WOODY WOODPECKER (In Development)

• WOODY WOODPECKER

Another classic cartoon character looks to be getting thebig screen treatment as The Hollywood Reporter brings word that a WoodyWoodpecker feature film is in development from Universal Pictures andIllumination Entertainment.

The character, a troublemaking woodpecker with an iconiclaugh, first appeared in one of Universal's "Andy Panda" shorts in1940. He was then voiced by animation legend Mel Blanc. It wasn't long beforeWoody became the star, his cartoon legacy vastly overshadowing that of AndyPanda.

Blades of Glory writers John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky aresaid to be preparing a script and there's no word yet on whether or not thefilm is planned as a full CGI feature or a CGI/live action blend.