpecker movie is taking on an environmentally conscious theme, and will tackle social issues with a deft hand at the comedy fans have come to know and love. The plot finds the hyperactive red-head entering a turf war with a big city lawyer who wants to tear down his home. This is all in an effort to build a house to flip. From the poster, we'd assume that this is a fully animated CGI movie. But we'd be wrong, as it's listed as being...

Hollywood has raided my childhood once again! A live-action version of popular 1940s cartoon series Woody Woodpecker is heading to the big screen next year and the first teaser has been released in Brazil, where it is titled Pica-Pau. Created by Walter Lantz and produced as a series of theatrical short films by his studio in the 1940s, the character made its way to television in 1957 and eventually lodged its way into my brain through the TV rerun circuit in the late 1960s. Frankly, all I remember from the show is Woody's insistent laughter, which is reproduced faithfully in the short teaser. A quick look at IMDb reveals a lesser-known cast directed by Alex Zamm, whose extensive credits include a number of sequels, such...

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Brendon Connelly Mar 13, 2017

A new international trailer lands for the Woody Woodpecker movie...

Update: It's been a while, but Woody Woodpecker completists, fear no more. A new international trailer for the upcoming movie has been released. And you can view it right here...

You are very welcome.

Previously (December 2016)

Thanks to Universal's Brazillian wing (Wing! get it? Like a bird's wing!) here is the first trailer for the live-action Woody Woodpecker movie. In the sense, that is, that the movie is live-action, because the Woodpecker most definitely is not.

The film's director is Alex Zamm, previously culpable for Jingle All the Way 2, Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2, Inspector Gadget 2... You know what? That's a lot of number twos.

Zamm did direct some episodes of the Upright Citizen's Brigade TV show and he does have Timothy Omundensen here - the bearded man getting gunged, previously popular in Psych and Gallivant.

Production has now wrapped in Vancouver on writer/director Alex Zamm's CG-live-action film "Woody Woodpecker", based on the famous Walter Lantz cartoon character, starring Timothy Omundson, Thaila Ayala, Graham Verchere and Toby Walters:

'Woody Woodpecker' was created in 1940 by storyboard artist Ben "Bugs" Hardaway, who laid the groundwork for 'Bugs Bunny' and 'Daffy Duck' @ Warner Bros. in the late 1930's.

The 'anthropomorphic' acorn woodpecker cartoon character soon appeared in theatrical short films produced by the Walter Lantz animation studio...

...alongside 'Andy Panda', distributed by Universal Pictures.

Woody's character and design would evolve over the years, from an insane bird with an unusually garish design to a more refined look.

Woody was originally voiced by actor Mel Blanc, who was succeeded by Ben Hardaway and later by Grace Stafford, the wife of producer Walter Lantz.

Woody Woodpecker cartoons were first broadcast on TV in the 1957 cartoon series, "The Woody Woodpecker Show...

Good God, just look at that DVD cover. Hold me, Santa. I'm scared... Jingle All The Way 2 (2014) Director: Alex Zamm Stars: Larry The Cable Guy, Brian Stepanek, Santino Marella A broke redneck competes with his daughter's rich new stepfather to get her the Christmas season's hottest toy. The original Jingle All The Way (featured in this column way back in 2008) was enjoyable for a variety of reasons: its cynical embrace of frenzied holiday consumerism; the classic...

Despite being critically panned, an under-performer at the box office and the second-worst film of Arnold Schwarzenegger's '90s career (after Batman & Robin), Jingle All the Way has miraculously spawned a sequel.

There's no place for Arnie in the belated follow-up, however, as Larry the Cable Guy takes on the role of a laid-back dad struggling to get his daughter the sought-after Harrison Bear for Christmas.

A co-production between 20th Century Fox and WWE Studios, the comedy features wrestler Santino Marella in a prominent role with Brian Stepanek, Kristen Robek and Kennedi Clements in the cast.

Director Alex Zamm, whose previous credits include Tooth Fairy 2, Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 and Inspector Gadget 2, is pulling a double shift as the voice of the bear.

Jingle All the Way 2 will be heading straight to DVD and Blu-ray on December 2.

Watch the trailer for the original Jingle All the Way...

