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Amazon MGM Taps Heller for FernGully Live-Action
17 Apr
Summary
- Marielle Heller to write, direct, and produce FernGully remake.
- The new film is a live-action adaptation of the 1992 animated classic.
- Original movie featured Robin Williams and songs by Elton John.
Filmmaker Marielle Heller is spearheading a new live-action adaptation of the cherished 1992 animated classic, FernGully: The Last Rainforest. The project is currently in development at Amazon MGM Studios.
Heller will not only write and direct the film but also serve as a producer through her Defiant By Nature banner, alongside Leah Holzer. The original FernGully transported viewers to a magical rainforest where its inhabitants bravely fought against the threat of logging and pollution represented by Hexxus.
The acclaimed 1992 film featured an ensemble voice cast including Robin Williams, Tim Curry, Christian Slater, and Samantha Mathis. Its memorable soundtrack included songs by music legends Elton John and Jimmy Buffet. The original FernGully film remains available through Shout! Factory's distribution.
