Benedict Cumberbatch is Jungle Book Shere Khan

Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch becomes the first official cast member of Warners Bros  Jungle Book, signing on for the role of villainous Tiger Shere Khan. Acclaimed motion capture pioneer Andy Serkis is making his directing debut with the project, which will be going head to head with a rival production from animation masters Disney. Disney [...]

Idris Elba Joins New Disney Jungle Book

Jungle Book fans have not one but two fresh adaptations of the classic tale in the early stages of production. Disney have Jon Favreau lined up to direct their big screen re-imagining, while Warner Bros. and Ron Howard are working together on a rival project. Disney has now officially struck first blood by reportedly landing [...]