Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. ", Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Breonna Taylor protests: Louisville police arrest at least 28 people during fourth night of protests, The new 10 p.m. curfew on UK pubs, bars, and restaurants will 'devastate' the industry, owners say. "I'm especially thrilled to announce this now, when we're in the midst of planning Pippi Longstocking's upcoming 75th Anniversary in 2020 together with a global campaign in support of Save the Children's important work for Children on the Move. © Copyright 2020 Meredith Corporation. “Pippi has endured and inspired families everywhere through her life force, strength of character and her irrepressible joie de vivre,” Heyman, who’s also in post-production on a feature film version of The Secret Garden and an animated Paddington series, said in a press statement. Jeffrey Clifford and Rosie Alison will also produce for Heyday. “Pippi will play to the imaginations of adults and children alike, and we are so delighted to bring her beautifully enduring stories to life.”. She began penning the tales after Karin asked for a get-well story when she was off school one day. 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.”. The series is set to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2020. “It’s a real pleasure to work again with David Heyman and the team at Heyday, bringing Pippi to audiences around the world,” said Studiocanal CEO Didier Lupfer and EVP of international production and acquisitions Ron Halpern. Directed by Olle Hellbom. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. ... October 02, 2019 at 09:14 AM EDT A new film based on Astrid Lindgren’s popular Pippi Longstocking books is currently in the works via Studiocanal, David Heyman’s Heyday Films, and the late Swedish author’s publishing company, it was announced Wednesday. Paddington producers will bring a Pippi Longstocking movie to life based on the main character in the children's book series by Astrid Lindgren. A Pippi Longstocking movie is in the works. Heyday's David Heyman, Jeffrey Clifford and Rosie Alison will produce the movie. 30 essential albums from the last 30 years, Sorry, but Hugh Grant says Phoenix probably won’t return for, See acting legend Paddington Bear in his first stage show, Pippi Longstocking author Astrid Lindgren’s WWII diaries published in Sweden. "Pippi has endured and inspired families everywhere through her life force, strength of character and her irrepressible joie de vivre. 'It's hard to understand how this is the solution to fighting the disease.'. Tami Erin (dare ta say) did a just as much, if not, a more awesome job than Shirley Temple did! The 'Pippi Longstocking' books are based on the stories Astrid would tell her own daughter Karin about the fictional redheaded girl. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. They have been translated into 77 languages and sold more than 65 million copies. A Pippi Longstocking movie is in the works Bang Showbiz 10/2/2019. Astrid Lindgren's book series to be adapted into a feature film. Glad Amazon had this movie. STUDIOCANAL/HEYDAY FILMS/ASTRID LINDGREN COMPANY, Paddington producers developing Pippi Longstocking movie. A release date, cast, and crew details for the Pippi Longstocking movie have yet to be announced. 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