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[Rotoscopers] This rumor relates to a project brewing at Warner Bros. Pictures. Only this time, it’s not an animated movie. Rather, the studio is currently bouncing around the idea of developing a beloved Hanna-Barbera property as a live-action film.

From what I’ve heard, the screenplay is already written and is being bounced around to different directors. Three of the names mentioned as being on the studio’s shortlist are Justin Lin (Fast and Furious movies, Star Trek Beyond), Scott Derrickson (Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange), and Joe Cornish (Attack the Block, co-writer on Adventures of Tintin and Ant-Man). Production discussions are meant to begin at this time, assuming that things have fallen into place.

The studio also has a wish list of actors for a ‘high-profile’ male supporting role. Among the actors being looked at (possibly as shoo-ins) are Bradley Cooper, Idris Elba, and Will Smith.

Now, for some hints and clues as to what this property is. Yes, it was a TV show that was popular back in the 60’s (really the peak period for Hanna-Barbera). Yes, characters from this property will appear as part of a planned shared universe of animated films based on Hanna-Barbera’s overall library of properties (beginning with S.C.O.O.B. in 2018). No, the live-action film won’t take place within that universe (obviously). The most I can tell you is that the live-action film is being developed on a separate track, with hopes that it will (of course) launch its own film franchise.

My last hint, to end the article: the property in question is NOT Scooby-Doo!

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[Optional] Would you go see this movie?

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  1. OharaBanana says

    Either Space Ghost or The Jetsons… If it is The Jetsons, it’s probably going to be considered as dated since most of the gadgets that were in the show are what we often use today.

    And if it’s Space Ghost… not a good choice. So, naaahhhh

  4. SusieBoo says

    Actually, Space Ghost is a good guess too.

    Jetsons or Space Ghost. I would delight in watching either (or both)!

  5. AmethystJade says

    The most popular Hanna-Barbera cartoons from the 60s are The Flintstones and The Jetsons. I’ll guess The Jetsons since they’ve never been on the big screen as far as I know unless its a Flintstones remake.

  7. Mills007 says

    But i do so hope its He Man, caus a franchise would mean the She version could be in it too…???

    Love franchise movies… ???

    • AmethystJade says

      I would love for He-Man and She-ra to be in a movie, they’re some of my favorite characters.

  8. Mills007 says

    Hmm ? Wiki said Scooby Doo and something about making a film about those charactars but i dont see it in their list off 1960 cartoons…

    Plus i can not imagine one off those three guys to fit in anything off that sort????? very curious about it being solved love hannah and barberra cartoons!!

  9. slimfast10 says

    Meet George Jetson, his boy Elroy, daughter Judy…Jane his wife…one of my favorite shows back in the day still waiting for the flying space car..yes I would probably pay to see it let’s not forget Rosie the maid, Mr. Spacely George’s boss at spacely sprockets and their dog Astro this is from memory I was a big fan as I said.

  10. radmom says

    Based on the time frame, I’ll guess Tom and Jerry, Huckleberry Hound, Hong Kong Phooey, or Space Ghost. Thundarr the Barbarian was in the 70’s.

  23. claireyface says

    Wacky Races?

    Separate track, ‘high profile’ – Dastardly has an iconic side profile as does Cooper, ‘bounced around’, ‘fall into place’ and ‘launch’ all describe various eccentric ways the cars in wacky races can move. ‘Only this time’ and ‘shoo-in’ sound like the narrator.

    The desired inclusion of Justin Lin would make sense if there’s car racing in the movie.

    After Cooper’s turn as the Raccoon I would keep an open mind to him playing Dick Dastardly if that’s the role…

  25. buffyfaith says

    I think the show is “The Impossibles.”

    It was on in the late 60’s (as part of the “Frankenstein Jr & The Impossibles” hour) and it has three parts for male actors: Multi Man, Fluid Man, and Coil Man. The blind states those three actors could be “shoo-ins” meaning they’d each get a part, not that they are up for the same part. There’s also no mention of women for any high-profile part, which would leave out any of the other Hanna Barbera ‘toons.

  26. Kerengende says

    You keep saying ‘bouncing around’.

    There is *no* way you could be referring to ‘The Impossibles’, could you?
    That’s the only thing I could think you’re referring to….a cartoon that featured three superheroes, and one of them was Coil Man, who did bounce around. That was his schtick. I wasn’t impressed by it back when they used it as bumper filler in the early days of Cartoon Network.

    Just looked it up and a show that lasted one season can’t possibly be considered…

  28. KCeagle says

    The Jetsons ?

    Bounce is a clue that eludes me.

    If it was well written, and made for an adult audience I might watch it on cable.

  33. northernlight says

    Either The Flintstones or The Jetsons. The Flintstones already had a live action movie, so I’ll go with the Jetsons.

  34. Max Power says

    I’m getting a Jetson’s vibe due to the universe references.
    I think ‘bounced around’ and ‘shoo-in’ are also clues but can’t figure out how.
    Top Cat and Hong Kong Fooey feel like they could be the answer also.
    Heck, I have no clue really and probably wouldn’t see a live version of any of them. I think they are products of their time and should be left there

  37. amagod121 says

    The Jetsons?
    Gads, no! I hate live-action films based upon cartoons! Maybe an anime piece done as a live-action film might be an exception, as some have very interesting plots.

