THE NEVERENDING STORY will be adapted as a series of new live-action films

The Neverending Story fantasy adventure is rebooted as a new live-action film series. The film will be based on the book written by Michele Endefirst published in 1979. That book was later adapted into a film in 1984 written and directed by Wolfgang Peterson. That original movie is one of my favorites from growing up and has traumatized children all over the world!

The Neverending Story holds a special place in my heart, and while part of me is a little curious to see how this series of new films will turn out, part of me is also saying, “Please don’t do this!” This is just one of those stories that means a lot to me and I would hate to see something made that doesn’t capture the spirit of the original film.

The Neverending Story begins in an old bookstore, “where a young Bastian Balthasar Bux discovers the mysterious book of the same name. Immediately captivated, he reads of the heroic Atréyu and his perilous mission to save the kingdom of Fantastica and its ruler, the Childlike Empress, from being obliterated by Nothing, a force of total oblivion. Bastian soon realizes that he is more than an uninvolved spectator and ultimately finds himself transported into Fantastica. In his many adventures, he must find his way out of Fantastica, back to the people he loves, and back to himself. But how do you leave a world without borders?”

The films are developed and produced by Michael Ende Productions and Oscar-winning See-Saw Films. The partners were granted the rights to Ende’s enduring novel by the author’s executor, Wolf-Dieter von Gronau.

Producers Ian Canning AND Emile Sherman said in a statement: “The Neverending Story is a beloved book that has captured the imagination of generations of fans around the world. Bringing literary worlds to the screen is part of See-Saw’s DNA, and we are passionate about cinematic storytelling and entertaining audiences. We have a great love for the book and are honored to work with Michael Ende Productions on this collaboration to bring audiences back to Fantastica.

Producer Roman Hocke he added: “The Neverending Story it’s more than just a story. It is THE story of all stories, because it tells us, along with Atréju and Bastian’s breathtaking journey into a fantasy world, the real reason why stories play such an important role in our lives that we want to internalize them in all shapes and forms. throughout our lives. Without stories, there would be no individuality, no personality, no sense of the world. We want to turn this unique story into a great work of cinematic art for a wide audience. We feel fortunate to have See-Saw Films by our side for this great task!”

Whatever they have planned, I just hope they can get the best creative team possible to bring this story to life! The need to make this film series fantastic and epic!

What do you think about it The Neverending Story be adapted into a new film series?

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