Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow”—New Character Posters

 

New character posters are now available for Marvel Studios “Black Widow,” an action-packed spy thriller that launches simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access in most Disney+ markets on July 9, 2021.

Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger. Scarlett Johansson reprises her role as Natasha/Black Widow, Florence Pugh stars as Yelena, David Harbour portrays Alexei/The Red Guardian, and Rachel Weisz is Melina. The feature film is directed by Cate Shortland and produced by Kevin Feige, “Black Widow”—the first film in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

New Trailer for Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow”

 

A new trailer for Marvel Studios’ long-awaited “Black Widow” is available now, showcasing Natasha Romanoff’s struggle to face her past and deal with unfinished business. The action-packed spy thriller will launch simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access* in most Disney+ markets on July 9, 2021. 

Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger. Scarlett Johansson reprises her role as Natasha/Black Widow, Florence Pugh stars as Yelena, David Harbour portrays Alexei/The Red Guardian, and Rachel Weisz is Melina. “Black Widow”—the first film in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe—is directed by Cate Shortland and produced by Kevin Feige.

 

Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow”—Powerful New Trailer and Final Poster

An action-packed new trailer for Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow” is now available featuring Scarlett Johansson, who reprises her role as Natasha/Black Widow in the upcoming spy thriller, which opens in U.S. theaters on May 1. Plus, check out a brand new poster!

Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow” – Action Packed Spot + Character Posters Debut during Big Game

An action-packed new look at Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow” just premiered during the big game and check it out below! Also, check out four new character posters!

MARVEL STUDIOS’ “BLACK WIDOW” TEASER TRAILER & NEW POSTER

Scarlett Johansson reprises her role as Natasha/Black Widow in Marvel Studios’ action-packed spy thriller “Black Widow”—the first film in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Florence Pugh stars as Yelena, David Harbour as Alexei aka The Red Guardian and Rachel Weisz as Melina. Directed by Cate Shortland and produced by Kevin Feige, “Black Widow” hits U.S. theaters on May 1, 2020.

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PHOTOS FROM MARVEL STUDIOS HALL H PHASE 4 COMIC-CON PRESENTATION

Photos from yesterday's Marvel Studios slate presentation at Comic-Con International in San Diego

MARVEL STUDIOS’ “AVENGERS: ENDGAME” STARS PLACE HANDPRINTS IN CEMENT AT TCL CHINESE THEATRE

Photos from the handprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX^® in Hollywood, featuring Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and producer Kevin Feige.

MARVEL STUDIOS’ “AVENGERS: ENDGAME” WORLD PREMIERE PHOTOS

In Los Angeles, stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Brie Larson, Paul Rudd, Don Cheadle, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Bradley Cooper, Gwyneth Paltrow, Josh Brolin and Benedict Wong were joined by directors Anthony and Joe Russo and producer Kevin Feige for a walk down the red carpet where they greeted enthusiastic fans at the world premiere of Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME.

     

AVENGERS: ENDGAME opens in U.S. theaters this Friday, April 26.

Non-Spoiler Review for Avengers: Endgame - A Marvel-ous End to the Infinity Saga

For the last 10 years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has built an amazing galaxy filled with heroes, as well as villains. This galaxy has changed the film world forever. Though our heroes and villains have powers that none of us will ever have, they all have real issues and problems that we can all relate to. This made all of these characters feel believable, feel real.

Now, after last year's impactful Avengers: Infinity War, there is nothing that can prepare you for the conclusion of the Infinity Saga, Avengers: Endgame. Heeding the warning of Marvel Studios, there will be no spoilers here. But know that even if I tried to explain all that happens in this movie, we would be here all day.

The trailers truly give away nothing away and once you see the movie, I invite you to go back and see where the filmmakers made decisions to misdirect you or to not reveal certain characters or plot points. These surprises are truly special and are moments that we as fans have always wanted or never knew that we wanted. But once we see these moments, we will be talking about them for years to come.

The Russo Brothers and the screenwriters had the difficult task to top Infinity War and to stick the landing, but they have woven a story that delivers one of the most satisfying endings in film history. The combination of humor, action and emotion makes this one of the best films of the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe. The time we have invested in getting to know these characters and follow their story arcs as they have grown pays off in the most amazing ways possible. By the end of the film we learn more about what we have seen over the last 21 movies and even gives hints into the future and Phase 4. All of the performances are brilliant and some of the best ever for all of these actors. As fans, we get closure to some of the storylines that started in some of the individual films.

Robert Downey Jr. brings one his finest performances as Tony Stark, bringing emotion and heart into his role. Chris Evans as Steve Rogers puts in another strong performance, delivering on heart every step of the way. Humor is provided by both Paul Rudd and Chris Hemsworth.

