Gnomeo and Juliet is an upcoming CGI animated film produced by Touchstone Pictures that is based on William Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet. This film's two main characters are voiced by James McAvoy and Emily Blunt, several songs within the film are performed by Elton John. Gnomeo and Juliet is directed by Kelly Asbury and is being released on February 11, 2011.[1] According to Box Office Mojo, the film is rated G by the MPAA,[1] being Touchstone Pictures' first ever G-rated film.
Plot
editBased on William Shakespear's play, Romeo and Juliet, Gnomeo & Juliet features two garden gnomes in forbidden love. The couple looks to find lasting happiness and avoid tragedy as they are caught in the middle of a feud between neighbors.[2]
Cast
edit- James McAvoy as Gnomeo (Based on the original character Romeo Montague)
- Emily Blunt as Juliet Capulet
- Jason Statham as Tybalt
- Ashley Jensen as Nanette
- Dame Maggie Smith as Lady Bluebury
- Michael Caine as Lord Redbrick
- Patrick Stewart as William Shakespeare
- Matt Lucas as Benny
- Stephen Merchant as Paris
- Richard Wilson as Lord Capulet
- Jim Cummings
- Ozzy Osbourne
- Dolly Parton
- Hulk Hogan
Refrences
edit- ^ Lodderhose, Diana (2 August 2010). "E1 picks up 'Gnomeo and Juliet'". Variety. Retrieved 21 December 2010.
- ^ Sciretta, Peter (16 November 2010). "Movie Posters: Paul, The Mechanic, Gnomeo and Juliet, The Rite, The Dilemma". Slash Film. Retrieved 21 December 2010.