‘Pinocchio’: Robert Zemeckis in Talks to Direct Disney’s Live-Action Movie!!

Oscar winner Robert Zemeckis is in early talks to direct Disney’s live-action Pinocchio movie, Collider has confirmed. Paul King (Paddington) was originally set to direct, though he departed the project early this year, as did producer David Heyman. Chris Weitz co-wrote the most recent draft of the script with King and Simon Farnaby, and he’s also producing alongside Andrew Miano under their Depth of Field … Continue reading ‘Pinocchio’: Robert Zemeckis in Talks to Direct Disney’s Live-Action Movie!!

Guillermo del Toro to Produce a Werewolf-Western!!

Guillermo del Toro seems to be one of the busiest filmmakers in the industry right now. He is currently writing four projects, producing five films and a TV series, and directing three different projects including a remake of 1947’s Nightmare Alley starring Bradley Cooper and a stop-motion version of Pinocchio. Now, according to filmmaker Issa Lopez (via Entertainment Weekly), she is directing a werewolf-western alongside … Continue reading Guillermo del Toro to Produce a Werewolf-Western!!

‘Pinocchio’: First look Reveals Robert Benigni in Matteo Garrone’s New Take!! Check It Out!!

With filming now underway on writer-director Matteo Garrone’s (Gomorrah,Dogman) new take on the classic fairytale, we have our first official image from Pinocchio starring Oscar-winner Roberto Benigni, which you can find here courtesy of Deadline: Garrone’s take on the classic Carlo Collodi children’s story sees Benigni – who wrote, directed and starred in his own live-action version of Pinocchio back in 2002 – taking on the … Continue reading ‘Pinocchio’: First look Reveals Robert Benigni in Matteo Garrone’s New Take!! Check It Out!!

‘Zanbato’: Guillermo del Toro to Direct for J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot, Paramount!!

Guillermo del Toro has been laying low since winning two Oscars for The Shape of Water but he continues to develop projects for the big screen while he preps Pinocchio for Netflix. To that end, he has signed on to write and direct Zanbato for Paramount and J.J. Abrams‘ Bad Robot, Collider has exclusively learned. Plot details remain under wraps, but sources say that Zanbato … Continue reading ‘Zanbato’: Guillermo del Toro to Direct for J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot, Paramount!!

‘Pinocchio’: ‘Paddington’ Director Paul King Drops Out of Disney’s Remake!!

Back in February of last year it was announced that Disney had enlisted Paddington and Paddington 2 director Paul King to helm its live-action Pinocchio remake, but now comes word that King has exited the project, leaving the film’s status up in the air. “I don’t think it’s a secret anymore, but the film has been cancelled over the holidays, over Christmas,” cinematographer Seamus McGarvey … Continue reading ‘Pinocchio’: ‘Paddington’ Director Paul King Drops Out of Disney’s Remake!!

‘Pinocchio’: Tom Hanks Eyed to Play Geppetto in the Disney Movie!!

Tom Hanks is being eyed to play Geppetto in Disney’s live-action Pinocchio movie and the two-time Oscar winner is in early talks to take on the role, Collider has exclusively learned. Paddington filmmaker Paul King is directing and Rogue One scribe Chris Weitz is producing with his Depth of Field partner Andrew Miano. It’s unclear who the script will ultimately be credited to, though sources say … Continue reading ‘Pinocchio’: Tom Hanks Eyed to Play Geppetto in the Disney Movie!!

Netflix Sets Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’ and Henry Selick’s ‘Wendell And Wild’ for 2021!!

Earlier today, Netflix unveiled an impressive slate of upcoming animated projects that include TV series and films from some of the industry’s top talent. Along with the newly revealed names and titles were other previously announced pictures, specifically two projects we’ve been talking about for years: Guillermo del Toro‘s lifelong passion project Pinocchio, and Henry Selick‘s triumphant return to the director’s chair after nearly a … Continue reading Netflix Sets Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’ and Henry Selick’s ‘Wendell And Wild’ for 2021!!

