Jay Scherick and David Ronn to create 'Popeye' Animated Feature

The writing team of Jay Scherick and David Ronn, who have been one of the screenwriters of the summer time hit The Smurfs, happen to be drawn on by The new sony Pictures Animation to create the sceenplay for that studio's animated feature version ofPopeye.our editor recommends'The Smurfs' Authors Coming back for Follow up (Exclusive)'The Smurfs' Reviews: What Experts Say Health spa and Avi Arad's Arad Productions are creating the three dimensional feature, "Scherick and Ronn possess a amazing talent in re-energizing beloved figures," Bob Osher, leader of The new sony Pictures Digital Productions, stated. "Because they shown using the Smurfs, they embrace the legendary qualities of those timeless figures and craft a tale that actually engages moviegoers today." "We're thrilled that Jay and Dork are helping us reintroduce Popeye to an alternative generation," Michelle Raimo Kouyate, Health spa leader of production, added. "Their undertake the field of Popeye has the perfect mixture of comedy, adventure and heart -- all of the elements that designed a great animated film." Scherick and Ronn, who're repped by ICM, also provide been focusing on a follow up towards the Smurfs. Furthermore, they've written a script for Paramount's approaching Baywatch adaptation in addition to a comedy for pilot for ABC. The Smurfs The new sony Pictures Animation