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{{Infobox film | name = SpongeBob SquarePants 2 | image = SpongeBob SquarePants 2 logo.jpg | caption = Film logo[1] | director = Paul Tibbitt | producer =

| story =

| screenplay =

| based on = SpongeBob SquarePants
by Stephen Hillenburg | starring =

| music = John Debney[5] | cinematography = | editing = | studio =

| distributor = Paramount Pictures

| released =

  • February 6, 2015 (2015-02-06) ([6])

SpongeBob SquarePants 2[7] is an upcoming 2015 American animated film based on the Nickelodeon television series SpongeBob SquarePants, created by Stephen Hillenburg. The film is directed by show writer and executive producer Paul Tibbitt, written by Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger, produced by Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Animation, and will be distributed by Paramount Pictures. It is the sequel to the 2004 film The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, and stars the regular television cast of Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass, Clancy Brown, Carolyn Lawrence and Mr. Lawrence, who are returning to reprise their respective roles from the series and the previous film.[7] Spanish actor Antonio Banderas was also cast as a pirate for both the live action and animated segments.[8]

The film features live action scenes directed by Mike Mitchell. Shot in Savannah, Georgia and on Tybee Island, filming began on October 9, 2013 in the downtown area, where various establishments were changed to resemble a "beach community" called Salty Shoals. Filming completed on November 5. SpongeBob SquarePants 2 is scheduled to be released in theaters on February 13, 2015.[7]

Cast

Production

Development

Following the release of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie in 2004, producer Julia Pistor stated that a sequel is unlikely, despite the film's successful box office performance.[11] In a 2009 interview with Digital Spy, SpongeBob SquarePants writer and executive producer Paul Tibbitt was asked about the possibility of a sequel.[12] He said that "I think that they are talking about doing that, but I haven't signed up for anything. We just feel like we've told so many stories, and SpongeBob exists so well in this short 11-minute form."[12] He further stated that making another film "is a huge challenge."[12] However, Tibbitt denied that a sequel is not impossible to emerge, saying "I wouldn't say no, but I don't know if there will be another one."[12] In 2010, Nickelodeon reportedly had been approaching the crews of the show to make another film based on it.[13] The network had long wanted to do a relationship with Paramount Pictures to release another SpongeBob film to help reinvigorate the series on Nickelodeon, whose ratings have declined a bit recently.[14] However, internal disagreement delayed collaborations.[14][13]

On March 4, 2011, in an article by the Los Angeles Times, it reported that Paramount had two animated films, which includes "another SpongeBob picture", slated for release following the computer-animated film Rango.[15] Several months later, in July, Paramount formed its new animation unit, Paramount Animation, in the wake of commercial and critical success of Rango, and the departure of DreamWorks Animation upon completion of their distribution contract in 2012.[16] Philippe Dauman, the president and CEO of Paramount's parent company Viacom, officially announced in early 2012 that a sequel film was in development and slated for an unspecified 2014 release, saying that "We will be releasing a SpongeBob movie at the end of 2014."[17][18][19] Dauman further stated that the film "will serve to start off or be one of our films that starts off our new animation effort."[17] As part of the company's effort to use new technology to make animated films that cost at most US$100 million, Paramount announced that the film would have a budget similar to the previous film and would not cost more than $100 million to produce.[14][20][21] Nickelodeon expected the film to do much better in foreign box office than the 2004 feature, given its increasingly global reach.[14][22] Dauman said "This will continue to propel SpongeBob internationally."[14]

Despite the change of film title from The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 2[4] to SpongeBob SquarePants 2,[7] series creative director Vincent Waller said in early 2014 that "There is no official title yet."[23] The film's executive producer is series creator Stephen Hillenburg, who departed from the show as its showrunner in 2004 following the release of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie. He no longer writes or runs the show on a day-to-day basis, but reviews each episode and delivers suggestions.[24][25] However, in a 2012 interview with Thomas F. Wilson, Hillenburg stated that he is helping in writing the film.[26] Tibbitt later revealed on Twitter in late 2013 that "[Hillenburg] and I wrote [the film] together and he has been in the studio everyday working with us."[3] Production on the film is expected to finish by November 2014.[27]

