"Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters" will be in 3D and the Release Date is now set

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Showing lots of potential is the Gary Sanchez's project "Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters", a dark continuation to the classic tale. The release date is now set and the film will be shot in 3D.

According to Deadline, "Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters at Paramount Pictures is now set for a March 2, 2012".

Hansel & Gretel 3D follows the story of the fairy tale siblings "15 years after their narrow fairy tale escape from the gingerbread house, become specialized bounty-hunters looking to take down the witches that almost killed them. Famke Janssen will play the leader of the witches."

Actress Gemma Arterton will star opposite Jeremy Renner and this film will be directed by Tommy Wirkola.

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