Apr 05, 2016 t he director of the jungle book said it would have been odd not to feature prominent female characters in the film like the classic disney animation jon favreau joined oscar winners sir ben. Back in 1967, walt disney produced an animated musical comedy based on british author rudyard kiplings 1894 work, the jungle book, about a boy called mowgli whos raised by wolves in tropical india. The jungle book 2 is happening, heres what we know cinemablend. Iron man, jungle book director jon favreau to produce first liveaction star wars tv series jon favreau will write and executive produce a liveaction star wars series for the walt disney co.
Chosen from thousands of auditions, 10year old neel sethi will be playing the part of mowgli in jon favreaus version of disneys the jungle book. Sep 28, 2016 favreau s jungle book, a liveaction and cgi blend inspired by the 1967 original, was a critical and commercial smash upon its release in april. 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. Create talked to director jon favreau about relating to flawed heroes, the elusive control of tone, and making movies for everyone. Apr 11, 2016 disney seems to have so much faith in jon favreau s the jungle book that they have already begun talks to have the director helm an upcoming sequel. The director, who is best known for his iron man movies as well as one of this centurys christmas classics, elf, is in negotiations to direct disneys liveaction version of the jungle book. Writer justin marks reveals that his sequel the jungle book 2 will explore other areas of the rudyard kipling novel that the. When jon favreau signed on to direct the upcoming the jungle book film, he knew he had big shoes to fill.
Disney seems to have so much faith in jon favreaus the jungle book that they have already begun talks to have the director helm an upcoming sequel. Jon favreau in talks to direct jungle book for disney. Jon favreau responds to jungle book sequel rumours movies. The jungle book director jon favreau is reimagining. Jon favreaus the jungle book, a hybrid project of kiplings original source material and the 1967 animated film, is a delicate story but a magnificent world. Director jon favreau reveals the secrets behind the making of. May 19, 2017 jon favreaus live actioncgi jungle book movie was a huge hit this year, and it looks like his next job is rebooting another disney classic. Jungle book director jon favreau pays tribute to genius. Favreau is also working on a sequel to the jungle book. The jungle book 2 further explores the original book jan 14, 2018. In order to truly do justice to its predecessors, however, the reboot needed to have enough heart to match its visually.
Find movie and film cast and crew information for the jungle book 2016 jon favreau on allmovie. As the jungle book swings on to bluray and itunes this week, co. Jon favreaus live actioncgi jungle book movie was a huge hit this year, and it looks like his next job is rebooting another disney classic. Apr 12, 2016 the jungle books sequel may not be as certain as previously reported read the exclusive story at empire. Shortly after the release of the film, favreau and marks signed on to direct and write the sequel, and it could potentially have a release sometime in fall 2019 and will be shot backtoback with favreaus remake of the lion king. Speaking to slashfilm, screenwriter justin marks has been chatting about favreau. The jungle book has always been one of my favorite disney films, and i have fond childhood memories of these characters. Jungle book 2 in the works with jon favreau, justin marks. But favreau convinced shandling to take the porcupine role in the jungle book. Not only was he remaking one of disneys most classic tales, but he wanted honor the. Jungle book director jon favreau on making films for.
The jungle book was shown across 4,028 theaters of which 3,100 theaters 75% were in 3d, including 376 imax screens, 463 premium large format screens, and 145 dbox locations. The last time we talked, i was looking for my mowgli and was about to cast bill murray as. Mistress of evil 2019 and alice through the looking glass 2016, this is the third sequel of a live action disney reboot. The jungle book interview with director jon favreau the. Jungle book courtesy of disney disney is in talks to bring the creative gang back together for a sequel to its film that opens this friday. Lion king and jungle book 2 updates from jon favreau. This film is sure to become another disney classic. 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. The last time we talked, i was looking for my mowgli and was about to cast bill murray as baloo in a new reimagining of the jungle book for disney. Favreau was at the park last night for the first ever public read more movie director jon favreau meets cast. Jungle book 2 in the works with jon favreau, justin marks exclusive april 11, 2016 11. Director jon favreau s beautifully animated 3d production of rudyard kiplings classic story is the best yet.
