![]() That following year, the story of Jumanji returned, but on the small screen (TV), returning as an animated series and continued the further adventures of Alan, Judy, and Peter. ![]() Despite its mixed reviews from critics, Jumanji actually became a commercial box office success that year, earning roughly $262 million against its $65 million production budget as well as become the 10 th highest grossing film in 1995. With the game manifesting its “roll of the dice” aesthetics into the real world, Judy and Peter, along with Alan Parrish, who was trapped in the game’s world for twenty-six years, and Sarah Whittle (Alan’s friend who witnessed him getting trapped in the game), must complete Jumanji in order to reverse the damage it has caused. ![]() Released in 1995 and based on the children’s book by author Chris Van Allsburg, the movie Jumanji, which starred Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, and Kristen Dunst, followed siblings Judy and Peter Shepherd, who begin to play magical board game that has dire consequences. As a result, fans of the 1995 movie may not be flocking to see this new interpretation but equally, Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle has the potential to capture a whole new generation of fans unfamiliar with the franchise's history.Jumanji: a game for those who seek to find, a way to leave their world behind. The emphasis appears to be heavily on action and the shift to a digital world is a significant step away from the tone of the classic Jumanji tale. Whatever the origin of the new title, the Jumanji reboot certainly seems to be provding a vastly different experience compared to its predecessor or indeed the original book by Chris Van Allsburg. ![]() With such close ties to the world of rock music, it's only natural that the Welcome To The Jungle addition should be Black's brainchild. The actor is also widely known as one half of acoustic comedy rock duo Tenacious D with Kyle Gass and the act has performed alongside the likes of Dave Grohl, Ronnie James Dio and Meat Loaf. That adding the title of a famous rock song to the film's title should come from the mind of Jack Black perhaps isn't too much of a surprise. ![]()
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