Jungle Book comes to double DVD
Join Baloo, Mowgli, King Louie and Shere Khan when Disney’s animated classic, The Jungle Book, swings onto Disney DVD for the first time ever on 5th November.Inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s "Mowgli" story, The Jungle Book follows the ups and downs of the man-cub Mowgli as he makes his way back to the human village with wise panther Bagheera to escape ruthless tiger Shere Khan. Along the way, he meets unforgettable friends and foes including mad King Louie of the Apes, the hypnotic snake Kaa and the loveable, happy-go-lucky bear Baloo, who teaches Mowgli “The Bare Necessities” of life and the true meaning of friendship.
In this 40th Anniversary two-disc Platinum Edition DVD the lush and lively world of the Indian jungle comes alive with digitally remastered picture and sound. The perfect combination of classic songs and unforgettable characters, The Jungle Book is the last Disney film on which Walt Disney himself worked and will be available for a limited time only.
All-new bonus features include the making of The Jungle Book, never-before heard deleted songs, an exciting selection of games including “Baloo’s Virtual Swingin’ Jungle Cruise” and “Mowgli’s Return to the Jungle”, in which Bruce Reitherman, the voice of Mowgli and son of director Wolfgang Reitherman, shares his memories of making the film. The Jungle Book is also available as the ultimate double-pack with The Jungle Book 2 and as a premium packaged deluxe double-pack containing the two-disc DVD and a book.
Full of classic Disney adventure, exotic settings and some of the most celebrated characters and songs in Disney history, the toe-tapping tale is a must-have for the whole family.
The Jungle Book is directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, from a screenplay by Larry Clemmons, Ralph Wright, Ken Anderson and Vance Gerry, based on the novel by Rudyard Kipling.
The DVD releases in the UK on 5th November 2007 –
Jungle Book DVD website
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