When Disney 2D animation legend Andreas Deja left the studio in 2013 after three decades — he’s best known for supervising such iconic ’90s villains as Gaston from “Beauty and the Beast,” Jafar from “Aladdin,” and Scar from “The Lion King” — he wanted to direct. Thus began a seven-year passion project to make his first short, “Mushka” (a Russian term of endearment for “sweetheart”), about a young girl who rescues the titular tiger cub in the forest and raises him.
Deja’s goal was to channel the look of the Disney films from the ’60s that he grew up with in Germany, particularly “The Jungle Book” — the first he experienced and his favorite — which made him want to become an animator.
Deja started thinking about returning to his first love — drawing animals — and the friendly dynamic between the innocent girl and the powerful tiger. It turned out to be a fitting...
Deja’s goal was to channel the look of the Disney films from the ’60s that he grew up with in Germany, particularly “The Jungle Book” — the first he experienced and his favorite — which made him want to become an animator.
Deja started thinking about returning to his first love — drawing animals — and the friendly dynamic between the innocent girl and the powerful tiger. It turned out to be a fitting...
- 12/6/2023
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
New Delhi, Nov 14 (Ians) Children’s Day, which is celebrated on November 14, is all about making kids feel special and bringing a smile to their faces. And what better way to do that with some fantastic series to binge-watch and listen.
Here is a list of the most captivating and educational series that are perfect for this Children’s Day, that are not just about entertainment but they also offer valuable life lessons, encourage creativity, and inspire young minds.
From exciting adventures to heartwarming stories, there is something for every child to enjoy.
Gullak:
It is a heartwarming web series directed by Palash Vaswani and Amrit Raj Gupta. ‘Gullak’ revolves around the Mishra family, comprising Santosh, Shanti, Anand “Annu”, and Aman Mishra. In season one, Annu’s constant tiff with his mother, Shanti, over joblessness and exam results sets the stage. Season two beautifully captures stories of hope, wishes,...
Here is a list of the most captivating and educational series that are perfect for this Children’s Day, that are not just about entertainment but they also offer valuable life lessons, encourage creativity, and inspire young minds.
From exciting adventures to heartwarming stories, there is something for every child to enjoy.
Gullak:
It is a heartwarming web series directed by Palash Vaswani and Amrit Raj Gupta. ‘Gullak’ revolves around the Mishra family, comprising Santosh, Shanti, Anand “Annu”, and Aman Mishra. In season one, Annu’s constant tiff with his mother, Shanti, over joblessness and exam results sets the stage. Season two beautifully captures stories of hope, wishes,...
- 11/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Nov 14 (Ians) Children’s Day, which is celebrated on November 14, is all about making kids feel special and bringing a smile to their faces. And what better way to do that with some fantastic series to binge-watch and listen.
Here is a list of the most captivating and educational series that are perfect for this Children’s Day, that are not just about entertainment but they also offer valuable life lessons, encourage creativity, and inspire young minds.
From exciting adventures to heartwarming stories, there is something for every child to enjoy.
Gullak:
It is a heartwarming web series directed by Palash Vaswani and Amrit Raj Gupta. ‘Gullak’ revolves around the Mishra family, comprising Santosh, Shanti, Anand “Annu”, and Aman Mishra. In season one, Annu’s constant tiff with his mother, Shanti, over joblessness and exam results sets the stage. Season two beautifully captures stories of hope, wishes,...
Here is a list of the most captivating and educational series that are perfect for this Children’s Day, that are not just about entertainment but they also offer valuable life lessons, encourage creativity, and inspire young minds.
From exciting adventures to heartwarming stories, there is something for every child to enjoy.
Gullak:
It is a heartwarming web series directed by Palash Vaswani and Amrit Raj Gupta. ‘Gullak’ revolves around the Mishra family, comprising Santosh, Shanti, Anand “Annu”, and Aman Mishra. In season one, Annu’s constant tiff with his mother, Shanti, over joblessness and exam results sets the stage. Season two beautifully captures stories of hope, wishes,...
- 11/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Well-known actress Sadaa, who has now taken to wildlife photography in a big way, has told her followers on Instagram to never underestimate the power of intuition. Going on to explain in detail how her intuition helped her click pictures and videos of a leopard called Bagheera, the actress wrote a detailed post with the title, “Bagheera, the ‘Bluff Master’ from Jhalana! Read to know why I call him that!”
The post read: “This shy rugged beast is known to keep away from gypsies/ humans. Hence, getting him head-on was something I’d least expected.”
“It was already past 6:30 p.m. and we had no hopes for any sighting for that evening. Something within me asked Hemant if we could check a particular area before heading out. To my surprise, he readily agreed.”
“Just a few minutes on that route, Hemant spotted something moving in the bushes. The moment we stopped to check,...
The post read: “This shy rugged beast is known to keep away from gypsies/ humans. Hence, getting him head-on was something I’d least expected.”
“It was already past 6:30 p.m. and we had no hopes for any sighting for that evening. Something within me asked Hemant if we could check a particular area before heading out. To my surprise, he readily agreed.”
“Just a few minutes on that route, Hemant spotted something moving in the bushes. The moment we stopped to check,...
- 9/23/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Okay, I was a little skeptical about actress Melora Hardin‘s quickstep on “Dancing with the Stars” for “Disney Heroes Night.” It’s not that I didn’t think she had the moves, but when her pro partner Artem Chigvintsev told her she’d be playing the lovable “Jungle Book” bear Baloo and that he’d be the panther Bagheera, I wasn’t exactly sure how that concept would translate on the dance floor. Clearly I needn’t have worried because their routine was a breakthrough moment for them in the ballroom. Watch their performance above and see what the judges had to say about it below.
See‘Dancing with the Stars’ Disney Heroes Night recap: Who had the most magical moves on Monday night? [Updating Live Blog]
Bruno Tonioli: “The queen of the jungle is in delightfully good form tonight. She’s becoming the queen of the ballroom. The best quickstep...
See‘Dancing with the Stars’ Disney Heroes Night recap: Who had the most magical moves on Monday night? [Updating Live Blog]
Bruno Tonioli: “The queen of the jungle is in delightfully good form tonight. She’s becoming the queen of the ballroom. The best quickstep...
- 10/12/2021
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
KollywoodThe movie also stars actors Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Raiza Wilson in pivotal roles. Tnm StaffThe title and first look poster of actor Prabhu Deva’s next film with director Santhosh P Jayakumar, were released on Wednesday. The movie has been titled Poikkal Kuthirai. The first look features a wounded Prabhu Deva, who is covered in blood and is seen with an artificial limb. He is seen carrying a child on one hand and a large spanner in the other. Sharing the poster, Prabhu Deva wrote: “Here’s the First Look of #PoikkalKuthirai, a gripping story of grit!” The film also stars actors Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Raiza Wilson in pivotal roles. The cast includes actors Prakash Raj, Samuthirakani and John Kokken. The project is bankrolled under the banners of Darkroom Pictures and Mini Studio. Poikkal Kuthirai has music by Imman. According to reports, the team is likely to wrap up shooting...
