The Banana Splits (2009 film)

The Banana Splits is a 2009 American live-action/animated comedy film produced by Atlas Entertainment in association with Hanna-Barbera and released by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film is a Movie Adaption of Hanna-Barbera’s 1960s tv show of the same name, the film was directed by Raja Gosnell from a screenplay by The Coen Brothers and Jennifer Ventimilia, and features an ensemble cast consisting of Nathan Lane, Simon Pegg, Taika Waititi, Ryan Reynolds, Amy Adams, Ian McKellen, Dove Cameron, Chloe Grace Mortez, Sami Gayle, Samantha Logan, Zendaya and Bill Murray.

Nathan Lane was excited about the announcement and signed up as the voice of Fleegle. David Cross was going to voice Bingo, but left the project due to scheduling conflicts with Kung Fu Panda, and was replaced with Pegg. The music for the film was composed by Marco Beltrami and Klaus Badelt. The Coen Brothers signed up as screenwriters alongside Jennifer Ventimila.

Released theatrically in the United States on May 29, 2009, the film grossed $102 million worldwide against its $213 million budget, and received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its visual effects, musical score, and performances.

Cast
Nathan Lane as Fleegle (Voice)

Simon Pegg as Bingo (Voice)

Taika Waititi as Drooper (Voice)

Ryan Reynolds as Benny Stevens (New Character)

Amy Adams as Amber Quinn (New Character)

Ian McKellen as Sheriff Winchell (New Character)

Dove Cameron as Charile (Co-Leader of the Sour Grapes)

Chloe Grace Mortez as Lilly (New Character)

Sami Gayle as Kayla (New Character)

Samantha Logan as Jenny (New Character)

Zendaya as Helen (New Character)

Bill Murray as Albert Wilkins (Leader of the Sour Grapes/Main Antagonist)