Tim Burton to direct Disney's live-action film "Dumbo"

"Big Eyes" helmer Tim Burton has been tapped to direct Disney's upcoming live-action film "Dumbo".
It is based on Disney's 1941 animated film of the same name, which was about the tale of a baby circus elephant, who is made fun of for his large ears and nicknamed Dumbo, said The Hollywwod Reporter.
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"Transformers" franchise writer has Ehren Kruger penned the script.The film will use a mix of CGI and live action to bring the classic elephant story to life and will add a unique family story that parallels Dumbo's journey.
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Justin Springer, who worked on "Tron: Legacy" as well as "Oblivion", is producing with Kruger.
The studio has had strong success with its live-action versions of classic tales, including Burton's re-imagined "Alice in Wonderland", which reportedly grossed USD 1.02 billion.
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