Plans for a remake of the classic film Whisky Galore have taken a step forward, with a British production team signing up to the project.
Whisky Galore Film Ltd, comprising the people behind films such as the Madness of King George and Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, could be making the Outer Hebridean island of Eriskay famous again as the backdrop of the now-legendary Compton MacKenzie tale.
It was revealed last year that French film company Canal Plus, which now owns all the Ealing Comedy rights, was planning to remake the 1949 classic. It is understood the remake is to be shot in Scotland.
A statement from the production company read: "Whisky Galore Film Ltd can confirm they have optioned from Studio Canal the remake rights of Sir Compton MacKenzie's book Whisky Galore. We are in the early stages of development, but will hopefully soon be in a position to formally release full details on the project."
Article Courtesy of The Press and Journal 19.01.04
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