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"We are delighted to bring to life the iconic Ms. Frizzle and her zest for knowledge and adventure in a fresh new way that inspires the next generation of kids to explore science and supports the dedicated teachers who help make science real and accessible for young learners every day."
—Iole Lucchese

A live-action feature film adaptation of The Magic School Bus is currently in development.[1] The movie is being produced by Universal Pictures, Scholastic Entertainment, and Brownstone Productions; and will star Elizabeth Banks as an unknown Ms. Frizzle. It has yet to be released.

Cast

Appearances

Trivia

  • This film will be the first Magic School Bus project in a resolution higher than 1080p/i (as most modern films are natively shot in 4–8K)
    • This is the second time The Magic School Bus franchise switches to a higher display resolution, the first being “Frizzle of the Future” when the brand switched from 480i to 1080p.
  • This marks the second time that the franchise has been officially adapted for live action.
  • It is unknown whether the movie will be set in the continuity of Cole and Degen, The Magic School Bus (1994) and The Magic School Bus Rides Again, or The Magic School Bus: Mighty Explorers.
  • Iole Lucchese of Scholastic Entertainment also worked on Season 3 of The Magic School Bus Rides Again.
  • With its physical media releases, the movie will bring The Magic School Bus to Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for the first time.
  • This and the spin-off series will be the first MSB media since Scholastic purchased 9 Story in 2024.

References

[1] [2]

  1. https://variety.com/2020/film/news/elizabeth-banks-magic-school-bus-movie-ms-frizzle-1234689760/

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