- 8/5/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Kollywood The film will see Prabhu Deva in multiple avatars. Digital Native The teaser of the Prabhu Deva starrer Bagheera has been unveiled and fans are thrilled to see the star in a new avatar. Prabhu Deva is appearing in multiple avatars in the film as was evident from the posters released earlier. The 1.40-minute teaser is loaded with suspense.The first look of Bagheera was released some months ago and it garnered the attention of the film buffs as the star was seen sporting a bald look with droplets of blood on his head. He is seen wearing glasses with three lenses with each of the lens carrying the reflection of Jungle Book's Mowgli sitting on Bagheera, a digital clock at 11:11, and a vintage car. Interestingly, this is the first time he has gone bald for a film. It may be noted here that the director had...
- 2/24/2021
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
SANDALWOODThe makers of the film released the first look poster on Thursday.Digital NativeDigital NativeDirector Prashanth Neel has confirmed that his next directorial Bagheera will star Sri Murali in the lead role. The confirmed this news on social media, tweeting: “@Srimuraliii as #Bagheera Penned a story of valor, for my first true Mass Hero. Wishing #sriimurali a Happy Birthday. @VKiragandur @DrSuri_dir @hombalefilms.” Through their official Twitter handle, the production house Hombale Films released the official poster of Bagheera. The tagline that accompanied Sri Murali’s look on the poster read: “When society turns into a jungle.. And only one predator roars for justice!” The dark look of the poster and the mysterious tagline have made fans curious about the film’s story. . @Srimuraliii as #Bagheera Penned a story of valor, for my first true Mass Hero. Wishing #sriimurali a Happy Birthday.@VKiragandur @DrSuri_dir @hombalefilms pic.twitter.com/7uKtBiENIu...
- 12/18/2020
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
CinemaThe actor reportedly met Dr Himani at her clinic while undergoing physio treatment when the couple fell in love.Digital NativeDigital NativeRumours about popular director-choreographer-actor Prabhu Deva getting married have been doing the rounds for a few months now. Reports said he has married Mumbai-based physiotherapist Dr Himani. This has now been confirmed by his brother Raju Sundaram, who is also a well-known choreographer, actor and director. Raju Sundaram told Toi in an interview, “We’re very happy about Prabhu Deva’s wedding.” The Toi report further says that the wedding took place in May and was a low-key affair with only close family and friends attending to bless the couple. Prabhu Deva reportedly met Dr Himani at her clinic while undergoing physio treatment when the couple fell in love. Prabhu Deva was earlier married to Ramlatha, with whom he has three children. The eldest child died of cancer in...
- 11/23/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodTo be directed by Yograj Bhatt, the film will start rolling early next year.Digital NativeDigital NativeReports have emerged that veteran director-choreographer-actor Prabhu Deva will be sharing screen space with Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar in his upcoming film. To be directed by Yograj Bhatt, the film will start rolling early next year. Reports say that the impressive script prompted Shiva Rajkumar to hop on board immediately after hearing the story. He also arranged a meeting between Yograj and Prabhu Deva to ensure that the latter makes it to the star cast, after being confident that he would be apt for the role. The project will kickstart after both Shiva Rajkumar and Prabhu Deva complete their current assignments. Shiva Rajkumar has recently wrapped up the shooting of the A Harsha directorial Bhajarangi 2. The film stars Bhavana as the female lead. The technical crew of Bhajarangi 2 comprises Arjun Janya for music composition,...
- 10/23/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
Reality ShowThe online talent show, titled ‘Heal UrLife Through Dance’, aims to promote mental wellness among persons with disabilities amid the pandemic.Digital NativeTollywood star Ram Charan, choreographer-filmmaker-actor Prabhudeva and choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan are coming together to host a digital para dance show titled ‘Heal URLife Through Dance’, along with Ram Charan’s wife and businessperson Upasana Kamineni Konidela. The purpose of the event is to promote mental well-being among persons with disabilities in these tough times. Speaking of the event, Ram Charan said, “‘Heal UrLife Through Dance’ celebrates the motivation and positive outlook that persons with disabilities have towards their life. Our country is filled with many talented people, who take up the obstacles life throws at them as a challenge and emerge as winners. We wanted to bring these extraordinarily talented people together and celebrate life with dignity and grace. I'm sure it will be a motivating experience...
- 10/7/2020
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe first look of 'Bagheera', featuring Prabhu Deva, was released a few weeks ago and it garnered the attention of the film buffs.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe first look of the upcoming film Bagheera, featuring Prabhu Deva, was released a few weeks ago and it garnered the attention of the film buffs, as Prabhu Deva appeared in a bald look with drops of blood on his head. Bagheera has Amyra Dastur playing the female lead and the latest we hear is that Gayathrie has been roped in for an important role. Sources say that Gayathrie’s role in the film is very significant and the filmmakers are positive that she will do complete justice to it. In the first look, Prabhu Deva was seen wearing glasses with three lenses, with each of the lens carrying the reflection of Jungle Book's Mowgli sitting on Bagheera, a digital clock at 11:11, and a vintage car.
- 3/31/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe two actors will be seen together in the upcoming film ‘Bagheera’, directed by Adhik. Digital NativeThe first look of the upcoming Malayalam film Bagheera, featuring Tamil star Prabhu Deva, was released a few weeks ago. It did capture the attention of the film buffs as Prabhu Deva appears in a bald look with drops of blood on his head. He is seen wearing glasses with three lenses with each of the lens carrying the reflection of Jungle Book's Mowgli sitting on the fictional bear Bagheera, a digital clock at 11:11, and a vintage car. On making the film with the title Bagheera, director Adhik has said in an interview to cinema express much earlier, “My favorite fictional character is Bagheera from The Jungle Book. He's a mentor who protects and, at the same time, can destroy if he wants. I find these shades in his character intriguing. Prabhudheva's...
- 3/16/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Kollywood The poster features a bald Prabhudeva with drops of blood on his head.Digital NativeDirector Adhik Ravichandran and Prabhudeva are teaming up for a film titled Bagheera. Amyra Dastur will be playing the female lead in it. The first look of this film was released by Dhanush on his social media page and has garnered the attention of the film buffs in a big way. Extremely Impressive First Look of #Bagheera starring my good friend @PDdancing master. Best wishes to the team. @Adhikravi @RVBharathan @AmyraDastur93 @AbinandhanR @AntonyLRuben @Ganesansmusic88 @NjSatz @DoneChannel1 @CtcMediaboy pic.twitter.com/LWk6Sdlwj3 — Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) February 14, 2020 The first look, featuring Prabhudeva, is very intriguing as he appears in a bald look with drops of blood on his head. He is seen wearing glasses with three lenses with each of the lens carrying the reflection of Jungle Book's Mowgli sitting on Bagheera, a digital clock at 11:11, and a vintage car.
- 2/15/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
Every week, IndieWire asks a select handful of film critics two questions and publishes the results on Monday.
This week’s question: In honor of “Captain Marvel” star Goose the cat, who is the greatest movie cat of all time?
