Everyone has been waiting for this new movie based on the Pippi Longstocking stories!
Pippi
Langstrump is a red-headed Swedish adventurer. She is the main
character in the series of children’s books written by the Swedish
author, Astrid Lindgren. Pippi was named by the author’s daughter after
she asked her mom for a get-well story after school.
In
1944, Lindgren’s first manuscript was rejected by Bonnier Publishers.
But a year later, it was accepted by Rabén and Sjögren. The very first
three Pippi Longstocking chapter books came out from 1945 to 1948. This
tells the story of the “the strongest and kindest and jolliest and
richest girl in the whole world.
”
Then, it was followed by three short stories and a picture book
adaptations. As of 2018, these have already been translated to 76
different languages. Soon after, these stories were turned into classic
films and television series.
Everyone
is excited when news came out that Pippi’s adventures will soon be seen
in the movies. This movie is produced by StudioCanal and producer David
Heyman. The movie will be in collaboration with the Astrid Lindgren
Company. This is a family-owned entity that manages all the works of
Pippi author, Lindgren.
Astrid
Lindgren Film CEO, Nils Nyman said, “In David Heyman … together with
StudioCanal, we are confident that we have found a team that can
understand and appreciate the full value of Pippi Longstocking and
develops films that capture both the playfulness and the gravity in my
grandmother’s works.”
For
those who are not aware, Heyman produced all of the eight blockbusters
“Harry Potter” films through the Heyday Films company. Other than that,
he also produced “Fantastic Beasts” and “Paddington” movies. His latest
projects are the new screen version of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s “The
Secret Garden.” This is a children’s literature classic.
It
is clear that Heyman has a great love for adapting children’s books. So
for sure, the Pippi Longstocking movie is going to be promising for
every moviegoer.
In
a statement, Heyman said, “Pippi has endured and inspired families
everywhere through her life force, the strength of character and her
irrepressible joie de vivre. Astrid Lindgren’s books have been
translated around the globe for many years — a testament to her vision
which we are determined to honor with a new film.”
Pippi
is courageous and resilient. She is the daughter of a buccaneer captain
and Pippi loves to tell stories about her dad and his experiences. This
freckled girl is definitely unconventional and she is superhumanly
strong. In fact, she can lift her horse in one hand! She also became
very famous because of her wild braids and signature leggings.
Pippi
lives alone with no grownups around her. But she has company all the
time – her horse and Mr. Nelson, her pet monkey. Aside from them, she
also has two human best friends, Tommy and Annika. She is playful and
very unpredictable. Often, she would make fun of unreasonable adults
especially if they are condescending. Like Peter Pan, Pippi doesn’t want
to grow up.
Pippi’s
is surely a perfect choice for a 21st-century reboot. Nobody knows yet
about its casting or the release date. The developmental deal was just
announced and the production is in its earliest stages. But for sure,
this is something that everyone will be looking forward to in the
following years!
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