There are at least two other liveaction versions of this classic tale, based on the writings of rudyard kipling. Complete and unabridged by upton sinclair sinclair, upton on. The jungle book unearths cultural treasure the classical. Lewis carroll published three different versions of alice in wonderland and there have been at least 27 different film and television. Directed by wolfgang reitherman, it was the last film to be produced by walt disney, who died during its production. Wikimedia commons has media related to the jungle book.
After viewing martinstone21s comparison video of 2 different versions of the jungle book, i will now do 3 different versions, in which i have the 1991 vhs, 1997 vhs, and 2007 platinum edition dvd. But it wont be the only version of the beloved story youll be seeing soon theres actually another movie based on the jungle book heading to theaters in two years, and thats jungle book. The same story, retold for and by three different generations, is the worldview equivalent of layers in an archeological dig. The jungle book kindle edition by kipling, rudyard. There were no jungle book films made between disneys gem and a new version by the studio in 1994 grandly titled rudyard kiplings the jungle book, which wasnt animated in. In literature, robert heinlein wrote the hugo awardwinning science fiction novel, stranger in a strange land 1961, when his wife, virginia, suggested a new version of the jungle book, but with a. Most of us know the story of the jungle book the tale of mowgli, a young boy raised as part of a wolf pack after being found in the jungle. The alternate ending of the original jungle book and. The new version of the famous disney movie is an adventure from start to finish, and the best of all, it is a faithful adaptation of the original 1967 film. How many film versions of jungle book are there answers. In 2017, warner brothers is also releasing an adaptation of the story as jungle book origins. Mowgli must collect gems on each of the 10 levels to beat it before the time runs out. Based on rudyard kiplings book of the same name, it is the 19th disney animated feature film.
The jungle book 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The jungle book 2 is a 2003 animated adventure musical comedy film produced by disneytoon studios. It was released on april 8 in 15 countries, including argentina, australia, russia, malaysia, and most notably in india a week ahead of its u. Of course, no version of the jungle book would be complete without a group of alist actors voicing roles. Why are there 2 jungle book movies releasing back to back. Legend of the jungle also known and stylized on screen simply as mowgli is a 2018 adventure drama film directed by andy serkis with a screenplay by callie kloves, based on stories collected in all the mowgli stories by rudyard kipling. Disneys own 2016 live actioncgi semi reboot version of the jungle book 2016, both references certain elements of the 1967 version, such as some of the music score, whilst also taking the story in a different direction. Legend of the jungle is now available on netflix, and it will undoubtedly be compared to disneys liveaction jungle book movie, which was directed by jon favreau. What we do know is that two movies are being made on the same subject an act that seems to be possible due to the rights to the jungle book stories being in the open domain and no.
Time now for me to do yet another comparison video, in which this time around, i will be comparing 8 different versions of disneys animated film, the jungle book. Once again i am doing a jungle book comparison but this time i am comparing 3 different versions of the jungle book. The famous tale began as a series of short stories. What do the different stories of the jungle book have in common. Pages in category the jungle book films the following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. The next video i will do will be 3 different versions of the sword in the stone. Before i begin, i should assume you mean the 2016 jungle book, and not the 1967 animated film, since the latter had absolutely nothing to do with kiplings original books. The film stars rohan chand, matthew rhys, and freida pinto, along with voice and motion capture performances from christian bale, cate blanchett. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the jungle book. Several years ago, serkis aimed to tell the definitive version of mowglis story, a character from rudyard kiplings the jungle book and the second jungle book novels, which have been comprised into the.
How netflixs mowgli compares to disneys jungle book movie. Sidescroller based on the animated 1967 disney movie the jungle book. I have the 1991 walt disney classics vhs and the 1997 masterpiece collection vhs. And now here is my comparison of 4 different versions of the jungle book in which i compare the original 1991 black diamond classics vhs, the 1997 masterpiece collection, the 1999 limited issue. Characters include both human and talking animal characters. Explain how changes in production or distribution methods have affected the film industry. Like many classics, the jungle book has been adapted multiple times. Refer to disneys 1967 and 2016 version of the jungle book to support your answer 15 marks from disneys versions of the jungle book from 1967 and the 2016 version, the production and distribution methods have changed and therefore have affected. The 1967 version is just as wonderful as i remembered it, meaning that the new 2016 version had a lot to live up to and it certainly did.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. At least 5 versions of rudyard kiplings the jungle book have been narrated right from 1942. The theatrical version of the film was released in france on february 5, 2003, and released in the united states on february 14, 2003. Disney used a variety of tactics to promote the movie to different audiences and tell them it was not just a film but a magical experience. The jungle book has been adapted many times in a wide variety of media. I get to revisit stories ive enjoyed in a different format, and theres that rollercoaster of emotion that every reader gets watching an adaptation, reader to squee at the correct interpretations and groan at the incorrect ones. I hope you all enjoy it, and my next video will be a comparison of 2 different. Mowgli, the other liveaction jungle book movie, finally. Jungle book shonen mowgli, janguru bukku shonen moguri is an italianjapanese anime adaptation of rudyard kiplings original collection of stories, the jungle book. This book also encourages readers to see the natural world from different points of view and gain an understanding of the intricate relationship between animal populations that share the same environment.
Serkis own part of baloo was a clear fit for the actor, given his reputation as the. The jungle book is a 1967 american animated musical comedy film produced by walt disney productions. In itself, the jungle book is a classic work of literature, a point of reference for subsequent works that personify animals. What do the short chapters of verse add to the book. This is a list of characters that appear in rudyard kiplings jungle book story collection, its sequel the second jungle book, and the various film adaptations based on those books. After first being set for release in october 2016, it looks like the liveaction jungle book adaptation directed by andy serkis is finally hitting theaters. In three versions of the jungle book, we can see three distinct views of the good life that reflect the changing cultural scene in america. The illustrated jungle book is a mixed bag in many ways, and if your only experience of the story is from the films then you are in for a surprising revelation. This movie is based on the disney animation, the jungle book. This remake is in my opinion disneys best remake so far. Rudyard kiplings the jungle book also known simply as the jungle book, is a 1994 liveaction american adventure film cowritten and directed by stephen sommers, produced by edward s. While developing their version of the jungle book, favreau and screenwriter justin marks almost certainly had access to story treatments for the cartoon, and. Not only are there cgi characters and creatures now, but locations too.
If you think mowgli is just another jungle book rehash. Why are non jungle stories included in the jungle book. Ive never been a fan of the original jungle book movie, but i did grow up watching it, and i did like it. In anticipation of the new film, i dug out my old vhs of the jungle book from when i was a kid and rewatched it, gleaming with nostalgia. Other than the slightly different title of the warner bros. And now here is my comparison of 4 different versions of the jungle book in which i compare the original 1991 black diamond classics vhs. How similardifferent is disneys the jungle book to. The exact reason of two jungle book movies being made is unknown. Firstly the jungle book is not one story but an anthology of 7 short stories and 7 songs, and understandably with some more appealing than others. Some nonamerican versions of the film feature an original song two different worlds by kenny loggins playing over the end credits, while others use selections from basil pouledoris score. The animation and the scenery is basically a new age in cgi. The series, a compromise between the original mowgli stories and the walt disney version, received international acclaim and. Feldman and raju patel, from a story by ronald yanover and mark geldman.