Disney's Christopher Robin

[ZariusTwo]

Marc Forster will direct “Christopher Robin,” the live-action adaptation of Disney’s classic cartoon “Winnie the Pooh.”

Alex Ross Perry is set to write the script.

The film will follow Christopher Robin, the little boy who befriends a lovable bear in the celebrated A.A. Milne books, as an adult. According to sources, the film will share similarities with Seth MacFarlane’s fantasy-buddy film “Ted,” but center more on family fun than vulgarities.

The character of Winnie the Pooh was created by Milne for a collection of stories in the books “Winnie-the-Pooh” (1926) and “The House at Pooh Corner” (1928). Disney licensed the rights to the bear in 1961, leading to TV shows and four feature films: “The Tigger Movie,” “Piglet’s Big Movie,” “Pooh’s Heffalump Movie,” and “Winnie the Pooh.”

Kristin Burr will oversee the project for the studio.

The film falls in line with Disney’s slate of live-action adaptations that include next year’s “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin” — which Guy Ritchie recently came on to direct — “Snow White,” “Lion King” — helmed by “The Jungle Book” director Jon Favreau — and “Mulan.”

Another Christopher Robin project, “Goodbye Christopher Robin,” is also in the works at Fox Searchlight starring Margot Robbie and Domhnall Gleeson.

Forster — repped by WME — most recently directed “All I See Is You,” which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival, and stars Blake Lively and Jason Clarke.


http://variety.com/2016/film/news/winnie-the-pooh-live-action-movie-director-marc-forster-1201922098/

[Wildcat]

This could be the cutest Disney movie ever as long as Pooh and the gang look like plush toys.

[The Deadman]

Spotlight’s Tom McCarthy to Re-Write Disney’s Christopher Robin Film
Read more at http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/820677-spotlights-tom-mccarthy-to-re-write-disneys-christopher-robin-film#HQsMRE2vue6jeDdU.99

[ranger_scout]

Spotlight’s Tom McCarthy to Re-Write Disney’s Christopher Robin Film
Read more at http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/820677-spotlights-tom-mccarthy-to-re-write-disneys-christopher-robin-film#HQsMRE2vue6jeDdU.99

I didn't see that. In fact, I hardly saw any of the 2015 films that were nominated at the 88th Academy Awards. The subject matter of most of them were too depressing and serious. I very much enjoyed his screen-writing work for Up though.

[AT-Man]

This will be a total tearjerker and the first Disney live action remake I'm interested to see.

[saintsaucey]

Just the original characters pleaee. No heffalump. When I was a kid it was

Winnie, Piglet, Rabbit, Eeyore, Owl, Tigger, Kanga and Roo

[The Deadman]

Ewan McGregor Will Headline Disney’s Christopher Robin Movie
Read more at http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/842055-ewan-mcgregor-christopher-robin-movie#ebSU8dMmkZdRPHAW.99

[Coola Yagami]

So.... is this gonna be a story about some poor mental patient in a padded room swearing his stuffed animals can talk, and every time he dreams or is put under, we see a little episode of Pooh and the gang as we try to unravel his insanity?

[DestronMirage22]

So.... is this gonna be a story about some poor mental patient in a padded room swearing his stuffed animals can talk, and every time he dreams or is put under, we see a little episode of Pooh and the gang as we try to unravel his insanity?

That would make for a very messed up kids movie. :o

[Allio]

baseball needs to be involved

[ZariusTwo]

Disney get the services of Ewan McGregor, and it's for a film other than Star Wars?

[Candy Kappa]

Just the original characters pleaee. No heffalump. When I was a kid it was

Winnie, Piglet, Rabbit, Eeyore, Owl, Tigger, Kanga and Roo

I guess you're referring to Heff Heffalump from the TNA show or Lumpy from the 2005 movie, cause Heffalumps dates back to the first collection of stories in mid 20's

[ranger_scout]

Hayley Atwell will be playing the wife of Christopher in the film.

http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/876215-hayley-atwell-joins-disneys-christopher-robin-movie

[Autbot_Benz]

Brad Garrett will be Eeyore an Alan Tuydek will be Tigger Also Jim Cummings is Pooh

https://www.theyoungfolks.com/film/108167/alan-tudyk-brad-garrett-picked-for-live-action-christopher-robin-movie/

[ranger_scout]

Brad Garrett will be Eeyore an Alan Tuydek will be Tigger Also Jim Cummings is Pooh

https://www.theyoungfolks.com/film/108167/alan-tudyk-brad-garrett-picked-for-live-action-christopher-robin-movie/

Tudyk isn't official. He's interested in voicing the character.

