The Jungle Book: Platinum Edition
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The Jungle Book: Platinum Edition
The official DVD website is now up! No cover art yet, but there is a new trailer! And wow, it looks a lot better!
Another note, Disney's calling it "40th Anniversary Edition" and its being released October 2nd.
Animated Views review of The Jungle Book: 2-Disc Platinum Edition.
Buy The Jungle Book: 40th Anniversary Platinum Edition from Amazon.
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Yes -- I can finally watch Kaa in a newly restored light! (snigger)
I have loved The Jungle Book since I was a kid, so I am pleased that they are finally releasing it on an "Anniversary Edition" dvd for the first time. Not to mention, the film looks mighty beautiful in its newly restored coat. I'm likin' this one....
Thank you for the link, Danny! I was getting goosebumps just watching that trailer. The only reason I'll buy this dvd, though, is because, a) the film itself is hilarious, and b) I love Kaa to death. (heheh)
I have loved The Jungle Book since I was a kid, so I am pleased that they are finally releasing it on an "Anniversary Edition" dvd for the first time. Not to mention, the film looks mighty beautiful in its newly restored coat. I'm likin' this one....
Thank you for the link, Danny! I was getting goosebumps just watching that trailer. The only reason I'll buy this dvd, though, is because, a) the film itself is hilarious, and b) I love Kaa to death. (heheh)
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Danny - Haha -- yeah, I'm a weird person. He's my second favorite cartoon character of all time, after Simba.
You know, I think that a dvd version of the film was released a few months or years ago, but the restoration was absolutely repulsive, and the bonus features were in short supply. Hence, I am quite pleased that this new "Anniversary Edition" will soon be available to purchase.
As for the sequel: Haha -- I should have known you love it. You want to hear something astounding? I kind of like that sequel! I think the only reason I like it, though, is because it was another chance for my sister and I to "spoof up" a film. I wasn't that crazy about the film itself, although I have to admit that the Jungle Rhythm song had me bouncing up and down in my theater seat. (snigger) Kaa got pummeled too much though -- heh.
You know, I think that a dvd version of the film was released a few months or years ago, but the restoration was absolutely repulsive, and the bonus features were in short supply. Hence, I am quite pleased that this new "Anniversary Edition" will soon be available to purchase.
As for the sequel: Haha -- I should have known you love it. You want to hear something astounding? I kind of like that sequel! I think the only reason I like it, though, is because it was another chance for my sister and I to "spoof up" a film. I wasn't that crazy about the film itself, although I have to admit that the Jungle Rhythm song had me bouncing up and down in my theater seat. (snigger) Kaa got pummeled too much though -- heh.
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Mitch - weirdo. J/k how cute!
You are correct! There was a an earlier dvd version of the film, entitled "limited issue". And yeah, it stunk! The film wasn't restored, and the bonus features were cheap, such as song selection? thank goodness for this!
You like the sequel? Yay! I'm so happy! Yeah, of course I would love it. in some ways, I even consider it better than the original.
Reasons why:
-the Jungle Rythym song, loved it! And have it memorized.
-Mowgli finally gets a family.
-Shanti's little brother, was so cute!
-the return of Shere Kahn!
And many more, but the main reason is because of the ending. In the original, Mowgli never said bye to Baloo and Bigera. But in the sequel he does and that right there, made it worlds better. It was just so touching, and yes, it pulled at my heart strings.
So you see, the sequel actually improved a pivatal seen, resembling that of the original!
Long live, JB2!
You are correct! There was a an earlier dvd version of the film, entitled "limited issue". And yeah, it stunk! The film wasn't restored, and the bonus features were cheap, such as song selection? thank goodness for this!
You like the sequel? Yay! I'm so happy! Yeah, of course I would love it. in some ways, I even consider it better than the original.
Reasons why:
-the Jungle Rythym song, loved it! And have it memorized.
-Mowgli finally gets a family.
-Shanti's little brother, was so cute!
-the return of Shere Kahn!
And many more, but the main reason is because of the ending. In the original, Mowgli never said bye to Baloo and Bigera. But in the sequel he does and that right there, made it worlds better. It was just so touching, and yes, it pulled at my heart strings.
So you see, the sequel actually improved a pivatal seen, resembling that of the original!
Long live, JB2!
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Danny - Haha -- go ahead and call me a "weirdo"; I consider it a compliment!
Even so, my sister and I still went far enough to plan out the entire story of The Jungle Book 3 if it should ever be made. We called it The Jungle Book 3: The Revenge of Shanti. It's hilarious. We even made a whole computer game out of it!
And it also just goes to show that that particular moment finalized and ended the "Jungle Book" series. Although, Mowgli and his friends did kind of "cheat" at the end -- in visiting the jungle every once in a while -- , so maybe it doesn't count.Daniel Jake wrote:
And many more, but the main reason is because of the ending. In the original, Mowgli never said bye to Baloo and Bigera. But in the sequel he does and that right there, made it worlds better. It was just so touching, and yes, it pulled at my heart strings.
Even so, my sister and I still went far enough to plan out the entire story of The Jungle Book 3 if it should ever be made. We called it The Jungle Book 3: The Revenge of Shanti. It's hilarious. We even made a whole computer game out of it!
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Haha -- that made me laugh!Daniel Jake wrote:Ok, weirdo.
Mmm...I think there were about twenty. If you want, I can PM you about it and give you all the details on the entire game.Daniel Jake wrote: How many levels, did you make for your game?
Meg - Believe me, you're not missing out on anything. The Jungle Book 2 has some good animation, but the story is basically what you would expect from Disney these days. But yeah -- that one song (Jungle Rhythm) is really catchy.
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Sweet.Mitch wrote:Haha -- that made me laugh!
You sure like PM'ing j/k Yeah, if you could. That would be awesome!Mitch wrote:Mmm...I think there were about twenty. If you want, I can PM you about it and give you all the details on the entire game.
Um, hello... What about the touching ending? And the comedy styles of Phil Collins (Tarzan)Mitch wrote:Meg - Believe me, you're not missing out on anything. The Jungle Book 2 has some good animation, but the story is basically what you would expect from Disney these days. But yeah -- that one song (Jungle Rhythm) is really catchy.
In short, I disagree.
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Danny - Haha -- actually, I hate PMing. But I realize that it's better than going off-topic, sooo.....I'll PM you later, Danny.
What ending? (snigger)
I'm kidding. I'm kidding! Actually, the ending could have used a little...improvement. I really didn't see what the point was of Mowgli, Shanti, and Ranjan wandering off into the jungle with Baloo and Bagheera when they should have clearly learned their lesson after their previous adventures and deadly encounters.
And the moral of the story, kids, is: Disobey your parents! They'll get used to it. Uh-huh.
What ending? (snigger)
I'm kidding. I'm kidding! Actually, the ending could have used a little...improvement. I really didn't see what the point was of Mowgli, Shanti, and Ranjan wandering off into the jungle with Baloo and Bagheera when they should have clearly learned their lesson after their previous adventures and deadly encounters.
And the moral of the story, kids, is: Disobey your parents! They'll get used to it. Uh-huh.
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