I could not be more excited to tell you that the Disney movie The Jungle Book is coming out on Blu-ray. It is the perfect time to introduce a true classic to my girls so that they can enjoy it as much as I did growing up. The super catchy songs are some of the best Disney ones out there and for the past few days I keep singing to myself “The Bare Necessities.” The lovable characters are what really bring the story of friendship in the jungle to life.
Now for the first time ever on Blu-ray with glorious digital high definition, Disney’s Jumpin? Jungle Classic has never looked so lush or sounded so good! Beloved characters, swinging music and new behind-the-scenes bonus features make this Diamond Edition Blu-ray a must-have for every family’s classic collection!
Meet the most unforgettable characters and embark on a thrilling adventure with Mowgli as he journeys deep into the jungle and learns ?The Bare Necessities? of life from happy-go-lucky Baloo the bear. Meet Bagheera, the wise old panther, and crazy King Louie, the orangutan. But watch out for the cunning tiger Shere Khan and Kaa, the ssssneakiest snake in the jungle!
Baby Mowgli is found in the jungle and is raised with a pack of baby wolves that had just been born. Ten years later he loves his life and is at one in the jungle. The others animals hear that a man-eating Bengal tiger has been spotted in the jungle and they decide they need to take Mowgli to a man-village where he will be safe. Mowgli does not want to leave the jungle but the friendship he has with the animals will be tested and everyone only wants what is best for Mowgli.
Voice Talent: Phil Harris (Robin Hood, The Aristocats) as Baloo the Bear; Sebastian Cabot (The Sword and the Stone, Winnie the Pooh) as Bagheera the Panther; Bruce Reitherman (Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree) as Mowgli the Man Cub; George Sanders (All About Eve, Rebecca) as Shere Khan the Tiger; Sterling Halloway (The Aristocats, Alice in Wonderland) as Kaa the Snake; J. Pat O?Malley (Robin Hood, Mary Poppins) as Col. Hathi the Elephant/Buzzie; and Louis Prima (The Continental Twist Hey Boy! Hey Girl!) as King Louie of the Apes
**Inspired by the Rudyard Kipling Mowgli Stories.
All-New Blu-ray Introductions by Diane Disney Miller and Richard M. Sherman
Bonus Features:
- Alternate Ending ? Mowgli and The Hunter
- @DisneyAnimation: Sparking Creativity
- Music, Memories & Mowgli: A Conversation with Richard M. Sherman, Diane
- Disney Miller and Floyd Norman
- Disney Intermission ? Bear-E-Oke hosted by Baloo
- Bear-E-Oke Sing A Long
- I Wanna Be Like You ? Hangin? Out At Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Feature Run Time: 78-minutes
Rated: G in U.S. & Canada (Bonus materials are not rated)
They have tons of games and activities on the website that go alone with the movie. My girls love extending a movie into activity time. Explore your family’s wild side as you
venture into The Jungle Book for extraordinary adventures and a
heartwarming tale that celebrates the true meaning of friendship. The picture quality has never looked better and my girls now ask to watch it every single day!
Connect:
You can connect with The Jungle Book on their website and Facebook and @DisneyPictures on Twitter.
Buy It!
You can purchase The Jungle Book on Amazon $28.96.