Heard from Collider today that Deadline has Sam Mendes in early talks to direct Disney's live-action Pinocchio, from a script by Rogue One writer Chris Weitz. Apparently Mendes was also in talks to also direct a live-adaption of James & the Giant Peach for Disney which was unmentioned. so no word if that is still a thing or not. Sam Mendes is known for American Beauty, Skyfall, & Spectre. Two of which were great, & as for Spectre, I haven't seen it, but haven't heard great things either. the other two are amazing though keeping me in good spirits for this decision if it happens. I watched the classic animated version of this when it was released recently, & it definitely holds up today. Even a little graphic in spots, but I think that's exactly why it holds up so well. Hopefully this is told faithfully & nothing is held back. As I didn't even remember most of the Pleasure Island sequence. Anyway like & share. Let us know what you think in the comments, & we'll keep up on anything else we hear on this.