Hoodwinked! Release Dates How does he fit into all this? Axe-haaa ha ha! Bruce Red Puckett Evil Metacritic", Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hoodwinked!&oldid=1006844700, American children's animated comedy films, American children's animated musical films, Animated films about reptiles and amphibians, Short description is different from Wikidata, Album articles lacking alt text for covers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 15 February 2021, at 03:00. ... Chief Grizzly: [eying the four detainees] This looks pretty open and shut. Although Burr had given Hoodwinked! Or are you the Bandit? Chief Grizzly How did that happen?! What about when you're not wearing it? He felt that the characters looked plastic, considered the backgrounds dull, and wrote, "On more than one occasion, I thought I was watching something made for TV. Montgomery and Stutzman were joined by Disney animation veteran David Lovegren as producers on the film,[7] and Cory's and Todd's sister Katie Hooten joined as an associate producer. : It retells the folktaleLittle Red Riding Hoodas a police investigation, using flashbacks to show multiple characters' points of view. I thought you were happy. Chief Grizzly [50] At the end of its theatrical run it had grossed a total of $110,013,167 worldwide – $51,386,611 in the United States and $58,626,556 in other territories. He wears a bl… | The costs of computer-animation software had only recently decreased to a price that was accessible to more than just major studios, and according to producer David Lovegren, "Six or seven years ago, the idea of doing Hoodwinked! As the cops, led by Chief Grizzly (Xzibit), delve into the commotion, the possible crimes are numerous: the illegal wielding of an axe, breaking and entering, disturbing the peace and, most sinister, intent to eat. Little Red Riding Hood: A classic story, but there's more to every tale than meets the eye. Bill Stork; Glenn Close replaced Sally Struthers in the role of Granny Puckett; Xzibit replaced Joel McCrary in the role of Chief Grizzly; and Chazz Palminteri replaced Tom Kenny in the role of Woolworth the Sheep. Det. [12] He eventually proved to be so valuable to the production that he was given a role as co-director. Take 'em downtown boys! : [22], In an effort to save costs, the film's cast was originally going to be composed mostly of friends and family members of the filmmakers. The Wolf attacks Red. : Det. The Weinstein Company did not sign on as the film's distributor until near the end of production, and while the company had many roles recast, it otherwise made few changes to the film. Evil 5 Trivia 6 Gallery Unlike other grandmothers, Granny never liked bees or Bingo parlors, and would rather live life to the extreme (as explained by Granny herself in the original film). History Talk (0) Share. The Wolf Well you're too late, Nicky, I've got this case wrapped up nice and tight. [24], The soundtrack was released in December 2005. You're looking at 3 to 5 in an old shoe with no windows, SO START SINGIN'! Little miss rosy-capes making covert deliveries to the goodie-tycoon. Nicky Flippers They pitched a number of live-action ideas to Kanbar and proposed that he invest in a development division of their company, paying them and covering their rent in exchange for a significant portion of the rights to any scripts that they might sell. Cory's wife Vicki was given the role of a skunk reporter, and while some consideration was initially given to having an adult play the child woodpecker Quill, the role was instead given to producer David K. Lovegren's daughter Kathryn. significantly less than a typical computer-animated film's budget. What are you doing here? "[54] Bruce Westbrook of the Houston Chronicle also gave the film two and a half stars, and although he praised its "snappy dialogue and fresh characterizations", he considered the film's plot underdeveloped and characters lacking in motivation. Big guy like you, you could probably take whatever you want from little goody-loving creatures, couldn't you? [4][5], Hoodwinked! The film was initially scheduled to be released on January 15, 2010, but in December 2009, The Weinstein Company postponed the film's release date indefinitely. McWilliams joined Jim Belushi to sing "The Schnitzel Song" and Painter asked his longtime friend Ben Folds to sing "Red is Blue", a selection strongly advocated for by Edwards. Full Movie Hoodwinked! trailer review Hoodwinked! : Cory Edwards cited Rankin-Bass as an inspiration and explained, "If we approach our look like that – photographed miniatures in stop-motion – and if that nostalgia resonates with our audience as far as that look, then we're not going to shoot ourselves in the