[Wildcat]

If this movie is not basically this I will be very disappointed. This is so perfect.

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[ranger_scout]

Nick Mohammed is going to voice Piglet.

http://screenrant.com/christopher-robin-piglet-nick-mohammed-cast/

Plus, the film is scheduled for release on August 3, 2018.

http://deadline.com/2017/09/star-wars-episode-ix-moves-to-dec-2019-disneys-christopher-robin-project-opens-next-august-1202168132/

[Autbot_Benz]

Peter Capladi is playing Rabbit Perfect Casting also Jim Cummings is Pooh

http://comicbook.com/movies/2018/01/16/christopher-robin-disney-movie-synopsis/

[Utrommaniac]

https://media.tenor.com/images/e98f29fa9b1d7521f953ac8e9ff61015/tenor.gif
Oh, that's going to be an absolute joy to to ears. Especially when offset with the classic Pooh voice.

[ZariusTwo]

Ok, I feel particularly weirded out by this...several years ago I made this:teek:

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[ranger_scout]

Peter Capladi is playing Rabbit Perfect Casting

http://comicbook.com/movies/2018/01/16/christopher-robin-disney-movie-synopsis/

Looks like he'll be doing a live-action adaptation of a Disney cartoon after all. He was originally going to be playing the titular's character uncle in Maleficent, but his part along with Miranda Richardson's, were both cut after the film went through massive re-shoots.

[drgon78]

I hope this one will be good.

[NinjaPug]

Teaser trailer tomorrow.

https://newimages.bwwstatic.com/upload12/1807086/images/xCR_Teaser_1-Sht_v6_lg.jpeg.pagespeed.ic.kG8Ug-kxyR.jpg

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Teaser trailer tomorrow.

https://newimages.bwwstatic.com/upload12/1807086/images/xCR_Teaser_1-Sht_v6_lg.jpeg.pagespeed.ic.kG8Ug-kxyR.jpg

For some reason, that poster looks like a mashup of "Paddington" and "Kingsman: The Secret Service."

[ZariusTwo]

For some reason, that poster looks like a mashup of "Paddington" and "Kingsman: The Secret Service."

The teaser at the top of the poster makes it sound like Pooh's out to kill him

[Sumac]

This poster certainly looks rather ominous. :lol:

Like, it's the last thing I've expected from Winnie The Pooh stuff.

[Shark_Blade]

Another cliche I guess?

Is this about Christopher Robin growing old and Winnie the Pooh came to see him wondering why he's growing feeble walking with a stick, his face full of wrinkles and grey hair?

[Sumac]

Horror movie.
Winnie goes on the killing spree after learning that Robin is dead.

Or spy drama about intelligent toys.

[Shark_Blade]

I'm all for Pooh on killing spree.

https://i.imgur.com/Q9ZitlU.jpg

[drgon78]

When Disney finally does horror movies:lol:But seriously I can't wait to see the trailer.

[The Deadman]

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[ranger_scout]

Disney really got the casting of the titular character right. I really can't see anyone better than McGregor in the role. It felt so wonderful to hear Jim Cummings do that iconic voice. He really does the capture the spirit that Sterling Holloway brought to the character. I simply don't understand why Cummings hasn't been named a Disney Legend yet. He's worked for the company for about 30 years and brought joy to so many adults and children with his numerous voices.

[Utrommaniac]

He was...surprisingly accepting of Christopher Robin's age. But it was sweet at least?

[NinjaPug]

Disney really got the casting of the titular character right. I really can't see anyone better than McGregor in the role. It felt so wonderful to hear Jim Cummings do that iconic voice. He really does the capture the spirit that Sterling Holloway brought to the character. I simply don't understand why Cummings hasn't been named a Disney Legend yet. He's worked for the company for about 30 years and brought joy to so many adults and children with his numerous voices.

Completely agree with everything you said about Cummings. I'm so glad Disney brought him back and didn't go for a big name actor because they thought it would sell more tickets.

[drgon78]

Jim Cummings is awesome and does so well in sounding like Pooh's original voice actor.

[ZariusTwo]

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[Shark_Blade]

Geez it really is about old, wrinkly and dying Christopher Robin...

[Raph's Girl]

Christopher's daughter looks surprisingly healthy. In reality she suffered from cerebral palsey... :ohwell:

[AT-Man]

That teaser totally made me tear up.

