Jon favreau talks lion king vr and jungle book 2 plans. Jon favreau on jungle book 2, the lion king and orville. The film the jungle book, starring bill murray, ben kingsley, idris elba, lupita nyongo, scarlett johansson, giancarlo esposito, christopher walken, neel sethi, was released in theatres on 15 april 2016. Dec 08, 2016 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. With neel sethi, bill murray, ben kingsley, idris elba.
Jungle book 2 in the works with jon favreau, justin. 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. Apr 15, 2016 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. The jungle book by jon favreau jon favreau, neel sethi, bill. As the director of the 2016 liveaction jungle book, favreau aimed to amalgamate the spirit of disneys the jungle book with the faithfulness and storytelling of rudyard kiplings original tale. Director jon favreau reveals the secrets behind the. How andy serkis jungle book differs from jon favreaus.
Jon favreau answers your the jungle book questions on twitter. Director jon favreau used groundbreaking cgi to turn a california warehouse into a rainforest for disneys jungle book reboot. He was born in october 1966, almost a year to the day that the fair wound down, and remembers staring down from a pigeonseyeview. With the jungle book now available on home video, colliders steve weintraub recently sat down with favreau to chat about the film and he took the.
In this reimagining of the classic collection of stories by rudyard kipling, director jon favreau uses visually stunning cgi to create the community of animals surrounding mowgli neel sethi, a human boy adopted by a pack of wolves. Quotes on which techniques he has avoided as a director. According to debney, jon favreau wanted a timeless sound to the score and i embraced that. The last time we talked, i was looking for my mowgli and was about to cast bill murray as. Ben kingsley, neel sethi, bill murray, idris elba en christopher walken.
Jon favreau looks back at the jungle book animation. Its so much easier to manipulate actors than to really have an earnest discussion with them. Jon favreau reveals he will use virtual reality technology for his lion king reboot, which hell shoot backtoback with jungle book 2. I was already kicking the tires on virtual sets and thinking about disney, because i was developing something called magic kingdom, about the park coming to life. Its a retelling of both the classic rudyard kipling tale and a canny update of the beloved 1967 animated classic. In may 2019, it was also announced that favreau would cohost and executive produce a cooking show for netflix along with cohost roy choi, called the chef show. Apr 08, 2016 jungle book director jon favreau highlights female characters. The only problem is that almost no one on earth will see it in that format favreau explained that only a handful of theaters would have the laser. Favreau appears on popcorn with peter travers and shares how he chose the lone actor in the film and the tricks he used to make the jungle and the animals seem so real. Jan 04, 2017 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. Jon favreaus jungle book is a wild tale for a digital age.
The jungle book 2 is happening, heres what we know. The jungle book official us teaser trailer youtube. Talking animals have been a staple of disney movies going all the way back to 1941s dumbo and 1942s bambi, but when director jon favreau. How did you decide on motioncapture technology for the jungle book. 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. Jul 22, 2017 how andy serkis jungle book differs from jon favreaus. The intent this time around was to make a jungle book movie. Here is a roundup of all the responses he gave, including insight on the films creation. Jon favreaus the jungle book, which opens today in eyepopping 3d, is an absolute blast. With movies like elf, iron man, and the jungle book, jon favreau has been a phenomenal and groundbreaking director. In director jon favreaus spirited, lush adaptation of the jungle bookbased loosely on rudyard kiplings stalwart fables, with dashes of the 1967 disney version tossed incomputer. Disney casts 10yearold newcomer as mowgli in jon favreau.
In order to truly do justice to its predecessors, however, the reboot needed to have enough heart to match its visually. The jungle book director interview jon favreau youtube. Mistress of evil 2019 and alice through the looking glass 2016, this is the third sequel of a live action adaptation of a disney animated canon film. This graph shows jon favreaus score on our annual analysis of leading stars at the box office. Origins film is a more genuine adaptation of the classic novel, and was shot using motion capture. The jungle book 2 liveaction film disney wiki fandom. Following the films early financial and critical success, the studio has begun working on a sequel. Director jon favreau reveals the secrets behind the making of the. The actordirector still vividly recalls majestic elephants on the march, the.
Jon favreau brings cg realism to the jungle book the. Dec 01, 2016 with the jungle book now available on home video, colliders steve weintraub recently sat down with favreau to chat about the film and he took the opportunity to get some updates on the status. He used kiplings rendition of the jungle book as an opportunity to kickstart neel sethis career into stardom. Watch the jungle book 2016 online free on 123movies. Jon favreau on the jungle book and why jeff bridges wanted. 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. 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. How jon favreau juggled walt disneys legacy and digital effects that go beyond avatar. Jungle book director jon favreau keeps the 19th century kipling. Director jon favreau reveals the secrets behind the making. The jungle book is a wonder for both children and adults, and theres plenty of emotional resonance for all audiences. Ever wonder how the magic of movies like the jungle book all comes together.