The Aristocats (“The Aristocats”)
Lindsey Romain (@lindseyromain), Staff Writer for Nerdist
As a cat lover, it pains me to admit there isn’t a ton of great cat content out there in pop culture land. A lot of movies with prominent cats are either depressing or silly or the cat is barely involved. That’s why I’m going to go with Disney’s “The Aristocats,” about a trio of French kittens, their dainty mother, and the feral tomcat – Thomas O’Malley the Alleycat – they meet once they’re forced to the streets. The cats are all adorable, the songs are catchy, and it’s 90 minutes of pure, celebratory cat content.
This week’s question: In honor of “Captain Marvel” star Goose the cat, who is the greatest movie cat of all time?
The Aristocats (“The Aristocats”)
Lindsey Romain (@lindseyromain), Staff Writer for Nerdist
As a cat lover, it pains me to admit there isn’t a ton of great cat content out there in pop culture land. A lot of movies with prominent cats are either depressing or silly or the cat is barely involved. That’s why I’m going to go with Disney’s “The Aristocats,” about a trio of French kittens, their dainty mother, and the feral tomcat – Thomas O’Malley the Alleycat – they meet once they’re forced to the streets. The cats are all adorable, the songs are catchy, and it’s 90 minutes of pure, celebratory cat content.
- 3/11/2019
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
Valentine's Day is here! With all its mushy and cuddly feel! This is what our favourite telly actors feel about the day and how they celebrate it.?
Moon Banerrjee
Love should be celebrated every moment. The significance of Valentine's day is to conveniently celebrate it with your loved ones and not to take any pressure about the day. I generally spend time with my son whenever I have an off. So if I get an off on that day then it would be a cherry on the cake.
Geetanjali Singh?
Why do we have just one day for love. I think it should be celebrated throughout the year. Why do we wait to express and celebrate love. According to me, there is only one happiness in life, to love and to be loved . Let it just be St. Valentine day every day.
Rohitashv Gour?
I feel there should not be a single day for love,...
Moon Banerrjee
Love should be celebrated every moment. The significance of Valentine's day is to conveniently celebrate it with your loved ones and not to take any pressure about the day. I generally spend time with my son whenever I have an off. So if I get an off on that day then it would be a cherry on the cake.
Geetanjali Singh?
Why do we have just one day for love. I think it should be celebrated throughout the year. Why do we wait to express and celebrate love. According to me, there is only one happiness in life, to love and to be loved . Let it just be St. Valentine day every day.
Rohitashv Gour?
I feel there should not be a single day for love,...
- 2/13/2019
- GlamSham
It always helps a potential Academy Award nominee if they feature in a second (or even third) project alongside the one they are hoping to be nominated for. At worst, it helps get their faces out there a bit more and gets a few more Oscar voters to notice them. At best, it helps them garner more votes from the various colleagues they’ve worked with over the two or three projects. It also serves as a timely reminder of their talent, skills, and range.
For example, it helped recent Best Actor nominee Timothee Chalamet that he also appeared in “Hostiles” and “Lady Bird” the same year. Likewise, appearing in Martin Scorsese’s “Silence” (2016) helped Andrew Garfield earn a Best Actor nomination for “Hacksaw Ridge.”
But which potential male acting this year have other projects out that could give them a little boost on their way to the Oscar podium – or,...
For example, it helped recent Best Actor nominee Timothee Chalamet that he also appeared in “Hostiles” and “Lady Bird” the same year. Likewise, appearing in Martin Scorsese’s “Silence” (2016) helped Andrew Garfield earn a Best Actor nomination for “Hacksaw Ridge.”
But which potential male acting this year have other projects out that could give them a little boost on their way to the Oscar podium – or,...
- 1/21/2019
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Stars: Rohan Chand, Matthew Rhys, Freida Pinto, Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Benedict Cumberbatch, Naomie Harris, Andy Serkis, Peter Mullan, Jack Reynor, Eddie Marsan, Tom Hollander | Written by Callie Kloves | Directed by Andy Serkis
Andy Serkis sophomore effort, Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle, arrives two years after Jon Favreau’s monumental critically and financially successful live-action reinvention of the much-beloweved Disney classic, Shot two years previously and focusing on a darker more adult-oriented material, expanding further upon the work of author Rudyard Kipling rather than the property from Disney, Mowgli has had a rocky road to the screens of millions. A rumoured troubled and heavily set back production forced Warner Bros to draft visionary director Alfonso Cuaron into the ranks to put the property on track. Plague of issues of the comparison to Favreau’s impressive and beloved film, only furthering the pressure on release and box office standards after the...
Andy Serkis sophomore effort, Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle, arrives two years after Jon Favreau’s monumental critically and financially successful live-action reinvention of the much-beloweved Disney classic, Shot two years previously and focusing on a darker more adult-oriented material, expanding further upon the work of author Rudyard Kipling rather than the property from Disney, Mowgli has had a rocky road to the screens of millions. A rumoured troubled and heavily set back production forced Warner Bros to draft visionary director Alfonso Cuaron into the ranks to put the property on track. Plague of issues of the comparison to Favreau’s impressive and beloved film, only furthering the pressure on release and box office standards after the...
- 12/12/2018
- by Jak-Luke Sharp
- Nerdly
Plot: Mowgli (Rohan Chand) survives the massacre of his parents and is taken under the wing of a wolf pack roaming the jungle, while he’s trained by Bagheera (Christian Bale) and Baloo (Andy Serkis) to survive in this harsh, unforgiving world. But, will he be able to deny his true nature as a “man-cub”? Review: After years on the shelf, Andy Serkis’s…...
- 12/9/2018
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
NetflixThe Netflix version of Rudyard Kipling's story captures the brutality of the jungle wonderfully.Saraswati DatarFor most of us growing up in India in the '90s, the animated version of Jungle Book with its chirpy title track was beloved weekend entertainment. Jungle Book, first serialised in magazines in 1893, was a series of short stories by Rudyard Kipling who spent many years of his childhood in India. Mowgli- Legend of the Jungle, the latest adaptation of Kipling’s classic tale, is a departure from its more child friendly predecessors. Directed by Andy Serkis, the film boasts of a formidable cast of actors who have provided voice and motion capture movements, and is designed to be more faithful to Kipling’s original stories which portrayed the brutality and vulnerability of the jungle and those who lived in it. Andy Serkis, who is best known for his motion capture work...
- 12/8/2018
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
Let’s pretend for a moment that Disney didn’t just release a “live-action” remake of its 1967 “The Jungle Book” two years ago. In a world without such competition, “Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle” might have seemed like a good idea: a darker, decidedly non-Disney approach to Rudyard Kipling’s collection of stories about a boy raised by wild animals deep in the Indian forest. It may even have excited some people to know that performance-capture prodigy Andy Serkis was tackling the project as his directorial debut — one complicated enough that his second feature, “Breathe,” actually beat it to screens.
