Horrid Henry 3D Movie in the Works

LONDON: Vertigo Films and Novel Entertainment have begun principal photography on the all-new 3D live-action movie based on the property Horrid Henry.

Horrid Henry: The Movie is set for release in summer 2011, with shooting to take place in London for seven weeks. The cast includes Anjelica Huston, as Henry’s terrifying teacher; Rebecca Front, as Henry’s headmistress; Richard E Grant, as the rival headmaster; and Parminder Nagra, as Miss Lovely. Theo Stevenson stars as Horrid Henry.

Co-funded with UKFC, Prescience and Aegis Film Fund, Horrid Henry: The Movie will be distributed by Vertigo Films in the U.K. International sales are being handled by Protagonist Pictures, which is launching the film at AFM.

Producer Rupert Preston commented: “We are delighted to be bringing the magic of Horrid Henry onto the big 3D screen. We have a great adult cast, brilliant kids and a hugely professional team. It’s going to be fun!”

Mike Watts, co-founder of Novel, said: “To see Henry in real life and real 3D will be a huge thrill for everyone, not least the vast number of Horrid Henry fans who deserve nothing less than the best! This film aims to fulfill their expectations and more.”

Chris Collins from the UK Film Council’s Film Fund added: “Following on from the successful collaboration on Streetdance 3D, the UK Film Council is delighted to be supporting another 3D innovation from Vertigo Films. Horrid Henry is a classic character, much loved by its young audience, and we are pleased to be part of bringing him to the big screen in an exciting way.”