Article: Del Toro noses around 'Pinocchio'.

Guillermo del Toro's developing with the Jim Henson Co. a darker version of the "Pinocchio" fairy tale as a stop-motion feature.

Project will be produced by JHC co-toppers Brian Henson and Lisa Henson along with senior VP Jason Lust. Del Toro will exec produce.

Del Toro's working on the screenplay with Gris Grimly, who illustrated a 2002 version of "Pinocchio." Grimly and Adam Parrish King will co-direct the film.

Del Toro disclosed the project in ah interview with the website Bloodydisgusting.com and said that it would take about three years to complete.

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