Gnomeo and Juliet

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Preview: James McAvoy and Emily Blunt Are Gnomeo & Juliet

William Shakespeare's most famous love story has seen many different incarnations in the film world, but I'm fairly certain that Gnomeo and Juliet is the first time his star-crossed lovers are being portrayed by garden gnomes.

William Shakespeare's most famous love story has seen many different incarnations in the film world, but I'm fairly certain that Gnomeo and Juliet is the first time his star-crossed lovers are being portrayed by garden gnomes. James McAvoy and Emily Blunt lend their voices to Gnomeo and Juliet, respectively, as the concrete sweethearts are divided by the long-feuding red hats and blue hats. Given the inherent cuteness of the garden gnome and the inherent cuteness of a kids' film, this movie looks to be a crowd-pleaser (come on, what lady doesn't love McAvoy these days?).

Another element sure to make things more fun is Elton John. The legendary musician lends new and old tunes to the CGI movie, and I'm already grooving a little bit to "Saturday Night's Alright." Check out the trailer when you read more

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McAvoy and Blunt Join Elton John for Gnomeo and Juliet

"Gnomeo!" It makes me giggle.


"Gnomeo!" It makes me giggle.

The big news in the animation world today has to do with Shakespeare, Elton John and a star-crossed garden gnome couple voiced by James McAvoy and Emily Blunt. It sounds so cute my teeth are starting to ache.

Apparently Gnomeo and Juliet has been in the works for several years, with various other talent involved (Kate Winslet, Tim Rice). Now, the CGI-animated movie will blend Elton John's well-known songs (and some new ones) with a story based on one of Shakespeare's most well-known works. The Hollywood Reporter has more details:

In the loose and edgy adaptation of Shakespeare's play, McAvoy (Atonement) and Blunt (The Devil Wears Prada) would play lovers from rival gardens. John, who is producing alongside his offscreen partner David Furnish, Baker Bloodworth and Steve Hamilton Shaw, is said to be pursuing big-name talent to voice supporting roles.

I'm not the biggest fan of Elton John, but this sounds like it could be just so adorable. I mean, the Romeo and Juliet story's been played. . .but not by garden gnomes!

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