Originally published in 1970 Roald Dahl s Fantastic Mr. Fox tells the story of the Fox Family.
After twelve years the Fox Family s quiet home life proves too much for Mr. Fox s natural
animal instincts. When his young nephew arrives Mr. Fox slips back into his old ways as a
smart bird thief and in doing so endangers not only his beloved family but the whole animal
community as well. In Fall 2009 audiences will cheer as award-winning director Wes Anderson
(Rushmore The Royal Tenenbaums The Darjeeling Limited) brings us his take on the tale: a
blockbuster stop-motion animation film shot entirely in high definition. Starring the voice
talents of George Clooney (Michael Clayton) Meryl Streep (Doubt) Bill Murray (Lost in
Translation) and Jason Schwartzman (Marie Antoinette) the movie is sure to please fans of the
original story as well as enchant new generations. Fantastic Mr. Fox: The Making of the Motion
Picture is a family-friendly behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the film. Filled with
photos script pages storyboards and interviews with cast and crew this book is a delightful
and intriguing peek at the magic that happens as the filmmakers bring to life one of children s
literature s most beloved characters: the outrageous audacious Fantastic Mr. Fox.
