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Post by LtD73 on Nov 14, 2011 14:19:26 GMT -5
A 'Where's Wally?' movie is to be made by MGM.
The book series, which features pictures of crowds and requires readers to find the titular character - known as Waldo in the United States - will be made into a family motion picture.
MGM President Jonathan Glickman said: "We are thrilled to be bringing the search for Waldo to the big screen. Along with our partners at Classic Media, we look forward to making a worldwide adventure that will appeal to 'Where's Waldo? fans of all ages."
Eric Ellenbogen from Classic Media added: "Waldo is the most searched-for character in the world. With thanks to MGM, fans everywhere will find Waldo in movie theatres with his motion picture debut."
The character - renowned for his red and white striped top and hat, and for walking with a stick - has sold 55 million books in 38 countries.
He is now even prevalent in the world of smartphone apps, having been downloaded more than 4.6 million times.
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Post by Wato Stan Account on Nov 14, 2011 14:29:42 GMT -5
I can see Carmen Sandiego, not Where's Waldo. How does the plot actually work? Is he kidnapped? Can they make it a thriller instead?
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Post by TurboEddie on Nov 14, 2011 15:34:46 GMT -5
Do you look for him on the screen?
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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Nov 14, 2011 17:44:13 GMT -5
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Post by Wato Stan Account on Nov 14, 2011 18:05:43 GMT -5
Do you look for him on the screen? Spoilers: He's between the wheel barrow and the giant candy cane with blue pants on in the left corner. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2011 18:11:00 GMT -5
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Post by Angel Beast on Nov 14, 2011 18:39:18 GMT -5
 Of all the things to make a movie out of. How would this even work? |
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Post by DontHassleTheHoff on Nov 14, 2011 18:48:10 GMT -5
Is it just going to be 2 hours of a scrolling screen of scenery and in that 2 hours you have to find waldo or watch the film again until you do?
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Post by The Assassin on Nov 14, 2011 20:31:15 GMT -5
If they made it as an Epic Drama/Thriller it would be hilarious.
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Post by Casalex Isn't Funny on Nov 14, 2011 21:35:41 GMT -5
2 Hours of a Where's Waldo picture and then a scary face pops up and a loud scream is heard.  |
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Post by Oskanowski on Nov 14, 2011 21:40:38 GMT -5
It will beat The Dark Knight.
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Post by DgenerationX092 on Nov 17, 2011 7:30:43 GMT -5
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Post by sean™ on Nov 17, 2011 10:56:24 GMT -5
Well, if Clue can become a movie...and a funny one at that, I'll give this a try.
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Post by austin2k11 on Nov 17, 2011 11:21:39 GMT -5
 I wanna know the plot before I waste my money.. |
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Post by Fotane on Nov 17, 2011 16:37:44 GMT -5
There was a cartoon series of Where's Wally over here that had the wizard whitebeard character and a villain named Odlaw(Waldo backwards) and from what I remember of watching it as a kid it was pretty good. I think he went on quests searching for scrolls and that sort of thing? And Odlaw was always trying to thwart him. They could easily make a movie along those lines. Whether it would be any good or not is another matter.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2011 16:42:21 GMT -5
Does anyone remember the 91 animated series? They can always just follow that theme: Waldo has his dog Woof with him./ Wizard Whitebeard needs Waldo's help and uses his magic to help him travel through different times and lands. The whole while his nemesis Odlaw trails him trying to steal the magic walking stick etc....I could see it being in this format.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2011 16:44:18 GMT -5
^^ Oh ok, cool. Looks like someone else does remember.  |
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Post by Fotane on Nov 17, 2011 16:48:56 GMT -5
^^ Oh ok, cool. Looks like someone else does remember. Haha looks like we were thinking along the same lines. Maybe Hollywood should give us a call and bring us on board as consultants. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2011 17:12:45 GMT -5
It could work. If you actually read the books there is sort of a storyline.
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Post by the franchise on Nov 17, 2011 20:54:13 GMT -5
Very odd choice for a movie.
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