Dumbo (2019 film)

Dumbo
Teaser poster
Directed by Tim Burton
Produced by
Screenplay by Ehren Kruger
Based on
Starring
Music by Danny Elfman[1]
Cinematography Ben Davis
Edited by Chris Lebenzon
Production
company
Distributed by Walt Disney Studios
Motion Pictures
Release date
  • March 29, 2019 (2019-03-29)
Country United States
Language English

Dumbo is an upcoming American fantasy adventure film directed by Tim Burton, with a screenplay written by Ehren Kruger. It is loosely inspired by Walt Disney's 1941 animated film of the same name, which, in turn, was based on the novel by Helen Aberson and Harold Pearl. The film stars Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Eva Green, and Alan Arkin.[2]

Plans of a live-action Dumbo remake were announced in 2014 and Burton was confirmed as director in March 2015. Much of the cast signed on in March 2017 and principal photography began in July of that year in the United Kingdom, lasting until November.

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on March 29, 2019.[3] It will be released in Real D 3D and Dolby Cinema.

Cast

Additionally, Roshan Seth and Douglas Reith appear in undisclosed roles.

Production

Development

On July 8, 2014, it was announced that a live-action adaptation of Dumbo was in development for Walt Disney Pictures. Ehren Kruger was confirmed as the screenwriter, and Justin Springer will serve as the producer along with Kruger.[12] On March 10, 2015, Tim Burton was announced as the director.[13] On July 15, 2017, Disney announced that Dumbo would be released on March 29, 2019.[14]

Casting

In January 2017, it was announced that Will Smith was "in talks" to play the father of the children who develop a friendship with the lovable elephant after seeing him at the circus.[15] However, Smith later passed on the role due to "scheduling conflicts" among other reasons.[16] Chris Pine and Casey Affleck were also offered the role but passed on it before Colin Farrell was cast.[4]

In March 2017, Eva Green and Danny DeVito joined the cast.[17][6] In April 2017, Michael Keaton joined the cast, rounding out the few prominent adult live-action roles.[5] Tom Hanks was reportedly in discussions for the role before Keaton was cast.[15] During the summer of 2017, DeObia Oparei, Joseph Gatt, and Alan Arkin joined the film.[10][9][8]

Filming

Principal photography on Dumbo commenced in July 2017, in the United Kingdom,[18] and concluded in November 2017.[19][20]

Release

Dumbo is set to be released in 2D and 3D by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on March 29, 2019.

Marketing

The first trailer was released on June 13, 2018.[21]

References

  1. ↑ "Danny Elfman to Score Tim Burton's 'Dumbo'". Film Music Reporter. October 4, 2017. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
  2. ↑ Lodderhose, Diana (March 7, 2017). "Eva Green In Talks For Tim Burton's 'Dumbo' At Disney". Deadline. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  3. ↑ Knapp, JD (July 15, 2017). "Tim Burton's Live-Action 'Dumbo' Lifts Off to March 2019 Release". Collider. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
  4. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (March 24, 2017). "Colin Farrell in Talks to Star in Tim Burton's 'Dumbo'". Variety. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  5. 1 2 Pressberg, Matt (April 4, 2017). "Michael Keaton in Talks to Play Villain in Live-Action 'Dumbo' Remake". TheWrap. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  6. 1 2 Busch, Anita (March 9, 2017). "Danny DeVito Negotiating To Join Tim Burton's 'Dumbo' At Disney". Deadline. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  7. ↑ Anderton, Ethan (March 24, 2017). "Colin Farrell May See An Elephant Fly in Dumbo". SlashNews. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  8. 1 2 Alan Arkin Joins Tim Burton’s Live-Action ‘Dumbo’ (EXCLUSIVE)
  9. 1 2 Ramos, Dino-Ray (July 26, 2017). "Tim Burton's Live-Action 'Dumbo' Adds 'Game Of Thrones' Actor DeObia Oparei". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  10. 1 2 Ramos, Dino-Ray (August 7, 2017). "Tim Burton's 'Dumbo' Adds Joseph Gatt To Live-Action Adaptation Of Disney Classic". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  11. ↑ 'Dumbo': Everything to Know About Disney's Live-Action Remake Directed by Tim Burton
  12. ↑ Kits, Borys (July 8, 2014). "Live-Action 'Dumbo' in the Works From 'Transformers' Writer". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
  13. ↑ Ford, Rebecca (March 10, 2015). "Tim Burton to Direct Live-Action 'Dumbo' for Disney". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 23, 2015.
  14. ↑ Max Evry. "Production Begins on Tim Burton's Live-Action Dumbo!". Comingsoon.net. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  15. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (January 11, 2017). "Will Smith Circling Tim Burton's Live-Action 'Dumbo' Adaptation". Variety. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  16. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (February 10, 2017). "'Dumbo' A No-Go For Will Smith". Deadline. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  17. ↑ Lodderhose, Diana (March 7, 2017). "Eva Green In Talks For Tim Burton's 'Dumbo' At Disney". Deadline. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  18. ↑ Giardina, Carolyn; McMillan, Graeme (July 13, 2017). "Will 'Avengers,' 'Frozen 2' and 'Star Wars' Dazzle at D23?". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
  19. ↑ Gatt, Joesph (November 4, 2017). "And that's a picture wrap for #NeilsSkellig in @DisneyStudios #Dumbo ! It's been an amazing adventure w/incredible people! #teamskellig 🙏🏼😎". Twitter. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  20. ↑ Oparei, DeObia (November 10, 2017). "That's a wrap on #DUMBO homeward bound after a fabulous summer shooting for #Disney in #London with #timburton". Twitter. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  21. ↑ ‘Dumbo’ Trailer: Tim Burton’s Live-Action Reboot Takes Flight Variety, June 13, 2018
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