Grim Fandango movie to be directed by Tim Burton?

[Videodrone]

Also mentioned on G4's "The Feed":

Tim Burton’s future projects: “Well, I’m currently woerking on Sweeny Todd, which will be released in mid-2007. After that, I’m gonna start working on a new script that was sent to me recently: Grim Fandango. It sort of follows the style of The nightmare before Christmas and Corpse Bride. It’s about a surreal land of the dead, some sort of purgatory where everyone goes when they die. In that place, dead people have to make a four-year transition before they can rest in peace for all the eternity. I still don’t know when we’re going to start filming this, though.

Source:
http://themoviecenter.wordpress.com/...e-los-muertos/

Discuss...

[Brand X]

~ I <3 Tim Burton. ~

[Andy]

I'm certainly not expecting it, but will be delighted if it comes to fruition.

[sethsez]

If this is true, I hope he actually pays attention to the noir-esque aspects of it, rather than using his typical "weird spirals 'n shit all over the place" approach. The visual style is already set, what matters is how he directs it.

[Frogacuda]

Could not be a more perfect match. I hope they preserve the film noir overtones for the movie adaptations.

I wonder if they'll use the original character designs, or if Burton will do his own.

[avatar]

I can see it working. Tim Burton's movies have a pretty heavy following that pretty much gurantees financial success and the animation in his movies always look crisp.

I want more news especially about the script and casting before i judge.

[epmode]

A few days ago, there was a GAF thread with the same exact link. Someone debunked the rumor a few posts in.

<3 Grim Fandango <3

[sethsez]

Someone debunked the rumor a few posts in.

That's a relief. I like Burton, but I get the feeling he'd miss what made Grim Fandango so appealing.

[Drewbacca]

It doesn't even seem like he realized it's based on a video game, which is good news (no "THIS IS A VIDEO GAME MOVIE!!!" bullshit). Colour me interested, and also optimistic because Corpse Bride was pretty swell, and claymation is always a nice departure from the norm.

[napalm]

Videogame or not, Grim Fandango has an amazing storyline and style. Too bad it's been busted, because I was beggining to get excited.