Woody Woodpecker

Woody Woodpecker is an American media franchise that originally started in 1940 with the release of the Short film Knock Knock. Created was the Franchise by Walter Lantz and produced by Walter Lantz Productions and were distributed by Universal Pictures. The franchise revolves around about the humorous adventures and interactions of Woody Woodpecker and his friends like Winnie Woodepcker, enemies like Buzz Buzzard and other characters. The stories revolve around Woody's cheeky and often chaotic pranks, his attempts to solve problems, and his interactions with other characters such as Andy Panda, Chilly Willy, Winnie Woodpecker, Knothead, Splinter, Buzz Buzzard, and others. History Woody Woodpecker was made by Walter Lantz, an American animator and cartoonist. He made his first appearance in the short film "Woody Woodpecker" in 1940. Woody's popularity grew, and he soon became a star in his own right. He appeared in numerous animated shorts, often finding himself in humorous and chaotic situations. Walter Lantz Productions entered into a deal with Universal Pictures in 1940 that allowed Universal to distribute the Woody cartoons. In 1985, Universal Pictures acquired the rights of Woody Woodpecker and Walter Lantz Productions and added this to his portfolio. Since then, Universal has continued to produce Woody and have it used in the Theme Parks. Woody Woodpecker is not so much represented in television/movie, but more in other, such as in the Universal Studios Theme Parks or merchandising. Universal has since produced new adaptations, including television series and a live-action/CGI hybrid film released in 2017, keeping Woody's legacy alive for new generations to enjoy.