I have been a fan of Steven Spielberg since Jaws in 1975. I may have been just a child, but I already appreciated his incredible storytelling ability and heart-warming characters. Since then, I have enjoyed his quality visionary work over the years. This morning Steven Spielberg unveiled his first teaser for the new Disney: THE BFG! Three of the world’s greatest storytellers – Roald Dahl, Walt Disney and Steven Spielberg – finally unite to bring Dahl’s beloved classic “The BFG” to life. Directed by Spielberg, Disney’s THE BFG introduces the imaginative story of a young girl and a Giant who shows her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country.
RUBY BARNHILL stars as Sophie in Disney’s fantasy-adventure THE BFG.
WALT DISNEY and ROALD DAHL, two of the world’s greatest storytellers, in Hollywood in 1942.
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Interesting Facts:
- Roald Dahl’s “The BFG” (Big Friendly Giant) was first published in 1982 and has been enchanting readers of all ages ever since.
- Dahl’s books, which also include “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “James and the Giant Peach” and “Matilda,” are currently available in 58 languages and have sold over 200 million copies worldwide.
- Originally created as a bedtime story, “The BFG” was Dahl’s own favorite of all his stories. “It was very important for us to be loyal to the language,” says Spielberg, “and the great writer Melissa Mathison, who also wrote ‘E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial,’ wrote “The BFG.”
“The BFG” opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl’s birth.
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