Dumbo Flies High in New Retelling of Animated Classic

Dumbo Flies High in New Retelling of Animated Classic

Dumbo, the live-action reimagining of the Walt Disney animated classic, will hit theaters on March 29. The film is directed by Tim Burton (Alice In Wonderland, Big Fish, Batman Returns) and stars Colin Farrell (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them), Eva Green (Casino Royale), Danny DeVito (Matilda, Batman Returns) and Michael Keaton (Beetlejuice, Batman). A newly-released trailer shows the lovable young elephant flying high above the crowds at the circus.

Dumbo image courtesy of Walt Disney Studios.

The official film synopsis follows:

From Disney and visionary director Tim Burton, the all-new grand live-action adventure “Dumbo” expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight. Circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) enlists former star Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) and his children Milly (Nico Parker) and Joe (Finley Hobbins) to care for a newborn elephant whose oversized ears make him a laughingstock in an already struggling circus. But when they discover that Dumbo can fly, the circus makes an incredible comeback, attracting persuasive entrepreneur V.A. Vandevere (Michael Keaton), who recruits the peculiar pachyderm for his newest, larger-than-life entertainment venture, Dreamland. Dumbo soars to new heights alongside a charming and spectacular aerial artist, Colette Marchant (Eva Green), until Holt learns that beneath its shiny veneer, Dreamland is full of dark secrets.

Watch the new trailer:


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