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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ariana Grande, Josh Gad to lead 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!' animated movie
Actors Ariana Grande and Josh Gad will lead the voice cast for directors Jon M. Chu and Jill Culton's forthcoming animated adaptation of the Dr. Seuss book 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!', according to The Hollywood Reporter. The musical film is set for theatrical release on March 17, 2028. The script was written by Rob Lieber and is based on Dr. Seuss' popular children's book. Oh, the Places You'll Go!. Benj Pasek and Justin Paul are writing original songs for the project, which counts Bad Robot's J.J. Abrams and Gregg Taylor as producers, according to the outlet. The film revolves around a young adventurer navigating the ups and downs of life. It is based on Dr. Seuss' last published book, which was released in 1990. The author died the following year at age 87, according to The Hollywood Reporter. In 2018, Warner Animation Group and Dr Seuss Enterprises struck a deal to make new animated movies based on the stories of Theodor Seuss Geisel. "We are beyond thrilled to bring one of the most beloved Dr Seuss books to life for so many generations of Seuss fans. The pairing of this classic title, with the creative excellence of Jon Chu and Bad Robot defines what we at WB try to achieve; marry great branded entertainment with singular creative talent," Courtenay Valenti, president, production and development at Warner Bros. Pictures, said in a statement, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Grande is also set to appear in the next film in the Meet the Parents franchise alongside Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro. Gad's future projects include producing and starring in Amazon's Spaceballs 2. Warner Bros. Pictures Animation has set animated feature The Cat in the Hat for release on February 27, 2026, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Express Tribune
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Watch out – 'Cat in the Hat' animated trailer drops today
The highly anticipated trailer for the animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat is set to drop today, much to the excitement of fans. Warner Bros. Animation has been working on the project for years, and now the mischievous Cat is about to make his big-screen return. Bill Hader, who voices the iconic Cat, made the announcement on Monday through a surprise video shared on X. Breaking News brought to you by Bill Hader. The new trailer for #TheCatInTheHat arrives tomorrow! — Warner Bros. (@warnerbros) June 30, 2025 The actor revealed that the official trailer would be released on Tuesday, July 1, building anticipation for the film's reimagining of the classic Dr. Seuss tale. Hader also introduced the all-star voice cast, which includes Tiago Martinez, Tituss Burgess, Giancarlo Esposito, Quinta Brunson, Bowen Yang, Xochitl Gomez, Matt Berry, and Paula Pell, among others. The Cat in the Hat follows the story of the mischievous cat who shows up at the house of siblings Sally and her brother, causing chaos and fun in the process. The animated film promises to bring the classic tale to life with vibrant animation and a fresh take on the Cat's wild adventures. The film has been in development since 2018, when Warner Animation Group and Dr. Seuss Enterprises partnered to create new animated adaptations of Dr. Seuss's timeless works. The upcoming Cat in the Hat will mark the character's first animated big-screen appearance, after the live-action version starring Mike Myers was released in 2003. Fans can expect the full trailer today, and the film is set for release on February 27, 2026. With an incredible cast, imaginative animation, and the timeless charm of Dr. Seuss's world.
