Netflix Announces New Hybrid ‘Woody Woodpecker’ Feature, Coming April 12
Netflix has shared new images for several of its upcoming animated features, but the big news shared by the streamer today was that the previously unannounced hybrid feature Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp will debut on April 12.
Netflix hasn’t released many details about the film yet, but the streamer did say that accomplished kids and family tv director Johnathan Rosenbaum (Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour) is helming from a screenplay by Cory Edwards, Jim Martin, and Stephen Mazu. Universal 1440 Entertainment, the direct-to-video label of Universal Pictures, is producing.
A brief logline reads: “After getting kicked out of the forest, Woody thinks he’s found a forever home at Camp Woo Hoo — until an inspector threatens to shut down the camp.”
The only casting details shared so far indicate that Eric Bauza is involved, presumably as Woody’s voice, although that was not stated explicitly in today’s release.
Other Netflix animated titles that got new artwork today include:
The Casagrandes Movie
Director: Miguel Puga
Released Date: March 22.
Synopsis: After a surprise family trip to Mexico derails Ronnie Anne’s birthday plans, she is determined to prove that she’s old enough to do her own thing – even if it means confronting an ancient preteen demigod whose angst has apocalyptic potential!
The Imaginary
Director: Yoshiyuki Momose
Release Date: TBD
Synopsis: Studio Ponoc’s The Imaginary portrays the depths of humanity and creativity through the eyes of young Amanda and her imaginary companion, Rudger. Their fantastical adventures launched from her attic lead them to discover a magical world of creatures and places never before seen until a sinister force threatens to destroy their imaginary world and the friendship within it.
That Christmas
Director: Simon Otto
Release Date: TBD
Synopsis: Based on the charming trilogy of children’s books by beloved multi-award-winning writer/director Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Love Actually), That Christmas follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys! This heartwarming comedy from Locksmith Animation marks Curtis’ first foray into animation.
Thelma the Unicorn
Directors: Jared Hess, Lynn Wang
Release Date: May 17
Synopsis: Thelma is a small-time pony who dreams of becoming a glamorous music star. In a pink and glitter-filled moment of fate, Thelma is transformed into a unicorn and instantly rises to global stardom. But this new life of fame comes at a cost.
Ultraman: Rising
Director: Shannon Tindle
Release Date: TBD
Synopsis: When Tokyo is threatened by rising monster attacks, an all-star athlete reluctantly returns home to take on the mantle of Ultraman, discovering that his greatest challenge isn’t fighting giant monsters- it’s raising one. ILM handled animation.
