Nov 6, 2008 by Mushy

John Boorman Will Direct The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

In a story from Variety, they report that acclaimed director John Boorman will be directing the a CG-animated version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

This film, based on L. Frank Baum's novel, is budgeted at $25 million.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz will incorporate all the familiar characters and locales, however, it will not be a musical.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is slated for a summer released in 2010.


Sources: Variety

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  1. K_Sho_10

    I TOTALLY agree with doing an adaptation of the original novel because Baum put so much stuff in it that is so respectable, original, and fantastic and completely disregarded because of the 1939 film. Don't get me wrong - the 1939 MGM version was an amazing milestone in film and theatre both, especially for that time period - but there is so much more to Baum's story than the film portrays. And, unfortunately, this is the only version of the story that so many people even know about.

    Whoever is taking on this project is very brave and highly respected, but I just have one question: WHY AN ANIMATED FILM?!!??! With all the films that have come out in the past ten years with spectacular live effects, let alone in 2010 when there will be many more techniques I'm sure, WHY would this be a computer-animated film? We need a live-action version of the story with visuals such as those in "Lord of the Rings" and "The Chronicles of Narnia" films.

    BUT, ultimately, it's the Director's choice. I just think that if MGM could do it live-action in 1939, just a few decades after film was even invented, AND have it be the most famous motion picture of all time 70 years later, it would certainly be not only amazing, but appropriate to have it live-action for the upcoming version.

    3 years agoby @k-sho-10Flag

  2. slysnide

    Oh good. For a second there, I thought they were shooting to remake the movie. But no, the CG thing will suck.

    3 years agoby @slysnideFlag

  3. knobie09

    as long as boorman intends to FINALLY adapt the entire l. frank baum series of OZ books,count me in!!!

    3 years agoby @knobie09Flag

  4. knobie09

    shelley,if you've seen "the prince of egypt",you'll find out they already did.

    3 years agoby @knobie09Flag

  5. crazymustan

    what about the remake of King Kong?

    3 years agoby @crazymustanFlag

  6. TheDarkKnight

    Why not make a live-action remake, they could do wonders with it at least visually. It'd make a ton of money too.

    3 years agoby @thedarkknightFlag

  7. ikilledbill2wice

    id pay ten bucks to see live tin man. no CG.

    3 years agoby @ikilledbill2wiceFlag

  8. The Dark Knight

    great

    3 years agoby @thedarkknight23Flag

  9. Tinman

    If you don't answer me I'll say it's because your racist, just because I don't have a heart!!

    3 years agoby @tinmanFlag

  10. Tinman

    You could capture my body movements!?!!

    3 years agoby @tinmanFlag

  11. Raoul Duke

    I'm down for this. This isn't a remake of the 1939 Wizard of OZ, its an adaptation of the actual book. Those of you who have read The Wizard of OZ, will know it differs enormously from the 1939 film. It will be cool to see the real story played out, though I do agree, CG is crap. Live action whenever you can, though I'll still go see this.

    3 years agoby @raoulduke33Flag

  12. Diaigma

    The Last Airbender will kick its butt!

    3 years agoby @diaigmaFlag

  13. Shelley

    Anyway you look at it, it is a terrible idea. Are they going to remake The Ten Commandments next? People will do anything for a buck.

    3 years agoby @shelleyFlag

  14. jomo1028

    Bad idea...nuff said!

    3 years agoby @jomo1028Flag

  15. -comrade-

    groan...

    3 years agoby @taberjohnson18Flag

  16. -comrade-

    groan...

    3 years agoby @taberjohnson18Flag

  17. -comrade-

    groan...

    3 years agoby @taberjohnson18Flag

  18. Tinman

    So I guess that leaves me unemployed!!!:-(

    3 years agoby @tinmanFlag

  19. Space101

    Yup...terrible idea...leave it be!

    3 years agoby @space101Flag

  20. artkid04

    i would of liked to see a live-action version but hopefully this will be good

    3 years agoby @artkid04Flag

  21. ed_wood

    Dumb idea, very dumb.

    3 years agoby @ed-woodFlag

  22. crazymustan

    the wizard of oz has about 15 remakes/sequels and the 1939 version that most people know of isn't even the first version. So what if it's remade. Remakes are happening regardless and will continue to happen. If you don't like it, then don't watch it.... but you won't know if it's better.

    3 years agoby @crazymustanFlag

  23. T.Clark

    The f*ck is this?

    3 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag

  24. Flipsyde933

    i agree definetly not a good idea

    3 years agoby @flipsyde933Flag

  25. ikilledbill2wice

    terrible...terrible idea.
    theres "leave good enough, alone" then theres leave perfection alone, and thats what this is.

    3 years agoby @ikilledbill2wiceFlag

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