Netflix’s New Animation Slate Features Nora Twomey, Craig McCracken Among Others!!

Nearly 60% of Netflix members on a global basis enjoy kids and family content every month, so the company today unveiled a robust slate of animated event programming – both feature films and original series – to give kids and families around the world more of what they love. The six all-new projects together with Netflix’s previously announced titles now comprise a slate that features … Continue reading Netflix’s New Animation Slate Features Nora Twomey, Craig McCracken Among Others!!

‘Pinocchio’: Roberto Benigni To Star As Geppetto In The Live-Action Adaption!!

Less than a week after the announcement that Guillermo del Toro’s stop-motion animated passion project Pinocchio is moving forward at Netflix, we now have word that another adaptation of the Carlo Collodi fairy tale is moving forward, this time in live-action. Deadline reports that writer-director Matteo Garrone (Gomorrah, Dogman) has cast Oscar-winner Roberto Benigni (Life Is Beautiful) as the puppet’s creator Geppetto in his own … Continue reading ‘Pinocchio’: Roberto Benigni To Star As Geppetto In The Live-Action Adaption!!

‘Pinocchio’: Guillermo del Toro’s Directorial Lands at Netflix as a Stop-Motion Animated Musical!!!

Academy Award winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is making his animated feature film directorial debut at Netflix with his lifelong passion project, Pinocchio, which he will also write and produce as a stop-motion musical. Pinocchio will be del Toro’s first feature film since The Shape of Water, which garnered four Academy Awards last year, including for Best Director and Best Picture. Del Toro has set … Continue reading ‘Pinocchio’: Guillermo del Toro’s Directorial Lands at Netflix as a Stop-Motion Animated Musical!!!

Sam Mendes to Helm WWI Film ‘1917’ for Spielberg’s Amblin!!!

Oscar-winning Skyfall and American Beauty filmmaker Sam Mendes has settled on his next feature film project. Deadline reports that Mendes will direct and co-write the World War I film 1917 for Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners, with Universal Pictures distributing. It’s a bit of a reunion as Mendes made his feature debut, American Beauty, for Spielberg’s DreamWorks Pictures, where Spielberg vouched for and protected the young … Continue reading Sam Mendes to Helm WWI Film ‘1917’ for Spielberg’s Amblin!!!

Disney’s Live-Action ‘Pinocchio’ Enlists ‘Paddington’ Director!!

Jiminy Cricket! Walt Disney Studios has found a director for its live-action reimagining of Pinocchio. Paul King, helmer of the whimsical and acclaimed Paddington movies, has been chosen to direct the movie, with the studio hoping to being production in the fall. Released in 1940, Pinocchio was the second animated film made by Disney, after 1937’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. It adapted the … Continue reading Disney’s Live-Action ‘Pinocchio’ Enlists ‘Paddington’ Director!!

Sam Mendes Drops Out of Directing Disney’s Live-Action ‘Pinocchio’!!!

While Disney has been on a roll recently when it comes to its slate of live-action adaptations of classic animated features, the studio has suffered a setback on Pinocchio. A live-action iteration of the 1940 film has been in the works for quite a bit, with Chris Weitz (Rogue One) penning the screenplay. Oscar-winning American Beauty and Skyfall filmmaker Sam Mendes entered talks to direct earlier this year, … Continue reading Sam Mendes Drops Out of Directing Disney’s Live-Action ‘Pinocchio’!!!

Sam Mendes May Direct Disney’s Live-Action ‘Pinocchio’!!!

Disney is eyeing Oscar-winning filmmaker Sam Mendes to direct their upcoming live-action adaptation of the 1940 animated classic, Pinocchio. Per Deadline, the studio is in early talks with the American Beauty and Skyfall director for the project, though additional details are scarce. Last we heard, Peter Hedges (Pieces of April, Dan in Real Life) was penning a script loosely based on the original story. Recently, Mendes was … Continue reading Sam Mendes May Direct Disney’s Live-Action ‘Pinocchio’!!!