Disney's Dumbo for live action remake with possible flying elephant

The 1941 animated classic will be next to get the modernisation treatment

Dumbo was the fourth animated Disney film, first released in 1941

Disney’s Dumbo is the latest animated classic to get the live action remake treatment.

The original 1941 film tells the endearing story of a baby circus elephant. Ridiculed since birth for his over-sized ears, Dumbo learns to fly with the help of a magic feather and a mouse to become a big top sensation.

Now the cartoon is to be reworked by Transformers: Age of Extinction screenwriter Ehren Kruger, who will also co-produce with Justin Springer.

Reports suggest that the fresh take will adapt from the first movie but add a family plotline that parallels with Dumbo’s own.

Due to the current advanced state of CG technology, a flying elephant could well feature in the remake – something that has to be worth a watch.

Disney has enjoyed success with recent reboots Alice in Wonderland, starring Johnny Depp, and Sleeping Beauty spin-off Maleficent, starring Angelina Jolie.

Kenneth Branagh’s Cinderella is due out in March, while modern versions of The Jungle Book and Beauty and the Beast are also in the pipeline.