But Disney did release “The Jungle Book,” and that movie was a big, big hit, followed by the seemingly inevitable announcement of a sequel. Now, the best that Serkis’ “Mowgli” movie can hope for is possibly being mistaken for director Jon Favreau’s still-in-development followup (he decided to make “The Lion King” first). Still,...
But Disney did release “The Jungle Book,” and that movie was a big, big hit, followed by the seemingly inevitable announcement of a sequel. Now, the best that Serkis’ “Mowgli” movie can hope for is possibly being mistaken for director Jon Favreau’s still-in-development followup (he decided to make “The Lion King” first). Still,...
- 12/8/2018
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
As the year draws to a close, the march of live-action “re-imaginings” of classic kids’ animated feature films marches on. Well, technically it’s mostly CGI (or motion-capture) mixed with a bit of “live” reality. For the last few weeks the internet has been doing somersaults over the teaser/trailer for the “live” new version of The Lion King. Disney Studios got the ball rolling a few years ago with Cinderella and The Jungle Book, though they nixed most of the songs made famous in the 1950 and 1967 cartoons. What most film fans forgot was that the Rudyard Kipling classic was first a true live action flick in 1940 making its young star Sabu a fantasy adventure film icon. Since that book has long been in the public domain it’s natural that other studios and filmmakers would want to retell the tale. Waiting two years after the Jon Favreau helmed box office smash,...
- 12/7/2018
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle was the original Jungle Book adaptation, but following Disney’s huge live-action triumph, the film was sold to Netflix and now prepares for its launch. While telling the same story, it’s a completely different affair, so dark in tone, as a far more faithful adaptation of the renowned Kipling prose.
To mark the release we sat down with the film’s director Andy Serkis, who also plays Baloo, as well as the title role himself, Rohan Chand. Finally we spoke to Eddie Marsan, who voices the role of Vihaan. Serkis describes the journey the film has gone on before finally making its way to our screens, and why he feels Netflix makes the perfect home for his tale to be told.
Serkis also speaks about the dark elements to the film and whether it’s child-proof, while Marsan speaks about the values and messages the film is exploring.
To mark the release we sat down with the film’s director Andy Serkis, who also plays Baloo, as well as the title role himself, Rohan Chand. Finally we spoke to Eddie Marsan, who voices the role of Vihaan. Serkis describes the journey the film has gone on before finally making its way to our screens, and why he feels Netflix makes the perfect home for his tale to be told.
Serkis also speaks about the dark elements to the film and whether it’s child-proof, while Marsan speaks about the values and messages the film is exploring.
- 12/6/2018
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Andy Serkis, king of the performance capture kingdom, goes up against Disney’s The Jungle Book with his adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic story Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle. Serkis directs the new film with the voices of Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Benedict Cumberbatch, Freida Pinto, Naomie Harris, Peter Muilan, Jack Reynor, Eddie Marsan, Tom Hollander and Matthew Rhys.
Those attending the special screening of the film at the Curzon Mayfair in London this evening along with Serkis were the boy wonder himself Rohan Chand, Eddie Marsan, Naomie Harris, Louis Ashbourne Serkis, composer Nitin Sawhney and producer Jonathan Cavendish. We spoke to them about their new take on Kipling’s much loved tale.
The film arrives on Netflix on the 7th of December, 2018. Scott Davis and David Sztypuljak were on the red carpet and conducted these interviews.
Mowgli Legend of the Jungle Red Carpet Interviews
Plot:
A human child...
Those attending the special screening of the film at the Curzon Mayfair in London this evening along with Serkis were the boy wonder himself Rohan Chand, Eddie Marsan, Naomie Harris, Louis Ashbourne Serkis, composer Nitin Sawhney and producer Jonathan Cavendish. We spoke to them about their new take on Kipling’s much loved tale.
The film arrives on Netflix on the 7th of December, 2018. Scott Davis and David Sztypuljak were on the red carpet and conducted these interviews.
Mowgli Legend of the Jungle Red Carpet Interviews
Plot:
A human child...
- 12/4/2018
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
“The jungle is eternal,” purrs a panther — the second most charismatic black panther to hit screens in 2018, for those of you keeping count — to his “little brother,” a boy with limpid eyes and long back hair. This large, nurturing feline is referring to the home that provides them with renewable sustenance, shelter and the occasional slithering-reptile narrator. He might also be talking about Rudyard Kipling’s durable, endlessly adaptable 1894 collection of stories revolving around blessed beasts and children: the aforementioned big brother Bagheera, the boisterous bear Baloo, the cunning python...
- 12/3/2018
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
Christian Bale had one very simple reason for deciding to play Dick Cheney in Adam McKay’s upcoming “Vice.”
“I love crazy ideas!” Bale tells Variety. “Who would have thought Adam McKay would call me up one day and say, ‘Hey, what do you think about playing Dick Cheney?’ That’s just as crazy as playing a panther.”
The panther Bale is referring to his role as Bagheera in “Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle,” Andy Serkis’ adaptation of “The Jungle Book.”
“Andy is the only person who could call me and ask me” to play a panther and “I go, ‘Yeah, that could make sense. Let me think about it,’” Bale said. “Any other person, it would be like, ‘What are you talking about?’”
There was none of Bale’s signature drastic physical transformations for “Mowgli.” It was performance-capture technology that turned Bale into Bagheera. “I just had to walk like a panther,...
“I love crazy ideas!” Bale tells Variety. “Who would have thought Adam McKay would call me up one day and say, ‘Hey, what do you think about playing Dick Cheney?’ That’s just as crazy as playing a panther.”
The panther Bale is referring to his role as Bagheera in “Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle,” Andy Serkis’ adaptation of “The Jungle Book.”
“Andy is the only person who could call me and ask me” to play a panther and “I go, ‘Yeah, that could make sense. Let me think about it,’” Bale said. “Any other person, it would be like, ‘What are you talking about?’”
There was none of Bale’s signature drastic physical transformations for “Mowgli.” It was performance-capture technology that turned Bale into Bagheera. “I just had to walk like a panther,...
- 11/29/2018
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Andy Serkis has given life to many unreal and unnatural characters over the course of his career. But the man behind the motion-captured face of Gollum in the “Lord of the Rings” series and Caesar in various “Planet of the Apes” films may have finally met his technical match. In “Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle,” his adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s beloved story collection “The Jungle Book,” director and co-star Serkis throws in too many new elements and, in the process, derails the plot’s familiarity and some of its charms.
As in many other versions of Kipling’s tale, Mowgli (Rohan Chand, “Bad Words”) is an orphaned boy, adopted and raised by a pack of wolves in an Indian jungle. As he grows up, Mowgli is trained by cockney-accented bear Baloo (voiced by Serkis) and pragmatic panther Bagheera (Christian Bale) to fit in among the wolves and to learn to survive.
As in many other versions of Kipling’s tale, Mowgli (Rohan Chand, “Bad Words”) is an orphaned boy, adopted and raised by a pack of wolves in an Indian jungle. As he grows up, Mowgli is trained by cockney-accented bear Baloo (voiced by Serkis) and pragmatic panther Bagheera (Christian Bale) to fit in among the wolves and to learn to survive.