[Sumac]

Will old Robin be killed by Winnie for maximum edge?

[Shark_Blade]

I guess this is gonna be like that Robbie Williams' movie Hook, with an aging and dying Peter Pan.

[TurtleWA]

For some reason it reminds me of Finding Neverland with Johnny Depp. I was disappointed by that movie. Hopefully this one is better. I’m optimistic! :)

[Wildcat]

So glad they went with the traditional stuffed animal look. He’s cute. Hope the others look the same too.

I thought maybe they’d change it up for style reasons being live action. I saw someone mention they should use the original toy designs but those are kinda ugly imo.

[Shark_Blade]

I read somewhere that this movie is based on the book hence why Pooh is furry, greyish brown instead of the animated sleek, yellow skin look.

[ZariusTwo]

Geez it really is about old, wrinkly and dying Christopher Robin...

How is he in any way dying?

Also, Peter wasn't "dying" in Hook either.

[Allio]

I read somewhere that this movie is based on the book hence why Pooh is furry, greyish brown instead of the animated sleek, yellow skin look.

The book is yellowish. It’s more based on Edward the bear that the real life Christopher Robin had

[NinjaPug]

I'm curious what they do with Owl since he wasn't based on a stuffed animal in the books.

[ranger_scout]

Now there's some debate about whether Pooh or Paddington is better.

http://ew.com/movies/2018/03/06/paddington-versus-pooh-battle-of-the-bears/

[plastroncafe]

For some reason it reminds me of Finding Neverland with Johnny Depp. I was disappointed by that movie. Hopefully this one is better. I’m optimistic! :)

I don't know why but there's something about this trailer that reminds me of American McGee's Alice.

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[TurtleWA]

I don't know why but there's something about this trailer that reminds me of American McGee's Alice.

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watched with sound off...trippy

[NinjaPug]

First look at Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DbRLN1vVQAI9_Z2?format=jpg

[Andrew NDB]

First look at Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DbRLN1vVQAI9_Z2?format=jpg

Oh snaps, they're all in it?

[NinjaPug]

Oh snaps, they're all in it?

Yep - I'm pretty sure Rabbit, Owl, Kanga and Roo are in it too.

[Autbot_Benz]

Yep - I'm pretty sure Rabbit, Owl, Kanga and Roo are in it too.

yes everyone is in it

[ranger_scout]

A new international poster has been released. Seeing Pooh give Christopher the balloon sure does bring back a lot of childhood memories.

http://cdn1-www.comingsoon.net/assets/uploads/gallery/disneys-christopher-robin/christopher_robin_ver2_xlg.jpg

http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/947737-new-international-christoper-robin-poster-debuts

[Utrommaniac]

Any other time, this kind of production would have just been really uncomfortable. The same kind of schlock that's coming from the Peter Rabbit movie (completely missing the moral of the original story). The loudness, the overly bright color, constant movement, a fart joke in there somewhere, an unfunny sassy line.

But this just feels different. The first trailer was slow but dramatic. The colors are subdued but warm. The funniest part of the trailer was Christopher apologizing for growing up, with the response being a gentle "Nah man, you just got some wrinkles and gray hair, we good."

And the image of the four toys lounging on the beach seats? Freakin' adorable. At the same time though, I can just feel a sassy comment just waiting to leak through and spoil it.


I get the feeling that this would have a role reversal between Christopher and Pooh Bear. At one time, Christopher was the voice of reason and wisdom, when he was a child. It would make sense for the roles to reverse. The story seems to be Christopher returning to his childhood and feeling some guilt for abandoning that part of his life, only to learn that it's okay. It's okay to grow up and miss your youth; so long as you cherish your memories, you shouldn't feel bad about it.


It basically feels to me like a cup of sweetened black tea on a cold rainy day :P .

[Coola Yagami]

How is he in any way dying?

Also, Peter wasn't "dying" in Hook either.

I guess he meant dying as he's an old man now instead of forever being a kid.

[NinjaPug]

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[Autbot_Benz]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dd7KyffU8AEnWR-?format=jpg

wonder where Rabbit Owl Gopher Kanga and Roo are they should be on the poster too.

[Utrommaniac]

You can only fit so many on a minimalist poster.

Peter Capalidi is playing Rabbit, so he's around somewhere.

[plastroncafe]

I can not WAIT for the vid mashups of Capaldi's other work with these visuals.

