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.