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THE JUNGLE BOOK: THE IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE (2016) Review Directed by Jon Favreau Re-imagining one of Disney’s classic movies is a trend right now. Even outside Disney’s film production, their classic titles are being remade as live-action movies that might even start a franchise (i.e. Snow White and the Huntsman). There’s nothing wrong with that, …
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The only live-action actor among an all-star cast in Disney’s “The Jungle Book,” child performer Neel Sethi was chosen by director Jon Favreau after considering about 2000 kids who auditioned for the lead role of Mowgli. The now 12-year-old Sethi is a natural athlete, enjoys playing all sports—especially basketball and football. He is working towards …
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With only her voice, Scarlett Johansson made people madly fall in love with their computer’s operating system in the futuristic drama “Her.” Now, Johansson once again uses her voice to capture hearts in Disney’s new family adventure “The Jungle Book,” based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories and inspired by Disney’s classic animated film. Johansson provides …
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Time flies so fast! 1st quarter of 2016 is almost ending with great offerings both from local and international productions. We now present you the upcoming movies to be released this April, May and June. Please take note that these release dates can still change without prior notice from the local distributor. Here are …
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Bengal tiger Shere Khan bears the scars of Man, which fuel his intense hatred of humans. Powerful and menacing, the fearsome tiger makes no secret of his feelings about man-cub Mowgli and his presence in the jungle. Shere Khan’s mission, above all else, is to ensure Mowgli—and the fire he knows Man wields—pose no future …
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Jon Favreau hasn’t been in the director’s chair for two years, his last one, Chef, was a little but tasty film that feels personal. His last action film was Cowboys & Aliens which was not his best and was bombed at the box-office even with Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford starring in it. This year, he …
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Sequels, Prequels, Reboots and Remakes are a thing now either we want it or not. Hollywood might still give us original stories but let’s face it, franchises make more money. We list down upcoming sequels that you might want to check its predecessors before the film opens in cinemas: BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE Release …
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Raksha, a loving and fiercely protective mother wolf, cares deeply for all of her pups—including man-cub Mowgli (Neel Sethi), whom she adopts as one of her own when he’s abandoned in the jungle as an infant. Oscar® winner Lupita Nyong’o (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”) was called on to help bring Raksha to life, in …
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Academy Award-nominee Bill Murray (“Lost in Translation”) breathes life to Baloo, a free-spirited bear who meets Mowgli (Neel Sethi) after the man-cub has been banished from the jungle, in Disney’s new family adventure “The Jungle Book,” based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories and inspired by Disney’s classic animated film. “Baloo is a huge bear, bigger …
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Bagheera is a sleek and stunning panther who rescued Mowgli when he was abandoned in the jungle as an infant. The effort bonded the big cat to the man-cub—indeed, Bagheera has a bit of a soft spot for the boy. As Mowgli’s mentor, Bagheera guides him to faithfully follow the laws of the jungle. And …
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