- 11/29/2018
- by Monica Castillo
- The Wrap
Few Hollywood talents have done more for the art of motion-capture performance than actor and filmmaker Andy Serkis, whose work in such films as the “Planet of the Apes” series and the latest “Star Wars” efforts always beg the question: Should mo-cap get more respect? If anyone is going to smash the wall that separates traditional performance and the work done by actors tasked with effects-heavy work, it’s Serkis. Which is why it was only fitting that the long-time actor would make his directorial debut on the mo-cap-heavy “Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle,” a passion project that adds a darker touch to Rudyard Kipling’s beloved classic “The Jungle Book.”
While Serkis’ film was originally meant to open in 2016, pitting it against Jon Favreau’s own “The Jungle Book,” it was eventually pushed to 2018, allowing Serkis’ film the chance to further refine the kind of technology meant to believably...
While Serkis’ film was originally meant to open in 2016, pitting it against Jon Favreau’s own “The Jungle Book,” it was eventually pushed to 2018, allowing Serkis’ film the chance to further refine the kind of technology meant to believably...
- 11/29/2018
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
It’s déjà vu all over again as Andy Serkis directs a darker version of the classic Jungle Book tales.
Deep Impact and Armageddon. Volcano and Dante’s Peak. Capote and Infamous. Hollywood history is sprinkled with many strange cases in which two films based on the same subject have been developed, produced and released in relatively close proximity to each other, often with one overshadowing the other at least in terms of success and awareness, if not necessarily quality. And now the tale of Mowgli, the little boy raised by wolves and living among the animals of the jungle in Rudyard Kipling’s classic Jungle Book stories, can join that club with Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle, the second movie in two years to tackle Kipling’s work.
The first was Disney’s The Jungle Book, a 2016 adaptation that also served as a live-action/CG remake of the Mouse House’s own 1967 animated version.
Deep Impact and Armageddon. Volcano and Dante’s Peak. Capote and Infamous. Hollywood history is sprinkled with many strange cases in which two films based on the same subject have been developed, produced and released in relatively close proximity to each other, often with one overshadowing the other at least in terms of success and awareness, if not necessarily quality. And now the tale of Mowgli, the little boy raised by wolves and living among the animals of the jungle in Rudyard Kipling’s classic Jungle Book stories, can join that club with Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle, the second movie in two years to tackle Kipling’s work.
The first was Disney’s The Jungle Book, a 2016 adaptation that also served as a live-action/CG remake of the Mouse House’s own 1967 animated version.
- 11/28/2018
- Den of Geek
It was a really light week for trailers last week (the main event, i.e. an official full trailer for True Detective‘s Season Three, did not drop until late on Friday) — then, starting last Monday, came the deluge. Prepare to catch up on: a sneak peek at the now-in-theaters, soon-to-be-streaming-on-Netflix Coen brothers Western anthology; a doc on the late, not-great-at-all Fox News head Roger Ailes; peeks at some 2019 sci-fi for both the big and the small screen; a new live-action take on The Jungle Book from Gollum himself,...
- 11/10/2018
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
Netflix has released a new trailer for director Andy Serkis upcoming adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. The movie is called Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle and it’s said to be a much darker take on the classic story. It actually looks like it could be a great film!
The story follows the upbringing of the human child Mowgli, raised by a wolf pack in the jungles of India. As he learns the often harsh rules of the jungle, under the tutelage of a bear named Baloo and a panther named Bagheera, Mowgli becomes accepted by the animals of the jungle as one of their own. All but one: the fearsome tiger Shere Khan. But there may be greater dangers lurking in the jungle, as Mowgli comes face to face with his human origins.
The movie also features an all-star ensemble cast that includes Christian Bale as the cunning panther,...
The story follows the upbringing of the human child Mowgli, raised by a wolf pack in the jungles of India. As he learns the often harsh rules of the jungle, under the tutelage of a bear named Baloo and a panther named Bagheera, Mowgli becomes accepted by the animals of the jungle as one of their own. All but one: the fearsome tiger Shere Khan. But there may be greater dangers lurking in the jungle, as Mowgli comes face to face with his human origins.
The movie also features an all-star ensemble cast that includes Christian Bale as the cunning panther,...
- 11/8/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
We all know what adventures man-cub Mowgli had in the jungle, but what happened when he returned to his kind?
A Netflix Original film directed by actor Andy Serkis, “Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle” is yet another star-studded vision of Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, and Shere Khan, using voice and motion-capture performances to bring the jungle to life. In a newly released trailer, Mowgli (Rohan Chand) is seen returning to his tribe of men, but as he discovers the dark side of his kind, he must act to protect his adoptive family, even his most feared enemies.
Originally developed by Warner Bros. and Serkis’ Imaginarium for Netflix, “Mowgli” comes two years after Jon Favreau’s 2016 film for Disney, a live-action retelling of the beloved animated version from 1967. The Netflix version, with a script by Callie Kloves, is said to follow more closely the original 1894 Rudyard Kipling collected stories, titled “The Jungle Book.
A Netflix Original film directed by actor Andy Serkis, “Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle” is yet another star-studded vision of Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, and Shere Khan, using voice and motion-capture performances to bring the jungle to life. In a newly released trailer, Mowgli (Rohan Chand) is seen returning to his tribe of men, but as he discovers the dark side of his kind, he must act to protect his adoptive family, even his most feared enemies.
Originally developed by Warner Bros. and Serkis’ Imaginarium for Netflix, “Mowgli” comes two years after Jon Favreau’s 2016 film for Disney, a live-action retelling of the beloved animated version from 1967. The Netflix version, with a script by Callie Kloves, is said to follow more closely the original 1894 Rudyard Kipling collected stories, titled “The Jungle Book.
- 11/8/2018
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
Roughly two years after the Mouse House brought their live-action/CGI remake of The Jungle Book into the wild, Netflix is now unveiling its own rendition of Rudyard Kipling’s classic story. Directed by motion capture supremo Andy Serkis, Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle has been in development for a very long time – and was originally housed up at Warner Bros. – but it’s now on the verge of release and to get us excited, the streaming giant has debuted a brand new trailer.
In order to differentiate it from Disney’s effort, Mowgli promises to be “the darkest telling of the beloved classic” yet and from what we can see here, it seems as if we’ll be taking a slightly more mature look at what living life in the jungle would be like.
One big difference that’s made pretty clear is that there will be many more...
In order to differentiate it from Disney’s effort, Mowgli promises to be “the darkest telling of the beloved classic” yet and from what we can see here, it seems as if we’ll be taking a slightly more mature look at what living life in the jungle would be like.
One big difference that’s made pretty clear is that there will be many more...
- 11/8/2018
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Ahead of the film’s Dec. 7 global launch, Netflix has released the new trailer for “Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle,” and you can watch it right now above.
Directed by Andy Serkis, the combination live-action/CGI retelling of Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book” will get a limited theatrical release in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and London on Nov. 29 with a wider release in the U.S. and UK to follow. Originally set for release in 2016 by Warner Bros. with the title “Jungle Book: Origins,” Netflix picked up global rights in July.