foot trying to put every freckle and hair on photoreal creatures. Many high-profile country singers were considered to replace Benjy Gaither in the role of Japeth, but none of them were available and Gaither retained the role. "[21], A sequel, Hoodwinked Too! I saw the lights, thought the circus was in town. Official Sites Evil, was released on April 29, 2011. Though a distribution offer was made by DreamWorks, it was turned down as the filmmakers did not feel that it was a good deal. How did that happen? : : Chief Grizzly: This looks pretty open and shut. Little miss rosy-capes making covert deliveries to the goodie-tycoon. But this is what we could do!" I wanna know more about this fellow with the axe. Chief Grizzly Evil 5 Trivia 6 Gallery Wolf is an investigative reporter and master of disguise who is really a mystery man. My mama's half-loon. I just haven't been to the barbershop in a long time. "[76], In May 2007 Time magazine ran an article by James Poniewozik titled "Is Shrek Bad for Kids?" How did that happen? You probably know the story. Calling Hoodwinked! "[24] Since the film's animation had already been mostly completed by the time the recastings were made, the new actors had to deliver their lines exactly as the old actors had done, giving them no opportunity to improvise. : In a mostly positive review for the Orlando Sentinel, Roger Moore called the character hilarious,[62] It was a once-in-a-lifetime, seat-of-your-pants kind of thing that just barely came off. Bill Stork Red Puckett (also known as Little Red Riding Hood, Red Riding Hood, and The Girl in the Hood) is the main protagonist of the Hoodwinked series. [12] The score was inspired by music from the 1960s and the soundtracks to Planet of the Apes, Dark Shadows, and The Untouchables have been cited as influences, as well as the works of Henry Mancini. Granny: You leave my granddaughter alone! Almost hit a squirrel. As the crowd chants "Go Flippers!" The Wolf: You got me. [8] Since none of the animators were specialists, they were not divided into specific teams, but instead each worked on all areas of the animating process. It was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, where Kristin Wilkinson served as the orchestrator and conductor. [to the Wolf, after he tells his side] Acknowledging the crudeness of the animation, he nonetheless praised the writing as "bold and funny" and wrote that the direction "displays admirable comic timing. In "Hoodwinked," a star-studded and hilarious animated re-telling of the classic Red Riding Hood fable, the story begins at the end. I'm a poodle. Chief Grizzly closes the doors and tells the officers to take them to prison. Red. : He is a know-it-all, who jumps to conclusions. Yep, that settles it. : Nicky Flippers : It would seem that all of you came together tonight by mistake. *I'm* being ridiculous? Good work, Twitchy. is a part. And I'm supposed to stay home and be your happy little delivery girl? Nicky Flippers [50] I got these pictures developed, Mr. Flippers! and in February, Cory Edwards, Todd Edwards, and Tony Leech explained that although they would be writing the screenplay, they would not return to direct. : The Wolf The film's voice cast features Anne Hathaway, … Shouldn't *I* have a lawyer? to a poor man's Shrek, she went on to call Happily N'Ever After a poor man's Hoodwinked! The Wolf "[59] While Wilmington did not find Hoodwinked! Nicky Flippers [47], Japeth was praised amongst both positive and negative reviews. Chief Grizzly "[55] Berardinelli felt that the fairy tale references were not as smartly done as in the first Shrek film,[54] while Bernard felt that Hoodwinked! [59] Nicky Flippers The Wolf Not my finger! Producer Preston Stutzman explained that "The whole film is about surprises and secret lives. : : Nicky Flippers? [Red has just explained how she escaped the Wolf]. In the re-telling of this classic fable, the story begins at the end of the tale and winds its way back. [83] Granny explains to the investigators and her fellow suspects that while parachuting back home, she got tangled up in the parachute strings, which snagged on her ceiling fan and threw her into the closet. I'm a poodle. The film maintained its number-two spot in the box office for its second weekend, dropping 16.1 percent, and placed in the top ten for a total of five weeks. Chief Grizzly (Xzibit) and Detective Bill Stork (Anthony Anderson) investigate a domestic disturbance at Granny's (Glenn Close) cottage, involving a karate-kicking Red Riding Hood (Anne Hathaway), a sarcastic wolf (Patrick Warburton) and an oafish Woodsman (Jim Belushi). You know what I mean! I didn't want to say 'because Harvey made us.' : [glumly] [79] In March 2007, Edwards announced that