Peter Pan - new movie due out in the fall

[imgoingtodisney]

Have you seen the trailer for this movie? At first DS11 thought he was too old for it but as the trailer continued he agreed he wants to go see this one. What does everyone else think?

 

[Helopoh]

I didn't know about it I will have to look out for it... thanks for the info!

 

[Helopoh]

Lookie what I found... Is this the one you mean??? Im off to work. read more later!


PETER PAN SOARS AGAIN

For Christmas 2003, the boy who wouldn't grow up soars across movie screens with three motion-picture studios. Universal Pictures, Columbia Pictures and Revolution Studios are joining forces to create the first live-action version of J.M. Barrie's enduring classic "Peter Pan." Director P.J. Hogan ("My Best Friend's Wedding") and producers Lucy Fisher and Douglas Wick ("Gladiator," "Stuart Little") are teaming to bring all the thrilling adventure and emotion of this timeless tale to the big screen in ways never before imagined or possible. The Red Wagon Production will begin principal photography this fall in Queensland, Australia, with Patrick McCormack also producing.

New cutting-edge technologies will allow director P.J. Hogan to portray the breathtaking and fantastical visuals envisioned in the original material, including Neverland, flying, Tinker Bell, and Peter's legendary battles with Captain Hook. One of the revolutionary and defining elements of this adaptation is that for the first time in any version of the tale, the title role of Peter Pan will be played by a boy. The filmmakers have conducted a worldwide casting search to find the young actor who will embody Peter Pan.

The screenplay, adapted from Barrie's original story by Hogan and Michael Goldenberg ("Contact"), takes its inspiration from Barrie's trademark sophistication and wit.

Stephen Cox, Chief Press Officer for Great Ormond St. Hospital for Children NHS Trust and the Institute for Child Health, stated, "Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, London, was bequeathed the rights to 'Peter Pan' in 1937. The Hospital still maintains control today, ensuring that modern day adaptations are in keeping with the spirit of the original. We have read the script by P. J. Hogan and Michael Goldenberg and are delighted to report that we feel that it is in keeping with the original work whilst communicating to an audience with modern sensibilities. We're optimistic and enthusiastic about the project."

"As we approach the centenary of the original play's first performance, it is great to know that the public's love of 'Peter Pan' is as strong as ever," Cox continued. "This film will help to keep the magic of 'Peter Pan' alive for years to come."

"This is 'Peter Pan' as J.M. Barrie originally intended -- a heroic, magical, real boy who fights pirates, saves children and never grows up," commented P.J. Hogan. "I'm thrilled to bring this personal favorite to audiences around the world."

Producer Lucy Fisher said, "We are dazzled by J.M. Barrie's timeless tale of the great adventure of youth and the immortality of imagination." Doug Wick added, "We are excited by the challenge of finally bringing Peter, in all his full-action glory, to the big screen."

To fully realize their vision for the film, the producers have brought together a remarkable team of some of the best behind-the-scenes experts in the business, including cinematographer Donald McAlpine (Academy Award(R) nominee for "Moulin Rouge"), production designer Roger Ford (Academy Award(R) nominee for "Babe"), costume designer Janet Patterson (three-time Academy Award(R) nominee for "The Piano," "Portrait of a Lady" and "Oscar and Lucinda") and composer James Newton Howard ("The Sixth Sense"; Academy Award(R) nominee for "The Prince Of Tides" and "My Best Friend's Wedding"). Industrial Light + Magic will provide the special visual effects and animation for "Peter Pan," and Scott Farrar (Oscar(R) winner for "Cocoon," Academy Award(R) nominee for "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" and "Backdraft") will serve as visual effects supervisor

 

[Rajah]

Hmm.... sounds interesting. This is the first I've heard of it.

 

[lisajl]

The only reason I heard of it is it is due out at the same time NEVERLAND is out.
Johnny Depp plays J.M. Barrie, the writer of Peter Pan.

We will see......

 

[Dax]

I saw the preview of the new Peter Pan movie during Johnny English. I also saw it during LXG

 

[Carl]

I've NEVER seen Peter Pan done with a male as Peter, either in movies or on stage. I wonder how they found a boy who could do it. The reason I say this is that I asked a director once why they never used a boy and the reasons he gave make sense. The character, Peter Pan, is supposed to be a boy which looks to be about 9 years old. To use a boy in the role, the actor would have to look that age but also be a very good actor as well as be agile. Most 9 year olds would not even look like the thin pixie-boyish character required, much less be as good an actor and as agile and talented in acrobatics as would be required. For example, the boys in Henry Potter do not look like young boys as portrayed in the books. And I have not seen any slim, trim boys in any films lately. Haley Joel Osment was the closest I've seen and he is now too old and probably did not have the acrobatic skills needed when he was the correct age.

 

[madonna31]

The only reason that I have heard of this Miramax movie is because Johnny Depp will be in it opposite Kate Winslet.

I look at it this way - it couldn't possibly be any worse then Hook was.