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- Tammy Stronach, the childlike empress of The NeverEnding Story, is excited to remake the film to inspire creativity in a new generation of dreamers.
- Based on the 1979 novel, The NeverEnding Story is a pop culture classic beloved for its magical characters and iconic theme song.
- This year, the film turns 40 and continues to hold a special place in fans' hearts, proving its lasting legacy.
Favorite fantasy adventure The never ending story Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, now, One of the original stars shares his thoughts on the recently announced reboot.In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Tammy Stronach, who played the childlike empress in the 1984 film, said she I do not agree with those who feel The never ending story Should be left untouched.I can't wait to see how the story will be retold for a modern audience.
“There was a fierce bidding war in Hollywood and in foreign markets. I thought it would never happen. I’ve talked to a lot of people who love The NeverEnding Story, who have told me that nobody should touch it, that it’s a travesty. But I don’t really agree. The whole point of this movie is to inspire creativity and make sure that everyone keeps the spirit of the child and the dreamer inside them. Retelling the stories feels like a natural extension of that.”
The film was released in 1984 and directed by the late Wolfgang Peterson, and is based on the 1979 novel “The never ending storyWritten by Michael Ende, it has become a pop culture classic and a children's favorite over the decades thanks to its wide array of magical characters, iconic theme song, and a story full of adventure and darkness.
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It seems like classic movies are being remade every day. So why has no one touched The NeverEnding Story?
The never ending story The story begins with a boy named Bastian, who finds an ancient book called “The Neverending Story” and is swept into the magical world of Fantastica. When he realizes that this mysterious enchanted world is in great danger, he also discovers that he is the one chosen to save it. Can Bastian overcome the barrier between reality and his imagination to save Fantastica?
The NeverEnding story turns 40 this year.
No doubt many will be surprised to learn that The never ending story She turned 40 on July 20 (time stands still for no one), but Stronach loves that the film is still dear to so many people. In the interview, she also revealed that she recently rewatched the film with her daughter, but had to step away during a particularly infamous moment…
“I can’t believe that The NeverEnding Story is still in people’s hearts, and still has such a huge meaning to them. I feel so honored to be part of something that had such power, and I don’t think anyone could have predicted that. Maybe having the lucky dragon in your movie helps with that.”
I showed certain moments to my daughter when she was eight, and it was really fun. I can't watch the horse scene. I go get popcorn.
New air conditioning for The never ending story “The Last Man” is currently in production between Michael Ende Productions and See-Saw Films. The duo will work together as part of a new joint venture partnership and plan to bring the story to the big screen in multiple live-action films.
Tammy Stronach, whose screen credits have been minimal since
The never ending story
returns to acting in fantasy comedy
The Man and the Witch: A Dance of a Thousand Steps
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