Earlier this year, WWE Studios and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment announced that they were developing "Jingle All the Way 2," the sequel to Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1996 comedy. And now we have a trailer for the new film. Check it out below. "Jingle All the Way 2" stars Larry the Cable Guy (Tooth Fairy 2, Cars) and WWE Superstar Santino Marella. It's directed by Alex Zamm (Tooth Fairy 2, Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts) and will be released on DVD/Blu-ray during the 2014 holiday season. Plot: Two desperate dads compete in a battle to be the best father and make this the best Christmas ever! Fun-loving, laid-back dad Larry (Larry The Cable Guy) is having a tough time finding the perfect Christmas gift for his 8-year-old daughter, Noel. The season's hottest toy, The Harrison Bear, is all sold out, and Noel's new stepfather wants to keep it that way . so he...

Fill your stocking with a new holiday classic that will have the whole family laughing when Jingle All the Way 2 arrives on Blu-ray Combo, DVD and Digital HD December 2 from WWE Studios and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Comedy superstar Larry The Cable Guy and WWE Superstar Santino Marella bring laughs and holiday spirit to this second installment of the successful film franchise.

Two desperate dads compete in a no-holds-barred battle to be the best father and make this the best Christmas ever! Fun-loving, laid-back dad Larry is having a bear of a time finding the perfect Christmas gift for his eight-year-old daughter, Noel. The season's hottest toy, The Harrison Bear, is all sold out, and Noel's new stepfather wants to keep it that way, so he can be the one to make her holiday wish come true. When Larry learns all Noel wants for Christmas is the bear,...

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If you’re a fan of World Wrestling Entertainment, you know that WWE is more than just a wrestling company. They consider themselves to be a company that has a wide reach in all genres of entertainment. One of their areas of focus is the WWE Films division.

On Tuesday, WWE sent out a press release regarding two films that will star WWE performers. Here’s the first one.

WWE Studios and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment today announced the next two films that will begin production as part of their continued collaboration. This March, cameras will start rolling on “Jingle All the Way 2,” the sequel to the 1996 hit comedy “Jingle All the Way.” Starring Larry the Cable Guy (“Tooth Fairy 2,” “Cars”) and featuring WWE Superstar Santino Marella, the film is directed by Alex Zamm (“Tooth Fairy 2,” “Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts”) and will release this 2014 holiday season.

WWE Studios and Twentieth Century Fox are partnering on a pair of sequels - a sequel to the 1996 Schwarzenegger holiday comedy "Jingle All The Way" and a fourth film in the Dtv "The Marine" franchise.

Larry the Cable Guy and WWE’s Santino Marella will topline the 'Jingle' sequel which Alex Zamm will direct. Filming begins in March with a direct to disc and VOD release planned for the holiday.

Larry and Zamm previously worked together on another direct-to-disc & VOD comedy sequel based on a theatrical release with a major action star - "Tooth Fairy 2".

Meanwhile, WWE's Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin and Diva Summer Rae will star in "The Marine 4". Mizanin returns to the franchise following his effort starring in the third film last year.

Like the various sequels in the series, it'll go direct to disc and streaming later in the year.

Source: Variety...

A sequel to the greatest Christmas film of all time is finally being made, without its original star.

It's Turbo Time again. But not the Turbo Time you remember. That Turbo Time is gone forever, like a a fart from Ted the Reindeer in the winter wind. Admit it: Jingle All the Way is a guilty pleasure that is best consumed in secret every holiday, like cheap boxed wine. Even now, the classic lines from that film are running through your head with a bad Austrian accent tied to it.

If you felt a great disturbance in the Force today, it was because millions of Jingle All the Way fans screamed out in terror, and were suddenly silenced. It came as news broke that Twentieth Century Fox and WWE Studios (yeah, there's a movie studio for a fake sport) were teaming up on a Jingle All the Way sequel. It...

WWE Studios and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment just announced that it's moving forward with "Jingle All the Way 2," the sequel to Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1996 comedy, and "The Marine 4." "Jingle All the Way 2" will star Larry the Cable Guy (Tooth Fairy 2, Cars) and WWE Superstar Santino Marella. It will be directed by Alex Zamm (Tooth Fairy 2, Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts) and will be released during the 2014 holiday season. "The Marine 4" will be the eighth collaboration between WWE Studios and 20th Century Fox. It will star WWE Superstar The Miz and WWE Diva Summer Rae. Shooting will begin in April. Both movies will be released straight to DVD/Blu-ray.

