Bird Will Helm Pixar's "Ratatouille"
Pixar Animation's next film, "Ratatouille," has been officially taken over by "The Incredibles" director Brad Bird; pic will tell the story of a Parisian rat with a taste for gourmet food.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the computer-animated rodent tale was originally set to be helmed by Jan Pinkava, who developed the story for Pixar and was attached to direct the 2007 release. Pixar chief John Lasseter confirmed the switch last Friday to Disney shareholders, where he also screened the first teaser trailer (which was also shown at the "Cars" screening at ShoWest).
This latest change in line-up hasn't yet altered the scheduled release date for "Ratatouille," which is slated for June 29, 2007. There's also no word yet on how the new project will affect Bird's other directing gig, creating a sequel to the hugely popular "The Incredibles."
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the computer-animated rodent tale was originally set to be helmed by Jan Pinkava, who developed the story for Pixar and was attached to direct the 2007 release. Pixar chief John Lasseter confirmed the switch last Friday to Disney shareholders, where he also screened the first teaser trailer (which was also shown at the "Cars" screening at ShoWest).
This latest change in line-up hasn't yet altered the scheduled release date for "Ratatouille," which is slated for June 29, 2007. There's also no word yet on how the new project will affect Bird's other directing gig, creating a sequel to the hugely popular "The Incredibles."
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 on Mar 15 2006 03:13 PM [b]Whoa, whoa, whoa.[/b] When did Brad Bird confirm a sequel to The Incredibles? And why was I not told? This is the best news ever right here. (Reply to this) |
 on Mar 15 2006 05:45 PM In reply to this comment (#832267) I don't think it was confirmed...I think it's just that a sequel is only natural after the huge success of the first one. (Reply to this) |
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on Mar 15 2006 08:57 PM What they need to do is make a sequel to The Iron Giant. (Reply to this) |
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on Mar 16 2006 06:23 AM Brad Bird? I'm sooo seeing this. (Reply to this) |
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on Mar 16 2006 04:17 PM Brad Bird is 2 for 2, so hopefully he keeps it up. (Reply to this) |
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