Jon favreau talks lion king vr and jungle book 2 plans. Jon favreau s ambitious retelling of the beloved 1967 disney animated film the jungle book could have been a success based solely on the sum of its parts. In order to truly do justice to its predecessors, however, the reboot needed to have enough heart to match. The jungle book is a 2016 american fantasy adventure film directed and produced by jon favreau, from a screenplay written by justin marks and produced by walt disney pictures. Director jon favreau reveals the secrets behind the making.
Following the films early financial and critical success, the studio has begun working on a sequel. Its a retelling of both the classic rudyard kipling tale and a canny update of the beloved 1967 animated classic. Jon favreau used live action and cgi to recreate the. Director jon favreau explains the big change hes made to the jungle book. In director jon favreau s the jungle book, sethi leaps off the screen, and hes got a lot of competition on that screen too. I mean they have breathed new life into an epic story. Jon favreau s the jungle book, which opens today in eyepopping 3d, is an absolute blast. Favreau appears on popcorn with peter travers to talk about the making of the jungle book and reflects on shandlings role as the porcupine. Back in september, we reported that director jon favreau, fresh off his box office blockbuster the jungle book, will return to disney to direct. Homecoming 2017, and coexecutive produced avengers. Yes, it does, says anyone whos seen jon favreau s latest cinematic iteration of. The jungle book by jon favreau jon favreau, neel sethi.
Jon favreau s the jungle book 2016 is a remake of the 1967 classic disney cartoon about the adventures of a small boy, mowgli neel sethi. The jungle book director jon favreau is going back to marvel. After a threat from the tiger shere khan forces him to flee the jungle, a mancub. Further differentiating his film from the disney version, serkis points out that hes not. The jungle book pygmy hog 2016 entourage jon favreau 2015 chef carl casper 2014. In director jon favreau s spirited, lush adaptation of the jungle book based loosely on rudyard kiplings stalwart fables, with dashes. Jon favreau confirms fall 2020 return for the mandalorian. Jungle book director jon favreau keeps the 19th century kipling tone but updates the classic for modern times raksha the mother wolf. Based on rudyard kiplings eponymous collective works and inspired by walt disneys 1967 animated film of the same name, the jungle book is a liveactioncgi film that tells the story of mowgli, an orphaned human boy who.
Today, disney unveiled the first teaser for jon favreau s the jungle book, an eyepopping blend of live action and photorealistic cgi that promises to make mowglis sojourn through the bush. The jungle book is a 2016 american fantasy adventure film directed and produced by jon favreau, from a screenplay written by justin marks and produced by. Jungle book 2 in the works with jon favreau, justin marks exclusive april 11, 2016 11. Directed by jon favreau chef, iron man, elf, based on rudyard kiplings timeless stories and inspired by disneys classic animated film, the jungle book is an allnew. Jon favreaus jungle book is a wild tale for a digital age. The jungle book 2 liveaction film disney wiki fandom. Brian cassella chicago tribune funny thing about the upcoming liveaction version of the jungle book. Jon favreau s the jungle book, a hybrid project of kiplings original source material and the 1967 animated film, is a delicate story but a magnificent world. Regisseur jon favreau tovert een magische plek om in te verdwalen. As the jungle book swings on to bluray and itunes this week, co. Well wait until we have more than a few onset selfies to go on before making predictions about the jungle book, though. In this version, young mowgli neel sethi is growing up and trying to figure out his place in the jungle. Jon favreau likes onions on his hot dog and bill murray in. With the jungle book, director jon favreau offers an.
Jungle book 2 in the works with jon favreau, justin. Jon favreau on the jungle book, the sequel, what fans can expect with his version of the lion king, seth macfarlanes orville tv series, and more. The jungle book 2 is a sequel to the 2016 film, the jungle book. He is also known for directing films, such as iron man and the jungle book. Disney has gone back to its earlier version of the jungle book and completely reanimated it. How andy serkis jungle book differs from jon favreaus. Jon favreau looks back at the jungle book animation. However, by changing the snake into a woman, the jungle book arguably fulfills the cliche trope of onscreen women only being allowed to be femme fatales or maternal figures. The jungle book is een amerikaanse liveactionavonturenfilm uit 2016, geproduceerd door walt disney pictures onder regie van jon favreau. Origins, but theres still a bit of bad luck that disneys version was a few years ahead of theirs. Ben kingsley, neel sethi, bill murray, idris elba en christopher walken. Director jon favreau states that changing kaas gender was an attempt to right an imbalance of having all male characters in the film. Jon favreau retells the jungle book with breathtaking effects, heart, and just the bear necessities. With neel sethi, bill murray, ben kingsley, idris elba.