[ranger_scout]

The trailer has arrived. This will be a great end of summer film for me to see before I go back to work.

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[TurtleTitan97]

Oh, this is gonna be good. :D

[TurtleWA]

Never lose your sense of imagination y’all. This movie may induce the waterworks.

[ranger_scout]

It turns out that Chris O'Dowd won't be doing Tigger's voice after all. Jim Cummings is once again providing the character's voice according to the Disney Movie Trailer channel.

The film also features the voices of: Jim Cummings as Winnie the Pooh and Tigger; Brad Garrett as Eeyore; Toby Jones as Owl; Nick Mohammed as Piglet; Peter Capaldi as Rabbit; and Sophie Okonedo as Kanga.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0URpDxIjZrQ

Maybe the studio realized that it would've been a big mistake to change the classic voice of such a beloved character like they almost did in A Goofy Movie. Bill Farmer at one point had to record with his natural speaking voice, but he didn't like that idea and neither did Roy Disney or Michael Eisner. They had even reportedly considered Steve Martin to do Goofy's voice.

[Shark_Blade]

Tigger’s fur is the most watered down orange color imaginable, like an old ragged plush toy compared to the others. I prefer him to be striking and bright like Piglet, but ah well that’s my critic.

It looks okay, the tone is better than the earlier trailers about depressingly sad, old, wrinkly and dying Christopher Robin anyway. Here it shows there’s an actual fun and adventure to be had.

[TurtleTitan97]

It looks okay, the tone is better than the earlier trailers about depressingly sad, old, wrinkly and dying Christopher Robin anyway. Here it shows there’s an actual fun and adventure to be had.

Why do you keep referring to him as "dying"? Nothing about this film hints that he's dying.

[NinjaPug]

It turns out that Chris O'Dowd won't be doing Tigger's voice after all. Jim Cummings is once again providing the character's voice according to the Disney Movie Trailer channel.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0URpDxIjZrQ

Maybe the studio realized that it would've been a big mistake to change the classic voice of such a beloved character like they almost did in A Goofy Movie. Bill Farmer at one point had to record with his natural speaking voice, but he didn't like that idea and neither did Roy Disney or Michael Eisner. They had even reportedly considered Steve Martin to do Goofy's voice.

When I first heard Tigger speak in the trailer I immediately thought O'Dowd was doing a great Jim Cummings impersonation. I'm a huge Jim Cummings fan so I'm happy they made the switch.

[Powder]

This movie may induce the waterworks.

Trailer already did. :tlol:

[Shark_Blade]

Why do you keep referring to him as "dying"? Nothing about this film hints that he's dying.

It’s a metaphor of him growing older and eventually dying, which I find typically cliche in most movie sequels. Like Peter Pan’s Return to Neverland (Wendy growing older) & Hook (Robin Williams getting older and depressing), so I kinda felt it’d be in the same vein.

Can’t there be a happy adulthood trope for once?

[Wildcat]

This is so cute. I hope they show each of their houses. The inside of them. It looks like it in the shot of Pooh looking through the window.

[AT-Man]

Can’t there be a happy adulthood trope for once?

Parenting and passing on what ever is good in you.

[Mayhem]

Saw the trailer before reading here, thought "I'm glad they've got Jim in" and was completely correct there heh. Capaldi as Rabbit will be interesting heh.

[ranger_scout]

I just read that Richard Sherman, the surviving member of the Sherman brothers, has written three new songs for the film's soundtrack. The classic song "Winnie the Pooh" will also be heard.

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-sherman-brothers-academy-20180613-story.html

This shouldn't come as a surprise since this is was his baby along with his late brother Robert. It would've been really nice had he done some work on the upcoming Mary Poppins Returns, but that project has his support.

[ranger_scout]

I saw the poster of the characters relaxing at the beach when I went to see Won't You Be My Neighbor yesterday. Since Christopher Robin is about one month away from being released, here's everything you need to know about it.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/christopher-robin-everything-know-disneys-live-action-pic-1123608

[ranger_scout]

With just 30 days left until the film hits the big screen, Disney has just released a new teaser.

http://comicbook.com/movies/2018/07/03/disney-christopher-robin-teaser-trailer-ewan-mcgregor/

[ranger_scout]

Here is the latest sneak peek of the movie.

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[Leofan26]

As more trailers come out its getting confusing, so more than Robin can see them now? This is supposed to be all in his imagination, only he should be able to see him. I don't count that child's show spin off that plays on Disney Jr either, I feel that's not connected at all. Also, where's Rabbit?

