About Scooby-Doo! Pirates Ahoy

"Scooby-Doo! Pirates Ahoy" is an animated adventure-comedy movie released in 2006 featuring the gang of Mystery Inc. Fred's parents invite the group to cruise with them during the Mystery cruise, where many fake mysteries are going to be staged. The plot thickens when the gang encounters a real ghostly pirate known as 'Ghost Pirate' and his dastardly crew who are determined to hinder their journey. The resilience and camaraderie of the gang lead to a series of exciting incidents that form the crux of the movie.

Making / Production

The movie was directed by Chuck Sheetz and produced by Warner Bros. Animation. The screenplay was written by Margaret M. Dean and produced by Joseph Barbera and Sander Schwartz. The creative team combined classic animation styles with contemporary narrative techniques to create a unique viewing experience.

Actors

• Frank Welker played the role of Fred and Scooby-Doo. He instilled life into the character using his wide range of voice modulations.
• Grey DeLisle voiced Daphne, perfectly capturing her persona of an intelligent and brave woman.
• Mindy Cohn portrayed the character Velma, the brains of the team, with her distinctive and fitting voice.
• Casey Kasem gave voice to Shaggy, brilliantly conveying his comic fearfulness.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was the last production co-produced by Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, the studio that originally created Scooby-Doo.
• It was the first time that the characters Fred and Daphne were seen as a couple.
• The movie was temporarily titled "Scooby-Doo in Where's My Mummy?" before "Scooby-Doo! Pirates Ahoy" was chosen as the final title.

Quotes

• Shaggy: "Like, this is the most hauntiest, dauntest, piratiest ghost ship I've ever seen!"
• Scooby-Doo: "Roh Roh!"
• Velma: "Evidence, puzzles, clues - oh man, I miss them so much."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?" - the classic theme song remixed and performed by Chris Bailey.
• "Pirates Ahoy" - theme song composed by Thomas Chase Jones.
• "A Pirate's Life for Me" - a playful piece fitting with the movie's nautical theme.