Disneys liveaction reimagining of the jungle book is nothing if not ambitious. The jungle book on dvd august 30, 2016 starring scarlett johansson, lupita nyongo, idris elba, neel sethi. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The new live action version of disneys the jungle book is in theaters now and. The only traditional actor in the jungle book is newcomer neel sethi. The jungle book 2016 is rated pg by the mpaa for some sequences of scary action and peril. Idris elba voices shere khan in the 2016 liveaction film the jungle book. Shanti disney, named only in the jungle book 2 the girl whose song my own home lured mowgli into the man village in the 1967 film. The mancub mowgli flees the jungle after a threat from the tiger shere khan. Shere khan the jungle book 2016 princebalto wiki fandom. Idris elba is the voice of shere khan in the jungle book 2016.
This version of shere khan the main villain of the 2016 version of the jungle book. His face is disfigured by fire wielded by mowglis birth father and he is blind in one eye. Directed by jon favreau iron man, based on rudyard kiplings timeless stories and inspired by disneys. Actor benedict cumberbatch is to voice shere khan the tiger in one of. Main trio a young orphan who found himself raised by a pack of wolves and bagheera the panther. Aug 20, 2014 benedict cumberbatch will voice predatory tiger shere khan in a new warner bros. Mowgli flees the jungle after a threat from the tiger shere khan.
The original film is a reimagining of walt disneys 1967 animated movie of the same name and stars indianamerican actor neel sethi as mowgli. Latest news about the jungle book 2016, starring neel sethi, bill murray, christopher walken, ben kingsley, lupita nyongo, idris elba, scarlett johansson and directed by jon favreau. The jungle book is a reboot of an old favorite, but with a. Based on rudyard kiplings eponymous collective works, the film is a liveactioncgi remake of the 1967 animated film of the same name. The film will be the directorial debut of actor andy serkis, who. The jungle book is an allnew liveaction epic adventure about mowgli newcomer neel sethi, a mancub raised in the jungle by a family of wolves, who embarks on a captivating journey of selfdiscovery. Mar 07, 2016 back in the early 90s, nana had dubbed for the fearsome tiger in the animated series, jungle book. Disneys new the jungle book is the second film in a row from jon favreau that makes me want to hug the director. The jungle book voice cast makes the liveaction reboot. 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. Watch as bill murray, idris elba, scarlett johansson, and the rest of the cast of the jungle book bring the legend to life.
Characters are constantly in peril, from other species, drought and famine, natural disasters and forest fires. Much of disneys the jungle books lasting value comes from its nostalgia factor its impossible to think of that movie without, like. Benedict cumberbatch to voice jungle books shere khan. The jungle book is a more dramatic, liveaction remake of disneys 1967 cartoon classic about a boy raised by wolves who comes into conflict with an evil tiger that wants to kill him. The wild adventure swings into theaters in 3d on april 15, 2016. Disneys jungle book portraits pair the cast with their animals.
Feb 08, 2016 the jungle book has quite a storytelling legacy to live up to and also a controversial history to change. The jungle book is a 2016 american fantasy adventure film, directed by jon favreau from a screenplay by justin marks, and produced by walt disney pictures. The movie features a starstudded voice cast bringing the animals of the jungle to life alongside newcomer neel sethi as mowgli. And his introductory scene establishes that he kills. Some of theses portrayals are quite intense and frightening. The jungle book balances the intensity of its source material with the charm of the disney animation. Idris elba as shere khan was widely acclaimed by the films release. A powerful, suave bengal tiger, shere khan is deeply feared as the most ferocious predator in the jungle.
Origins, the film will be released in october 2016. Its not accurate to call this jungle book a liveaction version, since so much of it has been generated on a computer. With neel sethi, bill murray, ben kingsley, idris elba. The jungle book voice actors glamorously pose with their. Benedict cumberbatch will voice predatory tiger shere khan in a new warner bros. With only one human actor in the film, 10 year old neel sethi as mowgli, the rest of the jon favreau directed film relies on cg animals and special effects to bring rudyard kiplings tale to. But mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger shere khan voice of idris elba, who. Incarnations view all 16 versions of shere khan on btva. The theatrical version of the film was released in france on february 5, 2003, and released in the united states on february 14, 2003. The jungle book 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers. The jungle book voice cast makes the liveaction reboot one. Immediately i want to start by saying i was never a fan of kiplings book or the animated adaptation.
