Disney has released a new poster for the upcoming filmChristopher Robin, which is an updated live-action spin on theWinnie the Poohfranchise.Ewan McGregorplays the titular Christopher Robin, who is now all grown up and haunted by traumas he endured during World War II. But when his old playmates from the Hundred Acre Wood find him again, his life is thrown for a loop.Finding NeverlandandWorld War ZfilmmakerMarc Forsterdirects the film from a script byAllison SchroederandAlex Ross Perry.
While I still hold the apparently controversial opinion that the animated iterations of Pooh, Tigger, etc.are creepy as hell, this poster does a fine job of teasing exactly the kind of family film that Disney wants to give audiences. This differs fromBeauty and the BeastorThe Jungle Bookin that it’s not some grand, epic adventure, and I am intrigued to see exactly the kind of tone that Forster strikes here.
But the most exciting news aboutChristopher Robinis not this poster, it’s thatJon Brionwill be composing the score.Film Music Reporterhas the scoop on Brion’s involvement, which comes on the heels of his incredible score forLady Bird. Brion is one of the best composers working today, with work ranging fromParaNormantoStep Brothers, and his involvement here is a big reason for me to see this movie.
Check out the new poster, as well as an international poster, below. The film also starsHayley Atwelland features the voices ofJim Cummings,Chris O’Dowd,Brad Garrett, andNick Mohammed.Christopher Robinopens on August 3rd.
Here’s the official synopsis forChristopher Robin:
In the heartwarming “Christopher Robin,” the young boy who embarked on countless adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood with his band of spirited and lovable stuffed animals, has grown up and lost his way. Now it is up to his childhood friends to venture into our world and help Christopher Robin remember the loving and playful boy who is still inside.
