Tim Burton to Helm Live-Action DUMBO Remake for Disney

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Tim Burton will helm a live-action remake of the iconic animated classic DUMBO for Disney.

DUMBO tells the story of a baby circus elephant who is ridiculed for his large ears. The project will be based on the 1941 film. The new version will add a unique family story that parallels Dumbo's journey. Ehren Kruger penned the script for the movie which is described as a "mix of CG and live-action."

The project joins a number of recent live-action makeover's by the studio. This weekend, a new version of Cinderella, starring LILY James will open. The studio has had strong success with its live-action versions, including Burton's reimagined Alice in Wonderland, which grossed $1.02 billion and Maleficent, starring Angelina Jolie as the iconic villainess, which earned $758.4 million worldwide.

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