The ‘Legally Blonde’ star is partnering with Build-A-Bear Workshop to put a modern take on the famous fairy tale, with the titular character taking on the role of powerful female protagonist.
Reese Witherspoon on the March 7, 2018 ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.’ Photo: Scott Kowalchyk/CBS ©2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Over the last 25 years, Build-A-Bear has created a trusted fanbase rooted in family, personal connection, and storytelling with teddy bears, making them the perfect partner for this project,” said Claire Curley, Hello Sunshine’s head of kids and animation, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “We’re excited to collaborate with them to bring a new perspective to such a timeless tale that we know will inspire young audiences.”
Build-A-Bear Workshop president-CEO Sharon Price John added, “We are thrilled to partner with Hello Sunshine and Reese Witherspoon, who, through her energy, experience, and intuition, has consistently proven her ability to bring talented people together and bring out the best in them. You could feel the magnetic creativity in the air from our early discussion about the concept and I believe the success of Hello Sunshine is a proof-point of the potential of this project.”
Witherspoon and Curley will executive produce alongside Price John and Foundation Media Partners’ Patrick Hughes.
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