  41. BennyLavaandtheJets says

    Track and launch make me think of Speed Buggy.

    But I don’t know how they would fit an adult character into the story, or why anyone would want to remake it, let alone a live action.

    Wait, will it be a gritty reboot? “After the sea has boiled, and the cities are overcome by sand, a new world turns to a sentient car to save them…”

    Nope, not even then.

  43. WorkHardBeNice says

    The Jetsons?

    Meh. At this point in my life, I feel like it’d be time better spent with my dogs.

  44. jonesing says

    The Jetson’s or Johnny Quest
    Would I go see either? Hellz Yeah! The Jeston’s were fun and I loved the adventures of Johnny Quest and his friend Hadji. It’s because of Johnny and the designer Halston that I fell in love with black turtlenecks.

  47. Whisper says

    The Jetsons ?
    Clue: Universe

    Might see it. Yeah Cooper is kind of cartoonish now that you mention it.

  48. Midwestgurl says

    After looking at the list of Hanna Barbera cartoons, I’ve decided on The Jetsons.

    “won’t take place within that universe…” would point to the Jetsons.

  50. athena says

    Jonny Quest, maybe?
    Clues like “wont take place in that universe” and “launch” it’s own franchise
    I loved watching Hanna Barbera cartoons as a kid and would see this or even the Jetsons (if that’s the space reference instead of JQ). Heck, I’d even see a live action of the Pebbles and Bam Bam show!

  59. mizzec says

    TV Show: The Jetsons?

    [Optional] Would you go see this movie? Meh, I’ll wait for RedBox or Netflix.

  62. Snoopydooper says

    The Jetsons directed by Justin Lin.
    Lin released a trailer on YouTube earlier this month.

  66. abetty98 says

    It can’t be He-Man (Masters of the Universe), because I believe that is Marvel. So I am going with The Jetsons.

    Of course I will watch it, one of my favorites.

  70. spunkfunker says

    My best guess is the Jetsons, or Yogi Bear. There were those awful Flintstones moves from the 90’s so I hope they aren’t trying to remake those again!

  72. SpotTheFish says

    Jonny Quest,
    with the male ‘high profile’ supporting role as Benton Quest or Race Bannon

  83. pajuxy says

    It would be fun to see the Jetsons in live action and I don’t think that’s been done before, unlike the Flintstones and Yogi Bear. The Adventures of Huck Finn could be interesting as well…

    Optional: Depends on how good the preview is. 😉

  86. crazym says

    TV Show: Jonny Quest

    Would you go see this movie? If it’s done right. I grew up watching Hanna-Barbera shows.

  90. chairmanofthebored says

    Yogi Bear? ha ha!

    My guess is that it is either The Jetsons. Or perhaps, Jonny Quest, starring Stella the French Bulldog from Modern Family as Bandit!

  95. rorythedragon says

    I’m going with Huckleberry Hound. For no particular reason. He’s a cool color and dogs rule. But then there’s Yogi and Booboo. Would BC be the Ranger?

    Would I go see it? Let me think about that.

  96. bertwheeler says

    The Jetsons

    Only if you paid me $10,000, and I could leave immediately following the opening credits.

  97. luddite2 says

    Jetsons, clues being universe & launch. Sounds fun, I would go see it (unless somehow they cast Rosie O’Donnell as Judy Jetson, royally screwing it up like they did with the Flintstones when she was Betty.)

  98. jophieljo says

    I will guess the Jetsons. It was the first thing that came to mind and when I looked it up it did start in the 60s.

  100. sarmar1234 says

    God I hope it’s the Jetsons. Maybe some sort of humanized version of The Yogi Bear show.

  102. Arisia says

    I was actually around in the early 60s. When I think of Hannah Barbara in the 60s, I think The Flintstones. Hugely popular show back then.

  105. Deusex says

    It should be Dastardly and Muttley but it’s probably going to be Jonny Quest or Jon Quest or some such fvckery.

  109. SouthJerseyGirl says

    Only one that would make sense for live action would be The Jetsons. I can’t see them making a live action Yogi Bear and The Flintstones has already been done.

    I might watch it when it comes on TV but I wouldn’t pay to see it.

  110. CanaryCry says

    The Jetsons? Jonny Quest? Space Ghost?

    It’ll probably as good as Wild Wild West or Lost In Space tried to be. So, no, I don’t plan to see it.

  111. 20kim17 says

    This sounds like a really really bad idea, unless it’s snorkels, bc will smith as a sea monkey…..

  128. Weekenderbedford says

    Yes, Bradley Cooper will deliver a deeply moving interpretation of the angst-ridden
    Fleegle, from Banana Splits.

  130. angelbratt says

    Oh please please please let this be H. R. Puffenstuff! I’ve been waiting for 40 years!

    HR puffenstuff, where are you when things get rough, HR Puffenstuff, can’t do a little cause ya can’t do enough ??

  131. algarve2016 says

    TV Show: The Flintstones

    Yes, I would go see it if it got good reviews. It takes many US movies at least 6 months to open over here in Europe, so I’ll have plenty of time to hear about it, first.

  134. ginnynotjenny says

    They already did Flintstones and Yogi.

    Could this be The Jetsons?

    No. I would never watch Bradley Cooper as George Jetson.