is the film an original idea, a remake, a sequal or an adaptation (or a combination)?

In October 2010, New Line gave Bryan Singer the green-light to begin pre-production work on Jack the Giant Killer, with production scheduled to begin the following spring. In November 2010, Singer began screen-testing for the male and female leads. Aaron Johnson, Nicholas Hoult, and Aneurin Barnard were considered for the role of the young farmhand, and Adelaide Kane, Lily Collins, and Juno Temple tested for the princess role.[5] In December 2010, Singer said, "Im very much looking forward to using the EPIC Red for my next movie Jack the Giant Killer which will be shot in, what else, 3D. The cameras incredibly compact size and extraordinary resolution are ideal for the 3D format. But more importantly Jack the Giant Killer is my first movie set in a time before electricity. The EPICs extraordinary exposure latitude will allow me to more effectively explore the use of natural light" In February 2011, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Stanley Tucci had been cast as the antagonist, the king's advisor who plans on taking over the kingdom, and Bill Nighy and John Kassir were cast as Fallon, the two-headed leader of the giants; Nighy would play the big head and Kassir would paly the smaller head. Also in February, Nicholas Hoult was offered the lead role.[4] Singer said he

had liked him since Skins and was very supportive of his casting in X-Men: First Class. Later that month, Ewan McGregor joined the cast as the leader of the kings elite guard, who helps fight giants.[8] In March 2011, Eleanor Tomlinson was cast opposite Nicholas Hoult as the princess[7] and Ian McShane was cast to play her father, King Brahmwell.[10] Two days later, New Line and Warner Bros. announced a release date of June 15, 2012. who is the director? Bryan Jay Singer (born September 17, 1965) is an American film director, writer and producer. Singer won critical acclaim for his work on The Usual Suspects, and is especially well-known among fans of the science fiction and superhero genres for his work on the X-Men films and Superman Returns. which studio(s) are making the film?

New Line Cinema- merged with warner bros Legendary Pictures- connections with Nolan an warner bros Original Film Big Kid Pictures - Producer, Story Bad Hat Harry- singers group - what size budget did it have? $185200 million

which 'stars' signed up to be in the film?

Nicholas Hoult Eleanor Tomlinson Ewan McGregor Stanley Tucci Ian McShane Bill Nighy John Kassir how long did it take from 'green light' to filming commencing In October 2010, New Line gave Bryan Singer the green-light to begin pre-production work on Jack the Giant Killer September of that year, Caruso was replaced by Singer Filmed in britain Wanted it to be like avatea EPIC Red camera

Digital Domain, Giant Studios, The Third Floor, MPC, Soho VFX, Rodeo FX and Hatch Productions. in 1996 and was merged with larger sister studio Warner Bros. in 2008

in 2005 the company concluded an agreement to co-produce and co-finance films with Warner Bros. Following the expiration of that deal in 2014, Legendary will begin a similar arrangement with Universal Studios.

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New Line Cinema Legendary Pictures Original Film Big Kid Pictures Bad Hat Harry Warner Bros. Pictures

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Jack the Giant Slayer is a 2013 American fantasy adventure film based on the English fairy tales "Jack the Giant Killer" and "Jack and the Beanstalk".