At CinemaCon in April, Serkis promised a darker, bloodier tale that will delve deeper into the conflict of man vs. nature that lies at the heart of the famous tale.
Also Read: Netflix Announces New Anime Projects Based on 'Pacific Rim,' 'Altered Carbon'
“Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle” stars Rohan Chand in the title role,...
Directed by Andy Serkis, the combination live-action/CGI retelling of Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book” will get a limited theatrical release in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and London on Nov. 29 with a wider release in the U.S. and UK to follow. Originally set for release in 2016 by Warner Bros. with the title “Jungle Book: Origins,” Netflix picked up global rights in July.
At CinemaCon in April, Serkis promised a darker, bloodier tale that will delve deeper into the conflict of man vs. nature that lies at the heart of the famous tale.
Also Read: Netflix Announces New Anime Projects Based on 'Pacific Rim,' 'Altered Carbon'
“Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle” stars Rohan Chand in the title role,...
- 11/8/2018
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Director Andy Serkis' dark film adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, Mowgli, was supposed to be released by Warner Bros. But, it was just announced that the studio has sold the worldwide rights of the film to Netflix. That's a pretty big and unexpected move! But, Serkis seems happy with the decision. He had this to say in a statement to Deadline in which he hints at a possible theatrical 3D release:
"I’m really excited about Netflix for Mowgli. Now, we avoid comparisons to the other movie and it’s a relief not to have the pressure. I’ve seen the 3D version, and it’s exceptional, a different view from the 2D version, really lush and with great depth, and there will be some kind of theatrical component for that. What excites me most is the forward thinking at Netflix in how to present this,...
"I’m really excited about Netflix for Mowgli. Now, we avoid comparisons to the other movie and it’s a relief not to have the pressure. I’ve seen the 3D version, and it’s exceptional, a different view from the 2D version, really lush and with great depth, and there will be some kind of theatrical component for that. What excites me most is the forward thinking at Netflix in how to present this,...
- 7/27/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Netflix has acquired Andy Serkis’ live-action “Mowgli” from Warner Bros. for an undisclosed price and will release the movie next year.
The deal is one of the biggest acquisitions for the streaming service. Warner Bros. had planned to debut the movie on Oct. 19.
A Netflix representative told Variety that the movie will have a theatrical release to go along with its release on the streaming service but provided no details. Netflix gave a cursory theatrical release at about 35 North American locations last year to “Mudbound” to ensure that it qualified Academy Awards consideration but it never disclosed the grosses.
Footage screened at CinemaCon in April and the subsequent first trailer for “Mowgli” showed that Serkis crafted a darker version of “The Jungle Book,” based on Rudyard Kipling’s classic 19th century tale of a boy who grew up in the jungles of India.
Warner Bros. appeared to be making a...
The deal is one of the biggest acquisitions for the streaming service. Warner Bros. had planned to debut the movie on Oct. 19.
A Netflix representative told Variety that the movie will have a theatrical release to go along with its release on the streaming service but provided no details. Netflix gave a cursory theatrical release at about 35 North American locations last year to “Mudbound” to ensure that it qualified Academy Awards consideration but it never disclosed the grosses.
Footage screened at CinemaCon in April and the subsequent first trailer for “Mowgli” showed that Serkis crafted a darker version of “The Jungle Book,” based on Rudyard Kipling’s classic 19th century tale of a boy who grew up in the jungles of India.
Warner Bros. appeared to be making a...
- 7/27/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Welcome to the jungle that is this fast-shifting movie meld between theatrical release and streaming. In the biggest acquisition of a finished film it has made so far, Netflix has acquired from Warner Bros the worldwide rights to Mowgli, the CGI live action film directed by Andy Serkis based on the Jungle Book stories of Rudyard Kipling. Instead of an October 19 theatrical release by Warner Bros, the film will be released globally on Netflix next year, with a theatrical component built in so that audiences can see the 3D version that Serkis has been working so hard on.
The film has a cast that includes Christian Bale as the cunning panther Bagheera, Cate Blanchett as the sinister snake Kaa, Benedict Cumberbatch as the deadly tiger Shere Khan, Moonlight‘s Naomie Harris as the female wolf Nisha, and Serkis as the wise bear Baloo. Surrounding them in live action roles are The Americans‘ Matthew Rhys,...
The film has a cast that includes Christian Bale as the cunning panther Bagheera, Cate Blanchett as the sinister snake Kaa, Benedict Cumberbatch as the deadly tiger Shere Khan, Moonlight‘s Naomie Harris as the female wolf Nisha, and Serkis as the wise bear Baloo. Surrounding them in live action roles are The Americans‘ Matthew Rhys,...
- 7/27/2018
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Warner Bros. gave a sneak peek of upcoming hot movies Monday at European exhibitors’ conference CineEurope in Barcelona, with the help of star guests Bradley Cooper and Andy Serkis, who showed footage from “A Star Is Born” and “Mowgli,” their respective movies as directors and actors.
As well as showing the trailer, which garnered 70 million views in its first week online, Cooper premiered the first eight minutes of his helming debut, “A Star Is Born,” in which he stars alongside Lady Gaga. The clip shows Cooper as a drug and alcohol addled singer, while Lady Gaga is a lowly waitress with aspirations to become a singer, but still forced to put out the trash.
Cooper said he wanted to depict a love story as it often happens to be in real life: a mix of turmoil, trouble, magic, tragedy and ultimately hope. He said that when he met Lady Gaga...
As well as showing the trailer, which garnered 70 million views in its first week online, Cooper premiered the first eight minutes of his helming debut, “A Star Is Born,” in which he stars alongside Lady Gaga. The clip shows Cooper as a drug and alcohol addled singer, while Lady Gaga is a lowly waitress with aspirations to become a singer, but still forced to put out the trash.
Cooper said he wanted to depict a love story as it often happens to be in real life: a mix of turmoil, trouble, magic, tragedy and ultimately hope. He said that when he met Lady Gaga...
- 6/11/2018
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Andy Serkis' Jungle Book film is finally making it to the screen
Mowgli is another adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic The Jungle Book. The film was pushed back after the release of Disney’s 2016 live action adaptation. This one is directed by Andy Serkis and stars Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Benedict Cumberbatch, Naomie Harris and Rohan Chance.
The story follows the upbringing of the human child Mowgli, raised by a wolf pack in the jungles of India. As he learns the often harsh rules of the jungle, under the tutelage of a bear named Baloo and a panther named Bagheera, Mowgli becomes accepted by the animals of the jungle as one of their own. All but one: the fearsome tiger Shere Khan. But there may be greater dangers lurking in the jungle, as Mowgli comes face to face with his human origins.
Mowgli will is released in the...
Mowgli is another adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic The Jungle Book. The film was pushed back after the release of Disney’s 2016 live action adaptation. This one is directed by Andy Serkis and stars Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Benedict Cumberbatch, Naomie Harris and Rohan Chance.
