Way back in 2005, we should have seen a new Mighty Mouse movie; a movie to be put out by Nickelodeon, and of which John Woo was supposed to be a part of! Images of scenes were even shown to the public so we could get a “feel” for what was to be expected . . . then, nothing!
Enter April of 2010: the LA Times [according to getthebigpicture.net] reported that Nickelodeon is still trying to get a Mighty Mouse movie off the ground after years of trying. It's been through several scripts already and although there's nobody currently on the project for Paramount and Nickelodeon, apparently "a number of up-and-comers" are being considered both for screenwriting and directing responsibilities.
So, again, where is it? And if in production, how come it’s been so silent?
The rodent has been a most neglected character over a period of many years, despite some diehard fans out there in cyber-land putting up some dedicatory websites to the mousey superhero, and therefore is in danger of new audiences not even knowing anything about him ~ especially considering the neglect of his cartoons not being put on DVD for viewers to enjoy. But, according to the “Latino Review” in 2010 also, “The cartoon is instantly familiar to anyone over the age of 30 [and Nickelodeon will] either make a movie targeting them or – more importantly – make a movie they'd be willing to pay to bring their family of four to.”
Well, I hope that is correct; but, more importantly, I hope the project won’t be put on hold for another five years, or never even coming back up at all! Hey, some folks still want to hear a baritone, operatic voice sing out: “Here I come to save the day!”
About The Author:
My name is Ted Anthony Roberts, and I'm a published Swashbuckling Author, with my first novel available at various online bookstore, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc., and having for its title: "The Adventures of Monsieur de La Donaree the Musketeer." Also, I have published a Collectible Card game, based upon Musketeer History, entitled: "Of Swords & Nations: Musketeers, Cavaliers, & Court Intrigue!" My websites, if you'd like to stop by and take a look, are: www.tedanthonyroberts.webs.com and www.swashbucklingpress.webs.com ~ of course, my personal website has some of my writing samples of current and upcoming projects, and The Swashbuckling Press is an online adventure, which takes a look at history the way it should be told! I'm also an avid comic book lover and fan ~ I've owned my own comic book store from about 1990 until 2000 A.D. About the most fun I've had during that time was selling at a convention where Stan Lee was the guest speaker! I've recently started an online comic book store, called MuscleMan Comics & Nostalgia, based upon a comic book hero that I created when I was twelve years old! I'm currently updating my Comic Book webpages, but you are welcome to swing on by to have a look at my slow progress, and, hey ~ you'll actually get a chance to read a MuscleMan comic book that I did way back in 1992! My web address is: www.swashbucklingpress.webs.com/comicbooksnostalgia.htm . . . hope to see you there!