Warner Bros. To Make Animated Dr. Seuss Movies

BURBANK, CA — The animated film production arm of Warner Bros. Pictures is partnering with Dr. Seuss Enterprises to produce feature films based on the iconic characters and stories created by Theodor Seuss Geisel, the studio announced Wednesday.

A fully animated version of the children's classic "The Cat in the Hat" will be the first project developed under the partnership, according to a joint statement released by Toby Emmerich, chairman of Warner Bros. Pictures Group, and Susan Brandt, president of Dr. Seuss Enterprises.

"With Warner Animation Group, we've really revitalized our feature animation activities, and this partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises will continue our move into world-class, wide-appeal animated fare," Emmerich said.

"For generations, Dr. Seuss has entertained and delighted children and adults alike with his whimsical tales," Brandt said. "Our partnership with Warner Animation Group continues those efforts by reimagining the beloved characters and stories for theater-going audiences, while keeping the integrity of Dr. Seuss's vision intact."

WAG is in the process of assembling a team of writers, producers and directors for the Seuss projects.

City News Service; Photo by Paige Austin