"Gnomeo!" It makes me giggle.
The big news in the animation world today has to do with Shakespeare, Elton John and a star-crossed garden gnome couple voiced by James McAvoy and Emily Blunt. It sounds so cute my teeth are starting to ache.
Apparently Gnomeo and Juliet has been in the works for several years, with various other talent involved (Kate Winslet, Tim Rice). Now, the CGI-animated movie will blend Elton John's well-known songs (and some new ones) with a story based on one of Shakespeare's most well-known works. The Hollywood Reporter has more details:
In the loose and edgy adaptation of Shakespeare's play, McAvoy (Atonement) and Blunt (The Devil Wears Prada) would play lovers from rival gardens. John, who is producing alongside his offscreen partner David Furnish, Baker Bloodworth and Steve Hamilton Shaw, is said to be pursuing big-name talent to voice supporting roles.
I'm not the biggest fan of Elton John, but this sounds like it could be just so adorable. I mean, the Romeo and Juliet story's been played. . .but not by garden gnomes!
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1that's kind of funny -but i think that with the CGI technology - it'll draw a decent kids audience. and better yet, with the voices of recognizable ppl - that's the best way to go. i can't wait to hear/see more of this.
2James McAvoy AND garden gnomes? I am so there!
3sounds pretty cute and silly
4As long as McAvoy gets to speak in his natural, amazingly sexy Scottish accent.
5how weird. If it weren't for Buzzsugar, I'd never know these things.
6Anything with garden gnomes in has to be fun to watch and add James McAvoy to it yay!
7Haha that sounds AMAZING! I love me some James McAvoy!
8Ooooo I'd forgotten about his sexy Scottish accent!! That would make this already cute-looking film MUCH more enjoyable!
9Too cute! Love the concept, especially with James McAvoy on board.
10This sounds really cute. I'm not the biggest Elton John fan either, but I think he has made some amazing music.
11Heh, does anyone else think that gnome is posed rather seductively?
12Oh my Lord, suziryder, I didn't even notice that until you pointed it out.
Well, if it speaks in the voice of James McAvoy...
13Ooh, what accent is he using this time?
14I'd originally heard of this project with Ewan McGregor, over a year ago. I'm very intrigued!
15I remember hearing this project when Ewan McGregor and Kate Winslet were attached! Sounds great.
16Oh, that sounds do adorable and I can't wait to see it on the big screen.
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