Jane Goldman Could Write Tim Burton's PINOCCHIO Starring Robert Downey Jr.

HeatVision reports that screenwriter Jane Goldman (Kick-Ass, Stardust, Woman In Black, X-Men First Class) is in talks with Warner Bros. to write Pinocchio. A live-action re-telling of the classic Italian fairytale. It could see Tim Burton directing with Robert Downey Jr. in the lead as Geppetto. Everyone involved so far are just in talks and haven't officially signed on. I assume their involvement would hinge on Goldman's script.

"Geppetto, the woodcarver who creates a puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy and whose nose grows when he tells a lie. When Pinocchio goes missing, Geppetto embarks on a quest to reunite with his marionette."

Guillermo Del Toro Talks PACIFIC RIM Sequel And HEAVEN SENT

Collider was able to speak with Guillermo del Toro about the development on a sequel for Pacific Rim. The film pits humans piloting large robots against giant monsters. Warner Bros. apparently is eyeing the project as a budding-franchise. Guillermo revealing he's already working on ideas with screenwriter Travis Beacham for sequels. He mentions it won't be next as he has other projects about to start up. He also talked to MTV confirming early talks with the studio to make the DC Comics occult team-up film Heaven Sent.


“We certainly started tossing ideas for possibilities of a sequel and Travis Beacham and I are writing a proposal of ideas, but at the same time I know I don’t want to do that next. I want to do something else, I want to do something in a different genre that’s not so big. So I don’t know yet what it’s gonna be, but I know that next year I’m delivering Pacific Rim in July and then I’m doing—God willing—the voice shooting for Pinocchio and then the pilot for The Strain for FX.”

"When somebody asked me about “Justice League”… I’m not involved in “Justice League.” I am discussing… I’ve been discussing with the fans and I’ve been very, very open about how much “Swamp Thing” was key when I was a kid. Comics in Mexico came on the first two days of the week. Around Tuesday and Wednesday I would go to the newsstand on my bicycle and I would get “Swamp Thing” every time it was available and I loved Jack Kirby’s “Demon”. I love Constantine and all that."

Robert Downey Jr. And Tim Burton Could Make Live-Action Pinocchio Film

HeatVision reports that Tim Burton is interested in directing a live-action version of Pinocchio for Warner Bros. Oddly enough, they mention that Robert Downey Jr. could end up playing Geppetto who is the lead character in the adventure tale. Neither have signed onto the project but Robert seems keen on working with Burton. I'm just glad to hear someone other than Depp is attached to the movie.

Updates & Images From The Guillermo Del Toro Produced Pinocchio

When it was first announced back in 2008 the Guillermo del Toro produced stop-motion animated Pinocchio sounded excellent. A darker than usual take on the classic tale from director/artist Cris Grimley which was going to be handled by The Jim Henson Company (Where The Wild Things Are, Dark Crystal, Labyrinth). The dolls being designed by MacKinnon and Saunders who did an amazing job with Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox. Now I've discovered some concept artwork along with the first official image of Pinocchio via BleedingCool. The site also mentions that legendary musician Nick Cave (Proposition, Wettest County) will be handling the film's music/score.

Guillermo del Toro presents Pinocchio

During an interview with Guillermo del Toro, Bloody Disgusting has exclusive news about a new del Toro project. The film is something different as it will be a stop-motion feature based on the classic story of Pinocchio.



The project is still in early stages so it will be awhile before production starts. Artist Cris Grimley who did illustrations for the novel that inspired the project will direct. He's been compared to Tim Burton and from his artwork it looks like he could be a million times darker than Burton. Brian Henson and the Jim Henson Company (Dark Crystal, Farscape, Labyrinth) will be involved developing the puppets for the film. The Henson Company is one of the greatest practical effects studios, they've recently come back to feature films.