Scoob!

About Scoob!

"Scoob!" is a 2020 American computer-animated comedy film produced by Warner Animation Group and based on Hanna-Barbera's Scooby-Doo franchise. The plot shows how Shaggy and Scooby became lifelong friends and teamed up with young detectives Fred, Velma, and Daphne to form the famous Mystery Inc. It takes a turn when the gang embarks on a quest to stop the unleashing of the ghost dog Cerberus, leading to the discovery of Scooby's secret legacy.

Making / Production

Directed by Tony Cervone, "Scoob!" is the first full-length animated Scooby-Doo adventure for the big screen. The movie is from a screenplay by Adam Sztykiel, Jack Donaldson, Derek Elliott, and Matt Lieberman. The film was available for rental and purchase on May 15, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on theaters.

Actors

• Will Forte as Shaggy: He brings a unique charm to the role, providing a good measure of the character's iconic nervous energy.
• Frank Welker as Scooby-Doo: Welker gave life to Scooby’s character, injecting humor and emotion into the famous canine hero.
• Zac Efron as Fred: Efron lends his voice for Fred’s character, adding a brave and heroic tone fitting for the group's leader.
• Gina Rodriguez as Velma: Rodriguez brings intelligence and wit to Velma’s character in her performance.
• Amanda Seyfried as Daphne: Seyfried portrayed Daphne's fearlessness and positivity with her expressive voicing.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the first time in the franchise’s history where Frank Welker does not voice Shaggy-character. Instead, he remained the voice for Scooby-Doo.
• Scoob! is the first film from the Hanna-Barbera Cinematic Universe.
• The movie features other Hanna-Barbera characters such as Dick Dastardly, Blue Falcon, Dynomutt, and Captain Caveman.
• The bowling alley scene in the movie is named after the original animation director of the Scooby-Doo series, Iwao Takamoto.

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's score was composed by Tom Holkenborg.
• Popular tracks include "Summer Feelings" by Lennon Stella featuring Charlie Puth and "On Me" by Thomas Rhett and Kane Brown featuring Ava Max.
• The soundtrack was released by WaterTower Music and Atlantic Records.

Quotes

• “Like, man this cat can play!” - Shaggy
• “You do not mess with my best bud. Period.” - Shaggy
• “We never lock our doors. It’s too much work.” - Daphne
• “It’s about to get real.” - Fred