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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Could Leonardo DiCaprio be the next Captain Planet? Here's what we know
Captain Planet's fans have a reason to rejoice. The eco-conscious superhero may return after three decades. Leonardo DiCaprio and Greg Berlanti are executive producers. The live-action adaptation is reportedly in development. Netflix has not confirmed the project. Tara Hernandez is writing the series. The original show aired between 1990 and 1996. It tackled environmental issues. More than three decades after Captain Planet and the Planeteers first aired, the eco-conscious superhero may soon return to screens in a new avatar. With Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio and acclaimed producer Greg Berlanti attached as executive producers, the much-talked-about live-action adaptation is reportedly in the works. While Netflix hasn't officially confirmed the project, buzz around its development has fans both nostalgic and curious. A Long-Awaited Comeback If everything falls into place, the upcoming series could mark the long-awaited return of the iconic eco-warrior after more than three decades. However, the project has not been officially confirmed by the streaming platform and they have declined to comment on the reports. The Origins of Captain Planet Aired between 1990 and 1996, Captain Planet and the Planeteers—along with its follow-up The New Adventures of Captain Planet—was produced by DIC Entertainment and Hanna-Barbera. Created by Barbara Pyle and media mogul Ted Turner, the show aimed to tackle pressing environmental issues by wrapping them in the exciting world of superheroes and villains, hoping to engage younger audiences, according to Variety. Ed Asner, Whoopi Goldberg , and LeVar Burton were featured as voice actors in the show. New Series, New Team The upcoming Captain Planet live-action series is being penned by Tara Hernandez, best known for creating Mrs. Davis for Peacock. She has also been a writer on hit shows like The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon, bringing a mix of sharp wit and storytelling experience to the project.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Captain Planet Returns as a Live-Action Netflix Series From Berlanti and DiCaprio
The live-action adaptation of Captain Planet and the Planeteers has finally received a major update, and it's no longer a film. Instead, Netflix has picked up Captain Planet for a live-action series based on the animated show. As reported by Deadline, the series will come from Greg Berlanti's Berlanti Productions, which is based at Warner Bros. Television, as well as Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way. The Captain Planet adaptation dates back to 2016, when Paramount Pictures announced that Glen Powell was co-writing a live-action film with Jono Matt, and that Powell could potentially star as well. However, over the years, the project never came together, despite Powell's repeated interest, as evidenced by multiple interviews. Mrs. Davis co-creator Tara Hernandez will write the adaptation, and while Powell is no longer involved, Deadline says sources confirm Matt is a producer. Captain Planet and the Planeteers was an American animated series that ran for six seasons, from 1990 to 1996. It had strong environmentalist messages, with many episodes ending with a direct appeal to the audience on issues like littering and pollution. You might also remember the infamous Funny or Die Captain Planet skit from 13 years ago, featuring Don Cheadle. In the series, a group of young adults are chosen by Gaia to become the Planeteers and protect Earth from environmental disasters. Each is given an elemental ring — Fire, Wind, Water, Earth and Heart — that helps them fight the Eco-Villains. When the power of the rings is combined, it summons Captain Planet, a Superman-esque hero with a host of powers. The series has received a number of video game and comic book spinoffs over the years. The most recent is a brand-new comic series, also called Captain Planet and the Planeteers, by Dynamite Entertainment, which launched on May 7, 2025. This series is more of a reinterpretation than a continuation. There's currently no planned date or window for Netflix's Captain Planet. Solve the daily Crossword
See - Sada Elbalad
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Captain Planet and the Planeteers" Live-Action Series in Development
