Christopher Robin is out TODAY! UK release date, trailer, Winnie the Pooh voice actor and cast
ONE of the most beloved children's characters of all time is coming to the big screen this summer.
New Disney live-action film Christopher Robin is released TODAY, bringing Winnie-the-Pooh and his famous friends to life.
When is Christopher Robin out?
New Disney film Christopher Robin hits UK cinemas on August 17, 2018 (TODAY).
The running time is 104 minutes and the rating is U, which is suitable for all audiences aged 4 and over.
It is the latest in a series of Disney movies which bring to life some of the company's most famous creations.
Among the other projects in the works are The Lion King, Dumbo and Aladdin.
What happens in Christopher Robin?
Christopher Robin, the little boy from the Winnie the Pooh stories, is now all grown up and has lost all sense of imagination.
Pooh and his friends re-enter Christopher's life to help him find it again.
The film is not in the cartoon form that fans have been used to, instead, Pooh has been given a CGI make-over.
The film is made by the makers of the live-action film Beauty and the Beast and follows a similar digital format.
Who is in the cast of Christopher Robin?
The film features an all-star cast with some exceptional voice-actors:
- Ewan McGregor as Christopher Robin, a businessman, who was once an imaginative boy
- Orton O'Brien as young Christopher Robin
- Hayley Atwell as Evelyn Robin, Christopher's wife
- Bronte Carmichael as Madeline Robin, Christopher's daughter
- Mark Gatiss as Giles Winslow, Christopher's boss
- Chris O'Dowd as Tigger
- Nick Mohammed as Piglet
- Brad Garrett as Eeyore
- Peter Capaldi as Rabbit
- Sophie Okonedo as Kanga
- Toby Jones as Owl
- Wyatt Dean Hall as Roo
Who is Winnie the Pooh voice actor Jim Cummings?
Jim Cummings is a well-known voice actor, who has appeared in almost 400 roles.
He has voiced the main characters in Sonic The Hedgehog, Tasmanian Devil and Pete.
His CV also includes numerous Disney and DreamWorks animations, such as Aladdin and The Lion King.
He first voiced Winnie the Pooh in 1988 when he took over from Hal Smith.