Feb 1, 2024

Netflix Announces "Woodpecker," a Hybrid Movie Available April 12

Netflix has released some new images of upcoming animated feature films, but the big news shared by streamers today was that the previously unannounced hybrid feature "Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp" will debut on April 12 This was.

Netflix has yet to release many details about the film, but the streamer will feature a script by Cory Edwards, Jim Martin, and Stephen Mraz, from a script by accomplished kids' family TV director Jonathan Rosenbaum ("Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, and R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour) will direct, he said. Universal Pictures' direct-to-video label, Universal 1440 Entertainment, is producing the film.

The brief logline goes like this: "Woody, driven out of the woods, thought he had found his forever home at Camp Uhu.

The only casting detail shared so far indicates that Eric Bauza is involved, possibly as the voice of Woody, but that is not explicit in today's release.

Other Netflix animated films with new artwork released today include:

Directed by Miguel Puga

Release date: March 22

Synopsis After a surprise family trip to Mexico derails Ronnie Ann's birthday plans, she finds herself determined to prove she's old enough to do the thing - even if that anger leads her to confront an ancient pre-teen demigod with apocalyptic potential!

Directed by Yoshiyuki Momose

Release date: TBD

Synopsis: Studio Ponoc's "Imaginary" explores the depths of humanity and creativity through the eyes of young Amanda and her imaginary companion Ludgar. Their fantastical adventure out of the attic leads them to discover a magical world filled with creatures and places they have never seen before.

Directed by Simon Otto

Release date: TBD

Synopsis: Based on the charming trilogy of children's books by Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Love Actually), That Christmas is a story about family and friends, love and loneliness, Santa Claus' epic failures, and needless to say, a huge number of intertwined stories about turkeys! This heartwarming comedy from Rocksmith Animation is Curtis' first foray into animation.

Directed by Jared Hess, Lin Wang

Release Date: 5/17

Synopsis: Thelma is a small-town girl who dreams of becoming a glamorous music star. In a fateful moment of pink and glitter, Thelma is transformed into a unicorn and immediately catapults herself to international stardom. But this new life of fame comes at a price.

Directed by Shannon Tindle

Release date: Synopsis: When Tokyo is threatened by a monster attack, an all-star athlete reluctantly returns home and takes on the mantle of Ultraman Animated by ILM.