Early March 2012
Books on Screen
Early March 2012
Dr. Seuss’s classic, The Lorax, will be coming to theaters in 3D on March 2nd (which just happens to be Dr. Seuss’ birthday!). In this much-anticipated film adaptation, twelve-year-old Ted wants more than anything to win the affection of Audrey. One day, Audrey tells him that everything in their town of Thneed-Ville is artificial, and that the one thing she’s always wanted is to see a real live tree. Ted sets out on a dazzling adventure to find one, and along the way he meets the Lorax --- a grumpy but charming creature who serves as a guardian of the natural world.
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
Cast: Danny DeVito, Ed Helms, Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Betty White, Rob Riggle, Jenny Slate, Nasim Pedrad
Directors: Chris Renaud and Kyle Balda
Distributor: Universal Pictures
MPAA Rating: PG
Release Date: March 2nd
Based on: THE LORAX by Dr. Seuss
From the creators of Despicable Me and the imagination of Dr. Seuss comes the much anticipated feature Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, a 3D-CG adaptation of the classic tale of a forest guardian who shares the enduring power of hope. The animated adventure follows the journey of a 12-year-old as he searches for a real Truffula Tree, the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To get it, he must find the story of the Lorax, the acerbic yet charming character who fights to protect his world.


