Dumbo watches as his mother gets taken away. You can see a sign that says “Mad Elephant” in the background like in the animated movie.…
Dumbo watches as his mother gets taken away. You can see a sign that says “Mad Elephant” in the background like in the animated movie.
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Disney released the first trailer for its next live-action animated movie “Dumbo,” and it may look a lot different from film you remember.
The 1941 movie follows a young elephant, Jumbo Jr., who gets made fun of for his oversized ears and nicknamed Dumbo. After he learns he can fly, with the help of a mouse, he becomes accepting of himself and a circus sensation.
Don’t expect to see Dumbo’s protector, Timothy Q. Mouse, or the series of mocking, racist crows pestering the little flying elephant. Disney is taking a lot of liberties with its adaptation of the classic with brand new characters and an updated story that better fits the 21st century with Tim Burton (“Alice in Wonderland”) directing.
“Dumbo” will be in theaters March 29,2019. Keep reading to see who will star in the live-action adaptation.
According to Disney, Medici will be in charge of a struggling circus. So you can bet he’s looking for a winning act to attract a crowd.
Medici wasn’t a character in the original film, but there was an original nameless ringmaster in the 1941 animated movie.
After returning home from World War I without an arm, Medici asks him to come to the circus to look after a baby elephant with large ears who is making the circus a laughing stock.
From the looks of the trailer it seems the two will sub in for Timothy the mouse and serve as the source of courage Dumbo will need to overcome any fears of being different.
Interesting fact: Nico Parker is the daughter of Thandie Newton who stars on “Westworld.”
She takes notice of Dumbo’s rising star and may want to take advantage of that. Dumbo will be part of a routine featuring Marchant.
Vandevere will recruit Dumbo for an entertainment venture called Dreamland. Disney’s initial announcement for “Dumbo” made it sound like Vandevere and Merchant will team up to use the elephant for their own personal gain that he’ll have to be saved from by Farrier and his children.
You can take a look at all of the live-action movies Disney has planned here .
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