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Mowgli‘s Andy Serkis Explains Why the Time Is Right for a New Take on The Jungle Book

Today we got our very first look at Mowgli, Warner Bros.’ moody interpretation of The Jungle Book that’s been years in the making under the watchful eye of Andy Serkis. We spoke with Serkis to learn more about his approach to Rudyard Kipling’s iconic novel, and how his decades of experience in motion capture helped…

io9 James Whitbrook May 21

The First Trailer for Mowgli Offers a Darker Take on The Jungle Book

Two years ago, Disney rebooted its own beloved take on Rudyard Kipling’s iconic novel with a CG-strewn re-imagining of its classic (and significantly lighter) animated adaptation. But now another adaptation of Kipling’s story is on the way, with a much different, and altogether darker, take on the laws of the jungle. Directed by Andy Serkis—fresh…

io9 James Whitbrook May 21

Andy Serkis’ Jungle Book Movie, Now Called Mowgli, Is Still Totally Happening You Guys

Warner Bros. has announced that their performance capture Jungle Book film, which has gotten a couple name changes and delays over the years, will now be called Mowgli. But after over five years of problems and stalls, is this ambitious adaptation going to be worth the wait? It’s safe to say this Jungle Book adaptation…

Movies Beth Elderkin Dec 20

See Summer in Zootopia Through the Eyes of the Film’s Director

Last year offered several stellar animated films. But in my mind, of all the Oscar-nominated animated films in 2016, the rightful winner took the prize: Zootopia. We’ve written a bunch about what made Zootopia so good and how it marked yet another landmark for Disney Animation. What you don’t realize about a film like this,…

Movies Germain Lussier May 3

This Jungle Book Poster Is Just as Lush as the Movie

The fact Jon Favreau’s remake of The Jungle Book was so damn good was a huge surprise to film fans. No one was looking forward to yet another live-action remake of another classic animated Disney film, but the director and his team vastly improved on the original. When you experience that kind of success, you’re…

io9 Germain Lussier Aug 29

There Are Some Amazing Easter Eggs in the Opening of The Jungle Book

Disney’s live-action remake of The Jungle Book was a surprise hit, and it deserved its success. It really is a wonderful film and now, with the Blu-ray on the way, we’re learning some of its secrets. Take, for example, this exclusive clip from one of the Blu-ray extras where director Jon Favreau talks about the…

Movies Germain Lussier Aug 4

Astonishing Behind-the-Scenes Video Shows How The Jungle Book Was Filmed in Downtown LA

It’s been two weeks since Disney’s Jungle Book was released—and we still can’t quite believe the whole thing was filmed in a downtown L.A. warehouse. Now Disney is peeling back the curtain and showing us just how this incredible spectacle was created. No matter how you feel about the film’s source material, it’s still a…

Movies Germain Lussier Apr 27

What Superhero Movie Role Could Jeff Goldblum Possibly Be Playing?

Simone Missick discusses what sets Luke Cage apart from the other Marvel Netflix shows. Robert Downey Jr. returns to Sherlock Holmes. The BBC teases the arrival of Doctor Who’s new companion. Plus, new Humans season two casting, new Game of Thrones pictures, and petrifying Alice Through the Looking Glass posters. Spoilers! Jeff Goldblum Speaking to…

Television James Whitbrook Apr 22

The Jungle Book Is the Best Live-Action Disney Remake So Far

Jon Favreau’s The Jungle Book ends with a credit that says “Filmed in Downtown Los Angeles.” This comes as a shocking revelation, after watching a film that takes place in a jungle. And yet, its technical mastery isn’t the most impressive thing in the film. The Jungle Book is the first of Disney’s live-action remakes…

io9 Germain Lussier Apr 15

Reminder: Rudyard Kipling Was a Racist Fuck and The Jungle Book Is Imperialist Garbage

We are currently in the 21st century. We are in the second decade of the 21st century and there are not one, not two, but three Jungle Book movies on the horizon. And that means that it’s time to remind everyone that Rudyard Kipling was a piece of racist, imperialist trash. In 1967, French literary…

Movies Katharine Trendacosta Apr 14

Disney’s Already Making a Jungle Book 2

I guess Disney’s pretty happy with the The Jungle Book, which comes out this week, because they’re already working on a sequel. Variety reports that Disney is already in talks to get director Jon Favreau and writer Justin Marks to return for Jungle Book 2. I kind of hope they fast track this thing so…

Movies Katharine Trendacosta Apr 11

The Jungle Book Uses The Best Parts of the Animated Classic To Make Something Brand New

Making a live-action remake of a beloved animated classic—a remake that nobody asked for—is a tough position to be in. You have to win over fans of the original, but also convert a whole new audience. For Jungle Book director Jon Favreau, the key to that challenge was capturing the right feeling. “You’re not remaking…

Movies Germain Lussier Apr 11

An Original Trilogy Icon Could Play a Major Role In Star Wars Episode VIII

The Wonder Woman movie is arriving a little sooner than expected. Maisie Williams says the next season of Game of Thrones sets up the show’s ending. Plus, the first set pictures from The Mummy, the return of Sherlock, and pictures from the second season premiere of Outlander. To me, my Spoilers! Star Wars: Episode VIII…

