Disney to make animated Bloom County movie.

[TheMightyFavog]

http://www.mediainfocenter.org/story.asp?story_id=57875290

LOS ANGELES - Miramax Films will co-finance and distribute computer-animated family films starting with "Opus," adapted from the popular "Bloom County" comic strip, the company said Thursday.

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The character of Opus is a rotund penguin with a cynical world view - far from the heartwarming characters at the center of such films as "Finding Nemo."

"We agree that it's a challenge," Miller said. "How do you take the essence of those characters, who are a little cynical, and move them into a story that can reach adults at the 'Bloom County' level and children at their level? We think we have a terrific story."

The challenge has been given to screenwriter Craig Mazin, whose credits include "Scary Movie 3." "Bloom County" is written by Berkeley Breathed.

[politicat]

1. Someone doesn't read their Bloom County...

Opus... cynical??? No. The opposite, in fact.

Milo... now HE'S cynical.

Still... very cool idea.

Pcat

[roguevalley]

2. opus is sweet and decent. Milo is the putz. I LOVE THESE GUYS!

[No2W2004]

3. Meh....

Breathed has done some kids books with Opus. It doesn't sound like we'll be seeing Milo, Steve, or Bill the Cat in it. Just sweet lil' Opus.