Jon Favreau Editor's Picks

  • Jeff Bridges on how he helped re-write Iron Man

    Remember back in 2008 when Marvel was just starting out and their expanded cinematic universe was just a glint in producer Kevin Feige’s eye? That year, the first Iron Man film was released and while it was considered a bit of a risk at the time…

    Remember back in 2008 when Marvel was just starting out and their expanded cinematic universe was just a glint in producer Kevin Feige’s eye? That year, the first Iron Man film was released and while it was considered a bit of a risk at the time (not just the film but the casting of post-controversy Robert Downey Jnr) but they needn’t have worried: the film was a smash, grossing over $585million worldwide.

    One of the trump cards Marvel had up its sleeve was the casting of Jeff Bridges as…
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Jon Favreau Movie News

  • Disney announce full live action Lion King cast

    With Disney still on their way to world domination, a surprise was lefting for those waking up this morning as the full cast of the live action Lion King remake was revealed. The announcement firms up a number of previous reports. Donald Glover as Simba, Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner

    With Disney still on their way to world domination, a surprise was lefting for those waking up this morning as the full cast of the live action Lion King remake was revealed. The announcement firms up a number of previous reports. Donald Glover as Simba, Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner
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  • Marvel stars sign up for The Lion King remake

    Disney’s live-action The Lion King remake has added two Marvel actors to play Simba’s mother Sarabi and his royal adviser Rafiki.

    Disney’s live-action The Lion King remake has added two Marvel actors to play Simba’s mother Sarabi and his royal adviser Rafiki.
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  • Disney want Doctor Strange actor to play Scar in Lion King remake

    This Doctor Strange actor is reportedly up for a major role in The Lion King live-action remake.

    This Doctor Strange actor is reportedly up for a major role in The Lion King live-action remake.
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  • John Oliver to voice Zazu in Lion King remake

    John Oliver is set to take his place in the circle of life.

    John Oliver is set to take his place in the circle of life.
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Jon Favreau Movie Reviews

  • The Jungle Book - Review

    Favreau has managed to remain affectionately, and tonally, in-line with the animation so many of us grew up on, infusing nostalgia in the process, and yet remaining a unique, standalone picture in its own right.

    Favreau has managed to remain affectionately, and tonally, in-line with the animation so many of us grew up on, infusing nostalgia in the process, and yet remaining a unique, standalone picture in its own right.
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Jon Favreau Movie Previews

  • The Making of The Jungle Book - Featurette

    The man-cub Mowgli flees the jungle after a threat from the tiger Shere Khan. Guided by Bagheera the panther and the bear Baloo, Mowgli embarks on a journey of self-discovery, though he also meets creatures who don’t have his best interests at heart.

    The man-cub Mowgli flees the jungle after a threat from the tiger Shere Khan. Guided by Bagheera the panther and the bear Baloo, Mowgli embarks on a journey of self-discovery, though he also meets creatures who don’t have his best interests at heart.
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  • The Jungle Book - Bear Necessities Clip

    Watch this clip from Jon Favreau’s The Jungle Book, featuring Neel Sethi’s Mowgli and Bill Murray’s Baloo singing a classic Disney song.

    Watch this clip from Jon Favreau’s The Jungle Book, featuring Neel Sethi’s Mowgli and Bill Murray’s Baloo singing a classic Disney song.
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  • The Jungle Book - Living Poster

    An orphan boy is raised in the jungle with the help of a pack of wolves, a bear, and a black panther.

    An orphan boy is raised in the jungle with the help of a pack of wolves, a bear, and a black panther.
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Jon Favreau Movie Features

  • The Jungle Book - Voices of the Jungle Featurette

    Bill Murray, Giancarlo Esposito, Christopher Walken, Lupita Nyong’o, Ben Kingsley, Scarlett Johansson, and Idris Elba discuss their voiceover roles in Jon Favreau’s The Jungle Book.

    Bill Murray, Giancarlo Esposito, Christopher Walken, Lupita Nyong’o, Ben Kingsley, Scarlett Johansson, and Idris Elba discuss their voiceover roles in Jon Favreau’s The Jungle Book.
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  • The MCU Diary - Iron Man 2

    In this series, I’ll be watching all the movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe so far. Working through the films one-by-one, I’ll dig into the good – and bad – of the immensely popular franchise, starting with 2008’s Iron Man, and…

    In this series, I’ll be watching all the movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe so far. Working through the films one-by-one, I’ll dig into the good – and bad – of the immensely popular franchise, starting with 2008’s Iron Man, and ending with 2014’s Guardians of the Galaxy. Read on and refresh yourselves with these characters before Avengers: Age of Ultron is unleashed – and see if you agree with my opinions. Let us know in the comments section below.

     

    #3: Iron Man 2

    The…

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  • The MCU Diary - Iron Man

    In this new series, I’ll be watching all the movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe so far. Working through the films one-by-one, I’ll dig into the good – and bad – of the immensely popular franchise, starting with 2008’s Iron Man, and ending…

    In this new series, I’ll be watching all the movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe so far. Working through the films one-by-one, I’ll dig into the good – and bad – of the immensely popular franchise, starting with 2008’s Iron Man, and ending with 2014’s Guardians of the Galaxy. Read on and refresh yourselves with these characters before Avengers: Age of Ultron is unleashed – and see if you agree with my opinions. Let us know in the comments section below.

     

    #1: Iron Man

    If you…
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Jon Favreau Movie Trailers

  • The Jungle Book - Official Big Game Trailer

    Watch the Big Game trailer for The Jungle Book right here.

    Watch the Big Game trailer for The Jungle Book right here.
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  • The Jungle Book - Trailer

    An orphan boy is raised in the jungle with the help of a pack of wolves, a bear, and a black panther.

    An orphan boy is raised in the jungle with the help of a pack of wolves, a bear, and a black panther.
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