Adapting children’s literature with a large cast of anthropomorphic animals rife with song and dance numbers and sterilizing the dark moments are traits of Disney’s classic catalog of animated features from Snow White to Pocohantas. But this is a new Disney now and when they’re not off servicing the latest Star Wars or Marvel Cinematic
Disney’s new version of The Jungle Book is one of the most complex animated movies of all time. Based on Rudyard Kipling’s short stories of the same name, its release comes almost half a century after the original 1967 movie made its debut. The film stars Neel Sethi as mancub Mowgli, but all the main animal characters were
Disney are already working on a sequel to The Jungle Book, reports claim. Director Jon Favreau and writer Justin Marks are set to return in the same roles for The Jungle Book 2, The Hollywood Reporter says. The news came before the new adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic short stories had even been released, with the
Rudyard Kipling’s beloved The Jungle Book is being given new life as Disney releases its second iteration directed by Iron Man’s Jon Favreau. The original 1967 animated version was a huge hit. The latest version starring 12-year-old Neel Sethi is headed in that direction with its hyper real jungle environment, stunning cast of creatures and
Rudyard Kipling’s Shere Khan was never a nice character — and it’s no different in this new clip from Disney’s forthcoming adaptation of The Jungle Book. In the clip the tiger, voiced by Idris Elba, comes across mancub Mowgli next to a watering hole with the pack of Indian wolves that are raising him. But Shere
Canadian news anchor Peter Mansbridge has told how his grandkids think he’s a “hero” after he got a part in Disney’s latest animated feature Zootopia. The CBC broadcaster lends his voice to the character of Peter Moosebridge in the 3D movie, which tells the story of life in the animal metropolis of Zootopia. Mansbridge, who
Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Canada is Awake as Box Office Records Tumble This morning Disney announced news that came as a surprise to no one. Star Wars: The Force Awakens became the biggest opening weekend film of all time in Canada. With projected earnings of $17.1M, it beat the Canadian record for best
In this latest mash-up, the wonderful world of Disney combines its fairy tale villains, heroes, princesses and their children for a fun tale filled with more than a few musical dance numbers for good measure. The film starts with the audience being introduced to Beast (Dan Payne) and Belle (Keegan Conner Tracy) who have married
Booboo Stewart is best known as Seth Clearwater in the Twilight Saga and he’s also one of Hollywood’s hardest working young actors. At twenty one he’s worked on 56 films and television shows. He’s a martial artist with two World Championships and a place in the Junior Blackbelt Hall of Fame, he’s a model, singer,
Disney’s hugely popular kids show Phineas and Ferb’s on a roll. In the last couple of months, it’s broadcast a special Father’s Day episode and a one-hour Save Summer event guest starring Jay Leno. The fourth season kicks off Sunday, and Canadian fans can see the acclaimed Star Wars crossover episode on August 17. The creators of