Sci-Fi Film and Television Developments

Pinocchio

2/17/11 - Variety reported that Guillermo Del Toro and The Jim Henson Co. are moving ahead with Pinocchio as a stop-motion 3-D feature.  Del Toro disclosed in 2008 that he had began working with Henson and Gris Grimly, who illustrated a 2002 version of "Pinocchio." At that point, Grimly and Adam Parrish King were attached to co-direct but the Thursday announcement said Grimly will co-direct with Mark Gustafson.  In the new version, Pinocchio will embark on a series of adventures and prove himself to be as indestructible as his love for his father. Del Toro and frequent collaborator Matthew Robbins have been developing the story over the past year, and Robbins penned the screenplay.  Del Toro will produce with Lisa Henson and Jason Lust of Henson Co. and Allison Abbate ("The Fantastic Mr. Fox"). Gary Ungar will exec produce with Francois Ivernel and Cameron McCracken for Pathe, with Nick Cave as music consultant for the production.

11/17/08 - Guillermo del Toro is developing a dark, stop-motion animation version of Pinocchio with the Jim Henson Co., Variety reported.  The project will be produced by JHC co-heads Brian Henson and Lisa Henson, along with senior vice president Jason Lust. Del Toro will executive-produce.  Del Toro's working on the screenplay with Gris Grimly, who illustrated a 2002 version of Pinocchio. Grimly and Adam Parrish King will co-direct the film.

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