Guillermo del Toro and the Hatbox Ghost

It looks like Guillermo del Toro is making a movie based on Disney's THE HAUNTED MANSION ride. A follow-up to Rob Minkoff's 2003 blockbuster, the sequel will feature Eddie Murphy training Jaden Smith to be the hip, new groundskeeper of Gracey Manor. A deal is currently being put in place for Jennifer Tilly to reprise her breakout role as "Madame Leota".

Okay, nah nah nah, for really reals—

It's a reboot. Hopefully there will be some clever homages to the Eddie Murphy classic, but I think del Toro's aiming for a clean slate. Focusing on the "Hatbox Ghost" that riders will recognize from the ride.

Hey, it's a good effin ride, man. My favorite from childhood. It deserves a movie that's at least on par with that whole Pirate thing.

After that, let's get some movement on a movie based on that FLYING DUMBO ride. An elephant that can fly? How do you possibly turn that into a story?!?