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Spielberg Hops Onto Harvey Remake

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(Newser) – Steven Spielberg pulled a rabbit out of his hat today and signed on to adapt the Pulitzer Prize–winning play Harvey as his next film, Variety reports. First put on the big screen in 1950 starring Jimmy Stewart, the film about a man's friendship with a giant, invisible bunny is slated to begin production next year. It will kick off DreamWorks' new distribution and funding deal with Reliance and Disney.

The poster for the 1950 adaptation of
The poster for the 1950 adaptation of "Harvey" starring Jimmy Stewart.   (MovieWeb)
Director Steven Spielberg attends The Film Society of Lincoln Center gala tribute to honor actor Tom Hanks at Alice Tully Hall on Monday, April 27, 2009 in New York.
Director Steven Spielberg attends The Film Society of Lincoln Center gala tribute to honor actor Tom Hanks at Alice Tully Hall on Monday, April 27, 2009 in New York.   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
In this May 18, 2008 file photo, director Steven Spielberg is seen at a press conference during the 61st International film festival in Cannes, southern France.
In this May 18, 2008 file photo, director Steven Spielberg is seen at a press conference during the 61st International film festival in Cannes, southern France.   (AP Photo/Francois Mori, file)
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TimInKansasCIty
Aug 2, 09 5:25 PM CDT
have always LOVED this movie. I cannot see how anyone could hope to replace Jimmy Stewart. Reply
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mainlander
Aug 2, 09 6:55 PM CDT
I agree; they can never replace the original.
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newzjunkie
Aug 3, 09 12:57 AM CDT
I agree... who in Hollywood could possibly play the part even close to Jimmy Stewart?
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SPH
Aug 3, 09 8:31 PM CDT
I think Tom Hanks could.....
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Jassy
Aug 2, 09 5:33 PM CDT
Hollywood will no doubt do to this film what they did to another favorite of mine "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town", make it stupid. Why mess with classics? Can't they think up anything new? Adam Sandler could never replace Gary Cooper either. Reply
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