Warner Bros New Line set to adapt Wizard of Oz novel into movie ANI | Updated: Feb 11, 2021 13:35 IST
Washington [US], February 11 (ANI): Children now have a reason to rejoice as the classic novel The Wonderful Wizard of OZ is heading to the big screen, Fox News confirmed.
According to the outlet, the original novel by L. Frank Baum was famously adapted to the screen for 1939 s The Wizard of Oz starring Judy Garland.
The upcoming movie will be a fresh take on the novel, which follows Dorothy and Toto after being swept away from their Kansas home in a cyclone. The Wizard of Oz will be produced by New Line, which is owned by Warner Bros. The studio also owns the rights to the 1939 film. The crossover means that unlike other adaptations, the movie will be able to draw on famous elements like Dorothy s ruby slippers.
Everest director Baltasar Kormakur set to adapt pandemic-set love story Touching ANI | Updated: Feb 08, 2021 17:18 IST
Washington [US], February 8 (ANI): Filmmaker Baltasar Kormakur, who has helmed 2 Guns, Everest, and Adrift is set to team up with Icelandic author Olaf Olafsson on the film adaptation of the writer s bestselling pandemic based novel Touching ( Snerting ).
According to Variety, Olafsson, a former executive VP at Time Warner, is a prolific and critically acclaimed author whose books - notably Absolution, The Journey Home, The Sacrament and One Station Away - have been published around the world being translated into more than 20 languages.
Famed production designer Roy Christopher dies at 85 ANI | Updated: Feb 08, 2021 16:06 IST
Washington [US], February 8 (ANI): Roy Christopher, the multiple Emmy-winning production designer behind numerous awards shows as well as Murphy Brown , Frasier, and Wings, died on February 2. He was 85.
According to Variety, a representative confirmed to the outlet that Christopher died in his sleep.
Nelson Coates, President of the Art Director s Guild said, Roy Christopher was a legendary designer & gentleman who consistently raised the bar for excellence in production design through his career and by mentoring of the next generation of designers. He was a major influencer on popular culture and the visual presentation of our industry to the world.
Washington [US], February 8 (ANI): Hollywood actor Michael B Jordan's girlfriend and comedian-host Steve Harvey's daughter Lori Harvey reacted to her boyfriend's Amazon commercial, during Super Bowl LV on Sunday (local time).
Washington [US], February 6 (ANI): Despite multiple rampant rumours suggesting otherwise, the upcoming DC Films project 'Shazam: Fury of the Gods' will not feature Henry Cavill reprising his role as Superman.