Continuing his reign as the champion of the lowest common denominator, human catchphrase Larry the Cable Guy is set to “git r done” in a straight-to-video sequel to the 1996 film Jingle All the Way.

The original starred Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad as two rivals fighting to get their kid the last of a much-sought-after Christmas toy, probably only to learn the real meaning of the holiday by the end of the film. I haven’t actually seen it; that’s just a hunch. No plot details have been given about the new film, but it is set to co-star WWE’s Santino Marella, who might be someone you know if you’re into watching two oiled-up guys rassle around while pretending to hate each other’s guts.

What are the odds that the sequel will rehash the plot of the first film, once again following two fathers who need to...

WWE Studios and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment today announced the next two films that will begin production as part of their continued collaboration. This March, cameras will start rolling on Jingle All the Way 2, the sequel to the 1996 hit comedy Jingle All the Way. Starring Larry The Cable Guy (Tooth Fairy 2, Cars) and featuring WWE Superstar Santino Marella, the film is directed by Alex Zamm (Tooth Fairy 2, Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts) and will release this 2014 holiday season.

Also announced is the fourth installment of The Marine franchise, the eighth collaboration between WWE Studios and Twentieth Century Fox including the theatrical releases of The Marine and 12 Rounds. Shooting this April, The Marine 4 will star WWE Superstar Mike "The Miz" Mizanin, who will be the first WWE Superstar to reprise his role in The Marine franchise, and will also feature Summer Rae, the first WWE Diva to be...

WWE Studios and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment today announced the next two films that will begin production as part of their continued collaboration. This March, cameras will start rolling on Jingle All The Way 2, the sequel to the 1996 hit comedy Jingle All The Way. Starring Larry the Cable Guy (Tooth Fairy 2, Cars) and featuring WWE Superstar “Santino Marella®” the film is directed by Alex Zamm (Tooth Fairy 2, Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts) and will release this 2014 holiday season.

Also announced is the fourth installment of The Marine franchise, the eighth collaboration between WWE Studios and Twentieth Century Fox including the theatrical releases of The Marine and 12 Rounds. Shooting this April, The Marine 4 will star WWE Superstar Mike “The Miz®” Mizanin, who will be the first WWE Superstar to reprise his role in The Marine franchise, and will also feature “Summer Rae™,” the first WWE Diva to...

Feature Simon Brew 11 Feb 2014 - 16:36

There's no Arnold Schwarzenegger, but a sequel is coming to 1996's Jingle All The Way...

Crikey. You win a biscuit if you saw this one coming. 20th Century Fox and WWE Studios are teaming up to make a very belated sequel to the Arnold Schwarzenegger comedy, Jingle All The Way.

The movie is set to be directed by Alex Zamm, who helmed the straight to DVD sequel Tooth Fairy 2. Jingle All The Way 2 will not be seeing the inside of a cinema either, nor will Arnold Schwarzenegger be in it. Instead, Larry The Cable Guy will be taking the lead this time around.

Fox and WWE Studios are also planning a further sequel to The Marine. The Marine 4 will star Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin.

More on both of these films at your local DVD emporium towards the end of the year...

Variety.

WWE Studios (WWE) and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment today announced the next two films that will begin production as part of their continued collaboration. This March, cameras will start rolling on Jingle All the Way 2 , the sequel to the 1996 hit comedy Jingle All the Way . Starring Larry the Cable Guy and featuring WWE Superstar "Santino Marella" the film is directed by Alex Zamm and will release this 2014 holiday season. Also announced is the fourth installment of "The Marine" franchise, the eighth collaboration between WWE Studios and Twentieth Century Fox including the theatrical releases of The Marine and 12 Rounds . Shooting this April, The Marine 4 will star WWE Superstar Mike "The Miz" Mizanin, who will be the first WWE...

Sneak Peek director Alex Zamm's CG/live-action footage adapting the Warners cartoon properties "Marvin the Martian" and "Hong Kong Phooey" for the big screen.

