Harold and the Purple Crayon Movie

Harold and the Purple Crayon Movie Premiere Update! 

For those crayon enthusiasts following along on my purple crayon movie journey, I WENT TO THE MOVIE PREMIERE! Yes, the Crayon Queen herself went to the Sony Pictures movie premier in Culver City, CA on July 21, 2024. Head over to this movie premiere update for all the premiere details and fun!

The Harold and the Purple Crayon movie, scheduled to be released in theaters on August 2, 2024, was originally scheduled to be released on January 27, 2023 and then pushed to June 30, 2023. The Harold Movie poster preview and the movie trailer was released in late March of 2024.

The highly anticipated Sony Pictures movie, will come to life on August 2, 2024, brings the beloved children’s classic to the big screen for the first time. This first film adaptation of the story that has captivated young readers for generations will feature Lil Rel Howery, Zachary Levi, Zooey Deschanel, and Benjamin Bottani among others. The Harold and the Purple Crayon film, adapted from the beloved children's classic, has been in production for several years, with significant changes in writers and directors. John Davis plays a crucial role as a producer, ensuring the film's creative vision is realized. The imaginative protagonist comes to life with stunning visual effects that promise to enchant audiences. Produced with meticulous attention to detail, the movie explores how Harold uses his magical crayon to learn about real life and navigate the world around him. The storyline takes a twist as Harold faces challenges in the real world when his crayon falls into the wrong hands. He soon discovers he has a lot to learn. This enchanting tale is sure to teach valuable lessons about creativity, problem-solving, and learning about life.

Are you ready to embark on a magical journey into the world of imagination and creativity? Well hold on to your seats because Harold and the Purple Crayon movie is hitting the big screens in August 2024 and it promises to be a chaotic and creative adventure you won’t want to miss!

If you are not already familiar with the lovable boy and his enchanted crayon, let the Crayon Queen fill you in on this delightful tale. Based on the beloved children’s classic by Crockett Johnson (which I still own my original copy of), Harold and the Purple Crayon follows the escapades of adventurous Harold, a young boy all grown up, armed with nothing but a trusty purple crayon, sets off on an incredible adventure in a world of his own making.

Now, if you are wondering how on Earth a crayon can lead to such an exciting adventure, you are in for a treat. Harold’s purple crayon is not your tun-of-the-mill coloring tool. This crayon is a magical instrument that brings to life whatever Harold imagines. Talk about the ultimate artistic superpower! I am pretty sure I would be drawing up my own airplane for traveling to the beach to extra hands on my body to be able to create and ship out my rainbow crayon gifts even faster around the holidays.

Harold’s unlimited imagination plays a crucial role in his adventures, allowing him to create and navigate through his whimsical world.

Harold and the Purple Crayon movie promises to be a feast for the eyes. I am imagining vibrant landscapes, quirky characters, and all sorts of unexpected twists and turns, all created right before my very eyes, courtesy of Harold’s boundless creativity. Whether he is drawing a fantastic forest or a soaring spaceship, you can bet this movie will be a visual spectacle that will leave us in awe. Expect more hilarious hijinks as Harold's imaginative creations come to life, leading to unexpected and comedic situations.

What makes the book and movie truly special is its heartwarming message about the power of imagination. In a world that often feels fast-paced and overwhelming, Harold’s story is a gentle reminder that sometimes all you need is a dash of creativity and a lot of heart to turn any situation around.

I am SO excited for the casting choices for the Harold and the Purple Crayon Movie and in my own opinion, they are as exciting as they come. I am not quite sure what role each actor or actress will play at this point, but I am most excited for Zooey Deschanel to be a part of this colorful crayon movie. I loved her in Elf and I have seen every episode of New Girl. One could hope that the producers will take advantage of her amazing voice and include a song or two sung by Zooey. My husband, you all call him Mr. Crayon, and I have been watching Zachary Levi on TV and the big screen ever since we started dating. Chuck was THE show Mr. Crayon and I would watch together each week. I still love watching reruns and I am excited to see what type of role Zachary Levi will play in Harold and the Purple Crayon when it debuts in August 2024.

David Guion and Michael Handelman are the screenwriters for the film adaptation, and their collaboration is key in bringing this beloved children's story to life in a new format.

This adventurous film will also feature the on-screen talents of Lil Rel Howery, Ravi Patel, Camille Guaty, Tanya Reynolds, Jemaine Clement and Pete Gardner.

The film, directed by Carlos Saldanha, has had a long journey getting to the big screen (and I am not just talking about the multiple pushbacks to the release date). In the early 90s, there were possibilities of a live-action of Harold being made and script was brought to Henry Selick, but he instead moved on to James and the Giant Peach for Walt Disney Pictures instead. There was another possibility of this film being made around 2010 and again in 2016, but it wasn’t until about 2021 where potential cast member names began floating around. In early 2022, the live-action filming began in Atlanta Georgia, but very little is known about the actual plot or what role the actors and actresses will play.

Harold's adventures transition from the book's pages to the real world, showcasing the imaginative power of the crayon and the limitless possibilities available to him.

Up until now, you could only watch Harold and the Purple Crayon on Apple TV, Amazon Video, or Google Play movies as a cartoon version for littles, so a live-action movie will really tug at the heartstrings of kids of the 80s and 90s that grew up reading this classic story over and over and over.

I already own the bow tie by xoelle in a teal color, so a purple bow tie is on my list for the premiere! 

You better bet I am getting another pair of Oh So Jo Designs purple crayon earrings. You can find the adorable crochet purple crayon from Etsy as well. 

You can find the purple crayon shirt and the purple crayon holder on Amazon. 

Shop Original Rainbow Crayon® oversized purple crayons and other Crayon Stix® art supplies for kids in the Art 2 the Extreme® crayon gift shop. 

If you don't already own the copy of Harold and the Purple Crayon, you can purchase it from Amazon. 

As the release date draws closer (Ha! See what I did there?), fans of the book, much like myself as a crayon artist and former elementary art teacher, are eagerly awaiting the chance to see this beloved story by Crockett Johnson, translated into a visual masterpiece full of hilarious hijinks.

In this adaptation, the theme of 'unlimited imagination falls' is explored as Harold faces challenges when his creativity is misused, striving to restore balance in both the real world and his imaginative realm.

Mark your calendars with your favorite shade of purple crayon and get ready to step into a world where the only limit is your imagination. This film is set to be a cinematic experience that will leave you grinning from ear to ear, and maybe even inspire you to reach for your trusty crayon (Might I suggest our Crayon Stix® Original Rainbow Crayon® set?) to embark on your own colorful adventures.