Adam Sandler Heads To Hotel Transylvania

Say what you want about Adam Sandler. His movies do make money, and that’s all that matters for Hollywood. Normally, I avoid his films, but he has made a few good comedies. And I think he has a few more good ones left in him.

This new project might be more palatable for those of you who can’t stand the sight of him. Sandler will lend his voice to an animated comedy called “Hotel Transylvania” for Sony Pictures Animation. Genndy Tartakovsky, the guy who did the fun “Star Wars: Clone Wars” cartoon series will direct, while Michelle Murdocca (“Stuart Little” 1 & 2) will produce.

According to Variety, Sony’s President of Production Michelle Raimo-Kouyate said: ”We’re thrilled to be working with Adam to create a comedic Dracula for a new generation. We have a unique story about that iconic character, starring a phenomenal cast directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, that re-imagines Transylvania and its legendary monsters in the way that only animation can.”

Here’s the official synopsis and casting details: “Welcome to the Hotel Transylvania, Dracula’s (Sandler) lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up, free from meddling from the human world. But here’s a little known fact about Dracula: he is not only the Prince of Darkness; he is also a dad. Over-protective of his teenage daughter, Mavis, Dracula fabricates tales of elaborate dangers to dissuade her adventurous spirit. As a haven for Mavis, he opens the Hotel Transylvania, where his daughter and some of the world’s most famous monsters – Frankenstein and his bride, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, a family of werewolves, and more – can kick back in safety and peace. For Drac, catering to all of these legendary monsters is no problem – but his world could come crashing down when one ordinary guy stumbles on the hotel and takes a shine to Mavis.

Kevin James will play Frank – also known as Frankenstein – with Fran Drescher voicing Eunice, his in-your-face, over-the-top, and larger-than-life Bride. David Spade plays Quasimodo, once the hunchback of Notre Dame and now a crazy, passionate gourmet chef always looking for his next piece de resistance. Steve Buscemi and Molly Shannon will play Wayne and Wanda, a pair of married, harried werewolves, parents to an ever-increasing litter of pups, who are looking forward to their family vacation at the hotel. Cee Lo Green is also joining the cast as Murray, a boisterous Mummy, once entertainer to the great Pharaohs, now the life of the party, and always feeling the urge to let loose and sing. Finally, Andy Samberg will voice the role of Jonathan, a 21-year-old regular guy, carefree and full of life, whose world travels land him at the Hotel.”

“Hotel Transylvania” is scheduled for a 21st September 2012 premiere in the US.