The story, told simply and directly involves a little boy, raised by succored by wolves, in combination with a bear, baloo and a wonderful panther. Mar 21, 2016 disneys liveaction reimagining of the jungle book is nothing if not ambitious. Ziggy is voiced by digby wolfe in the first film and by jess harnell in the jungle book 2. This brings back the jungle books amazing story as a child, and i dont think the changes to it effected the overall story, one bit. Priyanka chopra, irrfan khan to lend voice for jungle. Convinced that mowgli poses a threat, the bengal tiger is determined to rid the jungle. He is a notorious, fearsome and scarred bengal tiger who serves as the tyrannical king of the jungle and is obsessed on killing the mancub mowgli due to his hatred towards mankind after having the left side of his face burned during a fight with mowglis father. The entire voice cast impressed with their respective roles as the jungle animals. The jungle book 2 is a 2003 animated film produced by the australian office at disneytoon studios and released by walt disney pictures and buena vista distribution.
The adventures of mowgli that was aired on doordarshan. The killer of mowglis birth father and of akela, shere khan is a monstrous tiger who rules the jungles of india. Combining spectacular widescreen images of rain forests, watering holes and crumbling temples, a couple of human actors, and. Shere khan is the main antagonist of the 2016 disney live action film the jungle book, a remake of the 1967 animated classic. But mowgli finds hes no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger shere khan voice of idris elba, who. Disneys new take on the jungle book is being touted as a liveaction movie, though theres scarcely anything alive in it. Directed by jon favreau iron man, based on rudyard kiplings timeless stories and inspired by disneys classic animated film, the jungle book is a liveaction epic adventure about mowgli newcomer neel sethi, a mancub whos been raised by a family of wolves. We wanted nothing but the best for the hindi version of the film. Benedict cumberbatch to voice shere khan in jungle book film bbc. Idris elba is shere khan in disneys the jungle book. Aug 26, 2016 the voice cast for walt disney pictures liveaction remake to the jungle book the 2016 version from jon favreau. With only one human actor in the film, 10 year old neel sethi as mowgli, the rest of the jon favreau directed film relies on cg animals and special effects to bring rudyard kiplings tale to life. As lovely to behold as it is engrossing to watch, the jungle book is the.
The jungle book was released in the united states in disney digital 3d, reald 3d, imax 3d, dbox, and premium large formats, on april 15, 2016. Andy serkis mowgli rating promises a darker jungle book than disney the jungle book 2 further explores the original book 2016 trailer mashup reminds us at least the movies were good jon favreau. Bollywood actors will dub for disneys the jungle book. The allstar cast also includes lupita nyongo as the voice of the. The jungle book is due for release on 15 april 2016. The jungle book is a reboot of an old favorite, but with. Feb 08, 2016 much of disneys the jungle books lasting value comes from its nostalgia factor its impossible to think of that movie without, like baloo in the 2016 film, beginning to whistle bear.
The jungle book 2016 cast and crew cast photos and. Recycled jungle book puts a real boy in a forest of. Disneys jungle book portraits pair the cast with their. For characters of the 1967 animated movie, see here. The jungle book 2016 movie behind the voice actors. The jungle book has quite a storytelling legacy to live up to and also a controversial history to change. That goes for the gaudy and glorious flora, the gathering. Voice of bollywood for hindi version of the jungle book. His reputation was such that he needed only to show himself to intimidate his victims.
This brings back the jungle book s amazing story as a child, and i dont think the changes to it effected the overall story, one bit. Everything you need to know about the jungle book movie 2016. It couldnt be more different from his last, the endearing, if foulmouthed. The jungle book is an allnew liveaction epic adventure about mowgli newcomer neel sethi, a mancub whos been raised by a family of wo. According to the kipling society, the word shere or shir translates as tiger, and khan is a title of distinction.
Guided by bagheera the panther and the bear baloo, mowgli embarks on a journey of selfdiscovery, though he also meets creatures who dont have his best interests at heart. But screenwriter justin marks, director jon favreau and their hundreds of collaborators render such distinctions moot. Shere khan voice the jungle book 2016 movie behind. After a threat from the tiger shere khan forces him to flee the jungle, a mancub. Disney india priyanka will get behind the mic for the serpent character kaa. So what better way to remind everyone who exactly is filling out this starstudded cast. The jungle book is so very special to india, and we want our audience enjoy disneys allnew liveaction adaptation. Shere khan is the main antagonist of disneys 1967 animated feature film, the jungle book.
