Articles for Jungle Cruise

It’s not just ‘hang loose.’ Lawmakers look to make the friendly ‘shaka’ Hawaii’s official gesture
9 months, 1 week ago

It’s not just ‘hang loose.’ Lawmakers look to make the friendly ‘shaka’ Hawaii’s official gesture

Associated Press  

KANEOHE, Hawaii — A pinky and thumb extended with the remaining fingers curled down: That’s the “shaka” in Hawaii. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Those from beach or rural communities tend not to shake their shakas. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X …

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Disney has 'killed a few projects' amid Marvel superhero movie implosion, says CEO Bob Iger - but we've not been 'so public about it'
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Disney has 'killed a few projects' amid Marvel superhero movie implosion, says CEO Bob Iger - but we've not been 'so public about it'

Daily Mail  

The CEO denied Disney's struggles are the fault of 'superhero fatigue', and people will watch quality movies Bob Iger told investors Disney was focusing on quality to turn fortunes around Disney has quietly killed 'a few' film projects as it tries to recover from a series of underperforming movies both in box office and critic reviews. Chief executive Bob Iger …

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Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson's behind-the-scenes moment at Oscars will leave you in splits
1 year, 9 months ago

Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson's behind-the-scenes moment at Oscars will leave you in splits

Firstpost  

Dwayne Johnson reunited with Emily Blunt at the Oscars 2023 for presenting an award. Apart from all the hullabaloo over the awards, fans caught an amusing moment backstage between Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. The photo was shared by the official handle of the Academy Awards with the caption, “A casual moment backstage between Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson”. India’s …

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How does Disneyland rate a year after its COVID-era reopening?
2 years, 7 months ago

How does Disneyland rate a year after its COVID-era reopening?

LA Times  

Regardless of how you feel about the crowds, the strollers and the high prices, Disneyland, like it or not, represents the American dream. You must also pick a starting park — Disneyland or California Adventure — and you can’t park-hop until 1 p.m. Disneyland officials say this helps manage crowd flow and back-end operations and staffing, but let’s hope the …

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Dwayne Johnson reveals his streaming platforms rating war felt like a 'holy s**t achievement'
2 years, 11 months ago

Dwayne Johnson reveals his streaming platforms rating war felt like a 'holy s**t achievement'

Daily Mail  

Dwayne Johnson has reflected on his record-breaking year as his latest two films compete in rating wars on two of the biggest streaming platforms. The Rock is currently revelling in the success of Red Notice, which has become the most watched film on Netflix since its release last month, while Disney Plus' Jungle Cruise also topped Nielsen's Top 10 SVOD …

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People's Choice Awards 2021 winners: BTS wins best group; MCU's Black Widow and Loki win best movie, best show
3 years ago

People's Choice Awards 2021 winners: BTS wins best group; MCU's Black Widow and Loki win best movie, best show

Hindustan Times  

The winners of People's Choice Awards 2021 were announced on Tuesday night in the US and Marvel Studios along with BTS were the biggest winners of the night. BTS was nominated in three categories and bagged all three awards – Group of 2021, Group of 2021 and Music Video of 2021 On the other hand, Marvel stars Scarlett Johansson and …

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Jungle Cruise movie review: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt in a feel-good entertainer
3 years, 2 months ago

Jungle Cruise movie review: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt in a feel-good entertainer

Firstpost  

Language: English The scene where the two protagonists of Jungle Cruise — intrepid botanist Dr Lily Houghton and roguish steamboat skipper Frank Wolff — meet for the first time is a variant on an old, familiar device. The chameleon-like Plemons, whose work in TV classics like Breaking Bad, Fargo, and Black Mirror have made him a critic’s favourite over the …

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Jungle Cruise movie review: Sporadically fun Disney film will make you feel jaded about Dwayne Johnson
3 years, 3 months ago

Jungle Cruise movie review: Sporadically fun Disney film will make you feel jaded about Dwayne Johnson

Hindustan Times  

Jungle Cruise Director - Jaume Collet-Serra Cast - Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Jack Whitehall, Jesse Plemons, Paul Giamatti Jungle Cruise movie review: Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt in a still from the new Disney film. The Pirates of the Caribbean hangover is so strong with Jungle Cruise that it almost makes you wonder if Dwayne Johnson swiped Captain Jack Sparrow’s …

