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'FernGully: The Last Rainforest' Set for Live-Action Remake

The classic 1990s animated film "FernGully: The Last Rainforest" is being adapted into a live-action movie by Amazon MGM Studios, with Marielle Heller set to direct. This marks a return for the beloved eco-fantasy story.

17 Apr, 18:06 — 18 Apr, 00:48
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varietyMostly Factual8h ago

‘FernGully’ Live-Action Movie Directed by Marielle Heller in the Works at Amazon MGM

“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” and “Nightbitch” filmmaker Marielle Heller is set to write and direct a live-action adaptation of “FernGully,” which is in development at Amazon MGM Studios. Heller will also produce the project, based on the beloved animated classic “FernGully: The Last Rainforest,” under her Defiant By Nature banner with Leah Holzer. […]

By Angelique Jackson

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deadlineMostly Factual2h ago

Everything We Know About ‘One Piece’ Season 3 So Far

New adventures lie in wait for the cast and characters of Netflix’s live-action One Piece television series. Season 3 of the show, based on the Eiichiro Oda’s popular manga series, received its official title: One Piece: The Battle of Alabasta April 7. The third season renewal came from Netflix in August 2025, far out from […]

By Dessi Gomez

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ignMostly Factual6h ago

'90s Eco-Fantasy FernGully: The Last Rainforest Getting Live-Action Remake

FernGully: The Last Rainforest is getting a live-action remake thanks to Amazon MGM Studios

By Rachel Weber

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screen-rantMixed8h ago

Robin Williams’ Underrated Fantasy Movie Getting Live-Action Adaptation At Amazon 34 Years Later

Thirty-four years later, one of comedian Robin Williams’ animated films will be remade by Amazon MGM Studios as a live-action fantasy flick.

By Jeff Dodge

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variety17 Apr, 18:06First to report

‘FernGully’ Live-Action Movie Directed by Marielle Heller in the Works at Amazon MGM

screen-rant17 Apr, 18:35

Robin Williams’ Underrated Fantasy Movie Getting Live-Action Adaptation At Amazon 34 Years Later

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ign17 Apr, 20:02

'90s Eco-Fantasy FernGully: The Last Rainforest Getting Live-Action Remake

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deadline18 Apr, 00:48Latest update

Everything We Know About ‘One Piece’ Season 3 So Far

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