When it comes to movie animals that can enunciate and articulate, gab and prattle on, chew the fat and belt out a song, jon favreau, director of the jungle book, knows what hes talking about. Jungle book sequel is a go with director jon favreau. But favreau convinced shandling to take the porcupine role. Jon favreau revealed he still intends to direct the jungle book 2. The jungle book is arguably director jon favreaus most ambitious film to date. Apr 06, 2016 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.
On day 2 of the jungle book week, i discuss the sequel to the original animated classic and the announcement of jon favreaus sequel, the jungle book 2. The walt disney studios on tuesday announced that the jungle book studio and director are reteaming for a liveaction the lion king on the fast track to production. 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. A few words from the creative genius behind the jungle book jon favreau and visual effects supervisor rob legato. Favreaus jungle book, a liveaction and cgi blend inspired by the 1967 original, was a critical and commercial smash upon its release in april. Director jon favreau opens up about his plans for disneys liveactioncgi the lion king and the sequel to his jungle book movie. Disney confirms jungle book director jon favreau is. Director jon favreau takes audiences on a wild ride back. Director jon favreaus beautifully animated 3d production of rudyard kiplings classic story is the best yet. Favreau appears on popcorn with peter travers to talk about the making of the jungle book and reflects on shandlings role as the porcupine. Legend of the jungle also known and stylized on screen simply as mowgli is a 2018 adventure drama film directed by andy serkis with a screenplay by callie kloves, based on stories collected in all the mowgli stories by rudyard kipling. The jungle book director, jon favreau talks about his latest.
Iron man, jungle book director jon favreau to produce first. Iron man and the jungle book director jon favreau gives us the scoop on his jungle book sequel and the status of his liveaction lion king adaptation. Apr 12, 2016 the jungle book hasnt been released in theaters yet, but disney is already developing a sequel with director jon favreau rumored to be returning according to the hollywood reporter, favreau and. The jungle book director jon favreau gets taste of indian. When i think about disneys legacy, i relate to walts original dream, says director jon favreau. Almost entirely computergenerated, its a wondrous dreamscape of sensations and textures 3d is essential here which evoke all the mythical, primordial emotion. Apr 04, 2016 favreau says shandling just liked to help out. Director jon favreau reveals the secrets behind the making. The film stars rohan chand, matthew rhys, and freida pinto, along with voice and motion capture performances from christian bale, cate blanchett. The studio is talks with director jon favreau and screenwriter justin marks to return for jungle book 2.
The jungle book director jon favreau shares stories in the lead up to his lastest movie. The jungle book director jon favreau got a whiff of desi flavours the director says if he plans to make chef 2, he would love to include indian cuisine in it. The lion king will return with jungle book director. Disney believes that one of the bare necessities for. Neel, an indianamerican boy with roots tracing back to punjab, essays the role of mowgli in the fantasy adventure film, which opened in indian theatres on friday. Jungle book director jon favreau on making films for everybody. Apr 11, 2016 jungle book courtesy of disney disney is in talks to bring the creative gang back together for a sequel to its film that opens this friday. Discovery river amphitheater at disneys animal kingdom has been taken over by a new musical show the jungle book. Disney and jon favreaus 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. Jungle book 2 in the works with jon favreau, justin. Sep 28, 2016 the walt disney studios on tuesday announced that the jungle book studio and director are reteaming for a liveaction the lion king on the fast track to production. Jon favreaus the jungle book finds its mowgli deadline.
Favreau was at the park last night for the first ever public read more. Disney confirmed that it is in negotiations to reunite the team behind its upcoming liveactioncgi pic the jungle book for a sequel. The jungle book interview with director jon favreau. Following the box office success of the jungle book, director jon favreau is currently hard at work on bringing another of disneys animated classics back to the big screen with a liveaction remake of the lion king, after which hell be returning to the world of rudyard kipling for the jungle book 2. Apr 11, 2016 disney is developing a sequel to the jungle book, which opens friday in the u.
Apr 12, 2016 although the jungle book hasnt reached cinemas yet, disney is so confident in the film that a sequel is already in the works. Apr 11, 2016 disneys the jungle book 2 in development. Jon favreau responds to jungle book sequel rumours. Belloni asked favreau if he gets bad pitches for a sequel to his 1996 cultclassic swingers.