The story follows the upbringing of the human child Mowgli, raised by a wolf pack in the jungles of India. As he learns the often harsh rules of the jungle, under the tutelage of a bear named Baloo and a panther named Bagheera, Mowgli becomes accepted by the animals of the jungle as one of their own. All but one: the fearsome tiger Shere Khan. But there may be greater dangers lurking in the jungle, as Mowgli comes face to face with his human origins.
Mowgli will is released in the...
- 5/29/2018
- by admin
- Pure Movies
Warner Bros. has released the first trailer for ‘Mowgli‘, the extremely realistic and “serious” take on ‘The Jungle Book‘. Although Disney released a live-action remake of the same story only a few years ago, this film looks to differentiate itself as much as possible from that adaptation as it can. Newcomer Rohan Chand steps into the title character this time, but the story of Mowgli being torn between his upbringing in the jungle and his human heritage essentially remains the same.
While this trailer is serviceable at best, what’s really exciting about the project is the heavy involvement of Director/Actor/Producer Andy Serkis. Although his impressive filmography as an actor is nothing to scoff at, Serkis is no stranger to the director’s chair, having served as a second-unit director on several high-profile films such as ‘The Hobbit‘ trilogy. To be honest, it’s really great to see...
While this trailer is serviceable at best, what’s really exciting about the project is the heavy involvement of Director/Actor/Producer Andy Serkis. Although his impressive filmography as an actor is nothing to scoff at, Serkis is no stranger to the director’s chair, having served as a second-unit director on several high-profile films such as ‘The Hobbit‘ trilogy. To be honest, it’s really great to see...
- 5/22/2018
- by Taylor Salan
- Age of the Nerd
Warner Bros. has released its first trailer for “Mowgli,” director Andy Serkis’ decidedly downbeat version of “The Jungle Book,” based on Rudyard Kipling‘s classic 19th Century tale of the boy who grew up in the jungles of India.
The studio appears to be making a major effort to differentiate the movie from Disney’s 2016 hit “The Jungle Book,” which generated $966 million in worldwide box office. The CGI footage for “Mowgli” features genuinely threatening beasts such as the malevolent tiger Shere Khan, voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch, who asserts, “My, my, how you’ve grown.”
The comedy-free trailer launches with Mowgli imprisoned in a wooden cage. He’s told by his friend Bagheera, voiced by Christian Bale, “When you were a cub, I looked you in the eye and saw no fear.”
There’s none of the light comic tone of “The Jungle Book,” which featured a winning Bill Murray as...
The studio appears to be making a major effort to differentiate the movie from Disney’s 2016 hit “The Jungle Book,” which generated $966 million in worldwide box office. The CGI footage for “Mowgli” features genuinely threatening beasts such as the malevolent tiger Shere Khan, voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch, who asserts, “My, my, how you’ve grown.”
The comedy-free trailer launches with Mowgli imprisoned in a wooden cage. He’s told by his friend Bagheera, voiced by Christian Bale, “When you were a cub, I looked you in the eye and saw no fear.”
There’s none of the light comic tone of “The Jungle Book,” which featured a winning Bill Murray as...
- 5/21/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
© 2018 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures
From the creator of Gollum (Lotr series) and Caesar (Planet Of The Paes) comes a new telling of the story of Mowgli. See Andy Serkis and an incredible cast bring the jungle to new life October 19, 2018 in theaters.
Motion capture and live action are blended for Mowgli, a new, big screen, 3D adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic The Jungle Book.
Walt Disney Studios released the animated musical classic in 1967 and a retelling of it with a live version in 2016.
This version follows the upbringing of the human child Mowgli, raised by a wolf pack in the jungles of India. As he learns the often harsh rules of the jungle, under the tutelage of a bear named Baloo and a panther named Bagheera, Mowgli becomes accepted by the animals of the jungle as one of their own. All but...
From the creator of Gollum (Lotr series) and Caesar (Planet Of The Paes) comes a new telling of the story of Mowgli. See Andy Serkis and an incredible cast bring the jungle to new life October 19, 2018 in theaters.
Motion capture and live action are blended for Mowgli, a new, big screen, 3D adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic The Jungle Book.
Walt Disney Studios released the animated musical classic in 1967 and a retelling of it with a live version in 2016.
This version follows the upbringing of the human child Mowgli, raised by a wolf pack in the jungles of India. As he learns the often harsh rules of the jungle, under the tutelage of a bear named Baloo and a panther named Bagheera, Mowgli becomes accepted by the animals of the jungle as one of their own. All but...
- 5/21/2018
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Sneak Peek director Andy Serkis' live-action feature "Mowgli", based on author Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" (1894), starring Rohan Chand, Matthew Rhys, and Freida Pinto, with motion capture performances from Serkis, Christian Bale, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hollander, Peter Mullan, Naomie Harris, Eddie Marsan, Jack Reynor and Cate Blanchett, opening October 19, 2018 in Real D 3D and IMAX 3D:
"...the story follows the upbringing of the human child 'Mowgli' (Chand) raised by a pack of wolves in the jungles of India. As he learns the often-harsh rules of the jungle, under the tutelage of a bear named 'Baloo' (Serkis) and a panther named 'Bagheera' (Bale), Mowgli becomes accepted by the animals of the jungle as one of their own...
"...except by one; the fearsome tiger 'Shere Khan' (Cumberbatch). But there may be greater dangers lurking in the jungle, when Mowgli comes face to face with his human origins.
"...the story follows the upbringing of the human child 'Mowgli' (Chand) raised by a pack of wolves in the jungles of India. As he learns the often-harsh rules of the jungle, under the tutelage of a bear named 'Baloo' (Serkis) and a panther named 'Bagheera' (Bale), Mowgli becomes accepted by the animals of the jungle as one of their own...
"...except by one; the fearsome tiger 'Shere Khan' (Cumberbatch). But there may be greater dangers lurking in the jungle, when Mowgli comes face to face with his human origins.
- 5/21/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
"When you were a cub... I looked you in the eye and saw no fear." Warner Bros has debuted the first official trailer for the next new Jungle Book movie titled Mowgli, adapted directly from Rudyard Kipling's novel. This is the new movie directed by Andy Serkis that features hybrid motion capture CGI and live-action, a bit like the other Jungle Book from Disney. And coming from Serkis, the master of motion capture, there's no doubt it's going to be amazing. Mowgli stars young newcomer Rohan Chand as Mowgli, with an incredible ensemble cast including Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Benedict Cumberbatch, Naomie Harris, Andy Serkis, Matthew Rhys, Freida Pinto, Peter Mullan, Jack Reynor, Eddie Marsan, and Tom Hollander. I had a feeling this would look good, but I didn't think it would look This good. Wow. I love the opening voiceover from Bale as Bagheera. It may be the same,...
- 5/21/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Just two years after Disney released their live-action/CGI remake of The Jungle Book into the wild, Warner Bros. is now unveiling its own rendition of Rudyard Kipling’s classic story. Directed by motion capture supremo Andy Serkis, Mowgli has been in the works for long time and today, we finally have our first look at the movie in the form of its debut trailer.
