What’s this? We’re now just 4 months away from Disney’s next “live-action” remake. This one will use digital composition to recreate the Walt Disney classic animated feature “The Jungle Book.” Complete with Baloo the Bear, Bagheera, Shere Khan and Kaa. To mark the occasion, Disney… Read More »Disney The Jungle Book movie living poster
The first trailer for Disney’s live-action remake of The Jungle Book is now out. It’s our first look at how the film combines a live action Mowgli with digital animal creations and environments. The photo-realistic CGI is very immersive. The narration is from Scarlett Johanasson… Read More »Disney’s The Jungle Book – First Trailer
Disney’s Live-action slate contains a few remakes, including an interesting take on the Walt Disney Classic “The Jungle Book.” Based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories and inspired by Disney’s 1967 animated classic, the film features state-of the-art technology that immerses audiences in the lush world… Read More »Cast of The Jungle Book remake share love of Disney
Disney has made some adjustments to its movie release calendar and announced release dates for a couple upcoming films. Shakeups like these happen all the time, but a delay usually means early previews of the film weren’t playing quite as intended and the movie is… Read More »Disney moves back The Jungle Book, Announces More 2016 Release Dates
Disney has entrusted Director Jon Favreau (Iron Man 1 & 2) with the reigns of its live-action & CGI combination remake of the classic The Jungle Book movie.
The movie will combine some live-action with photo-realistic CGI animals and environments. Think how the apes from Dawn of the Planet of the Apes were created digitally and you’ll get the picture. The movie has been on track for an October 9, 2015 release.
We’re now getting our first look at the title treatment (above) and first concept art for the film.
That’s definitely a departure from the style of the animated classic, but the spirit is still there.
This movie is currently in production and the director has been sharing a few photos of himself on set and with various cast members. Read More »First Concept art and Title for Disney’s The Jungle Book “Live Action” Remake
Idris Elba took to reddit for an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session where he fielded fan questions about his role including his role as Shere Khan in the upcoming The Jungle Book and his role as Heimdall in the Marvel “Thor” movies. Included among the… Read More »Idris Elba from Thor and The Jungle Book answers fan questions
Veteran actor Bill Murray has joined the cast of Disney’s The Jungle Book as the voice of the lovable bear Baloo. Murray, who as of late has become known for crashing parties and dispensing life advice, has had a pretty spectacular career with roles ranging… Read More »Actor Bill Murray crashes Disney’s The Jungle Book Cast as Baloo
Two more actors have been snared to join the voice cast for Disney’s The Jungle Book. Academy Award winner Christopher Walken will take on the role of King Louie, the ruler of a troop of monkeys and apes, while Giancarlo Esposito (Critics Choice Award winner… Read More »Disney’s “The Jungle Book” Snares Christopher Walken & Giancarlo Esposito