There is so much more to this movie but discussing it would only lead into spoiler territory. Literally every fan theory including my own were thrown out in the first minutes of the film. Avoid spoilers at all costs and please do not spoil it for others.

Whatever it takes, go see Avengers: Endgame when opens in theaters April 26th.

Avenge The Fallen.

PHOTOS FROM MARVEL STUDIOS’ “AVENGERS: ENDGAME” U.K. FAN EVENT

Today, stars Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth and Paul Rudd, along with directors Anthony and Joe Russo, and executive producer Trinh Tran, greeted enthusiastic fans at a special Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME fan event held in London.  

Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME opens in U.S. theaters on April 26.

STARS OF MARVEL STUDIOS’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME KICK OFF AVENGERS UNIVERSE UNITES!

Disney California Adventure Park was the place to be today as Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Paul Rudd, Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner and Brie Larson, stars of  Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME,  kicked off Avengers: The Universe Unites, an epic event benefiting children’s charities.

Disney's The Jungle Book 3D Collectors Edition on Blu-ray 3D on November 15th

BRING HOME THE COLLECTOR’S EDITION ON NOV. 15

Get lost in the jungle with collectible packaging, spectacular 3D and new bonus features! 

BURBANK, Calif., Oct. 7, 2016 — Beginning Nov. 15, the collector’s edition of Disney’s live-action epic adventure “The Jungle Book”—Jon Favreau’s stunning reimagining of Walt Disney’s animated classic—will be available to own just in time for the holidays. “The Jungle Book” Collector’s Edition offers more than just the bare necessities with collectible packaging and a three-disc set containing the original theatrical release on Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™, Digital HD and DVD, along with originally released bonus features and five never-before-seen extras. 

The Collector’s Edition provides fans with unprecedented access to “The Jungle Book” production through exciting new bonus features, including a performance of “The Bare Necessities” by Bill Murray (voice of Baloo) and jazz greats Dr. John and Kermit Ruffins, an inside look at the collaboration between director Jon Favreau and renowned composer Richard Sherman on a new version of the classic song “I Wan’na Be Like You,” a fascinating feature exposing the visual effects magic behind some of the movie’s most memorable moments, an early animatic of the scene where Mowgli meets Kaa, and a global celebration as Mowgli and Baloo sing “The Bare Necessities.” 

“The Jungle Book” has mesmerized audiences worldwide, earning critical acclaim and more than $965 million at the global box office to date. It boasts an unforgettable all-star cast, including Bill Murray (“Lost in Translation”) as the voice of Baloo, Ben Kingsley (“Learning to Drive,” “The Walk”) as Bagheera, Idris Elba (“Beast of No Nation”) roars as the voice of Shere Khan and Lupita Nyong’o (“12 Years a Slave,” “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”) as the voice of mother wolf Raksha. Scarlett Johansson (“Avengers: Age of Ultron”) gives life to Kaa, Giancarlo Esposito (“Breaking Bad”) provides the voice of alpha-male wolf Akela  and Christopher Walken (“The Deer Hunter”) lends his iconic voice to King Louie. Newcomer Neel Sethi stars as the film’s only human character, Mowgli.

Bonus features include*:

3D COLLECTOR’S EDITION BONUS FEATURES:

• The Bare Necessities: From the Jungle to the Bayou – Travel to the heart of New Orleans to swing with composer John Debney, Bill Murray and jazz greats Dr. John, Kermit Ruffins and the rest of their lively band, as they perform another version of “The Bare Necessities.” 
• The Return of a Legend – Award-winning songwriter and Disney Legend Richard Sherman co-wrote the music from “Mary Poppins,” “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh” and Walt Disney’s animated classic “The Jungle Book.” Watch as director Jon Favreau and Sherman collaborate to create additional lyrics and record a demo for the new version of the classic song, “I Wan’na Be Like You.” 
• The Jungle Effect – Experience more visual effects magic in this sequence that shows the evolution of key moments from “The Jungle Book.”
• Developing Kaa – See an early animatic that played a part in the development of the scene where Mowgli meets Kaa and learns more about the tale of the “red flower.” 
• “The Jungle Book” Around the World – Join the global celebration as Mowgli and Baloo sing “The Bare Necessities.”
• Classic Bonus Features**
• “The Jungle Book” Reimagined – Favreau sits down with producer Brigham Taylor and visual effects supervisor Robert Legato to discuss “The Jungle Book” and reflect on the years they devoted to the reimagining of this timeless tale. Discover how Rudyard Kipling’s original stories and the classic animated film influenced their unique approach, witness the technical wizardry that enabled the team to create a believable and thrilling movie-going experience, and learn how they borrowed a page from Walt Disney’s innovation playbook to make it all happen. Lastly, meet the all-star voice cast who help bring the film’s colorful characters to life, as well as the musicians who accent the adventure with a majestic music score.
• I Am Mowgli – Follow the extraordinary journey of 12-year-old Neel Sethi, who was selected from thousands of hopefuls worldwide to play Mowgli “alongside” some of today’s biggest movie stars. Get a glimpse of Neel’s life before Hollywood came calling, check out his audition that sealed the deal, and see how a close-working relationship with Favreau brought out his best. Plus, Neel shares how filming “The Jungle Book” was one wild ride, from working alongside imaginary animals to performing some super-fun stunts.
• King Louie’s Temple: Layer by Layer – So, exactly how do you create a musical number featuring one man-cub, a massive, legendary ape and an army of wild and wily monkeys in the Seeonee jungle? Viewers are granted rare and unique access to the development of the “I Wan’na Be Like You” sequence in which King Louie attempts to coerce Mowgli into giving up Man’s deadly “red flower” (fire). A fast-moving musical progression reel showcases storyboards, animatics, Christopher Walken’s recording session and visual effects layers, which ultimately merge to form one of the film’s most memorable scenes.
• Audio Commentary – Favreau delivers his scene-by-scene perspective on the live-action adventure “The Jungle Book” with all the candor and humor you’d expect from this multi-talented actor-writer-director-producer.

* Bonus features may vary by retailer. New bonus content is available in the 3D Collector’s Edition package only.

**Classic bonus from the initial August 2016 release of “The Jungle Book”

Directed by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man,” “Iron Man 2,” “Chef”) and produced by Favreau and Brigham Taylor (executive producer of “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” “Tomorrowland”), from a screenplay by Justin Marks, “The Jungle Book” is a live-action epic adventure based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories, inspired by Disney’s classic 1967 animated film and centered on Mowgli (Neel Sethi), a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan (voice of Idris Elba), who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. 

The film’s musical score, composed by Emmy® winner and Oscar-, BAFTA- and Annie Award-nominee John Debney (“Elf,” “Iron Man 2”), features a classic orchestral sound accented by ethnic instruments and pays homage to the original film by highlighting snippets of the classic songs we all know and love.

Also available on Digital 3D by select digital retailers.

DISC SPECIFICATIONS:

Feature Run Time: Approximately 106 minutes

Rating: PG in U.S. and Canada 

Aspect Ratio: Blu-ray 3D Feature Film = 1080p High Definition / Widescreen 1.78:1

Blu-ray Feature Film = 1080p High Definition / Widescreen 1.85:1

DVD Feature Film = 1.85:1

Audio: Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray = English 7.1 DTS-HDMA & 2.0 Descriptive Audio,

Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks

DVD = English, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks,

English 2.0 Descriptive Audio

Languages/Subtitles: Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray = English SDH, Spanish and French

DVD = English SDH, Spanish and French

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Disney's The Jungle Book on Digital HD August 23 and on Blu-ray August 30

The Legend Comes to Life

Disney’s Groundbreaking, Live-Action Adventure

arrives on Digital HD August 23 and on Blu-ray™ August 30

And venture deep into the jungle with in-depth bonus features

BURBANK, Calif., July 7 2016 — Audiences were mesmerized by Disney’s live-action epic adventure “The Jungle Book,” which has earned more than $911 million at the global box office to date.  Critically acclaimed, Jon Favreau’s stunning live-action reimagining of Walt Disney’s animated classic, will be available early on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on August 23, and on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On-Demand on August 30.

Venture behind the scenes with in-depth bonus features that reveal the innovative filmmaking technology used to create the richly immersive jungle world and characters; Follow the journey of the film’s only on-screen actor, charismatic newcomer Neel Sethi (Mowgli); Delve into a candid and humorous scene-by-scene audio commentary with director Jon Favreau and meet the all-star voice cast who help bring the film’s colorful characters to life, as well as the musicians who accent the adventure with a majestic music score.

The all-star cast includes Bill Murray (“Lost in Translation”) as the voice of Baloo, Sir Ben Kingsley (“Learning to Drive,” “The Walk”) as Bagheera and Lupita Nyong’o (“12 Years a Slave,” “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”) as the voice of mother wolf Raksha. Scarlett Johansson (“Avengers: Age of Ultron”) gives life to Kaa, Giancarlo Esposito (“Breaking Bad”) provides the voice of alpha-male wolf Akela, Idris Elba (“Beast of No Nation”) roars as the voice of Shere Khan, and Christopher Walken (“The Deer Hunter”) lends his iconic voice to King Louie. 