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With coronavirus rising in the US, 'The Suicide Squad' opens softly
3 years, 4 months ago

With coronavirus rising in the US, 'The Suicide Squad' opens softly

New Indian Express  

NEW YORK: Moviegoing, once expected to be closer to semi-normal levels by now, continues to be battered by the pandemic, the delta variant of the coronavirus and in-home streaming. The latest casualty: James Gunn's "The Suicide Squad," a critically acclaimed, carnage-ridden would-be smash that disappointed with $26.5 million in estimated ticket sales. "The Suicide Squad" cost about $185 million to …

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With coronavirus rising, ‘The Suicide Squad’ opens softly
3 years, 4 months ago

With coronavirus rising, ‘The Suicide Squad’ opens softly

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Moviegoing, once expected to be closer to semi-normal levels by now, continues to be battered by the pandemic, the delta variant of the coronavirus and in-home streaming. The latest casualty: James Gunn’s “The Suicide Squad,” a critically acclaimed, carnage-ridden would-be smash that disappointed with $26.5 million in estimated ticket sales. “The Suicide Squad” cost about $185 million …

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‘Jungle Cruise’ sails atop box office despite COVID concerns
3 years, 4 months ago

‘Jungle Cruise’ sails atop box office despite COVID concerns

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Despite growing concerns over the delta variant, “Jungle Cruise” still drew moviegoers out to theaters during the film’s opening weekend to sail atop the North American box office. Globally, “Jungle Cruise” brought in a total of $90 million, including $27.6 million in the international box office and more than $30 million from Disney Plus. The movie theater …

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‘Jungle Cruise’ sets sail with a $90 million debut in theaters and streaming
3 years, 4 months ago

‘Jungle Cruise’ sets sail with a $90 million debut in theaters and streaming

CNN  

New York CNN Business — After Disney hit some rough waters this week, the studio’s latest feature film, “Jungle Cruise,” docked with some good results at the box office this weekend. Movie theaters are still trying to reach normalcy, box office numbers have been hit and miss and “Jungle Cruise” opened right in the middle of growing concerns regarding the …

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Jungle Cruise: Dwayne Johnson Reveals Disney’s Connection to Jawaharlal Nehru
3 years, 4 months ago

Jungle Cruise: Dwayne Johnson Reveals Disney’s Connection to Jawaharlal Nehru

The Quint  

The caption continued, “No CGI, but built from scratch to achieve an authentic Amazonian feel and tapestry. A New York Times article from November 1961 reported, “Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru of India arrived at Los Angeles today and almost immediately began a three-hour tour of Disneyland. Mr. Nehru, who flew here from New York for a two-day visit was greeted …

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Jungle Cruise: Disney's theme park spin-off is as creaky, corny and anachronistic as the ride
3 years, 4 months ago

Jungle Cruise: Disney's theme park spin-off is as creaky, corny and anachronistic as the ride

ABC  

Not content with cranking out live-action cartoons and theme park superhero movies, Disney have gone and adapted an actual theme park attraction for their latest event movie, harkening back to a business model – think Pirates of the Caribbean – that could almost pass for an original idea in the desiccated blockbuster landscape of 2021. Originally slated for a 2019 …

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Jungle Cruise review: Disney’s starry-eyed adventure yarn is caught between old and new sensibilities
3 years, 4 months ago

Jungle Cruise review: Disney’s starry-eyed adventure yarn is caught between old and new sensibilities

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It’s there, following a traditional case of mistaken identity, that she …

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Not just Dwayne Johnson-Emily, but Walt Disney-Jawaharlal Nehru also went for Jungle Cruise in Disneyland
3 years, 4 months ago

Not just Dwayne Johnson-Emily, but Walt Disney-Jawaharlal Nehru also went for Jungle Cruise in Disneyland

India TV News  

Since its worldwide premiere, Jungle Cruise has been riding high on the phenomenal response it has been receiving. Starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt in leading roles, Jungle Cruise takes you on an amusing ride with this quirky pair. He also revealed an amazing fact that Walt Disney and Jawaharlal Nehru also went for Jungle Cruise ride in Disneyland For …

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Review: Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt are fun, but not enough to make ‘Jungle Cruise’ see-worthy
3 years, 4 months ago