Television James Whitbrook Apr 7

Somehow the Giant Snake Is Still the Least Weird-Looking Animal in The Jungle Book

Okay, so a lot of the CG animals we’ve seen in the live-action Jungle Book movie venture a bit too far into the uncanny valley (uncanny jungle?), but Scarlett Johansson’s Kaa is looking great in this extended look at the movie, right down to the trippy hypnotic eyeballs. https://gizmodo.com/the-live-action-jungle-books-talking-animals-kind-of-fr-1766643347 This new trailer, released by Moviefone,…

Trailers James Whitbrook Apr 1

Could Thor: Ragnarok Really Be Tom Hiddleston’s Last Appearance as Loki?

James Gunn might not come back for a third Guardians movie. Simon Kinberg offers an update on the New Mutants film. Carice Van Houten discusses Melisandre’s crisis of faith on Game of Thrones. Plus, Andrew Lincoln hypes up Negan’s Walking Dead debut, and new pictures from Flash, Supergirl, and Gotham. Spoilers Get! Thor: Ragnarok Speaking…

Television James Whitbrook Mar 31

The Talking Animals of The Jungle Book Continue to Be Nightmares Made Real

I really think The Jungle Book, apart from the problems presented by its source material, may be in trouble. From what we’ve seen in clips, a lot of the talking animals just aren’t working. What makes these wolves so freaky, when Dawn of the Planet of the Apes works just fine? I think it’s because…

Movies Katharine Trendacosta Mar 29

Try to Act Surprised: There Could Be a Way For Wolverine To Appear in X-Men Apocalypse

James Wan discusses Zack Snyder’s involvement in Aquaman. Preacher’s showrunner talks exploring the wilder aspects of the comic. Paul Reubens discusses his Gotham role. Plus, new pictures from The Walking Dead’s season finale, and Alfie Allen explains Theon’s new status quo on Game of Thrones. Spoilers! X-Men Apocalypse Hugh Jackman’s cameo roles in the X-Men…

Television James Whitbrook Mar 29

Which Major Comics Character Is Coming To Marvel’s Most Wanted?

Aquaman’s James Wan is the latest director to promise a lighter tone for their DC Comics movie. Robert Kirkman hints that Negan will subvert fan expectations on The Walking Dead. Plus, a ton of clips from Supergirl’s Flash crossover, and the first teasers for the new Star Trek TV show. To me, my Spoilers! 31…

Television James Whitbrook Mar 28

More Details on Wonder Woman and the Rest of DC’s Cinematic Universe

It’s a DC cinematic universe blowout, as Patty Jenkins addresses Amazon diversity in Wonder Woman, and Ben Affleck teases his rumored involvement with the Batman solo movie. Plus, a Sliders reboot may be happening, tons of pictures from Star Wars Rebels, and behind the scenes on the Flash/Supergirl crossover. Spoilers Now! Justice League Deborah and…

Television James Whitbrook Mar 25

The Live-Action Jungle Book‘s Talking Animals Kind of Freak Me Out

With Idris Elba voicing Shere Khan, it would be hard to deny the character’s power and charisma. However, there’s a bit of an uncanny valley in these CGI-ed animals. This is the first extended look we’ve had of the talking creatures of Disney’s live-action Jungle Book, and while they look better than we thought they…

Movies Katharine Trendacosta Mar 23

Jungle book

Mowgli‘s Andy Serkis Explains Why the Time Is Right for a New Take on The Jungle Book

The First Trailer for Mowgli Offers a Darker Take on The Jungle Book

Andy Serkis’ Jungle Book Movie, Now Called Mowgli, Is Still Totally Happening You Guys

See Summer in Zootopia Through the Eyes of the Film’s Director

This Jungle Book Poster Is Just as Lush as the Movie

There Are Some Amazing Easter Eggs in the Opening of The Jungle Book

Astonishing Behind-the-Scenes Video Shows How The Jungle Book Was Filmed in Downtown LA

What Superhero Movie Role Could Jeff Goldblum Possibly Be Playing?

The Jungle Book Is the Best Live-Action Disney Remake So Far

Reminder: Rudyard Kipling Was a Racist Fuck and The Jungle Book Is Imperialist Garbage

Disney’s Already Making a Jungle Book 2

The Jungle Book Uses The Best Parts of the Animated Classic To Make Something Brand New

An Original Trilogy Icon Could Play a Major Role In Star Wars Episode VIII

Somehow the Giant Snake Is Still the Least Weird-Looking Animal in The Jungle Book

Could Thor: Ragnarok Really Be Tom Hiddleston’s Last Appearance as Loki?

The Talking Animals of The Jungle Book Continue to Be Nightmares Made Real

Try to Act Surprised: There Could Be a Way For Wolverine To Appear in X-Men Apocalypse

Which Major Comics Character Is Coming To Marvel’s Most Wanted?

More Details on Wonder Woman and the Rest of DC’s Cinematic Universe

The Live-Action Jungle Book‘s Talking Animals Kind of Freak Me Out

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