Yogi Bear Review Thread - Blu-ray Forum

Diesel · 11-06-2009, 03:38 PM

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Entertainment Weekly has learned that Anna Faris, Dan Aykroyd, and Justin Timberlake are in talks to star in the hybrid live-action/computer animated feature based on the Hanna-Barbera cartoon Yogi Bear. The big screen 3D movie is being directed by Eric Brevig (Journey to the Center of the Earth), from a screenplay by Brad Copeland (Wild Hogs). What characters will Faris, Aykroyd and Timberlake play? Details after the jump.

* Faris will play a live-action character named Rachel, a nature documentary filmmaker who is trying to film Yogi and Boo-Boo for her next project.
* Aykroyd will voice the computer animated Yogi, the lovable Jellystone Park bear who is notorious for his attempts at stealing picnic baskets from campers, much to the displeasure of Park Ranger Smith.
* Timberlake will voice the computer animated Boo-Boo, a bow-tied bear cub who acts as Yogi’s constant companion and conscience.

Park Ranger Smith has yet to be cast, but I assume he would be played live-action.Lets just hope someone like Will Ferrell doesn’t fall for this paycheck trap. The film will begin filming next month in New Zealand . Warner Bros is aiming for a December 17th 2010 release.

...wow

samdaman94 · 11-06-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel

...wow

OH MY GOD. Thanks for sharing!!!
Don't like Justin Timberlake, but Dan Aykroyd as Yogi will be Oscar material!

P@t_Mtl · 11-06-2009, 04:11 PM

Hey, if they can do Scooby Doo & Garfield, why not Yogi?

koontz1973 · 11-06-2009, 04:19 PM

Cannot wait to hear Aykroyd say;

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I'm smarter than the average bear!

This should be fun as I loved the cartoons.

Meeklo · 11-06-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Hey, if they can do Scooby Doo & Garfield, why not Yogi?

Because Scooby-Doo and Garfield sucked.

Scrappy was the bad guy? Terrible.

Have you seen Zombieland? Even Bill Murray says he regrets doing Garfield.

P@t_Mtl · 11-06-2009, 04:36 PM

Not saying it's a great idea but we should not be too surprise they would do this

Downhere · 11-06-2009, 04:37 PM

Garfield wasn't that bad. It was your typical kids film, which isn't always a bad thing.

P@t_Mtl · 11-06-2009, 04:43 PM

Garfield was alright and actualy the French Canadian translation is even more funny then the original if you can believe it

EricJ · 11-06-2009, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by koontz1973

Cannot wait to hear Aykroyd say;

Personally, I would've picked Dan as Ranger Smith, but that's just me.

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This should be fun as I loved the cartoons.

Only problem--BIG problem--is...it's Warner.
Who still hasn't gotten those obessive 90's-CN Hanna-Barbera-bashing grudges out of their bloodstream yet (even just saying the words "Ranger Smith" seemed to give Craig McCracken conniption twitches) and thinks they have to kiss up slacker pop-snarky cartoon deconstruction just to get an audience.
Which is how we got two Scooby-Doo movies in the first place.

(Actual cartoon fans know how to appreciate Yogi for his own cool groove, though:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNZEMeOcP1o )

Q? · 11-06-2009, 05:25 PM

GGX · 11-06-2009, 05:27 PM

This is terrible... this needs to stop...

jono_0101 · 11-06-2009, 07:11 PM

is it just me, or does anyone else find it unexplicably hillarious that justin timberlake is being cast as boo boo???

Gamma_Winstead · 11-06-2009, 07:15 PM

I find it unexpectedly hilarious that this is being made into a movie at all. I'll admit, I laughed hysterically for two minutes after reading the title.

Diesel · 12-01-2009, 02:53 PM

Yogi Bear Finds His Ranger Smith: Tom Carvanagh

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ast month when I posted the last casting update for the hybrid live-action/computer animated feature based on the Hanna-Barbera cartoon Yogi Bear, I wondered if Park Ranger Smith would be included in the film, as he had yet to be mentioned. Variety now has word that Tom Carvanagh (Ed) has joined the cast, and will be playing Ranger Smith.

Carvanagh will play the live-action lead, and romantic interest of another live-action character named Rachel (Anna Faris), a nature documentary filmmaker who is trying to film Yogi and Boo-Boo for her next project. Dan Aykroydwill voice the computer animated Yogi, the lovable Jellystone Park bear who is notorious for his attempts at stealing picnic baskets from campers, much to the displeasure of Park Ranger Smith. And Justin Timberlake will voice the computer animated Boo-Boo, a bow-tied bear cub who acts as Yogi’s constant companion and conscience.

