You read that right. Envision Media Arts (Pathfinder, Celeste and Jesse Forever) has optioned the film rights to the iconic Pez candy dispensers from the 88 year old Austrian candy company. They are preparing an animated film penned by Cameron Fay (Brothers in Law) and produced by EMA CEO and founder Lee Nelson and David Buelow.
In a statement Lee Nelson said, “Pez candy is beloved by children and adults alike. With Cameron Fay we’ve created a world unique to Pez and a story that will touch the hearts of many.”
While a part of me doesn’t know quite how to digest this news, another part of me remembers what I thought when I heard there was a Lego movie in the works, and we all know how awesome the Lego Movie is. In fact many of the same licensed brands used in the Lego Movie have been used to top Pez dispensers in the past, so it could work, but I will refrain from judging until at least a synopsis is released.