70's Cartoon "Hong Kong Phooey" to be Made Into a Movie - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 07-13-2009, 12:40 AM

Alcon Entertainment has geared up its live-action/animated version of "Hong Kong Phooey" with Alex Zamm on board to direct from David Goodman's script.
Alcon toppers Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove are producing along with Brett Ratner and Jay Stern.

Project's an adaptation of the 1970s Hanna-Barbera animated TV series, about a police station janitor who becomes a dog with mystical powers, including the ability to do kung fu.

Alcon's financing and co-producing "Book of Eli," directed by Allen and Albert Hughes.

Goodman's written "Who's Killing the Great Chefs of Vegas" for Warner Bros. He continues as an exec producer on "The Family Guy."

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=13&cs=1

tv star collector · 07-13-2009, 09:12 AM

Well, I see Hollywood isn't finished with desecrating classic TV shows.

comedyfreak · 07-16-2009, 05:57 AM

Why bother if Hong Kong is not going to be CGI, they ruined Underdog.

TJL · 07-16-2009, 09:11 AM

Great. A terrible cartoon series being made into a terrible movie.

Keep up the good work Hollywood!

robyrob · 07-16-2009, 09:58 AM

...and yet somehow they are still blaming illegal downloading for poor movie sales.

70s show watcher · 07-22-2009, 10:58 PM

i wonder who theyll get to play sargent flint john goodman would be great in the role

Retro4Life · 07-23-2009, 12:34 AM

Yeah, of all the classic cartoons that seem like candidates for live action, "HKF" isn't very high on my list. They only made like 13 episodes of it, and if it weren't for the voice of Scatman Crothers and the catchy theme song, I probably wouldn't even remember it.

Then again, maybe it's better if Hollywood wastes its fire on lower level shows like this instead of further eviscerating more truly beloved shows like "Land of the Lost" and "Scooby Doo"...

MrCleveland · 07-23-2009, 08:22 PM

What will they do next? Make "Breezly and Sneezly" into a movie with Billy Crystal as Sneezly and John Goodman as Breezly?...or make Loopy de Loop into a movie and have Steve Martin cast as Loopy?! (Now I like these cartoons, but it seems that Hollywood may be doing this already)!

Mr. Television · 07-23-2009, 08:32 PM

Hong Kong Phooey was a classic. The end.

waichingliu81 · 07-30-2009, 07:21 PM

it seems as if hollywood can't keep its mitts off classic cartoon shows by making and pumping out live action/big screen versions of them. this is one of the reasons why i have always preferred tv over movies.

they messed up with alvin and the chipmunks and scooby doo to name and they'll do the same with hong kong phooey.

Brian Damage · 08-10-2011, 06:47 PM

LOS ANGELES, CA, AUGUST 10, 2011—Eddie Murphy will give voice to the animated lead character in Alcon Entertainment’s live action/animated big screen adaptation of the of the 1970s Hanna-Barbera animated TV series HONG KONG PHOOEY, it was announced by Alcon co-founders and co-CEO’s Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove.

In addition to voicing the character of Donkey in the box-office hit “Shrek” franchise, Murphy was also the voice of Mushu, the Dragon, in the successful animated epic “Mulan.” Murphy will next be seen in the comedies “Tower Heist,” co-starring Ben Stiller from Universal Studios and “A Thousand Words,” from DreamWorks.

http://www.deadline.com/new-york/

comedyfreak · 08-10-2011, 11:36 PM

Sorry but, Eddie is no Scatman Crothers.

07-13-2009, 12:40 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	70's Cartoon "Hong Kong Phooey" to be Made Into a Movie Alcon Entertainment has geared up its live-action/animated version of "Hong Kong Phooey" with Alex Zamm on board to direct from David Goodman's script. Alcon toppers Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove are producing along with Brett Ratner and Jay Stern. Project's an adaptation of the 1970s Hanna-Barbera animated TV series, about a police station janitor who becomes a dog with mystical powers, including the ability to do kung fu. Alcon's financing and co-producing "Book of Eli," directed by Allen and Albert Hughes. Goodman's written "Who's Killing the Great Chefs of Vegas" for Warner Bros. He continues as an exec producer on "The Family Guy." http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=13&cs=1 Attached Images
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07-23-2009, 12:34 AM	#7
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	Yeah, of all the classic cartoons that seem like candidates for live action, "HKF" isn't very high on my list. They only made like 13 episodes of it, and if it weren't for the voice of Scatman Crothers and the catchy theme song, I probably wouldn't even remember it. Then again, maybe it's better if Hollywood wastes its fire on lower level shows like this instead of further eviscerating more truly beloved shows like "Land of the Lost" and "Scooby Doo"...
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07-13-2009, 09:12 AM	#2
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07-22-2009, 10:58 PM	#6
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07-23-2009, 08:32 PM	#9
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07-30-2009, 07:21 PM	#10
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	it seems as if hollywood can't keep its mitts off classic cartoon shows by making and pumping out live action/big screen versions of them. this is one of the reasons why i have always preferred tv over movies. they messed up with alvin and the chipmunks and scooby doo to name and they'll do the same with hong kong phooey.

08-10-2011, 06:47 PM	#11
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Eddie Murphy Lends Voice To 'Hong Kong Phooey' Feature LOS ANGELES, CA, AUGUST 10, 2011—Eddie Murphy will give voice to the animated lead character in Alcon Entertainment’s live action/animated big screen adaptation of the of the 1970s Hanna-Barbera animated TV series HONG KONG PHOOEY, it was announced by Alcon co-founders and co-CEO’s Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove. In addition to voicing the character of Donkey in the box-office hit “Shrek” franchise, Murphy was also the voice of Mushu, the Dragon, in the successful animated epic “Mulan.” Murphy will next be seen in the comedies “Tower Heist,” co-starring Ben Stiller from Universal Studios and “A Thousand Words,” from DreamWorks. http://www.deadline.com/new-york/

08-10-2011, 11:36 PM	#12
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