In a press conference from The City of Savannah, Georgia, it was said that the budget of the film is $66 Million.[28]

Cast

The regular series main cast members were reportedly returning to reprise their roles from the series and the previous 2004 film.[7] The film stars Tom Kenny as SpongeBob SquarePants, Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick Star, Rodger Bumpass as Squidward Tentacles, Clancy Brown as Mr. Krabs, Mr. Lawrence as Plankton, and Carolyn Lawrence as Sandy Cheeks.[7] In August 2013, casting directors from Marty Siu Casting began casting calls for the background extras for the live action scenes.[29][30] On September 21, 2013, it was reported that Spanish actor Antonio Banderas had been cast for a live action role as a pirate.[8][31] Banderas will also voice the character in the animated segments of the film.[32]

Animation

File:SpongeBob SquarePants 2 characters.jpg
Style guide depicting the main characters.

Animation for the film is handled overseas by Rough Draft Studios in South Korea.[33] Vincent Waller posted on Twitter that "We're getting animation back that is looking terrific."[34] The sequel will be a combination of traditional animation and live action as its predecessor was.[35][36] Sherm Cohen, who worked as a character designer and the lead storyboard artist of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie and left the show in 2005, returned to work on the sequel film.[37] Series animation directors Tom Yasumi and Alan Smart are working on the exposure sheets.[38] Most of the character layout crew of the film are from the series.[39]

In a preview of upcoming Paramount films held in 2012, it exhibited the film as a "3D feature film" with "CGI-like animation".[40] Following the release of the SpongeBob SquarePants 4-D: The Great Jelly Rescue, a 3D short film released in early 2013 at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort Orlando, executives also talk of perpetuating the 3D stereoscopy in SpongeBob SquarePants 2.[41] Director Tibbitt was asked on Twitter concerning what animation technique the film would have, and tweeted, "[I] don't wanna spoil anything but [it is] mostly 2D."[42]

In March 2014, Paramount screened live-action footage from the film during the National Association of Theatre Owners' CinemaCon. News websites report that the film would be CGI-animated,[43] with an Internet Movie Database staff commenting, "When Paramount announced there would be a new SpongeBob SquarePants movie, the assumption was that it would be animated (like all other incarnations of SpongeBob). The very brief footage from tonight's presentation suggested otherwise – it looked as though this was a CGI/live-action hybrid akin to Alvin and the Chipmunks, Yogi Bear, The Smurfs, etc."[44] In an article published by ComingSoon.net, author Edward Douglas wrote: "[T]he CG animation just looks weird".[45]

Filming

The film features live action scenes directed by Mike Mitchell.[46] Filming began on September 30, 2013 and lasted through November 5, 2013[29][47] on sound stages in Savannah, Georgia, locations in downtown, and on Tybee Island.[48][49][50] The Savannah Film Office first announced that the film would shoot live action scenes in Savannah for 40 days on July 11, 2013.[36][51][52][53] City of Savannah Film Services director Jay Self said "[...] we are very excited to be working with Paramount [Pictures] on this project [...] We know from experience how valuable the investment and exposure generated by a project like this can be for our community."[36][54][55] The producers of the film were permitted to film on Tybee Island after meetings held at the Tybee Island City Hall with businesses and residents that imposed concerns about the possible effects of the filming, and also the apprehensions about sea turtle safety.[56][57] Will Hammargren, location specialist for the Savannah Film Office, said the film is expected to contribute $8 million to the city's economy, including booking at least 5,600 hotel room nights.[58][59]

