Three Vancouver-based actors are making it big on the silver screen, literally — playing 50-foot tall, man-eating giants in Disney's The BFG opening in theatres July 1. ​Moniz de Sá said the characters they play are those of typical giants in 'Giant Country', in contrast to the protagonist BFG, or Big Friendly Giant, who is also a smaller giant. "I, like so many people around the world, have been bombarded by all of his wonderful creations for decades and decades. He said he enjoyed working with director Steven Spielberg, whom he described as "the most energetic person on set." "Working with Steven, I have to say the first word that comes to mind is just 'magical.'

Source: CBC News July 01, 2016 22:18 UTC