Watch the new teaser trailer for disneys the jungle book now. Jon favreau s the jungle book has a 100 percent fresh rating on rotten tomatoes, is expected to open at no. Favreau is reported to return as director and neel sethi is reported to reprise his role of mowgli, while screenwriter justin marks is also in negotiations to return. Jungle book director jon favreau highlights female characters he was born in october 1966, almost a year to the day that the fair wound down, and remembers staring down from a pigeonseyeview. Jon favreau biography facts, childhood, family life. Days before the studio opens its liveaction take on the jungle book. The jungle book 2 already in the works at disney collider.
Jungle book director jon favreau on making films for. After a threat from the tiger shere khan forces him to flee the jungle, a mancub named mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of. Jon favreau breaks down disneys liveaction jungle book. Actordirector jon favreau loves movie magic, and he loves creating it. The jungle book official us teaser trailer youtube. Jon favreau is an american actor, director, and producer, known for his acting roles in films like very bad things. The jungle book star neel sethi on acting, jon favreau.
It was announced on april 25, 2016 that favreau and. In order to truly do justice to its predecessors, however, the reboot needed to have enough heart to. It was announced on april 25, 2016 that favreau and marks will. Directed by jon favreau iron man, based on rudyard kiplings timeless stories and inspired by disneys classic animated film, the jungle book is an allnew liveaction epic adventure about mowgli newcomer neel sethi, a mancub whos been raised by a family of wolves. Jungle book director jon favreau keeps the 19th century.
Disney and jon favreau s liveactioncg hybrid adaptation of walt disneys 1967 animated feature film classic, the jungle book, which hit theatres last april 15, was both a marvel of technologydriven cinematic storytelling and a box office smash. The jungle book hits theaters on october 9th, 2015. Almost entirely computergenerated, its a wondrous dreamscape of sensations and textures 3d is essential here which evoke all the mythical, primordial emotion. Does the world really need another jungle book movie. Director and actor jon favreau on tuesday, march 22, 2016 at the peninsula hotel. Using computer animation, director jon favreau and his team have outdone themselves, creating a glorious, vibrant jungle. The jungle book is een visueel wonder dat een directe weg snijdt naar het. Directed by jon favreau iron man, based on rudyard kiplings timeless stories and inspired by disneys classic animated film, the jungle book is an allnew liveaction epic.
Director jon favreau explains the big change hes made to. After a threat from the tiger shere khan forces him to flee the jungle, a mancub named mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of panther bagheera and freespirited bear baloo. Shere khan roars to life in second triptych poster for the jungle book. He was raised by wolves in the jungles of india and the story revolves around the friendly talking animals who are escorting him to a local manvillage for his protection and safety. Directed by jon favreau iron man, based on rudyard kiplings timeless stories and inspired by disneys classic animated film, the jungle. Prepare for a wild ride with super bowl teaser for jon favreau s the jungle book. Create talked to director jon favreau about relating to flawed heroes, the elusive control of. Jungle book sequel is a go with director jon favreau. How jon favreau juggled walt disneys legacy and digital effects that go beyond avatar. Actor and filmmaker jon favreau, pictured at the park hyatt, sydney, has created a liveactioncgi reimagining of walt disneys 1967 animated film the jungle book. Favreau, riding high as the director of the critical and boxoffice smash the jungle book, sat down with thr executive editor matthew belloni at the 10th annual breakfast event held in conjunction.
Further differentiating his film from the disney version, serkis points. Bill murray, ben kingsley, idris elba, lupita nyongo, scarlett johansson, giancarlo esposito, christopher walken, neel sethi. Director jon favreau reveals the secrets behind the making of the jungle book favreau appears on popcorn with peter travers and shares how he chose the lone actor in the film and the tricks he. Jon favreau on jungle book 2, the lion king and orville.
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