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CULVER CITY, Calif., 7 November 2017 – Today, Sony Pictures Releasing International debuts the new trailer for Peter Rabbit™,
the upcoming feature that brings all of the audience-favourite Beatrix
Potter characters to the screen in a brand-new, modern adventure. The
film will be released in cinemas across the UK from 16 March.
The new trailer can be seen here: https://youtu.be/32via095BPk
James
Corden brings the mischievous Peter to life, with Rose Byrne in the
female lead role of Bea and Domhnall Gleeson as Mr. McGregor. Margot
Robbie, Elizabeth Debicki, and Daisy Ridley will voice the roles of
Peter's sisters Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail.
Directed by Will
Gluck from a screen story and screenplay by Rob Lieber and Will Gluck,
based on the characters from the original Tales of Peter Rabbit by
Beatrix Potter, the film is produced by Will Gluck and Zareh Nalbandian,
with Doug Belgrad, Jodi Hildebrand, and Jason Lust serving as executive
producers. Sony Pictures Releasing International will release the
picture, which is a presentation of Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures
Animation and an Olive Bridge Entertainment and Animal Logic
Entertainment production.
Commenting on the announcement, James
Corden said, "Every British child falls in love with Peter Rabbit sooner
or later. I hope that a new generation will see this film and
rediscover the incredible books and storytelling of Beatrix Potter and
fall in love with the character as I did. That's why I wanted to be
part of this film."
Will Gluck added, "In making this film, we've
always felt as humble custodians entrusted with Peter's legacy. My
parents introduced Peter to me, and I in turn introduced him to my own
children – and it's my great honor to be directing a film that will
bring him to cinemas everywhere."
Francesca Dow, Managing Director
Penguin Random House Children's UK, added, "It has been a pleasure to
work with Will Gluck, Zareh Nalbandian, and the team at Columbia
Pictures. Generations of readers have loved Peter Rabbit and we are
excited that a whole new audience will be able to engage with the
delightful world and wonderful characters that Beatrix Potter has
created."
John Moffat, General Manager for the National Trust's
Beatrix Potter places said: "Beatrix Potter left the National Trust a
large legacy and caring for her home, Hill Top, many original artworks
and farms and land are a huge part of our role as a conservation charity
in the Lake District. She was an amazing woman and we're keen to share
her work and tales with families everywhere. We're all very excited
about the movie, and hope that the film will bring new audiences into
contact with Beatrix and inspire them to make a visit to the places in
the Lakes that inspired her to write her classic tales."
In Peter Rabbit™,
the mischievous and adventurous hero who has captivated generations of
readers now takes on the starring role of his own contemporary comedy.
In the film, Peter's feud with Mr. McGregor (Domhnall Gleeson) escalates
to greater heights than ever before as their fight to gain control of
McGregor's coveted vegetable garden and the affections of the
warm-hearted animal lover who lives next door (Rose Byrne) extends to
the Lake District and London. James Corden voices the character of
Peter with playful spirit and wild charm, with Margot Robbie, Elizabeth
Debicki, and Daisy Ridley performing the voice roles of the triplets,
Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail.
