Spielberg's ‘The BFG’ (2016)

[Oscar Rothman]

http://variety.com/2014/film/news/st...fg-1201164423/

Steven Spielberg will direct an adaptation of Roald Dahl’s novel “The BFG.”

The story follows a little girl who leads a big, friendly giant and the Queen of England on a journey to stop the fiercer man-eating giants from gobbling children.

DreamWorks acquired rights in 2010, and Melissa Mathison, who last teamed with Spielberg on “E.T.,” will pen the script. Frank Marshall will produce, with Michael Siegel and John Madden on board as executive producers. Madden was originally set to direct “The BFG” but is instead focusing on the sequel to “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.”

Spielberg will begin production in first quarter of 2015, with a planned 2016 release.

“’The BFG’ has enchanted families and their children for more than three decades. We are honored that the Roald Dahl estate has entrusted us with this classic story,” said Spielberg in a statement.

[Walts Ghost]

I love this idea!

[Elbie]

WOW! This is my favorite children's book. This would be epic!

[Adam_ME]

Spielberg is directing a Doom movie? ;-)

[Doctor Jack]

How about instead of announcing more and more projects you are going to direct, you actually direct something Steven.

[iank]

Interesting...

[caitlinnue]

This is my favorite children's book.

[Dubstar]

guess I should get this out of the library and read this - one Dahl book I haven't read.

[aiman04]

This is more like it. But just stop announcing and direct already.

[esteban²]

[Lutz]

Helen Mirren as the Queen of England please.

[fiveseven4combat]

I haven't read this book in years. I would love to see the film.

[yeslek]

another remake

if its live action, I'm in though. Just cant beat the original cartoon

[Akijama]

Steven Spielberg's Next Two Films Set Release Dates

An untitled cold war spy thriller directed by Spielberg will hit theaters on Oct. 16, 2015, while the adaptation of Roald Dahl's children's book The BFG will hit theaters on July 1, 2016

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...o-films-712104

[Oscar Rothman]

DreamWorks Studios has announced that three-time Tony Award winner Mark Rylance has been cast as the title character in The BFG, Steven Spielberg's big screen adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic children's novel.

Originally published in 1982, The BFG tells the tale of a young girl, the Queen of England and a benevolent giant known as the BFG, who set out on an adventure to capture the evil, man-eating giants who have been invading the human world. John Cleese was originally tapped to star in a film version during the mid-'90s when Kathleen Kennedy was producing, though Brits should be happy that Spielberg has stuck with casting a proper Englishman for the role.

"As I witnessed on stage, Mark Rylance is a transformational actor," said Spielberg, who is currently directing Rylance in the cold war thriller St. James Place with Tom Hanks. "I am excited and thrilled that Mark will be making this journey with us to Giant Country. Everything about his career so far is about making the courageous choice and I'm honored he has chosen 'The BFG' as his next big screen performance."

Rylance earned Tony's for his roles in "Boeing Boeing," "Jerusalem" and "Twelfth Night." He's had showy parts on the big screen in period pieces The Other Boleyn Girl and Roland Emmerich's Anonymous, and will next be seen opposite Sean Penn in Pierre Morel's action film The Gunman and in the lead role for the BBC's much-anticipated adaptation of "Wolf Hall."

Spielberg, Frank Marshall and Sam Mercer will produce The BFG from a screenplay by Melissa Matheson (E.T.), with production commencing in early 2015 with a U.S. release date on July 1, 2016. The Walt Disney Company is distributing the film in the U.S.

source: http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=124435

[aiman04]

Ruby Barnhill has been cast as the lead girl.



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[detective392]

Walt Disney Studios Joins Steven Spielberg’s The BFG

As production gets underway in Vancouver, The Walt Disney Studios announced it will co-produce and co-finance Steven Spielberg’s The BFG. This marks the three-time Academy Award winner’s first time directing a Disney-branded movie.

Previously announced cast include three-time Tony Award winner Mark Rylance who will play the titular “Big Friendly Giant” and newcomer Ruby Barnhill as Sophie. They are now joined by Bill Hader, Jemaine Clement, Michael David Adamthwaite, Daniel Bacon, Chris Gibbs, Adam Godley, Jonathan Holmes, Paul Moniz de Sa and Olafur Olaffson, all cast as giants. Buckingham Palace has also found its residents with Penelope Wilton being cast as The Queen and Rebecca Hall as Mary, the Queen’s maid.

“In more than 40 years of making movies, I have been on the producing end of a number of films for The Walt Disney Company, but never as a director,” said Steven Spielberg. “It is a special joy to be in the director’s chair as we start ‘The BFG,’ alongside my long-time friends and film collaborators Kathy Kennedy, who introduced me to this project, Frank Marshall and Melissa Mathison. Together with them and Disney, there are many reasons why I am so excited about this joint venture.”

“With Steven Spielberg at the helm, ‘The BFG’ will undoubtedly capture the minds of children and adults alike – as Roald Dahl’s original stories and many of Steven’s own films have done for decades,” said Alan Horn, Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios. “The team at Disney has tremendous respect for the filmmakers, and we’re thrilled to join with them to make what will be a spectacular picture.”

“This partnership speaks to the spirit of storytelling and the kinds of movies that we make here,” said Michael Wright, CEO of DreamWorks Studios. “Over the years, we have enjoyed a fruitful collaboration, and we couldn’t be more excited to be working with Disney in this expanded capacity on ‘The BFG.’”

“The BFG” is the exciting tale of a young London girl and the mysterious Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, “The BFG” (Big Friendly Giant) was published in 1982 and has been enchanting readers of all ages ever since. Dahl’s books, which also include “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “James and the Giant Peach,” “Matilda” and “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” are currently available in 58 languages and have sold over 200 million copies worldwide.

Steven Spielberg will direct the film adaptation based on a script by Melissa Mathison, who last teamed with Spielberg on E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. Spielberg, Frank Marshall and Sam Mercer will produce while Kathleen Kennedy, John Madden, Michael Siegel and Kristie Macosko Krieger are on board as executive producers. Adam Somner is a co-producer. The Disney/Amblin/Reliance production in association with Walden Media will open in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that coincides with the 100thanniversary of Roald Dahl’s birth. The Walt Disney Studios is distributing the film in the U.S. and several international territories while Mister Smith Entertainment will oversee distribution in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Reliance will distribute the film in India.

Disney and Walden Media previously produced The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, and Bridge to Terabithia together.

[Riddler The Slag]

If only Sir David Jason would come back and voice the The BFG again.

[detective392]

[Riddler The Slag]

THE BFG Official Trailer #1 (2016) Steven Spielberg Fantasy Movie HD - YouTube