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Del Toro To Produce Pinocchio
We have some cool news about a stop motion Pinocchio film today. It will be produced by commander Guillermo Del Toro in league with Jim Henson studios, We get the following scoop thanks to our friends at cinematical:
According to Variety, del Toro is currently working on the screenplay with Gris Grimly, whose strikingly illustrated children’s books I’ve only very recently been introduced to, and Grimly will then co-direct with Adam Parrish King, he of much sound editing background (which really ought to be just as convincing as the animation, no?). Tentatively speaking, del Toro’s Pinocchio will be out by 2011.
This film sounds like it has great promise. I enjoy stop-motion animation and think that it will be a great medium for all the players involved. I also think that the story of Pinocchio will lend itself well to this style of animation.
Del Toro is currently the busiest man in show business. I have no idea how the hell he’ll have the time to tackle this project with the Hobit on deck. I commend this man’s ability to multi task. If I had his work schedule I would have jumped off a building by now.
International friends – what do you think about a stop-motion Pinocchio film?
It’s hard to say at the moment, it all depends on how it looks but i’am expecting the Del Toro style that he uses for his films.
Granted he is producing it and not directing, it is up in the air for me; however, if it turns out looking anything like the style of that opening story on Hellboy 2 with the wood doll like characters, it would be pretty awesome.
Tim Burton didn’t Direct The Nightmare Before Christmas but his style was still used.
It was called Tim Burton’s Nightmare before Christmas because he wrote it. But since that wasn’t even brought up… why mention Burton at all?
I’m not super excited about this, although, I’ve never been a fan of stop-animation, this, for me is one of those movies that has to been done very carefully because I used to love this movie as a kid, and they better not screw it up. Although, if I had to pick anyone to do the visuals for a movie like this, Del Toro would be at the top.
@Rodney
It was Tim Burton’s story but he didn’t wrote the screenplay it was Caroline Thompson.
Pinocchio meets the Pale Man!
I’m a real boy!
This will an interesting project I’m an admirer of Gris Grimly’s art and books. Don’t think you’re going to get a family friendly Pinocchio this will definitely be dark tale.
I agree with Meli, not sure how kid friendly it will be. I love Gris Grimly’s art, but it is definitely not for everyone. That said my 8 year old loves his work so who knows. Should be interesting to say the least. Gris has a artbook out and has done illustrations for several different children’s authors. He recently teamed up with Neil Gaiman for a twisted alphabet story that is wonderful.
Del Toro is my hero!
I’m not liking how busy the guy is. That can only hurt his “performance”, or however you want to say it.
How about when he turns into a real boy.. He’ll still be a puppet.. hahaha
Pan’s Labyrinth still stands as my favorite film and he stands as my favorite director
this is great news i love stop motion flim i think it’s the greatest project in the bussines. this really is great news for me. :)