Draft:Bambi (upcoming film)

Bambi
Bambi
Screenplay by	Geneva Robertson-Dworet; Lindsey Beer;
Based on	Disney's Bambi; Bambi, a Life in the Woods; by Felix Salten;
Produced by	Chris Weitz; Paul Weitz; Andrew Miano;
Production; companies	Walt Disney Pictures; Depth of Field; Known Universe Productions;
Distributed by	Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Country	United States
Language	English

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Bambi is an upcoming American drama film that is a photorealistic animated remake of the 1942 film Bambi, which in turn is based on the book Bambi, a Life in the Woods by Felix Salten. The film will be written by Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Lindsey Beer, produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Depth of Field and Known Universe Productions and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

Production

Development

On January 24, 2020, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Walt Disney Pictures is developing a photorealistic CGI remake of the 1942 animated film Bambi.^[1] Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Lindsey Beer are set to write the film's screenplay, while Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz, and Andrew Miano are set to produce the remake through their company, Depth of Field.^[1] The remake is reported to be seen by Disney as "a type of companion piece" to the live-action/CGI remake of The Jungle Book and the CGI remake of The Lion King since, like Bambi, those films required extensive photorealistic CGI for their characters and environments.^[1] It was also reported that, unlike most theatrical remakes of pre-1970s films, Disney is "not aiming to shoehorn a larger narrative" into the film's plot.^[1] Beer said that the film will "honor the intimate brilliance of the original [version]", though it will also "transcend the plot into something more epic and suited to modern audiences".^[2] On May 10, 2022, it was reported that Lindsey Beer has finished writing the script for the film.^[3]

In June 2023, Sarah Polley entered negotiations to direct the film.^[4] In March 2024, Polley exited the project.^[5] Also, as of March, 2024, the film may be one of the films cancelled by Bob Iger.^[6]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Kit, Borys; Galuppo, Mia (January 24, 2020). "'Bambi' Remake in the Works With 'Captain Marvel', 'Chaos Walking' Writers (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
^ "Bambi writer here. This was the challenge in coming up with our pitch, how to honor the intimate brilliance of the original but transcend the plot into something more epic and suited to modern audiences. Fine line, but I think we succeeded. I guess you/we shall see. 😇 @grmartin". Twitter. January 25, 2020.
^ Kroll, Justin (2022-05-10). "'Pet Sematary' Writer-Director Lindsey Beer Signs Overall Deal With Paramount, 'Susie Thunder' Pic In Development As Part Of Deal". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
^ Grobar, Matt (June 13, 2023). "Sarah Polley In Talks To Direct Live-Action Bambi For Disney". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
^ Taylor, Drew (March 6, 2024). "Sean Bailey's Disney Legacy: Reanimation and Later, Exhaustion - Analysis". TheWrap. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
^ McGloin, Matt. "Disney's Bambi Canceled? Loses Director Sarah Polley". Retrieved 2024-10-03.

[Remake-1] Kit, Borys; Galuppo, Mia (January 24, 2020). "'Bambi' Remake in the Works With 'Captain Marvel', 'Chaos Walking' Writers (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.

[2] "Bambi writer here. This was the challenge in coming up with our pitch, how to honor the intimate brilliance of the original but transcend the plot into something more epic and suited to modern audiences. Fine line, but I think we succeeded. I guess you/we shall see. 😇 @grmartin". Twitter. January 25, 2020.

[3] Kroll, Justin (2022-05-10). "'Pet Sematary' Writer-Director Lindsey Beer Signs Overall Deal With Paramount, 'Susie Thunder' Pic In Development As Part Of Deal". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-05-11.

[4] Grobar, Matt (June 13, 2023). "Sarah Polley In Talks To Direct Live-Action Bambi For Disney". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 June 2023.

[5] Taylor, Drew (March 6, 2024). "Sean Bailey's Disney Legacy: Reanimation and Later, Exhaustion - Analysis". TheWrap. Retrieved March 7, 2024.

[6] McGloin, Matt. "Disney's Bambi Canceled? Loses Director Sarah Polley". Retrieved 2024-10-03.

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