Sony Animation is currently at work on a new CG-animated Popeye from director Genndy Tartakovsky (Hotel Transylvania) and today we get a first look at an animation test for the film based on E.C. Segar’s character.
Popeye first appeared in the already established “Thimble Theater” comic strip in 1929. Introduced as a walk-on character, Popeye eventually became the strip’s star. In 1933, The Fleischers produced animated Popeye cartoons through the 1940s.
The film adaptation will be released in 3D and while no plot details are available, Olive Oyl, Bluto, Sea Hag and Pappy will all have an appearance while Swee’Pea will not be showing up in this film. Give the first look a peek below.
