KARLSSON ON THE ROOF director Vibeke Idsoe will start production on 37 1/2, a live-action tragic romantic comedy, in August, reports VARIETY. The long-time Norwegian animation director will make his live-action debut with this $2.2 million film. The BRIDGET JONES-like film is being produced by John M. Jacobsen's Filmkameratene with The Norwegian Film Fund covering half the production costs.