During films interview with screenwriter justin marks, creator of starzs new series counterpart, we asked about his screenplay for the developing liveaction jungle book sequel. The intent this time around was to make a jungle book. He burst onto the acting scene with his role in rudy. On day 2 of the jungle book week, i discuss the sequel to the original animated classic and the announcement of jon favreaus sequel, the jungle book 2. He is best known for directing the 2003 christmas comedy film, elf. He also voiced reilly the beaver in sony pictures open season and its sequel, and jerome the grizzly bear in zookeeper. The jungle book is 2016 fantasy adventure film directed by jon favreau. Walt disney studios has announced that jon favreau will be directing a liveaction the lion king remake, in addition to the jungle book sequel coming. Liveaction the lion king in the works with iron mans jon. In 2016 jon favreau directed a moderntake on the jungle book in a liveaction adaptation. For disney, he portrayed happy hogan in iron man, iron man 2, iron man 3, spiderman. Following the success of the jungle book, jon favreau is continuing. Apr 11, 2016 disney is developing a sequel to the jungle book, which opens friday in the u. Disneys lion king liveaction movie gets director jon favreau.
Dec 01, 2016 jon favreau reveals he will use virtual reality technology for his lion king reboot, which hell shoot backtoback with jungle book 2. Everything you need to know about the jungle book 2 world of reel. Sep 28, 2016 after hints on twitter, jon favreau has been confirmed as the director of disneys new the lion king yes, thats right. Disney and jon favreau joining forces on the lion king. Jon favreau on jungle book 2, the lion king and orville.
Apr 12, 2016 the jungle book s sequel may not be as certain as previously reported read the exclusive story at empire. Apr 11, 2016 disneys the jungle book 2 in development. Early preproduction of the sequel had begun by june 12, 2018, with justin marks, who wrote the previous film, having ended an early draft for the film. Jon favreau, justin marks and brigham taylor will return as director. Disney is developing a sequel to the jungle book, which opens friday in the u. The musical score for the jungle book was composed and conducted by frequent favreau collaborator john debney, mostly drawing from george bruns original music. In his new take on the jungle book, director jon favreau juggled directing a live kid and computergenerated animals. Jon favreau is busy directing a new version of the lion king in a way similar to how he made the jungle book, so its tough to say when we. It looks like director jon favreau is about to venture into the jungle again. Jon favreau and justin marks, who respectively directed and wrote the movie, are in negotiations to return in their roles for a followup. Dec 08, 2016 jon favreau on the jungle book, the sequel, what fans can expect with his version of the lion king, seth macfarlanes orville tv series, and more. Hot off the success of directing the jungle book, jon favreau will now be working with the likes of mufasa, simba, scar, timone and pumba as he will helm the live action adaption of.
Jon favreau confirms return to the marvel cinematic universe. Disney to make liveaction lion king, favreau directing wjla. Apr 12, 2016 on day 2 of the jungle book week, i discuss the sequel to the original animated classic and the announcement of jon favreau s sequel, the jungle book 2. How did you decide on motioncapture technology for the jungle book. Apr 14, 2016 find out what happened when we caught up with jon favreau and he spilled the beans on his journey creating the cgi masterpiece that is the jungle book. In april 2016, it was reported that favreau will return to direct the sequel to the jungle book, his critically acclaimed liveaction adaptation of the animated film of the same name. As the jungle book swings on to bluray and itunes this week, co. Jon favreau talks lion king vr and jungle book 2 plans. Director jon favreau reveals the secrets behind the making. Then, favreau made his feature film directorial debut with made, which he also wrote and produced. I was already kicking the tires on virtual sets and thinking about disney, because i was developing something called magic kingdom, about the park coming to life. Sep 28, 2016 it looks like director jon favreau is about to venture into the jungle again.
