'Snow And The Seven': Disney Planning Kung Fu 'Snow White' With Natalie Portman

Disney is about to entirely change a beloved classic. And that might not be a bad thing.

The Hollywood Reporter relays that the studio is in talks with Oscar-nominated 'Toy Story 3' screenwriter Michael Arndt to write a film tentatively titled 'Snow And The Seven,' a radical retelling of the classic fairy tale.

In the new, live action film, Snow White will be an Englishwoman who goes to Hong Kong for her father's funeral -- where she realizes that her evil stepmother is out to get her. That's when she heads to mainland China, where she meets not lovable (if grumpy) dwarves, but renowned warriors.

So who could take on such a role? Thus far, it's Oscar favorite Natalie Portman, who is showing off her action chops in the upcoming 'Your Highness.' She has experience with classic franchises already, starring as Amidala in the 'Star Wars' prequels. The only question is whether she'll be able to participate -- she is, of course pregnant. One of the warriors she would meet would be played by Jet Li.

This is just one of a number of Snow White-inspired reboots planned for the big screen. Kristen Stewart is rumored to be starring as the princess in the dark 'Snow White And The Huntsman,' while another film, 'The Brothers Grimm: Snow White' is being produced -- coincidentally, that one also had Natalie Portman as a potential star.

For more on the film, click over to The Hollywood Reporter.

Comments

[AmandaAdams]

03:06 PM on 03/15/2011

Why can't the movie industry just come up with their own original ideas? Stop remaking everything good! It's a CLASSIC for a reason.

[grange]

02:28 PM on 02/03/2011

No More Remakes

No more Remakes

Original ideas please

[R U Sirius]

10:53 AM on 02/03/2011

This could be the dumbest idea I've heard in years.

[ginger-kid]

12:51 AM on 02/03/2011

An Englishwoman? She is terrible at English accents. So, so very bad.

[disneytim]

11:09 PM on 02/02/2011

That sound you hear is Disney raping my childhood.

[panasonic52]

09:05 PM on 02/02/2011

I have nothing against NP, but I do not see her as a Snow White. I still say Anne Hathaway would make a better Snow White for the other 2 movies in the lineup.
As for the Disney movie, just get rid of it all together. The other 2 look interesting. But if they are still doing it, then I would think an unknown actress would better fit the part

[JasonDaPsycho]

08:41 PM on 02/02/2011

Natalie Portman, taking good roles early in career, then start taking not-so-promising roles and still liked because apparently, we all remember her good stuff. Sounds like De Niro to me.

[Untitled]

08:26 PM on 02/02/2011

Here's a radical idea for Disney: STOP REMAKING YOUR CLASSICS!!!

[Highball]

11:47 PM on 02/02/2011

Yes, after all they are a charity.

Oh, wait, no they're not. If they are convinced it will make a profit, then why would they not do it?

[AdamKidabra]

01:28 PM on 02/03/2011

Well, they *did* shut down the direct-to-DVD sequel machine a few years ago.

http://www.suite101.com/content/disney-quits-animated-sequels-a24577

It was quite profitable, but some of the more "quality-over-quantity" minds over at Disney, including John Lasseter, put an end to the Magic Ruining Machine.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DisneyToon_Studios

[SaddleBum]

07:50 PM on 02/02/2011

possibly the most cynical deal yet from disney

[IMWorf]

07:18 PM on 02/02/2011

If John Woo or somebody like that was making this, I'd be interested. Disney, not so much.

[LMPE]

07:07 PM on 02/02/2011

How about Snow White meets "A Nightmare on Elm Street"?

[AdamKidabra]

01:32 PM on 02/03/2011

Starring Slashy, Screamy, Stabby, Runny, Hidey, Frightful and Doc

[LMPE]

04:56 PM on 02/03/2011

Snow White, however, has to stay fully clothed if she intends to survive.

[shthar]

06:59 PM on 02/02/2011

It's the worst thing I've heard of.

Buy more dizney stock!!!

[TheGreyChild]

06:09 PM on 02/02/2011

I rather if she played Elisabeth Bennett in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.

[tina mandrell]

10:13 AM on 02/03/2011

That's great..lol

[Aitch5]

05:18 PM on 02/02/2011

Why so many Snow Whites? Do they think people will see all 3?

[AdamKidabra]

01:33 PM on 02/03/2011

They should just combine them all. "The Winter of 2011 and the 21 dwarves."

[Aitch5]

03:22 PM on 02/03/2011

LOL!

[coblstone]

05:18 PM on 02/02/2011

As a consumer..
I want Original content.
I want new Talent.
I want to be Entertained.
Hollywood is gross and mediocre and i am fed up with it as it is!

[Cassandra45]

07:31 PM on 02/06/2011

Hear, hear! Allow me to fan you!