Bonus features include*:

BLU-RAY & DIGITAL HD:

“The Jungle Book” Reimagined – Favreau sits down with producer Brigham Taylor and visual effects supervisor Robert Legato to discuss “The Jungle Book” and reflect on the years they devoted to the reimagining of this timeless tale. Discover how Rudyard Kipling’s original stories and the classic animated film influenced their unique approach, witness the technical wizardry that enabled the team to create a believable and thrilling movie-going experience, and learn how they borrowed a page from Walt Disney’s innovation playbook to make it all happen. Lastly, meet the all-star voice cast who help bring the film’s colorful characters to life, as well as the musicians who accent the adventure with a majestic music score.

I Am Mowgli – Follow the extraordinary journey of 12-year-old Neel Sethi, who was selected from thousands of hopefuls worldwide to play Mowgli “alongside” some of today’s biggest movie stars. Get a glimpse of Neel’s life before Hollywood came calling, check out his audition that sealed the deal, and see how a close-working relationship with Favreau brought out his best. Plus, Neel shares how filming “The Jungle Book” was one wild ride, from working alongside imaginary animals to performing some super-fun stunts.

King Louie’s Temple: Layer by Layer – So, exactly how do you create a musical number featuring one man-cub, a massive, legendary ape and an army of wild and wily monkeys in the Seeonee jungle? Viewers are granted rare and unique access to the development of the “I Wan’na Be Like You” sequence in which King Louie attempts to coerce Mowgli into giving up Man’s deadly “red flower” (fire). A fast-moving musical progression reel showcases storyboards, animatics, Christopher Walken’s recording session and visual effects layers, which ultimately merge to form one of the film’s most memorable scenes.

Audio Commentary – Favreau delivers his scene-by-scene perspective on the live-action adventure “The Jungle Book” with all the candor and humor you’d expect from this multi-talented actor-writer-director-producer.  

DVD

King Louie’s Temple: Layer by Layer – So, exactly how do you create a musical number featuring one man-cub, a massive, legendary ape and an army of wild and wily monkeys in the Seeonee jungle? Viewers are granted rare and unique access to the development of the “I Wan’na Be Like You” sequence in which King Louie attempts to coerce Mowgli into giving up Man’s deadly “red flower” (fire). A fast-moving musical progression reel showcases storyboards, animatics, Christopher Walken’s recording session and visual effects layers, which ultimately merge to form one of the film’s most memorable scenes.

*Bonus features may vary by retailer

Note: The 3D version of The Jungle Book will be available later this year.

Directed by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man,” “Iron Man 2,” “Chef”) and produced by Favreau and Brigham Taylor (executive producer of “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” “Tomorrowland”), “The Jungle Book” is a live-action epic adventure based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories, inspired by Disney’s classic 1967 animated film and centered on Mowgli (Neel Sethi), a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan (voice of Idris Elba), who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat.

The film’s musical score, composed by Emmy® winner and Oscar-, BAFTA- and Annie Award-nominee John Debney (“Elf,” “Iron Man 2”), features a classic orchestral sound accented by ethnic instruments and pays homage to the original film by highlighting snippets of the classic songs we all know and love.

DISC SPECIFICATIONS:

Product SKUs:                                 Digital HD/SD, Blu-ray Combo Pack, Disney Movies Anywhere, DVD and On-Demand 

Feature Run Time:                        Approximately 106 minutes

Rating:                                               PG in U.S. and Canada

Aspect Ratio:                                   Blu-ray Feature Film = 1080p High Definition / 1.85:1

                                                              DVD Feature Film = 1.85:1

Audio:                                                Blu-ray = English 7.1 DTS-HDMA & 2.0 Descriptive Audio,

                                                              Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks

                                                              DVD = English, French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks,

                                                              English 2.0 Descriptive Audio

Languages/Subtitles:                   English, French & Spanish/English SDH, French & Spanish

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About Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA)

Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA) is an engaging and family-friendly cloud-based digital movie service that makes it simple to buy your favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars movies once and watch them anywhere.  With DMA you can explore Disney’s library of over 450 eligible digital movies, discover hours of new and exclusive short-form content, and watch your digital movies from the comfort of the living room or across multiple mobile devices.   You can add the free DMA app to a multitude of devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android mobile phones and tablets, Android TV, Amazon’s Fire tablets, Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Roku, and Xbox 360. Then, connect your DMA account with participating providers including iTunes, Amazon Video, VUDU, Google Play, and Microsoft Movies & TV and your eligible movies will be shared across all your connected platforms.  In addition, you can redeem Digital Copy codes found in Disney, Pixar and Marvel Blu-rays and DVDs, as well as earn Disney Movie Rewards points with every digital purchase.

