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Classic cartoons explode on the big screen
By Dave Renderman Staff Writer Batman, Superman and the Incredible Hulk, have all been made into television shows or full-length movies. In fact, within the next year, theaters will be flooded with cartoon-adapted films. This influx of cartoons in Hollywood is not a recent trend since cartoons have been being made into movies since the early seventies. “Superman” is a movie that was made from its popular cartoon, starring Christopher Reeve as Superman. There are rumors of bringing the film back to the big screen, with a new male star as Superman. “Batman” was released as a series in the early nineties, and it starred such actors as George Clooney, Chris O’Donnell, Michael Keaton, Jack Nichloson, Jim Carrey, Arnold Swartznegger, Kim Basinger, Val Kilmer and other top stars in the movie industry. A movie just released to theaters is “Josie and the Pussycats.” The movie is based on the cartoon about three girls who become a big success virtually overnight. The movie stars “American Pie” hotties, Tara Reid, as the drummer and Rachel Leigh Cook as Josie, the lead role. Another summer blockbuster in the works for a release is “Tomb Raider.” The movie is based off of a video game for Play Station. The movie will star Angelina Jolie, Daniel Craig, Leslie Phillips, Noah Taylor, and Jolie’s father, Jon Voight. A few other movies will be released over the following year. Headlining the bunch is “ Harry Potter,” which will star Daniel Radcliff, an otherwise unknown actor, as Harry. The “Batman” series will also be adding a new movie to the series. The movie will be called “Batman Beyond,” and will be released in 2002. The plot of the latest “Batman” follows an elderly Bruce Wayne as he trains a new Batman to take his place. There are speculations of a prequel to the Batman saga as well. This rendition will be called “Batman Year One,” loosely based on Frank Miller’s comic book series, that chronicles Bruce Wayne’s first year as a twenty-year-old Batman. For all you big Scooby Doo fans, the cartoon is now going to be a feature length movie. Even though a release date has not been set, the cast has been finalized. The movie will star Freddie Prince Jr. as Fred, Linda Cardellini as Velma, Matthew Lillard as Shaggy, and Sara Michelle Gellar as Daphine. The marvel comic hit known as Spiderman is also coming to the big screen. Spidey will be flying into theaters May 3, 2002. The movie will star Toby Maguire as Peter Parker / Spiderman. Kirsten Dunst will play Mary Jane and William Dafoe will be the villain, The Green Goblin. Also to be released in Christmas 2002, is the sequel to “X-Men.” The movie marks the return of Halle Berry as Storm, Rebecca Romijin-Stamos as Mystique and Patrick Stewart as Professor X. The movie also stars Hugh Jackson as Wolverine, James Mardsen as Cyclops, Sir Ian McKellan as Magneto and Anna Paqun as Rogue. As you can see, exciting movies transformed from successful cartoon shows, will be coming into theaters soon. It just goes to show you, a good cartoon can be just as good on the big screen. The Columbia Chronicle would like to hear your opinion on this topic. Note: If your browser does not support multiple windows, click here. Back to top | Home The Columbia Chronicle is a student produced publication of Columbia College Chicago and does not necessarily represent, in whole or in part, the views of Columbia College administrators, faculty or students. |
April 23, 2001
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