About Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur

Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur is an animated comedy mystery film that was released in 2011. The story revolves around the gang travelling to a desert spa resort for Scooby-Doo to overcome his recent 'overdoing it' with eating. After reaching the spa, the gang finds themselves tangled in a mystery involving a legendary ghost dinosaur called Phantosaur that scares off the locals and tourists.

Making/Production

The movie was directed by Ethan Spaulding and was based on the characters from the Hanna-Barbara franchise. The animation was carried out by Warner Bros. Animation. The film combines horror, comedy and mystery which is typical of the Scooby-Doo franchise.

Actors

• Frank Welker played the role as Scooby-Doo and Fred. His portrayals of the lovable Great Dane and the brave and resourceful leader, Fred elevated the movie's humor and adventurous feel.
• Matthew Lillard, playing the lovable character of Shaggy Rogers, brought to life the scared and always hungry character with his humorous voice acting.
• Grey DeLisle played Daphne Blake. Her portrayal of the sophisticated and danger-prone Daphne added a level of charm to the film.
• Mindy Cohn gave her voice to Velma Dinkley, the brilliant detective of the gang. Her apt voice acting highlighted the seriousness amidst the comic elements of the movie.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• This movie is the 16th direct-to-video Scooby-Doo movie.
• The word 'Phantosaur' is a combination of the words 'phantom' and 'dinosaur'.
• This was one of the movies where the character Shaggy becomes brave, this time due to hypnosis.

Quotes

• "Like, man, there's nothing like a good ghost story." - Shaggy
• "Well, that was some trip, Scooby-Doo." - Fred
• "I've said it before, I will say it again: That is one strange dog." - Daphne

Music, Soundtrack

• 'The Sound of Fear' - Fear is Just a Word composed by Thomas Chase Jones
• 'Ballad of the Phantosaur' - a riveting tune that rolls with the mystery, composed by Thomas Chase Jones.