Disney has roped in Charlie Bean to helm the live-action/CG hybrid remake of its 1955 classic "Lady and the Tramp".
"The Lego Ninjago Movie" director will helm the project from a script by Andrew Bujalski, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Brigham Taylor will produce the project, which will be available exclusively on Disney's own digital streaming service scheduled to be launched late next year.
The 1955 classic followed two dogs, an upper-middle-class American cocker spaniel named Lady and a a street smart, downtown stray mongrel called the Tramp, as they embark on many romantic adventures.
The film featured several popular songs, including "Bella Notte", "He's a Tramp" and "The Siamese Cat Song".
Chaz Salembier and Jessica Virtue are overseeing the remake for Disney.
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