Entertainment One are delighted to announce a July 22, 2016 UK release date for the new feature film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s universally loved classic The BFG, directed by Steven Spielberg.
First published in 1982, The BFG - one of Roald Dahl’s most iconic books with its memorable illustrations by Quentin Blake - was recently voted amongst the top 10 children’s books of the past 150 years. 2016 will also mark the centenary of Roald Dahl’s birth.
Legendary film director Steven Spielberg will direct the new adaptation with Melissa Mathison, who last worked with Spielberg on ET, writing the script. Frank Marshall and Spielberg will produce the film and Kathleen Kennedy, John Madden and Michael Siegel are on board as executive producers. The BFG will be a DreamWorks Studios and Amblin Entertainment production.
First published in 1982, The BFG - one of Roald Dahl’s most iconic books with its memorable illustrations by Quentin Blake - was recently voted amongst the top 10 children’s books of the past 150 years. 2016 will also mark the centenary of Roald Dahl’s birth.
Legendary film director Steven Spielberg will direct the new adaptation with Melissa Mathison, who last worked with Spielberg on ET, writing the script. Frank Marshall and Spielberg will produce the film and Kathleen Kennedy, John Madden and Michael Siegel are on board as executive producers. The BFG will be a DreamWorks Studios and Amblin Entertainment production.
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