Netflix Originals, has officially announced that Guillermo Del Toro, the writer and director to iconic films such as Hellboy; Pan's Labyrinth; and The Shape of Water, will be writing, producing, and helming a Stop Motion produced film, based off of the iconic fable: Pinocchio.
Netflix Backing Guillermo del Toro Directed ‘Pinocchio’ – Variety
The film will be set in the 1930's, as production will begin on the telling of this classic tale, in the fall.
Patrick McHale (Over The Garden Wall) will Co-Write as Mark Gustafson (Fantastic Mr. Fox) will Co-Direct the film; as the film will be done with The Jim Henson Company & Soundmachine; as Mackinnon and Saunders (Corpse Bride) will be making the puppet's.
Netflix Backing Guillermo del Toro Directed ‘Pinocchio’ – Variety
The film will be set in the 1930's, as production will begin on the telling of this classic tale, in the fall.
Patrick McHale (Over The Garden Wall) will Co-Write as Mark Gustafson (Fantastic Mr. Fox) will Co-Direct the film; as the film will be done with The Jim Henson Company & Soundmachine; as Mackinnon and Saunders (Corpse Bride) will be making the puppet's.