Directed by jon favreau, based on rudyard kiplings timeless stories and inspired by disneys classic animated film, the jungle book is an allnew liveaction epic adventure about mowgli neel sethi, a mancub whos been raised by a family of wolves. Jon favreau celebrity profile check out the latest jon favreau photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Jon favreau worked on disney movies, including the jungle book and the lion king aside from his beloved role in marvel movies, jon favreau has a role behind the scenes, working on. A little darker, a little more violent, it felt like a more grownup version. Jungle book director jon favreau on making films for everybody. Disney casts 10yearold newcomer as mowgli in jon favreaus jungle book this article is more than 5 years old neel sethi is to star in cgiheavy adaptation that will also feature ben kingsley and. Create talked to director jon favreau about relating to flawed heroes, the elusive control of tone, and making movies for everyone. The musical score for the jungle book was composed and conducted by frequent favreau collaborator john debney, mostly drawing from george bruns original music. Almost entirely computergenerated, its a wondrous dreamscape of sensations and textures 3d is essential here which evoke all the mythical, primordial emotion. Sep 15, 2015 watch the new teaser trailer for disneys the jungle book now. Jon favreaus the jungle book is a cinematic wonder that deserves to be seen in a movie theater, but like kenneth branaghs cinderella, it possesses the same problem. The trailer made it look like it was an interesting new take on the disney classic.
Sequel to the jungle book 2016, directed by jon favreau. Director jon favreau was a fan of the jungle book as a kid, but he thought some changes would bring it up to date. Director jon favreau reveals the secrets behind the making of. 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. Jungle book director jon favreau highlights female characters. Jon favreau was just a small child when he saw the original jungle book, but the film made a deep impression. Favreau is reported to return as director and neel sethi is reported to reprise his role of mowgli, while screenwriter justin. In this version, young mowgli neel sethi is growing up and trying to figure out his place in the jungle. Feb 07, 2016 watch the brand new trailer for disneys the jungle book now. 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. Today, disney unveiled the first teaser for jon favreaus the jungle book, an eyepopping blend of live action and photorealistic cgi that promises to make mowglis sojourn through the bush. The jungle book 2 is happening, heres what we know cinemablend.
Debney created a theme for mowgli that its not overly emotional. Lion king and jungle book 2 updates from jon favreau. Jungle book sequel is a go with director jon favreau. Jon favreau says the jungle book will be his avatar. Jon favreau looks back at the jungle book animation world. 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. Watch the new teaser trailer for disneys the jungle book now. 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. On july 29, the lion king surpassed the jungle book to become favreau s highestgrossing film as director, while also surpassing the original film.
The jungle book is a 2016 indian hindi film directed by jon favreau and produced by jon favreau, brigham taylor under the banners utv motion pictures. The jungle book is jon favreaus avatar and gravity. 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. Disney and jon favreaus liveactioncg hybrid adaptation of walt disneys 1967 animated feature film classic, the jungle book, which hit. Apr 11, 2016 jon favreaus the jungle book has a 100 percent fresh rating on rotten tomatoes, is expected to open at no. With that in mind, jon favreaus upcoming reboot of the disney classic, the jungle book, hasnt even hit theaters yet, but it has already drummed up quite a bit of buzz. Favreau at the 2012 san diego comiccon international the following list is the complete filmography of the american actor, director, producer, and screenwriter jon favreau. Jungle book director jon favreau on making films for.
Sep 15, 2015 today, disney unveiled the first teaser for jon favreaus the jungle book, an eyepopping blend of live action and photorealistic cgi that promises to make mowglis sojourn through the bush. Days before the studio opens its liveaction take on the jungle book. The jungle book director interview with jon favreau. Dec 01, 2016 jon favreau reveals he will use virtual reality technology for his lion king reboot, which hell shoot backtoback with jungle book 2. How long has the mandalorian and the lion king director. 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. How jon favreau juggled walt disneys legacy and digital effects that go beyond avatar by carolyn giardina. 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. Directed by jon favreau iron man, based on rudyard. Thompson former contributor opinions expressed by forbes contributors are their own.
Jungle book 2 in the works with jon favreau, justin marks exclusive april 11, 2016 11. 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. The jungle book by jon favreau jon favreau, neel sethi. Apr 14, 2016 in director jon favreaus spirited, lush adaptation of the jungle bookbased loosely on rudyard kiplings stalwart fables, with dashes of the 1967 disney version tossed incomputer. Director jon favreau told abc news its a fun but challenging. He was born in october 1966, almost a year to the day that the fair wound down, and remembers staring down from a. Apr 11, 2016 jungle book 2 in the works with jon favreau, justin marks exclusive april 11, 2016 11. The jungle book 2 is a sequel to the 2016 film, the jungle book. Apr 11, 2016 with that in mind, jon favreaus upcoming reboot of the disney classic, the jungle book, hasnt even hit theaters yet, but it has already drummed up quite a bit of buzz. 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. Jungle book 2 in the works with jon favreau, justin marks. Feb 22, 2016 jon favreau says the jungle book will be his avatar, reveals new images luke y. Watch the jungle book 2016 full movie release date.
Jon favreau breaks down disneys liveaction jungle book. Director jon favreau chose to change the gender of the slithering reptile for the film, saying he wanted to increase the number of female characters in the movie. As the jungle book swings on to bluray and itunes this week, co. The best way i can describe the film is that its his avatar meaning a film that transports you. See the legend come to life in 3d, real d 3d, and imax 3d on april 15. Jon favreau says the jungle book will be his avatar, reveals new images luke y. Jon favreau shot the entire of the jungle book in a warehouse. As lovely to behold as it is engrossing to watch, the jungle book is the rare remake that actually improves upon its. Jon favreaus jungle book is a wild tale for a digital age time. After a threat from the tiger shere khan forces him to flee the jungle, a mancub.