The Waterman Movie
The Waterman Movie | |
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Directed by | Bryan Waterman |
Written by | Bryan Waterman |
Starring | Leslie Nielsen Bryan Waterman Chris Barnhill Jen Barnhill Katie (Dorr) Yorra Devin Farmer Barrett Wimer |
Music by | Reel Big Fish |
Production companies | Waterman Studios CJC Entertainment |
Distributed by | Waterman Studios |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Waterman Movie is an unfinished independent Flash animated comedy film based on the web series Waterman and was in a state of financial difficulty.[1] The film was announced on March 16, 2007 via a blog which was posted on Waterman Studios' official site, stating that a film of the popular series Waterman would be made. The film will feature the voice of comedic actor Leslie Nielsen. Nielsen died on November 28, 2010,[2] but had already completed recording for his part in the film.[3] The release date was set for winter 2007, then changed to 2008. On January 14, 2008, Bryan Waterman stated that the film was only 40% done. He also stated that the film is "still moving ahead as scheduled." With over a year since any news on the project, a message was posted by him on February 3, 2009 stating, "That 2008 was a busy year for Waterman Studios" and that production of the film had come to a halt. In June 2011 during a live video on Vokle, he mentioned that he was aiming for a release of Christmas 2012, but that did not happen.
Plot[]
When famed comedy rock duo 16 Buttons of Justice is informed of the tremendous failure that is the 16 Buttons of Justice TV Show, the duo must come up with a plan to send ratings through the roof, before the show is canceled. Soon after hearing that Ready Espanosa, father to 16 Buttons of Justice front man Raccoon X, and a world-famous explorer have gone missing, the duo decides to document their own rescue attempt to save the greatest adventurer of all time.
Crowd funding[]
In 2010, Bryan Waterman attempted to raise money for the film via Kickstarter with a goal of $35,000. Only $13,384 was pledged by the August deadline,[4] so as per Kickstarter's rules, no money was raised.
References[]
- ^ "Leslie Nielsen's last film, 'The Waterman Movie,' may not be released due to financial constraints". New York Daily News.
- ^ "Leslie Nielsen Dies At 84".
- ^ Jeff Labrecque (November 30, 2010). "Leslie Nielsen's final film, 'The Waterman Movie,' remains in limbo, says the director". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 26, 2011.
- ^ ""The Waterman Movie" Starring Leslie Nielsen". Kickstarter. Retrieved June 12, 2012.
External links[]
- English-language films
- 2000s unfinished films
- 2000s American animated films
- American films
- Unsuccessful Kickstarter campaigns
- Unfinished animated films
- Animated film stubs