Woody Woodpecker Coloring Book

Woody Woodpecker is a cartoon baby bird created by Walter Lantz and created by Ben Hardaway, producer and animator at Walter Lantz Productions, and screenwriter Milt Schaffer. He first appeared in the 1940 animated film "Knock Knock."

Woody's distinctive laugh is as well-known as the character himself. The laugh was recorded by Mel Blanc, who provided the voice for Woody in the first three films. Later, the character's voice was lent by the filmmaker himself, Walter Lantz.

Woody was originally intended to be a one-off character, but he quickly gained popularity and became a pop culture icon. He appeared in many animated short films, comic books and even video games. Woody's character has changed over the years - from an early bird who liked to play pranks on others, he has evolved into a more sympathetic character.

Information

1. Appearance: Woody is a red woodpecker with a blue trunk, white belly and legs, and large green eyes. His distinctive appearance is completed by the long red feathers on his head.
2. Rival: Woody's main rival was Wally Walrus, a walrus who was often the victim of Woody's jokes.
3. Family: Woody also has a family - Winny Woodpecker, his girlfriend, and a cousin - Meany Rulina.
4. TV series: Between 1957 and 1958, Woody made his television debut on "The Woody Woodpecker Show," which aired until the 1970s.
5. Videos: Woody has appeared in many short films. He was also the main character in the 2018 film "Woody Woodpecker," which is a mix of live-action and animated film.
6. Comics: Woody's character has also appeared in many comic books, both in the United States and in other countries.
7. Video games: Woody Woodpecker has also appeared in several video games for various platforms, including PC, Game Boy Color and PlayStation 2.
8. Character change: Woody's character has evolved over the years. At first he was a more unpleasant and chaotic character, but over time he became a more sympathetic and friendly character.
9. Characteristic laughter: Woody's laugh is one of the most recognizable elements of the character. It was recorded by Mel Blanc and later by the character's creator, Walter Lantz.
10. Popularity: Woody Woodpecker quickly became very popular and is considered one of the icons of pop culture. Despite the fact that he first appeared in 1940, the character is still popular and recognizable around the world.

Trivia

1. Inspiration from reality: The inspiration for Woody came from a real woodpecker that tormented Walter Lantz and his wife during their honeymoon by punching holes in the roof of their summer house.
2. First vote: Woody was first voiced by Mel Blanc, who is also known for voicing characters such as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. Blanc recorded Woody's laughter, but eventually left the project after three films, leading to litigation.
3. Colors: Woody was one of the first colorful cartoon characters created by Walter Lantz. His bright colors helped set him apart from other animated characters of the time.
4. Character change: Woody was initially portrayed as a bit crazy and chaotic, but over time his character evolved into a more subdued and likable character.
5. Positive role: Although Woody was initially a somewhat negative character, over time he began to act as a hero, helping others and saving situations.
6. Popularity in South America: Woody Woodpecker is very popular in South American countries, especially in Brazil, where he has his own amusement parks.
7. 2018 video: The 2018 film "Woody Woodpecker" was originally produced for the Brazilian market, due to the character's immense popularity in that country.
8. Monument: There is a statue of Woody Woodpecker in the city of Bananal, Brazil.
9. Initial rival: Woody's original rival in animated films was Andy Panda, another character created by Walter Lantz.
10. First performance: Woody's first appearance was in the 1940 short film "Knock Knock." The film was intended to promote a character that was to appear in other Lantz films.