Move over Chuckie..... Winnie the Pooh, Blood & Honey ..... Horror film in the works... UPDATE- now it's Mickey's turn

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This, of course, is not being done by Disney – Winnie entered the public domain in January of 2022.

Winnie the Pooh, the beloved bear with a love for honey, is featured in an upcoming horror movie. I did a double-take when I first saw the title. A Winnie the Pooh-themed horror movie? It’s happening.

Several sites have posted about this movie today. According to multiple sources, the plot is being kept under wraps. However, several stills from the movie have been posted.

The pictures show what looks like a Strangers-style home invasion movie. All of the home invaders are wearing animal masks, and one is dressed as a version of Winnie the Pooh. However, there’s an interesting picture with “Get Out,” written on a window. So, maybe there’s more to the story than a random attack by strangers.

However, according to Nerd Bot, the film is described as a “horror retelling of the famous legend of Winnie the Pooh.” Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey is directed and written by Rhys Frake-Waterfield and stars Amber Doig Thorne, Maria Taylor, and Danielle Scott. The film is produced by London-based Jagged Edge Production, who posted stills on Facebook last month. The post said that filming was underway.

‘What about copyright?’ You may ask.

According to more than one source, Winnie the Pooh is part of the public domain. Any creator can do whatever they want with the character—as long as it doesn’t directly reference Disney’s version of Winnie the Pooh, which is protected under copyright. Looking at pictures of Blood and Honey’s Winnie, the costume doesn’t resemble Disney’s Winnie.

According to Disney Dining, A.A. Milne created the original character, which was first introduced in the book, Winnie the Pooh, in 1925, about Christopher Robin and his toy bear, Winnie the Pooh. Milne’s book was so successful that he wrote a follow-up, The House at Pooh Corner, published in 1928. The Walt Disney Company purchased certain rights to Winnie the Pooh from Milne’s estate in 1961. Winnie the Pooh became one of Disney’s most popular franchises. The character has been featured in TV shows and movies.

No release date is set yet for Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey.







Get Ready for Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey - Horror Obsessive

 

[34real]

No release date is set yet for Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey.

That sounds about right....good luck on the dream.

 

[smoovejazz]

That's fucked up, man... don't do The Pooh like that!

 

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That's fucked up, man... don't do The Pooh like that!

Lil cac kids will be scarred forever


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[ThaBurgerPimp]

First the Banana Splits now this

 

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[Duece]

Why didn't Disney take control of the property before it entered the public domain.

I think Winnie the Pooh predates Disney but that whole story and characters are largely popular due to Disney.

 

[godofwine]

Lil cac kids will be scarred forever


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Good. But CAC adults are scared forever so...

Oh, you said scarred.

 

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First poster for the ‘Winnie the Pooh’ horror film ‘WINNIE THE POOH: BLOOD AND HONEY’ has been released.
Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey Poster Will Leave You Speechless (collider.com)

 

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Pooh Bear has got himself a bloody axe.... is Tigger dead too?

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[blackbull1970]

Folks been complaining about Hollywood is focused to much on superhero films and remakes/reboots.

Here we have something original.

Let’s see how it does, cuz if it’s a money maker, expect the market to get flooded with similar movies.

 

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Only reason Tigger ain't in it is he's not available for public domain ..... yet

 

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‘Steamboat Willie’ Horror Film Announced as Mickey Mouse Enters Public Domain​

First there was “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey.”

Now, get ready for “Steamboat Willie” horror films.

The 1928 version of Mickey Mouse entered the public domain on Monday, and indie horror producers are wasting no time in capitalizing on it.

Steven LaMorte is set to direct an untitled horror-comedy based on Mickey’s cartoon debut. In it, a sadistic mouse will torment a group of unsuspecting ferry passengers. Production is set to begin in the spring.

“Steamboat Willie has brought joy to generations, but beneath that cheerful exterior lies a potential for pure, unhinged terror,” LaMorte said in a press release. “It’s a project I’ve been dreaming of, and I can’t wait to unleash this twisted take on this beloved character to the world.”

LaMorte previously directed “The Mean One,” a horror parody of the Grinch.

“It all comes from our love of these characters,” he said in an interview. “Filmmakers — we’re all kids in the sandbox. We love taking them and playing with them in different ways. It’s not a desire to ruin these characters or make a quick buck, but to love them and honor them and show them in a new light.”

Disney‘s copyright to “Steamboat Willie” expired Monday along with its right to the original versions of Mickey and Minnie Mouse. But it still holds copyrights for the later, more familiar versions of the characters.

Disney has said that it will also be vigilant in defending its trademarks. The company could sue over any perceived endorsement or affiliation with its brand.

“We will, of course, continue to protect our rights in the more modern versions of Mickey Mouse and other works that remain subject to copyright, and we will work to safeguard against consumer confusion caused by unauthorized uses of Mickey and our other iconic characters,” the company said in a statement last month.

LaMorte said the producers are working with a legal team to make sure they stay well within the law.

“We are doing our due diligence to make sure there’s no question or confusion of what we’re up to,” he said. “This is our version of a public domain character. It’s a scary thrill ride with heart and humor, based on this character that everybody knows.”

In the film, the character will not even be called “Mickey Mouse.” Instead, he will go by “Steamboat Willie.”

“The Mean One” came out in 2022 and grossed about $1 million in theaters worldwide. The producers on that film — LaMorte, Amy Schumacher, and Martine Melloul — are teaming up with Steven Della Salla and Michael Leavy, producers of “Terrifier 2,” which grossed $15 million.

The announcement follows the release on Monday of a trailer for “Mickey’s Mouse Trap,” another public domain horror-comedy directed by Jamie Bailey. That one, which is set an amusement arcade, appears to already have been shot. In a press release, the filmmakers said they don’t have a release date yet, but expect it to be out sometime in March.

‘Steamboat Willie’ Horror Film Announced as Mickey Mouse Enters Public Domain

'Steamboat Willie' is about to be adapted as a horror film, now that Mickey Mouse is in the public domain.

variety.com