Then, favreau made his feature film directorial debut with. Indeed, the jungle book was critically and commercially acclaimed, so we know that the lion king is in good hands. The jungle book 2 will resurrect unused disney ideas. The jungle book director tried to get paul mccartney and. He also voiced reilly the beaver in sony pictures open season and its sequel, and jerome the grizzly bear in. Debney created a theme for mowgli that its not overly emotional. Jon favreau is an american actor, director, and producer, known for his acting roles in films like very bad things. Disney is reportedly ready to begin development on a sequel to the jungle book, with director jon favreau possibly returning as well. Initially an indie film favorite, actor jon favreau has progressed to strong mainstream visibility into the millennium and, after nearly two decades in the business, is still enjoying character stardom as well as earning notice as a writerproducer director. Mistress of evil 2019 and alice through the looking glass 2016, this is the third sequel of a live action adaptation of a disney animated canon film. Sep 28, 2016 disney announced wednesday that jon favreau, who helmed the boxoffice hit jungle book remake, will direct the new lion king. The jungle book looks set to be favreaus biggest movie to date, and while a sequel is reportedly already in development, the filmmaker is returning to. Jon favreau directing the lion king for disney cosmic book news. Following the recent remake of the jungle book, disney has now announced jon favreau will be directing a reimagining of the animated the lion king movie.
Favreau is also directing jungle book 2 and returning as happy hogan for marvels spiderman. Apr 11, 2016 disney is in talks to bring the creative gang back together for a sequel to its film that opens this friday. Jon favreau is directing a live action remake of the lion. Favreau attempted to get the beatles members to cameo, but was turned down just like the makers. Jon favreau responds to jungle book sequel rumours. Jon favreau responds to jungle book sequel rumours empire. According to debney, jon favreau wanted a timeless sound to the score and i embraced that. Jon favreau is directing a live action remake of the lion king. Sep 28, 2016 he has also served as an executive producer on many of the marvel cinematic universe movies since directing. Jon favreau is directing disneys reimagined the lion king. He made his film debut with a role in the biographical sports film rudy. He established himself as a writer with the iconic cult hit swingers, in which he starred. While jon favreau is currently busy working on the lion king remake, he is expected to return as director with. The amiable, huskyframed actor with the tight, crinkly hair was born in queens, new york.
Disney is reportedly ready to begin development on a sequel to the jungle book, with. Lion king and jungle book 2 updates from jon favreau collider. The jungle book 2 will resurrect unused disney ideas, explore. He is also known for directing films, such as iron man and the jungle book. Iron man director jon favreau signaled his intent to direct the jungle book 2 and the lion king backtoback when it was. The jungle book is a disney media franchise that commenced in 1967 with the theatrical release of the jungle book. The choice to have mowgli neel sethi remain in the jungle instead of sending him to the human village as was done in the 1967 animated film allowed room for more chapters in the budding franchise. The jungle book is a 2016 american fantasy adventure film directed and produced by jon favreau, from a screenplay written by justin marks and produced by walt disney pictures.
Jon favreau is directing a liveaction the lion king remake. Iron man and the jungle book director jon favreau gives us the scoop on his jungle book sequel and the status of his liveaction lion. Disney announced wednesday that jon favreau, who helmed the boxoffice hit jungle book remake, will direct the new lion king. Jungle book 2 in the works with jon favreau, justin.
Disney is developing a sequel to the jungle book with director jon favreau. Jon favreau on the jungle book, the sequel, what fans can expect with his version of the lion king, seth macfarlanes orville tv series, and more. Jon favreau s the jungle book has a 100 percent fresh rating on rotten tomatoes, is expected to open at no. Apr 18, 2016 the jungle book looks set to be favreau s biggest movie to date, and while a sequel is reportedly already in development, the filmmaker is returning to the mcu considerably sooner than anyone. Initially an indie film favorite, actor jon favreau has progressed to strong mainstream visibility into the millennium and, after nearly two decades in the business, is still enjoying character stardom as well as earning notice as a writerproducerdirector. This can only be reassuring to those who arent sold on the idea of a remake.
Were building on that legacy this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility. The studio is talks with director jon favreau and screenwriter justin marks to return for jungle book 2. Not only is favreau set to helm the movie, but disney has also announced that there will be a sequel to its summer blockbuster movie, the jungle book. Jungle book director jon favreau on making films for everybody. The last time we talked, i was looking for my mowgli and was about to cast bill murray as baloo in a new reimagining of the jungle book for disney. After hints on twitter, jon favreau has been confirmed as the director of disneys new the lion king yes, thats right. Apr 11, 2016 disney seems to have so much faith in jon favreaus the jungle book that they have already begun talks to have the director helm an upcoming sequel. Jungle book 2 in the works with jon favreau, justin marks. Transcript for director jon favreau reveals the secrets behind the making of the jungle book.
