Meet Mr. Magoo, movie star. The nearsighted cartoon character
beloved for his bumbling persona is getting his big-screen
break-courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures. The company recently
acquired the movie rights to Magoo and is planning to begin
production on a live-action feature as early as this year.
Although details are sketchy, screenwriter Pat Proft (of
"Naked Gun" and "Hot Shots!" fame) is confirmed
as the writer for the Magoo movie. Hank Saperstein, the owner of
UPA Studios, has been named executive producer.
Could this be the start of a wave of Magoo mania? Let's put
it this way: Would you bet against Disney?
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