Spielberg gets on his War Horse

Steven Spielberg saddles himself up for his next directing project as Variety reports that he will take the reigns on War Horse. Richard Curtis and Lee Hall are adapting the novel written by Michael Morpurgo. The movie is already slated for a release date of August 10th, 2011.

In 1914, Joey, a beautiful bay-red foal with a distinctive cross on his nose, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of the war on the Western Front. With his officer, he charges toward the enemy, witnessing the horror of the battles in France. But even in the desolation of the trenches, Joey’s courage touches the soldiers around him and he is able to find warmth and hope. But his heart aches for Albert, the farmer’s son he left behind. Will he ever see his true master again?

Spielberg recently wrapped up initial filming on The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn, starring Jamie Bell. Although it’s finished filming, we won’t be seeing it in theaters until December 23rd, 2011.

Melissa Molina

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