The Weinstein Co. are to make a sequel to their current CG-animated release
Hoodwinked, to be dubbed
Hood vs. Evil, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
News comes as
Hoodwinked, an irreverent take on the tale of Little Red Riding Hood, finished a hair behind Disney's
Glory Road for the top spot over the four-day holiday weekend.
New installment in the franchise will find a teen Red training in a distant land with a mysterious, covert group called Sisters of the Hood. She is then called upon by Nicky Flippers -- head of the Happily Ever After Agency -- who teams her with the Wolf to investigate the disappearance of Hansel and Gretel. The character of Granny, and the rest of the
Hoodwinked gang, also return and are joined by new characters.
Hoodwinked also includes voice talent of Glenn Close, Jim Belushi, Patrick Warburton, Anthony Anderson and rapper Xzibit. Producer Maurice Kanbar said he expects most of the cast to return.