The film also features T.J. Miller (Hud from Cloverfield) as Ranfer Jones, a comic relief character. Miller auditioned for the role by recording a video with a real life bear. The reel made it all the way to Barry M. Meyer, chairman of Warner Bros. Miller was offered the role shortly thereafter. Watch that video and find out more here.

The big screen 3D movie is being directed by Eric Brevig (Journey to the Center of the Earth), from a screenplay by Brad Copeland (Wild Hogs). The film is currently filming in New Zealand . Warner Bros is aiming for a December 17th 2010 release.

Jellybeans · 12-01-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Garfield was alright and actualy the French Canadian translation is even more funny then the original if you can believe it

Yes, Patrick Huard did a great job!

avecha · 12-01-2009, 11:49 PM

filming is to begin this week up north from me.

Offender_Mullet · 12-02-2009, 01:56 AM

Justin Timberlake voicing Boo-Boo. WTF?

My big question is: What side of Timberlake will we get? The token whiteboy Timberlake? Or, the "trying to be hip-hop while being interviewed on MTV Timberlake"? (those of you who've seen different interviews with him over the years will know what I mean) Hmm......

wallendo · 12-02-2009, 02:20 AM

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Park Ranger Smith has yet to be cast, but I assume he would be played live-action.Lets just hope someone like Will Ferrell doesn’t fall for this paycheck trap. The film will begin filming next month in New Zealand . Warner Bros is aiming for a December 17th 2010 release.

Is the author implying that this movie isn't up to Will Ferrell's standards.

This movie could be enjoyable. I liked "Rocky and Bullwinkle".

repete66211 · 12-02-2009, 04:21 AM

Even the talent of Farris won't be enough to prevent failure. Why? One reason: Dan Aykroyd. It's no coincidence the only good movie he's been in had him saying almost nothing. That kid is poison, unfunny poison.

steventhomas05 · 12-02-2009, 04:40 AM

if someone gave you a 6 figure contract ....im sure you would take it too...

i can say Garfeild sucked in the theaters but my son wanted to see it, i also fell asleep watching Shrek the Third....if this is true i will wait for the Blu Ray and Im sure my two younger boys will love it.....but i dont think i could sit through another pathethic try to recreate a classic again....... i just pray the do not try to recreate Voltron or He Man again

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11-06-2009, 04:11 PM	#3
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	Hey, if they can do Scooby Doo & Garfield, why not Yogi?

11-06-2009, 04:36 PM	#6
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	Not saying it's a great idea but we should not be too surprise they would do this

11-06-2009, 04:37 PM	#7
Downhere Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Central Florida Blu-ray collection:444 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:8	Garfield wasn't that bad. It was your typical kids film, which isn't always a bad thing.

11-06-2009, 04:43 PM	#8
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	Garfield was alright and actualy the French Canadian translation is even more funny then the original if you can believe it

11-06-2009, 05:25 PM	#10
Q? Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nuuk, Greenland Blu-ray collection:168

11-06-2009, 05:27 PM	#11
GGX Banned Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Kentwood, Michigan Blu-ray collection:262 Trading Score:2	This is terrible... this needs to stop...

11-06-2009, 07:11 PM	#12
jono_0101 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2008 Location:St. Louis Blu-ray collection:164 Trading Score:7	is it just me, or does anyone else find it unexplicably hillarious that justin timberlake is being cast as boo boo???

11-06-2009, 07:15 PM	#13
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:764 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	I find it unexpectedly hilarious that this is being made into a movie at all. I'll admit, I laughed hysterically for two minutes after reading the title.

12-01-2009, 11:49 PM	#16
avecha Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Over there, New Zealand. Blu-ray collection:124 DVD collection:14 Trading Score:1	filming is to begin this week up north from me.

12-02-2009, 01:56 AM	#17
Offender_Mullet Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Illinois Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:10	Justin Timberlake voicing Boo-Boo. WTF? My big question is: What side of Timberlake will we get? The token whiteboy Timberlake? Or, the "trying to be hip-hop while being interviewed on MTV Timberlake"? (those of you who've seen different interviews with him over the years will know what I mean) Hmm......

12-02-2009, 04:21 AM	#19
repete66211 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Kansas City area Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:196 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	Even the talent of Farris won't be enough to prevent failure. Why? One reason: Dan Aykroyd. It's no coincidence the only good movie he's been in had him saying almost nothing. That kid is poison, unfunny poison.

12-02-2009, 04:40 AM	#20
steventhomas05 Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Fort Lauderdale Blu-ray collection:202	if someone gave you a 6 figure contract ....im sure you would take it too... i can say Garfeild sucked in the theaters but my son wanted to see it, i also fell asleep watching Shrek the Third....if this is true i will wait for the Blu Ray and Im sure my two younger boys will love it.....but i dont think i could sit through another pathethic try to recreate a classic again....... i just pray the do not try to recreate Voltron or He Man again

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