Review: Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt are fun, but not enough to make ‘Jungle Cruise’ see-worthy

LA Times  

The Times is committed to reviewing theatrical film releases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting this Friday, if you’re willing to spend the time and money, you can watch the new “Jungle Cruise” movie, a technologically newfangled, dramatically old-fashioned action-adventure inspired by the long-running Disney theme-park ride. Enthusiasts of Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt and the color orange, however, will probably want …

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‘Jungle Cruise’ review: Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt navigate Disney’s latest ride turned movie
3 years, 4 months ago

‘Jungle Cruise’ review: Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt navigate Disney’s latest ride turned movie

CNN  

CNN — Transforming theme-park attractions into movies is hardly a science, and Disney’s success with “Pirates of the Caribbean” is balanced by efforts like “The Haunted Mansion.” Through that lens, “Jungle Cruise” delivers about as ably as it possibly could, creating a light-hearted adventure that owes as much to “The Mummy” as anything in Disney’s fleet. Set in 1916, the …

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This is How John Krasinski Reacted to Emily Blunt's Onscreen Kiss With Dwayne Johnson in Jungle Cruise
3 years, 4 months ago

This is How John Krasinski Reacted to Emily Blunt's Onscreen Kiss With Dwayne Johnson in Jungle Cruise

News 18  

Emily Blunt and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s promising Disney project Jungle Cruise is already creating a lot of buzz for all the right reasons. The film depicts the journey of British scientist Dr Lily Houghton as she takes on a mission to find the Tree Of Life — which possesses immense healing powers — with the aid of riverboat captain …

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Why Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise cultural changes aren’t just ‘woke’ — they’re necessary
3 years, 5 months ago

Why Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise cultural changes aren’t just ‘woke’ — they’re necessary

LA Times  

Days before Disneyland’s July 17, 1955, opening celebration, TV viewers glimpsed the park and its attractions via a special episode of the weekly “Disneyland” show on ABC. “The Pre-Opening Report From Disneyland,” a fascinating historical record that today lives on the company’s Disney+ streaming service, included a look at the mechanical hippos and crocodiles of the park’s Jungle Cruise ride, …

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Emily Blunt reveals how a stutter helped her become an actress
3 years, 5 months ago

Emily Blunt reveals how a stutter helped her become an actress

Daily Mail  

As the sharp-tongued fashion magazine assistant in the hit film The Devil Wears Prada, she was never short of a withering comment – but actress Emily Blunt, today tells how her childhood was marred by a stutter. Emily calls it ‘a joy bomb of a film’ – an adventure comedy that channels the spirit of Indiana Jones and The African …

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Las fotos muestran una aventura en el paseo Jungle Cruise actualizado de Disney
3 years, 5 months ago

Las fotos muestran una aventura en el paseo Jungle Cruise actualizado de Disney

LA Times  

Los navegantes en el paseo Jungle Cruise que recientemente han actualizado en Disneyland, entretuvieron a algunos asistentes al parque el viernes durante un viaje de antesala. Anuncio La capitana Amanda Beth Lorenzo lidera el Jungle Cruise durante una vista previa para los medios el viernes en Anaheim. La capitana Amanda Beth Lorenzo hace una broma mientras conduce el Jungle Cruise …

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Photos show an adventure at Disney’s updated Jungle Cruise ride
3 years, 5 months ago

Photos show an adventure at Disney’s updated Jungle Cruise ride

LA Times  

Skippers at the newly updated Jungle Cruise ride at Disneyland entertained some park attendees Friday while on a first look journey. Riders pass “through the backside of water” at Schweitzer Falls on Friday during the Jungle Cruise ride in Disneyland in Anaheim. A skipper fires a warning shot blank in the air while approaching wreckage from a boat floating among …

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Why Emily Blunt and John Krasinski nearly blew off ‘A Quiet Place’ sequel
3 years, 7 months ago

Why Emily Blunt and John Krasinski nearly blew off ‘A Quiet Place’ sequel

LA Times  

Just before COVID hit hard last year, Emily Blunt was poised to have a huge summer. “We’re on the other side of it so I’m feeling sort of hopeful.” “A Quiet Place Part II,” Krasinski’s follow-up to his critically and commercially successful 2018 sci-fi horror film, is a portrait of a family in crisis: After the loss in the first …

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