"...in 'Hong Kong Phooey', a mild-mannered dog stumbles into a mystic ceremony and accidentally is granted supernatural powers, including the ability to walk, talk, and perform 'kung fu' martial arts. Under the tutelage of a kung fu master, the dog dons a mask and costume, becoming the superhero known as 'Hong Kong Phooey'. With the help of his trusting sidekick 'Spot' the cat, he cleans up a rogues gallery of wacky criminals..."

"...'Marvin the Martian' hails from the planet Mars, often accompanied by his dog 'K-9'. 

"For more than two millenia, Marvin has tried to destroy the Earth with his 'Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator' because it obstructs his view of Venus.

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Hong Kong Phooey...

Years ago, Warner Bros. Pictures attempted a live-action/CG-animated combination adaptation of the Looney Tunes cartoon "Marvin the Martian."

Not long after that, Alcon Entertainment attempted the same, but with the classic Hanna-Barbera 1970's animated series "Hong Kong Phooey." Eddie Murphy was slated to voice the character.

Both projects have fallen through, and now director Alex Zamm has posted animation test footage for both of the projects. You can check it out below:

Source: Cartoon Brew...

Years ago, Warner Bros. Pictures attempted a live-action/CG-animated combination adaptation of the Looney Tunes cartoon "Marvin the Martian."

Not long after that, Alcon Entertainment attempted the same, but with the classic Hanna-Barbera 1970's animated series "Hong Kong Phooey." Eddie Murphy was slated to voice the character.

Both projects have fallen through, and now director Alex Zamm has posted animation test footage for both of the projects. You can check it out below:

Source: Cartoon Brew...

There was a time when Warner Bros. and Alcon Entertainment were looking to develop CG animated feature films based on Looney Tunes' Marvin the Martian, and the 1970's Hanna-Barbera series Hong Kong Phooey. Eddie Murphy was attached to Phooey about a year ago as the voice of the lead character. Both these films are thankfully dead now, because they look like they would have been awful. Director Alex Zamm has released some CG animation and live-action test footage for these films to show you the direction they were headed, and why they didn't end up getting made. Check out the test footage, and let us know what you think! ...

The short story goes... in August 2011, Eddie Murphy teamed up with director Alex Zamm (Tooth Fairy 2, Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2) to make a live-action version of the classic cartoon Hong Kong Phooey. We must have missed the announcement of the project, because, I checked the S&A archives and didn't find any posts on it. Over a year later, the movie obviously hasn't happened; will it? I dunno. I don't think I particularly care either, especially if the video below is anything to go by. All that's left of the project is some test footage that was shot for it, and that has surfaced. Apparently Zamm released the footage online, via his Vimeo...

Over a year ago, Alcon Entertainment announced that Eddie Murphy would be lending his voice to the titular character in the live-action/CG hybrid adaptation of Hanna-Barbera's 1970's animated series Hong Kong Phooey. And three years earlier, Warner Bros. decided to utilize their rights to the Looney Tunes library, capitalize on the trend of families buying into the live-action/CG hybrid adaptations of cartoons like Alvin and the Chipmunks and The Smurfs, and bring Marvin the Martian to the big screen. However, now it seems like both those projects are dead as director Alex Zamm has posted animation test footage for both of these films, and that likely wouldn't happen if both the projects were still happening. See here! Cartoon Brew (via Bleeding Cool) noticed that Alex Zamm posted this video with both animation tests: We're not entirely sure if this means these projects are already dead (maybe Speedy Gonzales...

A moment of silence, please, for Alex Zamm’s Marvin the Martian and Hong Kong Phooey movies. The Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 director was attached to helm CGI-live action hybrid adaptations of both properties; Mike Myers was rumored to star in the former, while Eddie Murphy was attached to star in the latter.

Now, though, it’s looking increasingly like neither one will ever be completed. Marvin was originally supposed to hit theaters in December of 2011. Hong Kong, meanwhile, hasn’t seemed to make much progress since Murphy’s deal was announced 16 months ago.

And now that Zamm has posted...

"Director Alex Zamm was once set to make a live-action/CG hybrid Marvin the Martian movie, and in the past year was announced as the director for a similar hybrid revival of Hong Kong Phooey. Marvin didn’t work out, and we don’t know exactly what the status of Hong Kong Phooey is, but Zamm has posted test footage for both movies." And, no, that's not Eddie Murphy (although, technically, it was supposed to be).