Steven Spielberg Will Direct Adaptation Of Roald Dahl's 'The BFG'

Roald Dahl's novels have remained a steady source of big-screen success, and now Steven Spielberg is set to bring "The BFG" to theaters, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The classic story has been gestating at DreamWorks since 2011, when producer Kathleen Kennedy bought the rights. John Madden ("Shakespeare in Love") was originally tapped to direct but moved on to helm "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 2" instead. Now, Spielberg will reteam with "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" screenwriter Meliss...