A Teaser Video from Sony Pictures Animation

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Sony Pictures Animation is developing an all-new POPEYE animated feature, with Genndy Tartakovsky directing the CG adaptation of the famous sailor man’s origin story. Of course, Olive Oyl will play an integral role in the mighty mariner’s story!

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Click here to view what is called a look development reel. Filmmakers use it to help find the tone of the feature film they are working on. Nothing is finished – even the voices, which have not yet been cast.  Genndy decided to share a bit of the fun he’s having by giving an insider’s view of where he is in the development process with his fans.
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Olive Oyl Loves UNIQLO

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America’s original sweethearts, Popeye and Olive Oyl, are featured in a new collection of men’s and women’s graphic T-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies currently on sale at UNIQLO USA stores under its UT label.

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Now available in UNIQLO stores across the U.S. and online at UNIGLO.com, this perfect for Fall and back-to-school collection of colorful hoodies and sweatshirts showcases the classic comic sweethearts in an all-American pop culture theme.
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Olive Loves Yoga: Here Comes The Sun

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There was a lot of chatter this weekend about the Supermoon that lit up the sky on Saturday night, August 9. I admit it was pretty incredible! Scientists refer to a Supermoon as a “perigee moon,” which occurs when the moon is at its closest point in its orbit around Earth. When this happens, the moon looks larger. The next Supermoon is taking place on September 10, 2014, so mark your calendars.
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Olive Oyl Sighting at the Gold Coast Piazza

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Olive Oyl is vacationing in Hong Kong now through August with her boyfriend, Popeye the Sailor Man. The “Summer Marine Discovery,” an impressive magical water world display, is located at Gold Coast Piazza, a scenic waterfront area along the beautiful Castle Peak Bay.

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Coordinated by LF Asia, this fun promotion features Popeye and Olive Oyl character sculpts and colorful backdrops for picture taking and character meet and greets. Young fans are given small Popeye-branded premiums, such as folders and stickers.
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