Clifford the Big Red Dog and Paddington Bear

If you're a fan of picture books being made into movies, than there's a lot of exciting news for you here today. According to MovieFone.com, both Clifford The Big Red Dog and Paddington Bear are heading to the big screen!

MovieFone reports that Universal is teaming up with Illumination Entertainment, the company who made the recent box-office marvel "Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax," to develop the full-length Clifford movie.

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According to MovieFone, Matt Lopez (who wrote the script for "The Sorcerer’s Apprentice") is set to write the script. The film will follow the story of 25-foot Clifford, as well as his companion, Emily. The film is said to be a live-action/animation hybrid.


On Paddington Bear, MovieFone reports that Studiocanal is partnering with David Heyman (who produced the" Harry Potter" movies) to adapt Michael Bond's Paddington Bear books. Paul King ("The Mighty Boosh") will direct the movie and it will be half-CGI and half-live-action.

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"The movie is said to be a 'modern take' on the story, which follows a polite, talking bear who was found in Paddington station and adopted by a British family." The film currently has no release date.