Hot off the success of directing the jungle book, jon favreau will now be working with the likes of mufasa, simba, scar, timone and pumba as he will helm the live action adaption of the disney animated classic, the lion king. Jonathan kolia jon favreau is an american actor, voice actor, comedian, director, producer, and screenwriter. Create talked to director jon favreau about relating to flawed heroes, the elusive control of tone, and making movies for everyone. Disney is in talks to bring the creative gang back together for a sequel to its film that opens this friday. It is based on rudyard kiplings works of the same name. Jungle book sequel is a go with director jon favreau. Disney to make liveaction lion king, with jon favreau. The franchise includes a 2003 sequel to the animated film and three. Sep 28, 2016 walt disney studios has announced that jon favreau will be directing a liveaction the lion king remake, in addition to the jungle book sequel coming. Disney seems to have so much faith in jon favreaus the jungle book that they have already begun talks to have the director helm an upcoming sequel.
Disney, jon favreau developing jungle book sequel polygon. Disney to make liveaction lion king, favreau directing. Jon favreau biography facts, childhood, family life. The house of mouse and iron mans jon favreau are partnering up again to bring simba to life in a liveaction version of disneys beloved 1994 animated movie the lion king. Jungle book sequel will draw from untapped disney ideas and. Director jon favreau reveals the secrets behind the making of. We can officially confirm that the walt disney studios and director jon favreau are putting a new reimagining of the lion king on the fast track to production. The jungle book 2 is happening, heres what we know. Based on rudyard kiplings eponymous collective works and inspired by walt disneys 1967 animated film of the same name, the jungle book is a liveactioncgi film that tells the story of mowgli, an orphaned human boy who. Director jon favreau reveals the secrets behind the making of the jungle book favreau appears on popcorn with peter travers and shares how he chose the lone actor in. Jungle book director jon favreau hopes modern remake. Disney announced wednesday that jon favreau, who helmed the boxoffice hit jungle book. Director jon favreau opens up about his plans for disneys liveactioncgi the lion king and the sequel to his jungle book movie. He has also served as an executive producer on many of the marvel cinematic universe movies since directing.
The jungle book 2 liveaction film disney wiki fandom. Sequel to the jungle book 2016, directed by jon favreau. The company announced today that it is on the fast track to production, which likely means well see it before the sequel to the jungle book, which is also in the works. Jon favreau revealed he still intends to direct the jungle book 2. Jon favreau reveals he will use virtual reality technology for his lion king reboot, which hell shoot backtoback with jungle book 2. Find out what happened when we caught up with jon favreau and he spilled the beans on his journey creating the cgi masterpiece that is the jungle book.
Disney lion king reboot jon favreau directing the escapist. How jon favreau juggled walt disneys legacy and digital effects that go beyond avatar. Jon favreau to direct disneys liveaction the lion king. The jungle book hasnt been released in theaters yet, but disney is already developing a sequel with director jon favreau rumored to be returning according to the. After directing disneys liveaction version of the jungle book, which came out earlier this year, jon favreau has now been tapped for a liveaction reimagining of the lion king the walt disney. The jungle book 2 is happening, heres what we know cinemablend. Jungle book sequel will draw from untapped disney ideas and other works of rudyard kipling. Sep 28, 2016 the house of mouse and iron mans jon favreau are partnering up again to bring simba to life in a liveaction version of disneys beloved 1994 animated movie the lion king.
Sep 28, 2016 we can officially confirm that the walt disney studios and director jon favreau are putting a new reimagining of the lion king on the fast track to production. Jungle book director jon favreau hopes modern remake carries on walt disneys vision. Jon favreau is busy directing a new version of the lion king in a way similar to how he made the jungle book, so its tough to say when we might see the sequel. The jungle books sequel may not be as certain as previously reported read the exclusive story at empire. Jungle book director jon favreau on making films for.
Disney confirmed that it is in negotiations to reunite the team behind its upcoming liveactioncgi pic the jungle book for a sequel. Jungle book sequel will draw from untapped disney ideas. Apr 15, 2016 director jon favreau reveals the secrets behind the making of the jungle book favreau appears on popcorn with peter travers and shares how he chose the lone actor in the film and the tricks he. Will jon favreau go back to making smaller movies after lion king. Apr 12, 2016 the jungle book hasnt been released in theaters yet, but disney is already developing a sequel with director jon favreau rumored to be returning according to the hollywood reporter, favreau and. Disney confirms jungle book 2, mary poppins sequel. We also know that jon favreau is also set to return to mowgli and co.
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