Tim Burton is planning on directing the live-action ‘Dumbo’ movie for Disney.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Nightmare Before Christmas director will direct the upcoming live-action ‘Dumbo’ movie.
In the latest move by the studio as it continues to make live-action versions of its animated classics, Disney has tapped the Big Eyes helmer to take on the tale of a baby circus elephant who is made fun for his large ears, based on the 1941 iconic film.
As THR exclusively reported, Transformersfranchise writer Ehren Krugerpenned the script.The film will be a mix of CG and live-action to bring the classic elephant story to life, and will add a unique family story that parallels Dumbo’s journey. Justin Springer, who worked on Tron: Legacy as well as Oblivion, is producing with Kruger. [via]
Disney is now in the business of rebooting critically acclaimed cartoons into live-action movies. The latest live-action makeover includes Cinderella, starring Lily James.
Disney has made billions remaking cartoons. Tim Burton’s reimagined Alice in Wonderland made $1.02 billion. Angelina Jolie’s Maleficent made a stunning 758.4 million worldwide.
Tim Burton is currently working on Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children in Tampa Bay, Florida.
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