Mike Disa had been hired to direct the sequel and expressed enthusiasm over his involvement, saying that he "has a real passion for the film and a devotion to maintaining the Hoodwinked world. The film was the best-selling DVD in its initial week of release, selling over 700,000 copies and making over $13.5 million. Released: Jan 13, 2006. Chief Grizzly 4 Hoodwinked Too! [23][24] After producer Sue Bea Montgomery and her husband pointed out similarities between the film and the 1950s television series The Thin Man, the Edwards brothers and Leech decided to introduce the character and his dog into the film as an homage. Edwards expressed disappointment with the fact that the original actors would not get any credit for their improvisations in the film, which were copied by the replacement actors. Twitchy Nicky Flippers Little Red Riding Hood: A classic story, but there's more to every tale than meets the eye. [12] A few days after the brothers' initial meeting with Kanbar, Todd found inspiration in non-linear crime dramas, such as Rashomon, Pulp Fiction, Run Lola Run, and Memento and came up with the idea of telling the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood as a police investigation, using multiple points of view. 1 Biography and Personality 2 Disguises Worn by Wolf 3 Hoodwinked! [14][41][42][43], The Weinsteins had recently left the Walt Disney Company and according to Cory Edwards, they "loved the idea of picking up an animated film and giving Disney a run for their money. Hmmm... these are good... Ha... [shows picture of Wolf mounted in fish costume]. And that was hard to do. When they failed to detain Red for long, the Wolf and Twitchy made haste for Granny's house. We went to great lengths to distance our film from Shrek's humor (and no, I don't think Shrek considers kids). "[16], Knowing that they could not match the quality of other computer-animated films, the film was instead designed to imitate the look of stop motion. They call me "Red" because of this red hood I wear. Hoodwinked! In movement, especially, do they lack grace and conviction. and was not available again until November 2009. : | : She isRed's grandmother. You say the old lady was already tied up! [70] Hoodwinked! Or she could just be another victim... of a hungry Wolf. He is one of Red's best friends and Twitchy's best friend, sidekick, and boss. and at one point, the studio reached fifty employees. [10] "Along with Tony, we were kind of a 'three headed monster,'" Cory explains. [6][23] [14][15], Cory served as the film's main director, as he had more experience with animation, comedy, and children's entertainment, while Todd served as co-director. 1 Biography and Personality 2 Appearance 3 Hoodwinked! Have we lost track of that? Oh, I don't know. All right, get a muzzle on that guy. [Grizzly has learned that the Wolf was trying to eat Red]. I usually wear it. : She determined that they would have to find greater success in independent filmmaking before anyone would take interest in them and introduced the three to Maurice Kanbar, a successful entrepreneur who had made a minor investment in Chillicothe. Wolfie tries to eat 'em both, then crazy flannel-pants with the axe here busts in, swinging vigilante-style. : He argued that the relative nature of truth was shown by revealing deviations from the original fairy tale as the film explored the story from each of the central characters' points of view. "[65] Gleiberman also noted the similarities between the film and Shrek, but he was positive in the comparison, feeling that its independent production gave the filmmakers "the freedom to follow their flakiest corkscrew whims. Red asks Boingo if he is still working for the Muffin Man, but he says that someone stole the recipes last night and as a result, he lost his job. : The filmmakers were enthusiastic over Dick's angle on the character, and Todd Edwards said, "What we had written was kind of stock, to be honest, but Andy Dick, well, where he was supposed to laugh, he'd be crying. Hoodwinked! Pretty thin Wolf! Hoodwinked! : You're looking at 3 to 5 in an old shoe with no windows, SO START SINGIN'! [49], In its opening four-day weekend, Hoodwinked! Cory Edwards also strived for a different style of humor than Shrek, choosing to make his film more family friendly and less of a satire. About. : : Hoodwinked! After a certain point, I don't think you need more than two, three celebrities – give it to the voice actors. Chief Grizzly Red Puckett : Watch it, chief. For a reporter, you sure have a strange way of doing your job. View 4 images of Xzibit's characters from his voice acting career. [20] Cory Edwards later elaborated on this decision, explaining that he had a negative experience