On September 30, 2013, the start of production filming was interrupted when Jay Self, the director of the Savannah Film Office, was fired.[60][61] According to a memo from Joe Shearouse, bureau chief of the leisure services department of Savannah, Self was dismissed for his "failure to properly plan and manage the arrangement for the movie."[60][62] The memo accused Self of shortcomings surrounding the filming and also cited complaints from Savannah locals.[60][62][63][64] A reported reason for the firing of Self was a disagreement between Paramount and the Savannah Film Office, about the deal of granting the local businesses to negotiate with Paramount for potential business losses during filming.[65]

In preparing the filming location in the downtown Savannah, the film crew painted storefronts along Broughton Street to resemble a "beach community" called "Salty Shoals".[58][66][67][68] Jay Self said "They're trying to make it look like it's right at the seaside."[67] The Jen Library and Trustees Theater, a landmark situated on Broughton Street, of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) was converted into a sea museum.[66] Paramount first approached SCAD to utilize the Jen Library for a scene back in August 2013.[69] Once SCAD accepted, the studio's art department transformed the buildings in choice for the film.[69] It remained open to students during filming, while the "SCAD" letters atop Trustees remain untouched.[69] Other establishments, like flower shops, convenience stores and coffeehouses, were converted to surfing, fudge and buoy shops, respectively.[70] Self said "The changes are temporary with all buildings scheduled to be restored to their original colors after filming is complete."[67][71] Most of the disruption that affected the town was caused by filming equipment.[58]

Filming began on October 9 in the downtown Savannah where parts of the Broughton Street between Montgomery Street and Habersham Street were closed through October 18.[66][72][73] Prior to October 9, residents received yellow flyers handed out by the production crew to detail the inconveniences of the filming would have on them.[74] Actor Antonio Banderas appeared as a pirate and was filmed on a pirate ship with wheels for a car chase scene.[66][74][75] Street signs at the corner of Broughton and Abercorn were altered with signs dubbing the streets Breezy and Port.[66][76] At one point, a film crew member caused an accident that damaged a downtown building and rushed a woman to the Candler Hospital.[77][78] The film crew member named Paul Brinkley failed to yield while entering a roadway after his vehicle collided with a van.[77][78] Barbara Maxwell, the driver of the van, then crashed into the wall of a downtown restaurant called the Hercules Bar & Grill Restaurant.[77] Maxwell was treated and released that day after being sent to Candler Hospital.[77][78] The damaged restaurant opened, with the portion of the exterior wall sealed up with plastic sheeting.[77][79] William Hammargren, with the Savannah Film Services office, said that Paramount was issued a permit to use motorized vehicles within certain areas closed for filming, but the permit did not extend to the lanes.[77] Filming in the downtown ended on October 18, when a raffle was also held, with City Mayor Edna Jackson announced the winners.[80] The prizes include: a SpongeBob-themed party, bicycles, a vacation at Marshall House, dinner at Savannah Bistro, gift certificates, and a 60-inch TV.[80] After filming in the downtown, the production received mixed response from local businesses located in filming areas.[65] A concern raised by business owners was the choice in dates for shooting as October is "a big month for merchants along Broughton."[65] Some merchants suggested February, July, or August as prime filming dates.[65]

Filming for the scenes resumed on October 21 on Tybee Island.[80][81] Musician Slash of the band Guns N' Roses was seen on set at the Tybee Pier for filming.[10] The film crew later moved to Strand Avenue for a chase scene with extras on bicycles.[10]

Music

The original score for the film is being composed by John Debney.[5][82]

Release

SpongeBob SquarePants 2 was originally planned for a 2014 release.[17] However, on August 22, 2013, Paramount Pictures announced in an article by The Hollywood Reporter that the film will have its official wide release in theaters on February 13, 2015.[7][83][84]

Marketing

In March 2012, in regards to consumer products for the film, Dauman stated, "This will be a Nickelodeon-branded movie. We'll license the toys, but we own it."[14]

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