ABOUT THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS:

For over 90 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today, the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under the following banners: Disney, including Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios; Disneynature; Marvel Studios; Lucasfilm; and Touchstone Pictures, the banner under which live-action films from DreamWorks Studios are distributed. The Disney Music Group encompasses the Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records labels, as well as Disney Music Publishing. The Disney Theatrical Group produces and licenses live events, including Disney on Broadway, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!.

Disney's The Jungle Book - "Trust in Me" DJDS Remix - Scarlett Johansson & Mark Ronson

Check out the DJDS remix of "Trust in Me" performed by Scarlett Johansson and produced by Mark Ronson, as featured in the end credits of Disney's The Jungle Book!

Disney’s The Jungle Book is NOW PLAYING in theatres in 3D! Get tickets: http://di.sn/6008BjFgq

Review: The Jungle Book - The Classic Story is Reborn with Stunning Visuals

Heading into the live action Walt Disney Studio panel at the D23 Expo last year, I couldn't wait to see the first footage of Captain America: Civil War and hopefully more footage of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. But after the panel, I had been completely blown away by the first footage of The Jungle Book. Jon Favreau was on stage and introduced his new film as one of the most technically advanced films ever made. I'm sure that many of us in the 8,000 seat room laughed at him until he showed us the first footage and told us that everything was filmed in Los Angeles. What we saw was stunning, a fully rendered jungle with pretty much everything created on a computer except for young Neel Sethi who plays Mowgli. It was stunning to see something so lifelike. It was the most talked about footage of the entire panel.

Flashforward to April 4th, where I was invited by Dolby to attend the world premiere of the movie at the historic El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. Up to this point every trailer and TV spot looked brilliant. I had high hopes for this film. When it was time to put on my 3D glasses and the theater dimmed I wondered if my high hopes were too high. The opening minutes made me realize that my expectations weren't high enough. The 3D is stunning, perhaps the best use since Avatar. You feel like you are watching a live action version of Disney's animated Tarzan when he is tree surfing.

We are immediately introduced to Mowgli and being part of a wolf pack. Mowgli is raised by Raksha (voiced by Lupita Nyong'o) and Akela (voiced by Giancarlo Esposito). Bagheera (voiced by Sir Ben Kingsley), a panther who found Mowgli, is there to help raise the man cub as well. The relationship between this man cub and the other animals of the jungle is fairly harmonious with the exception of the tiger Shere Khan (voiced by Idris Elba). Khan doesn't like humans since his face was badly burnt by one. He wants the wolves to turn over the man cub to him. Khan is also one of the best villains of the year. He is simply terrifying. Perhaps a bit too terrifying for little ones. There is a scene where even I was stunned by.

Mowgli decides to leave in hopes that no harm comes to the pack. Bagheera offers to take him back to the man village. After an attack by Shere Khan, Mowgli gets separated from Baheera and ends up meeting snake name Kaa (voiced by Scarlett Johansson) and a bear named Baloo (voiced by Bill Murray). Kaa adds another level of intensity to the film. Baloo adds a wonderful amount of sincerity, warmth and charm here. Plus, there is a fun rendition of, "The Bare Necessities."

While Mowgli is hanging out with Baloo, the massive King Louie (voiced by Christopher Walken) sets his sights on the man cub and his search for man's red flower, the animals term for fire. Louie just about steals the show and there is a classic tribute to one of Christopher Walkens classic SNL moments. And yes, you get to hear a rendition of the classic, "I Wan'na Be Like You."

Mowgli escapes King Louie's clutches and heads back to take on Shere Khan. The finale is an epic battle.

The film is filled with heart, humor and action. Some of the action may be too intense for younger viewers. The visual effects are astounding. The animals move with a strong physical sense of being. The animals and the environments seem real and the animals interact with Mowgli in a very natural way. The voice actors all add an amazing sense of depth to their characters. Yes, these computer generated animals feel real, with real hearts and real souls. I honestly believe kids will go to zoo's and believe that the animals looking back at them will speak to them.

The end credits make brilliant use of the classic fairytale book ending and you will also hear a great rendition of Scarlett Johansson singing, "Trust In Me." Plus, there is one more fun thing to pay attention. Just take a look to see where this movie was filmed on location at!

I cannot wait to see The Jungle Book again!

The Jungle Book opens in theaters April 15th!

*Disclaimer: Dolby invited myself and a guest to the world premiere. All opinions are strictly my own.*