working with some of the first film's "key players" and felt that he had been poorly treated by them. [68] While Christy Lemire of Associated Press likened Hoodwinked! [12][25] You say the old lady … : Yeah, better let him go. Yes, now we get to Little Red, the girl with the basket on the run. Before you judge a book by its cover, you've got to flip through the pages. Maybe you should AXE him yourself! Where is she anyway? Movie: Hoodwinked! "[52] On Metacritic, it received a score of 45 out of 100, based on 29 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". received a Saturn Award nomination for Best Animated Film at the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films,[72] but lost to Corpse Bride. Det. The film was released by The Weinstein Company in Los Angeles, California, on December 16, 2005, for a one-week engagement before expanding nationwide on January 13, 2006. Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy. It was produced independently by Blue Yonder Films with Kanbar Entertainment, directed and written by Cory Edwards, Todd Edwards, and Tony Leech, and produced by Katie Hooten, Maurice Kanbar, David K. Lovegren, Sue Bea Montgomery, and Preston Stutzman. Chief Grizzly and Detective Bill Stork investigate a domestic disturbance at Grannys cottage, involving a karate-kicking Red Riding Hood, a sarcastic wolf and an oafish Woodsman. Chief Grizzly Company Credits This is *my* case! Sometime later, Kirk finds success in a yodeling troupe, while Red, Granny, the Wolf, and Twitchy are enlisted by Flippers to join a crime-solving organization called the Happily Ever After Agency. [to Red] We've got our bandit. While the police are chasing the criminal, there is a mess at Granny's house evolving Little Red Hiding Hood, The Wolf, The Woodsman and Granny, disturbing the peace in the forest and they are all arrested by the impatient Chief Grizzly. Hoodwinked was this freak of nature that was made completely outside of the studio system and, thankfully, worked. In the re-telling of this classic fable, the story begins at the end of the tale and winds its way back. The film was a commercial success, earning over thirteen times its less-than-$8 million budget. Knowing ahead of time their inability to alter the film's script once animating had begun, an effort was made by the filmmakers to finalize the script as much as possible before the start of production, which is not a common practice for studio-produced animated films. Little Red Riding Hood, the Wolf, the Woodsman, and Granny all tell the police the events that led up to their encounter. I know they could be better, but there comes a time at the end of the day where we just had to give up on some things. He explained that he and the other filmmakers were simply drawing from the evil schemes common of James Bond films, Bugs Bunny cartoons, and The A-Team, and wrote "If Mr. Sexton sees my movie as a sermon against mega-corporations monopolizing America, that's fine. Is this all just a big joke to you? He expressed disappointment about the amount of recasting however, saying, "At a certain point it became Recast-o-Rama, everybody got recast-happy. Take 'em downtown, boys! : Rating: PG. : I'd like to count my chickens after they hatch. [23] Cory took on the role of Twitchy, and Pro Tools was used to speed up the recording of his dialogue by 50 percent. The candy recipes of the goody shops have been stolen by the Goody Bandit, and many animals are out of business. At Disney, if they don't like the third act, they just throw the whole thing out and re-animate the whole thing, even if it's finished ... We had no such luxury, and so in a way, you're watching our first version of the movie. Xzibit is the voice of Chief Grizzly in Hoodwinked!, and Nobuaki Fukuda is the Japanese voice. Berardinelli called it some of the worst CGI animation in memory. : Now hold on a pea-picking minute! [2] Emmy-winning actress Sally Struthers was brought in to play Granny Puckett and Joel McCrary was cast as Chief Grizzly. It was produced on a budget of less than $8 million, significantly less than a typical computer-animated film's budget. [Twitchy runs across the road, causing Chief Grizzly to swerve before straightening up the car again] Bruce The police arrive on the scene. "[70] Brody considered the character personalities distinct from those in other animated comedies. Xzibit as Chief Grizzly (voice) Chazz Palminteri as Woolworth the Sheep (voice) Andy Dick as Boingo (voice) ... “Hoodwinked” is rated PG for some mild action and thematic elements. has also been praised by Tony Bancroft, who co-directed Mulan. As the cops, led by Chief Grizzly (Xzibit), delve into the commotion, the possible crimes are numerous: the illegal