Wishbone (Remake)

[Sotiris]

Mattel, Inc. and Universal Pictures announced today plans to develop a live-action motion picture – “Wishbone” – based on the hit television series from the nineties about the iconic Jack Russell terrier. “Wishbone” is the first theatrical film collaboration between Mattel Films and Universal Pictures and the ninth Mattel Films project in development.

Mattel Films will produce “Wishbone” alongside Academy Award-winner Peter Farrelly (“Green Book,” “There’s Something About Mary”). Roy Parker (2019 The Black List’s "The House is Not for Sale") will write the script. Robbie Brenner, executive producer, and Kevin McKeon, supervising producer, will lead the project for Mattel Films, and Lexi Barta, director of development, will oversee the project for Universal Pictures.

“Wishbone” followed the eponymous dog as he whisked viewers into some of the most famous and cherished literary moments. Mattel Films will be rebooting the property into a modern, four-quadrant comedy that will appeal to the whole family.

“Our deep library of iconic franchises continues to offer cinematic storytelling opportunities,” said Brenner. “We’re thrilled to be working with Peter Farrelly, Roy Parker and Universal to take the beloved dog classic into a new direction with a modern reimagination of the franchise.”

“Wishbone” joins other Mattel Films projects in development including ones based on American Girl®, Barbie®, Barney®, Hot Wheels®, Magic 8 Ball®, Major Matt Mason®, Masters of the Universe® and View Master®.

Source: https://mattel.gcs-web.com/news-release ... on-feature

[Disney's Divinity]

I always enjoyed this as a child. I remember the Odyssey episode is the one that stuck with me the most, but this and The Magic School Bus were fun shows for children that they can learn from at the same time. I'm glad it's coming back for a new generation in some way.