A-gah-gah-gah, Popeye goes 3D

Since every other cartoon is making the inevitable CGI animation leap onto the big screen, it’s no surprise to see that Popeye is the latest to be scooped up to do so, and in 3D nonetheless. Mike Jones will be penning the script with Avi Arad producing with Sony Pictures Animation handling the picture. Here’s a bit more on what Arad has to say on the sudden development of the project (from Variety).:

“Scott called me and said, ‘I have something for you,’” said Arad, who grew up watching Popeye shorts in movie houses in his native Israel. “I literally started singing the famous Popeye song (after securing the rights). What always blew me away is the level of the animation. It was so beautiful and unbelievably detailed.”

“I’m an unabashed, lifelong Popeye fan,” said Jones, who is a Variety alum. “Introducing this squinty-eyed sailor to a new generation also means reintroducing him to those who, like me, grew up with him.”

No word yet on who will be set to direct the picture, or when they project to release it at the moment.

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