wielding of an axe, breaking and entering, disturbing the peace and, most sinister, intent to eat. It was released shortly after the first two installments in the successful Shrek series, which accentuated the fairy tale parody genre of which Hoodwinked! Hood vs. Open your eyes. Chief Grizzly : The Woodsman Det. Oh no, you were just out damaging forest property, cutting down the redwoods we all call home. [56] Jami Bernard of the New York Daily News suggested that timelessness is a necessary component of an animated classic, and faulted the film for its attempt to be hip and current. Where he was supposed to yell, he'd be laughing. [73] Entertainment Weekly ranked the film as number ten on "The Must List" for its January 27, 2006 issue, calling it a "genre-busting indie animated gem. Screenplay » Edit Buy Year: 2005 1,317 Views. At the center of Hoodwinked is a mystery wherein police investigate a break-in at Grandma's house by the Goody Bandit. [3], Hoodwinked! Chief Grizzly (Xzibit) and Detective Bill Stork (Anthony Anderson) investigate a domestic disturbance at Granny’s (Glenn Close) cottage, involving a karate-kicking Red Riding Hood … A nationwide U.S. release was scheduled for Christmas Day, 2005, but it was moved to January 13, 2006 to avoid competition with other films released during the holiday season. Red Puckett : Chief Theodore Grizzly is a tough and aggressive grizzly bear. Before you judge a book by its cover, you’ve got to flip through the pages. Here's the setup: Chief Grizzly and Detective Bill Stork investigate a domestic disturbance at Granny's cottage, involving a karate-kicking Red Riding Hood, a sarcastic wolf and an oafish Woodsman. Thomas as Wolf W. Wolf Emily as Red Puckett Mavis as Granny Gordon as Chief Teddy Grizzly James as Nicky Flippers Diesel as Boingo Percy as Twitchy TUGS/Hoodwinked Thomas/Hoodwinked Too! : Don't you think I'd want more than that? [Stares blankly at Bill]. Nicky Flippers I would hope that Hoodwinked and its sequels will be seen as trying to do something genuine with its characters, rather than look for the next joke at the expense of innocence. Red : Hood vs. Red Puckett And maybe a coffee table book, 'course, I don't drink coffee. Directed by Cory Edwards, Todd Edwards, Tony Leech. : video; trivia; popular; trending; random; Hoodwinked! Hey, I can explain everything. Showing all 16 items Jump to: Photos (1) Quotes (15) Photos . Trouble In The Hood. Japeth was written specifically for Benjy Gaither, the son of gospel music singers Bill and Gloria Gaither. Before the van leaves, Boingo watches Red and Granny soar down to safety and beckons to not go to prison. And that's how she makes her goodies so good! Kanbar was taken with the idea and agreed to fully finance the film before even seeing a finished script,[11] with the initial intent of releasing the film directly to DVD. Due to the film's small budget, its animation was produced in the Philippines, with a less-realistic design inspired by stop motion films. Shouldn't you be in school? Granny You got me. [38] Granny [13], The film's animators had little experience with computer-animation and feature-length films, and had to be trained by the producers over the course of the film's production. [20] "Be Prepared" was sung by Benjy Gaither and developed out of a practicality; the filmmakers wanted to introduce Japeth while the character is rocking back and forth on his horns, as though the horns are a rocking chair. I was Raised by Wolves. Although Nancy Churnin of the Dallas Morning News considered the film inferior to those of Pixar and DreamWorks, she still gave it a B and wrote, "it's got an upstart charm, a clever premise, appealing characters voiced by a terrific cast and a script that should make you laugh out loud more than once. This guy's a loon. It's simply dated. : Alvin Nathaniel Joiner IV, better known by his stage name Xzibit, is the voice of Chief Ted Grizzly in the Hoodwinked trilogy. Nicky Flippers They managed to arrive ahead of Red (by using a shortcut known by Boingo). The Wolf "[63], Many reviews negatively compared the film to the Shrek series. "[61] Pick those three and then let's move on.' Not wanting Red to be "boring" or "too innocent", she was patterned on James Dean and given the desire of leaving home to find her way in the world. You think Granny would mind if I went through her garbage? [17], The police officers were written to come across as everyday guys and Cory Edwards has explained that the decision to make three of them pigs was not politically motivated. 0 Share Boingo: I smell hairspray [looks up and sees Granny] 0 Share The Wolf: I can't believe I'm saying this but... drink up.
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