MGM to Bring Where’s Waldo to the Big Screen

LOS ANGELES: MGM has secured the feature film rights for Classic Media’s Where’s Waldo?, bringing the animated character to the big screen in a live-action family adventure.

Where’s Waldo?, created by Martin Handford and first published in 1987, has sold more than 55 million books worldwide. They are available in more than 38 countries and have been translated into more than 30 languages. MGM’s Cassidy Lange, the VP of production, will oversee the project for the studio.

“We are thrilled to be bringing the search for Waldo to the big screen,” said Jonathan Glickman, the president of the motion picture group at MGM. “Along with our partners at Classic Media, we look forward to making a worldwide adventure that will appeal to Where’s Waldo? fans of all ages.”

“Waldo is the most searched-for character in the world,” said Eric Ellenbogen, co-CEO at Classic Media. “With thanks to MGM, fans everywhere will find Waldo in movie theaters with his motion picture debut.”