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  • Modern reimagining of ‘Wizard of Oz’ by Kenya Barris in works

    By Express News Service

    A new adaptation of the famous fantasy story, The Wizard of Oz, is getting made by Kenya Barris who is writing and directing the film for Warner Bros. According to an article by Deadline, the film is produced by Khalabo Ink Society.

    While the rest of the cast and crew are yet to be revealed, it’s reported that the film will be a modern re-imagining of the story which was written by L Frank Baum and was published in 1900. Over the years, the book was adapted to film in the form of Judy Garland-starrer The Wizard of Oz (1939).

    Interestingly, Jon M Chu of Crazy Rich Asians fame is also working on another rendition of the Oz story Wicked Part 1 which is scheduled to release in 2024.

    That film will be an adaptation of the musical by Stephen Schwartz and will also get a second part. Meanwhile, Barris, who is known for his sitcom Black-ish, will be making his feature debut with Netflix’s You People, with Eddie Murphy. 

    A new adaptation of the famous fantasy story, The Wizard of Oz, is getting made by Kenya Barris who is writing and directing the film for Warner Bros. According to an article by Deadline, the film is produced by Khalabo Ink Society.

    While the rest of the cast and crew are yet to be revealed, it’s reported that the film will be a modern re-imagining of the story which was written by L Frank Baum and was published in 1900. Over the years, the book was adapted to film in the form of Judy Garland-starrer The Wizard of Oz (1939).

    Interestingly, Jon M Chu of Crazy Rich Asians fame is also working on another rendition of the Oz story Wicked Part 1 which is scheduled to release in 2024.

    That film will be an adaptation of the musical by Stephen Schwartz and will also get a second part. Meanwhile, Barris, who is known for his sitcom Black-ish, will be making his feature debut with Netflix’s You People, with Eddie Murphy. 

  • Actor-comedian Eddie Murphy joins Jonah Hill in Kenya Barris’ comedy movie

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Actor-comedian Eddie Murphy will feature alongside Jonah Hill in “Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris’ comedy film.

    The movie, which is set up at streamer Netflix, has been co-written by Hill and Barris, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

    Although plot details are being kept under wraps, the untitled project will being touted as an incisive examination of modern love and family dynamics.

    It will also examine how clashing cultures, societal expectations and generational differences shape and affect relationships.

    Murphy and Hill will find themselves on opposite sides of some of those divides.

    Barris is making his feature directorial debut with the project.

    The filmmaker had previously collaborated with Murphy for “Coming 2 America”, which he had written.

    Barris will produce the untitled project via his Khalabo Ink Society banner, while Hill will produce through his Strong Baby banner, along with Kevin Misher for Misher Films.

  • Jonah Hill, Kenya Barris collaborating for Netflix comedy film

    By PTI
    LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Jonah Hill has teamed up with “Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris for a comedy feature film.

    The movie, which is set up at streamer Netflix, has been co-written by Hill and Barris, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

    Although plot details are being kept under wraps, the untitled project will be an updated look at the themes tackled in the classic movie “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”.

    The 1967 movie, which featured Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Sidney Poitier and Katharine Houghton, centred on a white couple’s daughter surprising her parents with a Black fiance.

    Hill and Barris will both produce the project as well.

    Barris will produce via his Khalabo Ink Society banner, while Hill will produce through his Strong Baby banner, along with Kevin Misher for Misher Films.

    E Brian Dobbins, Matt Dines, Ali Goodwin and Andy Berman will serve as executive producers.

    The makers aim to start production on the project later this year.