In order to differentiate it from the Disney film, Mowgli promises to be “the darkest telling of the beloved classic” yet. So it seems that it’ll bring us a slightly more mature look at what living life in the jungle would be like.
One big difference that the trailer makes clear is that there will be many more prominent human characters featured aside from just the titular wolf-boy (played by Rohan Chand). In particular, Matthew Rhys is playing John Lockwood, the father of Rudyard Kipling.
In order to differentiate it from the Disney film, Mowgli promises to be “the darkest telling of the beloved classic” yet. So it seems that it’ll bring us a slightly more mature look at what living life in the jungle would be like.
One big difference that the trailer makes clear is that there will be many more prominent human characters featured aside from just the titular wolf-boy (played by Rohan Chand). In particular, Matthew Rhys is playing John Lockwood, the father of Rudyard Kipling.
- 5/21/2018
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
“Witness the darkest telling of the beloved masterpiece,” Warner Bros notes at the start of the first full trailer for Mowgli (fka Jungle Book: Origins). Solid take. “I bit and I scratched and I spent my entire life fighting,” the panther Bagheera (Christian Bale) tells the caged boy. “Until one day, I just stopped. And I gained their trust. Gain their trust, little brother.” Solid advice.
Director Andy Serkis’ long-in-the-works Rudyard Kipling adaptation once competed with Disney’s Jon Favreau-helmed The Jungle Book before the latter hit first and made $966M worldwide. Beaten to the start line, the studio allowed Serkis to take his time and hone his vision, even enlisting the help of Alfonso Cuaron as an unofficial advisor.
Here’s the logline: Mowgli follows the upbringing of the human child Mowgli (Rohan Chand), raised by a wolf pack in the jungles of India. As he learns the...
Director Andy Serkis’ long-in-the-works Rudyard Kipling adaptation once competed with Disney’s Jon Favreau-helmed The Jungle Book before the latter hit first and made $966M worldwide. Beaten to the start line, the studio allowed Serkis to take his time and hone his vision, even enlisting the help of Alfonso Cuaron as an unofficial advisor.
Here’s the logline: Mowgli follows the upbringing of the human child Mowgli (Rohan Chand), raised by a wolf pack in the jungles of India. As he learns the...
- 5/21/2018
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Warner Bros. has released the first trailer for director Andy Serkis' feature film adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic novel The Jungle Book. The film is called Mowgli, and as you'll see it's a much darker retelling of the story than what Disney has given us. I loved what Jon Favreau did with his movie, but this one looks like it could be really good as well. It definitely has a much different tone and style and I'm looking forward to checking it out. Here's the synopsis:
The story follows the upbringing of the human child Mowgli, raised by a wolf pack in the jungles of India. As he learns the often harsh rules of the jungle, under the tutelage of a bear named Baloo and a panther named Bagheera, Mowgli becomes accepted by the animals of the jungle as one of their own. All but one: the fearsome tiger Shere Khan.
The story follows the upbringing of the human child Mowgli, raised by a wolf pack in the jungles of India. As he learns the often harsh rules of the jungle, under the tutelage of a bear named Baloo and a panther named Bagheera, Mowgli becomes accepted by the animals of the jungle as one of their own. All but one: the fearsome tiger Shere Khan.
- 5/21/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
You're going to have to look for your Bear-necessities elsewhere, because there are no singing and dancing animals in Andy Serkis' gritty trailer about a well-known classic, Mowgli.
For years, The Jungle Book was known for being a light-hearted, action-packed musical adventure about a young man-cub named Mowgli. However, what the Disney version neglects to share is that The Jungle Book comes from much darker roots, than you might've known. In fact, the book, from author Rudyard Kipling, was published in 1894 and featured several short stories that had to do more with abandonment than whimsy, that part didn't come until Disney took over the IP. Even the 2016 film, from Jon Favreau, featured a tale that, while it was indeed darker than the animated feature, still felt light compared to the version Andy Serkis has been trying to develop.
Today, his vision unfolds before our very eyes, with a trailer...
For years, The Jungle Book was known for being a light-hearted, action-packed musical adventure about a young man-cub named Mowgli. However, what the Disney version neglects to share is that The Jungle Book comes from much darker roots, than you might've known. In fact, the book, from author Rudyard Kipling, was published in 1894 and featured several short stories that had to do more with abandonment than whimsy, that part didn't come until Disney took over the IP. Even the 2016 film, from Jon Favreau, featured a tale that, while it was indeed darker than the animated feature, still felt light compared to the version Andy Serkis has been trying to develop.
Today, his vision unfolds before our very eyes, with a trailer...
- 5/21/2018
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Matt Malliaros)
- Cinelinx
Having its first look revealed at last month’s Cinemacon, it was only a matter of time before the Andy Serkis directed Mowgli trailer made an appearance.
During Cinemacon, Serkis gave a brief explanation of his version of the childhood favourite and how it differs from Jon Favreau’s 2016 Jungle Book.
“People are so used to the 1968 [Disney animated version],” said Serkis, “This is trying to delve into Kipling’s book and the journey for Mowgli as an outsider, as another, trying to find his identity.”
“Part of that journey is how the boy is mentored as he goes from an orphaned child to a leader in the jungle“.
Based on The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling about a boy who grew up in the wild. The film stars Rohan Chand, Matthew Rhys, and Freida Pinto, with motion capture performances from Serkis, Christian Bale, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hollander, Peter Mullan,...
During Cinemacon, Serkis gave a brief explanation of his version of the childhood favourite and how it differs from Jon Favreau’s 2016 Jungle Book.
“People are so used to the 1968 [Disney animated version],” said Serkis, “This is trying to delve into Kipling’s book and the journey for Mowgli as an outsider, as another, trying to find his identity.”
“Part of that journey is how the boy is mentored as he goes from an orphaned child to a leader in the jungle“.
Based on The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling about a boy who grew up in the wild. The film stars Rohan Chand, Matthew Rhys, and Freida Pinto, with motion capture performances from Serkis, Christian Bale, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hollander, Peter Mullan,...
- 5/21/2018
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Remember when there were competing versions of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, before Disney’s version landed first, grossed $966M worldwide and spawned a sequel? Warner Bros screened a 2 1/2-minute trailer of the other film, now titled Mowgli (formerly titled Jungle Book: Origins) this evening at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Director Andy Serkis took the stage with stars Cate Blanchett, Benedict Cumberbatch, Matthew Rhys and Rohan Chand to cue up the video for the film, which began principal photography in 2015. Beaten to the start line, the studio allowed Serkis to take his time and hone his vision, even enlisting the help of Gravity helmer Alfonso Cuaron as an unofficial advisor.
Serkis said his take on the Rudyard Kipling classic focuses on “the journey of Mowgli of being an outsider. Of being an ‘other’… through the search for identity he finds himself. Through the mentorship of all the different creatures that surround him,...
Serkis said his take on the Rudyard Kipling classic focuses on “the journey of Mowgli of being an outsider. Of being an ‘other’… through the search for identity he finds himself. Through the mentorship of all the different creatures that surround him,...
- 4/25/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
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