The second disc contains plenty of extras for the kids, including games and activities such as memorization, dexterity, and counting. Adults will appreciate the 45 minute featurette on the making of The Jungle Book.
Disney's quality animation and simple tale of growing up will find very few objectors, and the extra features are pleasantly diverting. Children and adults can enjoy this two-disc collectors edition together, and adults just might find themselves singing along with Baloo as he recounts to Mowgli about the necessities of life. Oh, to be so carefree again!
Bonus features included:
The Lost Character: Rocky The Rhino
For the first time ever, the near-sighted, short-tempered rhinoceros named Rocky is brought to the screen using original storyboards and original voice recordings by Frank Fontaine.
The Bare Necessities: The Making of The Jungle Book
A comprehensive look at the last animated film that Walt Disney produced using existing archival footage in addition to new interviews with Richard Sherman, Brad Bird, Glen Keane, Eric Goldberg, James Baxter, Will Finn, Andreas Deja, Burny Mattinson, Ted Thomas, Bruce Reitherman, John Culhane, John Canemaker, and Neal Gabler — plus a never-before-seen collection of artwork and treatments from the film.
Disney’s Kipling: Walt’s Magic Touch on A Literary Classic
A discarded film treatment from 1963 includes scenes from Kipling’s “Mowgli Stories” and more are used to illustrate Walt’s interpretation of the literary masterpiece.
The Lure of The Jungle Book
Many of today’s biggest names in animation were inspired to pursue their careers after seeing The Jungle Book; this feature examines this phenomenon and features new interviews with Brad Bird, Andreas Deja, Sergio Pablo, Will Finn and Eric Goldberg.
Mowgli’s Return to the Jungle
Learn about nature filmmaking and the experience of making The Jungle Book firsthand from Bruce Reitherman, the voice of Mowgli.
Baloo’s Virtual Swingin’ Jungle Cruise
Join everyone’s favorite bear in this set-top and DVD-ROM game on an adventure through the jungle: enjoy fun activities and musical challenges, but keep an eye out because there’s no telling what’s on the other side of the river bend!
Audio Commentary
Combines comments from current animators with audio from the original creative team who made the film
English Learning Feature
Still Frame Art Gallery
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