'Captain Planet' to get live-action movie treatment

[Newsbot]

Get ready, '90s nostalgia lovers. "Captain Planet and the Planeteers," which aired as a cartoon from 1990-1996, is set for the live-action movie treatment, according to a press release. Cartoon Network and "Transformers" producer Don Murphy and partner Susan Montford's Angry Filmworks are teaming up together for the project.

"The messages of Captain Planet are even more relevant today," says Stuart Snyder, president of Turner Broadcasting System Inc.'s Animation, Young Adults and Kids Media division. "We feel this team can bring the world's first eco-hero to life in a powerful motion picture that is not only pertinent but entertaining."


"His adventures are known worldwide and he is recognized across generations," says Murphy. "We expect to make a spectacular series of films with the amazing team at Cartoon Network."

"With the earthquakes, tornadoes, melting icebergs and all the other problems threatening the world right now, Earth really needs her greatest defender," adds Montford.

We have two questions - first off, who should play Captain Planet? And secondly, can we look forward to a live-action Gummi Bears or Rescue Rangers movie too?

The press release gave no indication about a release date or time frame for the "Captain Planet" movie.

The making of this film will signify that Hollywood has hit the bottom of the barrel when it comes to superhero and 80s nostalgia. It will also be the first superhero movie where the main character sports a sweet green mullet.

[Rollo Tomassi]

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[anarky]

Here's the first trailer!