The lion king will return with jungle book director jon. Since then, the film has been remade as a liveaction adaptation in 1994 by stephen sommers and a sequel to the original cartoon, the jungle book 2, was developed as a directto. The jungle book hasnt been released in theaters yet, but disney is already developing a sequel with director jon favreau rumored to be returning according to the. During a recent interview with film, marks offered up some details on where they are getting their ideas for the sequel. Jungle book director jon favreau recalls marvels perilous start at thrs power lawyers event. The jungle books sequel may not be as certain as previously reported read the exclusive story at empire. In april 2016, it was reported that favreau will return to direct the sequel to the jungle book, his critically acclaimed liveaction adaptation of the animated film of the same name. The show draws inspiration from and reimagines the new liveaction remake of disneys the jungle book directed by jon favreau. Disney is developing a sequel to the jungle book, which opens friday in the u.
Jungle book director jon favreau highlights films female. The jungle book director talks to us about the challenges of bringing a re. Actordirector jon favreau loves movie magic, and he loves creating it. 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. Disneys the jungle book is directed by jon favreau iron man and stars such voice talent as bill murray rock the kasbah as baloo the bear, christopher walken jersey boys as king louie and idris elba beasts of no nation as shere khan, among many others as can be been seen in the latest trailer. Iron man, jungle book director jon favreau to produce. Jul 15, 2014 chosen from thousands of auditions, 10year old neel sethi will be playing the part of mowgli in jon favreaus version of disneys the jungle book. Some of the storyline does change from the original, so it is fresh in that way. With neel sethi, bill murray, ben kingsley, idris elba. The jungle book director jon favreau is reimagining the. Jon favreau looks back at the jungle book animation. Disney, jon favreau developing jungle book sequel polygon. Jon favreau brings cg realism to the jungle book the. Sequel to the jungle book 2016, directed by jon favreau.
T he director of the jungle book said it would have been odd not to feature prominent female characters in the film like the classic disney animation. Having previously launched the marvel cinematic universe with iron. Find movie and film cast and crew information for the jungle book 2016 jon favreau on allmovie allmovie. Director jon favreau and screenwriter justin marks are in talks to return for the disney adventure. The jungle book 2 is happening, heres what we know. Jungle book sequel is a go with director jon favreau the liveaction cg spectacle will get a followup with filmmaking team returning by nicole sperling. Apr 12, 2016 on day 2 of the jungle book week, i discuss the sequel to the original animated classic and the announcement of jon favreau s sequel, the jungle book 2. Initially an indie film favorite, actor jon favreau has progressed to strong mainstream visibility into the millennium and, after nearly two decades in the business, is still enjoying character stardom as well as earning notice as a writerproducer director. The amiable, huskyframed actor with the tight, crinkly hair was born in queens, new york. I was most excited to see how a reallife adaptation would turn out. 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 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. The filmmaker behind iron man and chef reimagines the 1967 disney animated classic on a grand scale. Iron man director jon favreau signaled his intent to direct the jungle book 2 and the lion king backtoback when it was. Apr 16, 2016 a couple weeks ago, i took part in a roundtable interview, along with other outlets, with the lovely jon favreau. Disney is reportedly ready to begin development on a sequel to the jungle book, with director jon favreau possibly returning as well. A couple weeks ago, i took part in a roundtable interview, along with other outlets, with the lovely jon favreau. Apr 11, 2016 disney confirmed that it is in negotiations to reunite the team behind its upcoming liveactioncgi pic the jungle book for a sequel. Sep 28, 2016 the jungle book director will be at the helm. Director jon favreau and writer justin marks are currently in the process of developing the script for the jungle book 2 for disney. May 28, 2016 discovery river amphitheater at disneys animal kingdom has been taken over by a new musical show the jungle book. The jungle book director, jon favreau talks about his.
1361 76 987 92 1499 1304 1062 1254 1154 317 1208 736 1060 48 448 1287 940 25 198 755 912 1107 381 673 1527 629 862 836 1396 1200 1317 425 636 678