This will be Camp’s first live-action film project for a major studio, but his experience in taking wildly ridiculous story elements and translating them into meaningful family stories speaks for itself. Marcel the Shell with Shoes On has made almost $1 million at the box office, while only premiering at 48 locations.
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While it is unknown at the time whether the new Lilo and Stitch film will be a theatrical release or a Disney Plus exclusive, Deadline reports that Chris Kekaniokalani Bright (Tsuru, writer) has been in negotiations to write the script, with Mike Van Waes (Dear David, writer) writing a previous draft. It was also announced that Dan Lin (Godzilla vs. Kong, producer) and Jonathan Eirich (President of Film for Rideback) are producing, with Ryan Halprin (The Lego Batman Movie, producer) executive producing. The 2002 animated film follows the story of a lonely young girl who finds love and friendship in an alien engineered for destruction, while simultaneously showcasing the bond between sisters and what it means to be a family. The film is considered a Disney classic and grossed about $273 million at the box office. This year, the film turns 20 years old, making it one of the youngest live-action remakes Disney has made. Previous live-action remakes include Lady and the Tramp, The Lion King, and Aladdin.
Camp first entered the directing scene via the web versions of Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, which he co-created with his ex-wife Jenny Slate, who co-wrote and starred in the film. Camp also starred (as himself) as the filmmaker who begins documenting Marcel’s adorably poignant musings. The film, which is his first, became a hit for A24 and is poised to open into a wider market. The film has been considered a success for the company, especially with the small opening the animated film received.
The Lilo and Stitch remake was first announced in October 2018 and a release date is still yet to be announced. For now, the film is projected to be released in 2024, and filming was scheduled to begin back in 2020. To stick to the original animated film’s roots, the film will take place in Hawaii. Chris Sanders will be returning to voice Stitch, but other casting details still remain unknown. To see more of Camp’s work prior to the film’s release, Marcel the Shell With Shoes On is now playing in select theaters.
Lilo and Stitch (2002) is now available on Disney Plus.
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Source: Deadline