[ranger_scout]

A new "legacy" featurette has also been released.

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[ranger_scout]

Inside the Magic did an interview with the legendary and amazingly talented Jim Cummings. He talks about this folm and some of his other well-known work.

https://insidethemagic.net/2018/07/interview-prolific-actor-jim-cummings-on-voicing-winnie-the-pooh-and-tigger-in-christopher-robin-darkwing-duck-and-more/#comments

Also, the real reason why Disney had Cummings reprise his role of the voice of Tigger instead of the originally announced Chris O’Dowd’ was because O'Dowd's voice received negative responses from test screenings . It was reportedly inconsistent and he didn't even use any of Tigger's iconic sounds or phrases.

https://discussingfilm.wordpress.com/2018/05/25/chris-odowd-is-no-longer-playing-tigger-in-disneys-christopher-robin-heres-why-exclusive/

It really does sound like the time when Disney almost changed the iconic voice of the titular character in A Goofy Movie. Thank goodness they kept it the same because it would've completely ruined the character and the film.

[ranger_scout]

Since I am a Gold Member of the D23 club I am actually going to see an advanced screening of the film one week from today. Of course, I wouldn't mind seeing it more than a couple of times because the story looks very sweet. Like Jodi Benson and Paige O'Hara, Jim Cummings is someone I've been listening to since I was little and his faith is also very important to him. That makes him another one of my celebrity role models.

[ranger_scout]

Disney has released an extended sneak peek of the film.

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I'm hoping that Teen Titans Go The Movies doesn't take away too much of this film's family-friendly audiences. Cummings was disappointed when 2011's Winnie the Pooh underperformed at the box-office due to it being released the same weekend as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2. More families were also taking kids to see The Smurfs instead of it. I'm hoping that this film will serve as a comeback story for the franchise.

[ranger_scout]

Here is McGregor doing some brief interviews with the characters.

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[ranger_scout]

So, I just got back from the advanced screening a little while ago. All I can say is that this is a film you don't want to miss. It was exactly what I was hoping it would be. The story was simple, sweet and just perfect. :)

[Andrew NDB]

China has decided not to release the film at all. Because... China.

http://www.darkhorizons.com/china-scraps-disneys-christopher-robin-release/

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

China has decided not to release the film at all. Because... China.

http://www.darkhorizons.com/china-scraps-disneys-christopher-robin-release/


Because people keep comparing their leader to Winnie the Pooh. It's a thing. :tlol:

[Leonardo_thebest]

I can't wait to see this on the weekend. It's really limited release, which sucks.

[Andrew NDB]

I can't wait to see this on the weekend. It's really limited release, which sucks.

Why the hell would this be limited release? This should have wide appeal.

[Cure]

It's in over 3,600 theaters, which is a pretty wide release.

[AT-Man]

Damn, we always get the MCU movies early, but then we have to wait for the other Disney movies for extra two-three months. Oh well, win some, lose some.

[drag0nfeathers]

Am I the only one who thinks Pooh is a honey pot of nightmare fuel? I don't know what it is, but he's super scary looking to me. If I was a kid he would freak me out.

[Cure]

Your avatar is scarier.

[ranger_scout]

I went to see the movie for a second time today with some friends and it was just as sweet and touching as I remembered. I also stayed during the credits this time:

They show Richard Sherman playing the piano on the beach with some tourists dancing around. The stuffed animals were also relaxing under the sun.

[Raph's Girl]

They show Richard Sherman playing the piano on the beach with some tourists dancing around. The stuffed animals were also relaxing under the sun.

Eeyore: "Thanks for noticing me..." :lol:

Loved this film! Definatly a great, funny, family friendly film! :D

[ranger_scout]

Today I saw the film for the third and probably final time in theaters I took my mom and my cousin's little boy with me. Neither of them had seen it yet. My mom really enjoyed it. As for my cousin's son, well he did like it, but at times he did get a little bored. That's probably because he's just about to turn four and he wasn't all that familiar with the characters. Still, he did have a good time.

[Allio]

Saw the movie...the first half was alright and if it ended there it would have been a decent flick.

But sadly it continued and did the whole "characters going into the real world" plot device that ruins alot of films but in this case it did it so late in the film and barely did anything with the whole thing and felt really, really tacked on.

[Shark_Blade]

I actually enjoyed the film surprisingly. Minor thing I dislike is Tigger’s fur looking so washed out/discoloured. He’s my fav lol.