All articles tagged with #jumanji
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Dwayne Johnson discusses his career transformation from wrestling to acting, highlighting his recent challenging role in 'The Smashing Machine' which earned critical acclaim but underperformed at the box office, and reflects on his journey, cultural roots, and future projects like 'Jumanji 3' and 'Moana' sequels.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Variety
California has allocated $342 million in tax credits to boost big-budget film productions, including 'Jumanji' and 'Heat 2,' as part of an effort to revitalize its film industry amid declining production and increased competition from other states and countries.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Director Jake Kasdan discusses his new Christmas action-comedy film 'Red One,' starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, where Johnson plays a miniature version of himself as Santa's head of security. Kasdan also addresses the challenges of integrating Kirsten Dunst's character into the Jumanji reboot series, citing plot complications from the original film's ending. Despite reports of Johnson's misbehavior on set, Kasdan defends him as a professional and enjoyable collaborator. The next Jumanji film is slated for 2026.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Vulture
Kristen Wiig's character on Saturday Night Live expresses her fear of getting "Jumanji'd" when confronted with a board game, despite it being a train-themed game called Ticket to Ride. The comedic sketch involves a humorous debate about the concept of being "Jumanji'd" and whether it involves jungle emergencies or being pulled into the game. Ultimately, the character's fear comes to life in a lighthearted twist when the board game "Jumanji's" them, and a train conductor lets Wiig's character go, honoring her wish not to be "Jumanji'd."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Verge
Merlin Entertainments CEO and Sony Pictures partnerships executive VP have expressed interest in creating more heavily branded attractions based on Sony's IP catalog, following the success of World of Jumanji. The companies are looking to capitalize on the trend of technology merging with IP and imagination in the location-based entertainment business. Sony's Ghostbusters franchise may also be tapped into for future attractions, and the company is exploring all of its IP content for potential theme park opportunities.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FandomWire
Scarlett Johansson lost out on two major film roles to Kristen Dunst before becoming a global icon in Hollywood. She missed out on the opportunity to star in Elizabethtown and Jumanji, which could have provided an early break to her career. Despite the setbacks, Johansson went on to become a prominent member of the original Avengers and earned two Oscar nominations for her performances in Jojo Rabbit and Marriage Story.