Cartoon Network Confirms Plans For Captain Planet Movie

Cartoon Network has announced that it has struck a deal with Angry Filmworks to make a live-action film of Captain Planet.

Angry Filmworks are the team responsible for all three Transformers films, as well as upcoming Hugh Jackman project Real Steel.

Stuart Snyder, president and COO of Turner Broadcasting System Inc.’s Animation, said in a statement: "The messages of Captain Planet are even more relevant today. We feel this team can bring the world’s first eco-hero to life in a powerful motion picture that is not only pertinent but entertaining."

Producer Don Murphy added: "We are extremely excited about bringing the good Captain back to life. His adventures are known worldwide and he is recognized across generations. We expect to make a spectacular series of films with the amazing team at Cartoon Network."

Murphy's partner Susan Montford said: "With the earthquakes, tornadoes, melting icebergs and all the other problems threatening the world right now, Earth really needs her greatest defender."

A staple of Saturday morning television in the early 1990's, Captain Planet, with the help of his team of Planeteers, embarked on saving the world from environmental destruction.

Stars who featured on the show, which ran from 1990 to 1996, included Whoopi Goldberg, Meg Ryan and Sting.