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George Clooney is oft described (just ask any female in your vicinity) as a "silver fox" so failing confirmation that Hugh Jackman is in fact half fox, Mr. Clooney it would seem, is the logical actor to voice the eponymous protagonist of Wes Anderson's new film Fantastic Mr. Fox.

Our first look at the film adaptation of Roald Dahl's much loved children's classic revealed little about the look, feel and tone of the film but upon watching the trailer it's clear that Anderson's cinematic quirks are retained even in the realm of stop motion animation.

In two and a half minutes Anderson enthusiasts are exposed to glimpses of Futura font, dry dialogue (aided by longtime collaborator Noah Baumbach), meticulously framed scenes, shitloads of whimsy and a corduroy suit. Attire Anderson is very fond of. Very, very fond of. The cast also includes past Anderson players Willem Dafoe, Bill Murray, Owen Wilson and Jason Schwartzman who bring vitality and a subtle comedic edge to the dialogue. Add to that the world's greatest living actress and Mr. Fox doesn't just look great. It looks fan-fucking-tastic.

Check out the Fantastic Mr. Fox trailer below...

 
 
Posted on July 30, 2009 at 6:55pm by Ash.
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Sam - Aug 03, 2009 at 06:52am
Wes Anderson is an ok guy. Roald Dahl was an ok guy too. I'm having trouble embracing this re-telling though. The stop-motion idea is nice and it really looks amazing, but.... Bill Murray as a demolitions expert?? Where does that fit in?

I think Tim Burton got it right. Can't he just buy all the rights to Dahl's books? 
Freelance Designer Sydney - Nick - Aug 03, 2009 at 03:36pm
nice to see a stop motion animation done when so much is done via CGI these days.

might have to check it out. 

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