Mar 21, 2016 andy serkis mowgli rating promises a darker jungle book than disney the jungle book 2 further explores the original book 2016 trailer mashup reminds us at least the movies were good jon favreau. The jungle book critics consensus as lovely to behold as it is engrossing to watch, the jungle book is the rare remake that actually improves upon its predecessors all while setting a new. Nana patekar and ibris elba voice the tiger in the hindi and english versions of the jungle book respectively photo. Photos of the the jungle book 2016 movie voice actors. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or in store pickup. Most of the stars of the upcoming liveaction remake of the jungle book dont actually get to appear in the movie, as they. Characters and voice actors the jungle book 2016 youtube. Mar 21, 2016 the jungle book voiced by idris elba, shere khan bears the scars of man, which fuel his hatred of humans. Shere khan is a fictional bengal tiger and the main antagonist of rudyard kipling s jungle book and. Khan is also notorious for his animosity towards man, due to his fears of guns and fire.
Apr 16, 2016 the only traditional actor in the jungle book is newcomer neel sethi. I was thrilled when i heard the voice of christopher walken as king louie in disneys the jungle book 2016. In the hindi version, priyanka voices kaa, the python, irrfan has lent his voice to the friendly bear baloo, shefali shah has dubbed for raksha, the wolf and veteran actor. In the 2016 adaptation, the voice of bagheera will be provided by ben kingsley. Ben kingsley brings the appropriate level of gravitas to the straitlaced bagheera. After being lost in the jungles of india, a little boy has been raised by a black panther and a pack of wolves. The jungle book includes digital copy bluraydvd 2016. The new live action version of disneys the jungle book is in theaters now and it is expected to rule the box office this weekend. The voice cast for walt disney pictures liveaction remake to the jungle book the 2016 version from jon favreau. Bollywood superstars like priyanka chopra, irrfan khan, nana patekar, om puri and shefali shah have lend their voice to the hindi version of the jungle book.
Though most of its diverse cast wont be appearing in the flesh, the movie has the. In fact, with this one genius move favreau managed to break away from the antiblack. He is a notorious, fearsome and scarred bengal tiger who serves as the tyrannical king of the jungle and is obsessed on killing the mancub mowgli due to his hatred towards mankind after having the left side of his face burned during a fight with mowglis. The pg rating is for some sequences of scary action and peril. Meet the voice of shere khan disneys the jungle book in. Apr 22, 2016 i was thrilled when i heard the voice of christopher walken as king louie in disneys the jungle book 2016. The jungle book 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The jungle book voiced by idris elba, shere khan bears the scars of man, which fuel his hatred of humans. Shop the jungle book includes digital copy bluraydvd 2016 at best buy. Priyanka chopra, irrfan khan to lend voice for jungle book. Apr 15, 2016 disneys new take on the jungle book is being touted as a liveaction movie, though theres scarcely anything alive in it.
Sep 06, 2017 imax trailer for the jungle book slithers in. The jungle book 2016 cast and crew cast photos and info. Apr 06, 2016 watch as bill murray, idris elba, scarlett johansson, and the rest of the cast of the jungle book bring the legend to life. Disneys the jungle book opens in theatres april 15 in 3d. Its just a story i never grew up with and it never resonated with me. Flaps is voiced by chad stuart in the first film and by jeff bennett in the jungle book 2. We never get to see if he intended to keep his proposed bargain with mowgli. The jungle book voice actors glamorously pose with their cgi. A fearsome, scarred bengal tiger with a blinded left eye who wishes to kill mowgli. Characters featured in disneys 2016 liveaction adaptation of the jungle book. Its not hard to argue that he stood to lose little by keeping it mowgli only cared about staying in the jungle, not riches, and once he had the red flower louie would be shere khans enemy, regardless of what happened to. 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. Bollywood stars priyanka chopra, irrfan khan nana patekar, om puri and shefali shah are set to lend their voice for the hindi version of disneys upcoming american liveaction epic release the jungle book. According to the kipling society, the word shere or shir translates as tiger, and khan is a title of distinction, used together to show that he is chief among tigers.