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Have you ever watched a movie and been so completely enamored with the story, scenery, and characters that you simply didn’t want it to be over? Have you ever watched a movie that took you so completely to another place that you nearly or completely forgot you were watching a movie? That’s how I feel every time I watch Disney’s The Jungle Book live-action movie, now available on DVD/Blu-ray.
The movie is based on Rudyard Kipling’s story, but is not simply a remake of the 1968 animated classic we know and love. This is a reimagined, reinvented story. After a threat from Shere Khan, the man-cub Mowgli flees the jungle. Mowgli is guided by the panther, Bagheera, and the bear, Baloo, as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery. On his journey, he meets plenty of creatures who don’t have his best interests at heart.
The story is beautiful and the CGI is stunning. Director Jon Favreau has outdone himself. One of the things I love about buying the DVD/Blu-ray is being able to see the bonus features and interviews that are exclusive to the set. The Bonus content for The Jungle Book is excellent. I love being able to see the behind-the-scenes to the movie. It’s an excellent complement to the interview I just did with Visucal Effects Supervisor Rob Legato and Producer Brigham Taylor. Here are some fun interview clips with some of the talent! Grab a copy today
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The Bonus Features* include:
BLU-RAY & DIGITAL HD:
- “The Jungle Book” Reimagined – Favreau sits down with producer Brigham Taylor and visual effects supervisor Robert Legato to discuss “The Jungle Book” and reflect on the years they devoted to the reimagining of this timeless tale. Discover how Rudyard Kipling’s original stories and the classic animated film influenced their unique approach, witness the technical wizardry that enabled the team to create a believable and thrilling movie-going experience, and learn how they borrowed a page from Walt Disney’s innovation playbook to make it all happen. Lastly, meet the all-star voice cast who help bring the film’s colorful characters to life, as well as the musicians who accent the adventure with a majestic music score.
- I Am Mowgli – Follow the extraordinary journey of 12-year-old Neel Sethi, who was selected from thousands of hopefuls worldwide to play Mowgli “alongside” some of today’s biggest movie stars. Get a glimpse of Neel’s life before Hollywood came calling, check out his audition that sealed the deal, and see how a close-working relationship with Favreau brought out his best. Plus, Neel shares how filming “The Jungle Book” was one wild ride, from working alongside imaginary animals to performing some super-fun stunts.
- King Louie’s Temple: Layer by Layer – So, exactly how do you create a musical number featuring one man-cub, a massive, legendary ape and an army of wild and wily monkeys in the Seeonee jungle? Viewers are granted rare and unique access to the development of the “I Wan’na Be Like You” sequence in which King Louie attempts to coerce Mowgli into giving up Man’s deadly “red flower” (fire). A fast-moving musical progression reel showcases storyboards, animatics, Christopher Walken’s recording session and visual effects layers, which ultimately merge to form one of the film’s most memorable scenes.
- Audio Commentary – Favreau delivers his scene-by-scene perspective on the live-action adventure “The Jungle Book” with all the candor and humor you’d expect from this multi-talented actor-writer-director-producer.
DVD
- King Louie’s Temple: Layer by Layer – So, exactly how do you create a musical number featuring one man-cub, a massive, legendary ape and an army of wild and wily monkeys in the Seeonee jungle? Viewers are granted rare and unique access to the development of the “I Wan’na Be Like You” sequence in which King Louie attempts to coerce Mowgli into giving up Man’s deadly “red flower” (fire). A fast-moving musical progression reel showcases storyboards, animatics, Christopher Walken’s recording session and visual effects layers, which ultimately merge to form one of the film’s most memorable scenes.
*Bonus features may vary by retailer
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