The sassy orange cat has been around since 1976 when he first made his comic strip appearance. Garfield became so popular that in 2002 it received the Guinness World Record for the most syndicated comic strip.

Television series, movies, and even a full-length musical featuring the character have all followed, though it was announced in 2016 that a new CG-animated film was in the works. Despite a few hiccups that delayed production, Chris Pratt was confirmed as the voice of Garfield in November last year.

The Guardians of the Galaxy actor is now set to be joined by a fellow Marvel alum. Jackson will lend his iconic tone to a character created especially for the new flick—Garfield’s father, Vic.

We wonder if he is also a fan of lasagne.

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After the news broke online, the Guardians of the Galaxy star confirmed it by posting a photo of Garfield, followed by a caption “Well this Monday doesn’t suck…” Alcon Entertainment is producing the movie, after getting the rights to Garfield from his creator Jim Davis.

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Mark Dindal, best known for his work on Chicken Little and Emperor’s New Groove, has been hired as the director. David Reynolds, who received a screenwriting Oscar nod for Finding Nemo, will be in charge of writing the script.

Pratt is no stranger to voice work. He played the lead in The Lego Movie series and Pixar’s Onward and has recently been cast as Super Mario in the upcoming animated movie about the beloved video game character. He’s currently attached to several more non-animated movies, including Jurassic World: Dominion and Marvel’s Thor: Love and Thunder and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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This is the third TV outing for the beloved cat. In the ’80s and ’90s, CBS aired Garfield and Friends and between 2009 and 2012 The Garfield show was on the Cartoon Network. There were also 2 movies made with Bill Murray supplying the voice of Garfield.

In his statement, Nickelodeon president Brian Robbins said that the deal is another step towards making the network the kid’s first stop in watching quality content on TV. “so we’re incredibly happy to have Garfield join our growing roster of globally loved franchises and to introduce this cool cat to a new generation of fans,” he said.

Garfield is based on a long-running comic strip, created by Jim Davis in 1976. The comic describes the life of Garfield the lazy cat, his owner John Arbuckle and Odie, the somewhat stupid dog.

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Alcon Entertainment’s animated feature about the lasagna-loving and Monday-hating feline is moving forward. The project has tapped director of The Emperor’s New Groove and Chicken Little’s Mark Dindal to direct.

The film was announced back in 2016, and unlike previous Garfield movies, which blended live-action with CGI, it will be fully animated.

Jim Davis, the creator of Garfield will serve as executive producer. John Cohen (Despicable Me) and Steven P. Wegner will produce along with Alcon’s Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson.

“Jim Davis’ beloved creation has been an international sensation for all ages for decades and we are thrilled to partner with Mark Dindal, who has brought delightful characters to life throughout the years,” said Kosove and Johnson. “We are excited to see what he does with Garfield.”

Dindal said, “Comic strip characters have always had a special appeal to me. To have this opportunity to make a film with a classic character like Garfield is a privilege and a thrill.”

So it officially looks like it’s time to bust out the lasagna again!

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The sassy orange cat has been around since 1976 when he first made his comic strip appearance. Garfield became so popular that in 2002 it received the Guinness World Record for the most syndicated comic strip.

Television series, movies, and even a full-length musical featuring the character have all followed, though it was announced in 2016 that a new CG-animated film was in the works. Despite a few hiccups that delayed production, Chris Pratt was confirmed as the voice of Garfield in November last year.

The Guardians of the Galaxy actor is now set to be joined by a fellow Marvel alum. Jackson will lend his iconic tone to a character created especially for the new flick—Garfield’s father, Vic.

We wonder if he is also a fan of lasagne.

The post Samuel L. Jackson Cast in New ”Garfield“ Film appeared first on EverydayKoala.

After the news broke online, the Guardians of the Galaxy star confirmed it by posting a photo of Garfield, followed by a caption “Well this Monday doesn’t suck…” Alcon Entertainment is producing the movie, after getting the rights to Garfield from his creator Jim Davis.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by chris pratt (@prattprattpratt)

Mark Dindal, best known for his work on Chicken Little and Emperor’s New Groove, has been hired as the director. David Reynolds, who received a screenwriting Oscar nod for Finding Nemo, will be in charge of writing the script.

Pratt is no stranger to voice work. He played the lead in The Lego Movie series and Pixar’s Onward and has recently been cast as Super Mario in the upcoming animated movie about the beloved video game character. He’s currently attached to several more non-animated movies, including Jurassic World: Dominion and Marvel’s Thor: Love and Thunder and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

The post Chris Pratt Voicing Garfield in New Animated Film appeared first on EverydayKoala.

This is the third TV outing for the beloved cat. In the ’80s and ’90s, CBS aired Garfield and Friends and between 2009 and 2012 The Garfield show was on the Cartoon Network. There were also 2 movies made with Bill Murray supplying the voice of Garfield.

In his statement, Nickelodeon president Brian Robbins said that the deal is another step towards making the network the kid’s first stop in watching quality content on TV. “so we’re incredibly happy to have Garfield join our growing roster of globally loved franchises and to introduce this cool cat to a new generation of fans,” he said.

Garfield is based on a long-running comic strip, created by Jim Davis in 1976. The comic describes the life of Garfield the lazy cat, his owner John Arbuckle and Odie, the somewhat stupid dog.

The post New Garfield Show is Coming to Nickelodeon appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Alcon Entertainment’s animated feature about the lasagna-loving and Monday-hating feline is moving forward. The project has tapped director of The Emperor’s New Groove and Chicken Little’s Mark Dindal to direct.

The film was announced back in 2016, and unlike previous Garfield movies, which blended live-action with CGI, it will be fully animated.

Jim Davis, the creator of Garfield will serve as executive producer. John Cohen (Despicable Me) and Steven P. Wegner will produce along with Alcon’s Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson.

“Jim Davis’ beloved creation has been an international sensation for all ages for decades and we are thrilled to partner with Mark Dindal, who has brought delightful characters to life throughout the years,” said Kosove and Johnson. “We are excited to see what he does with Garfield.”

Dindal said, “Comic strip characters have always had a special appeal to me. To have this opportunity to make a film with a classic character like Garfield is a privilege and a thrill.”

So it officially looks like it’s time to bust out the lasagna again!

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