Yara Sameh 'Captain Planet and the Planeteers,' an animated TBS series from the '90s about an environmentalist superhero, is being adapted into a live-action series by Netflix. Tara Hernandez, best known for creating 'Mrs. Davis' on Peacock and writing on 'The Big Bang Theory' and 'Young Sheldon,' has been tapped to pen the script of the show. Executive producers include Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Leigh London Redman via Berlanti Productions and Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson via Appian Way. Warner Bros. Television, where Berlanti Productions is under an overall deal, is the studio behind the show. The 1990s-era Captain Planet cartoons 'Captain Planet and the Planeteers' and 'The New Adventures of Captain Planet' were produced by DIC Entertainment and Hanna-Barbera and aired on TBS and in syndication from 1990 to 1996. The character was the brainchild of Barbara Pyle and Turner founder Ted Turner, who wanted to address environmental issues and attract young viewers by placing those themes inside a story of superheroes and villains. That show featured voice actors including Ed Asner, Whoopi Goldberg and LeVar Burton. 'Captain Planet' has been in development as a live-action adaptation in many forms over the years. Glen Powell had previously been writing a 'Captain Planet' movie for DiCaprio, first revealed in 2018 and as recently as 2023 he told reporters that his 'subversive and fun and dark and irreverent' take was still in development. In 2011, 'Transformers' film franchise producers Don Murphy and Susan Montford pacted with Cartoon Network to develop a live-action feature based on the character. According to the Captain Planet Foundation, 'In the show, Gaia, the spirit of the planet, assembles a team of five young 'planeteers' from nations around the world, who can summon Captain Planet to help them solve ecological and other global problems 'by their powers combined.' The show was widely acclaimed for its treatment difficult issues such as pollution, poaching, deforestation, as well as more social issues including drug addiction, HIV/ AIDS, and bullying in a way that educated, entertained, but also activated its young audience.' read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results
GMA Network
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'Captain Planet' live action series reportedly in the works at Netflix
"Captain Planet" is Netflix's next live action project! According to a report on Deadline, the series will be produced by Berlanti Productions, Appian Way, and Warner Bros. Television. Tara Hernandez will be writing the script, the report added. "Captain Planet and the Planeteers" is an animated series that ran from 1990 to 1992, with the sequel "The New Adventures of Captain Planet" running from 1993 to 1996. It follows five young people, whose elemental powers combine to summon environmentalist superhero Captain Planet. —JCB, GMA Integrated News
Scottish Sun
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Nineties film star with TWO huge movie hits unrecognizable with bushy beard on day out in LA – do you know who he is?
WITH his big bushy grey beard, this actor looks unrecognizable from his clean shaven days as a 90s film star. Now 52, this Hollywood star appeared in TWO very famous movies - but can you guess who it is? 7 Can you guess who this 90s movie star is? Credit: Instagram 7 The actor looks very different from his heyday, and now sports a big bushy beard Credit: Instagram 7 Did you guess it was 90s star Christopher Daniel Barnes? Credit: Alamy 7 The actor famously played Greg Brady in The Brady Bunch in the 90s Credit: Alamy The actor in question is Christopher Daniel Barnes, who is known for several blockbuster films, including The Little Mermaid and The Brady Bunch. Back in the day he was known for his more clean cut look. These days Christopher looks unrecognizable with a big bushy beard, with a dark moustache. He likes to keep fans up-to-date with what he's up to on Instagram. There are lots of pics on his grid of him meeting fans at comic events. BECOMING A STAR Christopher started working as a child model, before becoming an actor at the age of eight. He starred in numerous sitcoms throughout the 80s, before landing his big break as the voice of Prince Eric in the Disney classic movie, The Little Mermaid. After this he went onto star in The Brady Bunch films, playing young Greg Brady. Single along with the Little Mermaid in this timeless classic However, Christopher is perhaps best known by Spider-Man fans for voicing the titular role in the 90s cartoon. Other annimations he's lent his voice to include Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990 to 1992), Jackie Chan Adventures (2000 to 2005) and Speckles: The Tarbosaurus (2012). Christopher also had guest roles in huge shows like Beverly Hills, 90210, The Golden Girls and Malcolm & Eddie. These days he has focused his attention on being a writer, and regularly publishes short stories. Away from his career, Christopher married his long-time partner Rebecca Guyadeen in 2012. 7 Christopher voiced Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid Credit: Alamy 7 The actor also famously voiced Spider-Man in the iconic 90s cartoon Credit: supplied
