Fox Animation has revived the languishing toon adaptation of Roald Dahl classic THE FANTASTIC MR. FOX, reports VARIETY. Wes Anderson and Noah Baumbach adapted the script with Anderson set to direct as well as produce with Scott Rudin. The film will use multiple animation style, but will primarily use stop-motion.
The book centers on a fox that tries to outwit three stupid farmers, who have resorted to extreme actions to stop the fox from stealing their chickens.
The project started in 1994 at Joe Roths Revolution Studios, but when the shingle stopped operations, Fox Animation president Chris Meledandri decided to pursue the film.
The film will be shot in England with the hope that the film will be ready by late 2008 or early 2009.
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