• Variety show Nov 7, 2008
Audiences will hear songs from movies and musicals like "The Pink Panther," "Phantom of the Opera" and "George of the Jungle.". One highlight will be a medley from "West Side Story." The piece started as the band's field show, and the musicians took it to three competitions this year. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Critic's corner Oct 7, 2008
ON DEMAND George of the Jungle. Comcast, Free Movies Sweet, bright, and goofy, this is an endearing live-action spin-off of the old TV cartoons about the klutzy would-be Tarzan. (Boston Globe)
Review: Cornelia Funke - Inkheart Sep 8, 2008
Brendan Fraser (The Mummy, George of the Jungle) is to star as Mo, with Eliza Bennett (Nanny McPhee) as Meggie. Paul Bettany (Wimbledon, The Da Vinci Code) plays Dustfinger, while screen veterans Helen Mirren (The Queen, Calendar Girls) and Jim Broadbent (Moulin Rouge, Bridget Jones) will play Elinor and Fenoglio respectively. (Suite101.com)
In a flash, Eva has it covered Aug 28, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. get the sluggos out, Eva Mendes is planning a visit to Bondi Beach. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
He's a Mummy's boy Jul 29, 2008
For sheer juvenile silliness, there have been the George of the Jungle and Dudley Do-Right live-action cartoons and the Pauly Shore comedies that gave him his start. Fraser tries to view it all as a fun job, if not always an artistically satisfying one. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Who is Atlanta's sexiest weatherperson? Jul 23, 2008
A new DVD set of the classic cartoon series George of the Jungle. Watch out for that tree. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Brendan Fraser: Invisible action hero Jul 13, 2008
Hes a funny actor who got his start playing endearing morons in stuff like Encino Man, Airheads and George of The Jungle. His best movie, Bill Condons Gods and Monsters, showed he was capable of leaving Paulie Shore territory and playing a lug who thinks (he keeps making small indies that few critics love and fewer ticket-buyers see), and his moments in the award-winning-but-dopey Crash were few. (MSNBC -- News)
Journey star Brendan Fraser gets goofy Jul 13, 2008
Needless to say, this isnt an ordinary interview for the star of the Mummy movies, Gods and Monsters, George of the Jungle, Encino Man and other films. Frasers unabashedly silly side surfaces as the 39-year-old actor nibbles on Gummi bears and talks about his affection for Jamie Oliver (The Naked Chef), a guy named Obama and catching piranha. (MSNBC -- News)
Film credits Jun 9, 2008
Joining them in this photo are, left to right, Sam Weisman, the director the film George of the Jungle, and Vivian Joiner and Stephanie Tyson, the owners of Winston-Salem s Sweet Potatoes restaurant, where fried green tomatoes are a specialty. Bills introduced in the House and Senate for the current short session of the state legislature seek to boost the level of tax credits available to film producers, and widen their availability to attract more big-money blockbusters and video game... (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
'Intensive Arts' draws Hollywood names to NCSA May 21, 2008
The "Intensive Arts" program is being hosted by School of Filmmaking Dean Jordan Kerner, who is himself a well-known producer of films such as Charlotte's Web, George of the Jungle and The Mighty Ducks ... Among those taking part in the effort are producer/director Jon Avnet, who worked on 88 Minutes and Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow among others; director/producer Sam Weisman of George of the Jungle and Mighty Ducks 2; and storyboard artist Christopher Glass, whose credits include... (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Class works to help autistic move from school to jobs Apr 9, 2008
Dustin McCullough, who enjoys cartoons including SpongeBob SquarePants, said "George of the Jungle" is his favorite movie. McCullough always boxes the eggs, which are sorted and inspected by the other class members. (Springfield Sun, PA)
'10,000 B.C.': They should've tried a more interesting year Mar 7, 2008
By Claudia Puig, USA TODAY Within a few minutes into the ponderous prehistoric pseudo-epic that is 10,000 B.C., you find yourself longing for George of the Jungle to crash into a tree or the Geico cavemen to amble up and put an end to the droning seriousness of this tedious tale. Heck, even a cameo by Pauly Shore in Encino Man would liven up this bombastic bore. (USA Today -- Life)
'George' back in the swing Feb 20, 2008
George of the Jungle ... George of the Jungle ... George of the Jungle. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
An impressive directing debut Feb 15, 2008
George of the Jungle The 1960s animation series about the dopey king of the jungle arrives in a two-disc set with all 17 episodes. (Classic Media). (ChronicleHerald.ca)
ShoWest honors Brendan Fraser Jan 29, 2008
Fraser's work in the past decade has included "The Mummy," "George of the Jungle," "Crash," and "Gods and Monsters.". Fraser next will be seen in "Journey 3-D.". (Variety)
Updated 'George of the Jungle' is lovably goofy Jan 18, 2008
In "George of the Jungle," the Cartoon Network's new version of the classic show, the animal kingdom isn't externally threatened so much as perennially conflicted, full of predators, prey, hypocrisy, and occasional comic violence ... "George of the Jungle" does occasionally drop in a real-world reference ... George of the Jungle. (Boston Globe)
"George of the Jungle" to return, modernized Jan 17, 2008
In 1967, when the cartoon series "George of the Jungle" was introduced, cigarette commercials still ran on TV, DVD meant Dick Van Dyke and video was a word in the titles of earlier series like "Captain Video" and "Video Village." ... Both those realities are being addressed Friday by the Cartoon Network cable channel and its partners when they introduce a new version of "George of the Jungle." ... A video game, "George of the Jungle and the Search for the Secret," will follow a month later. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
George of the Jungle Jan 17, 2008
Sundance Film Festival. 10 Directors to Watch. (Variety)
'George of the Jungle' to swing once again Jan 10, 2008
George of the Jungle' will swing once again - USATODAY.com ... By the time George of the Jungle, Ward's last series, premiered in 1967, "TV animation had changed." ... George of the Jungle' will swing once again. (USA Today)
Smoking in Movies Linked to Kids Lighting Up Jan 10, 2008
"PG" films on the list that had smoking scenes were George of the Jungle, Atlantis: The Lost Empire and The Rainmaker. By the third survey, almost 10 percent of the kids had started to smoke, and on average had viewed almost 37 films. (MEDLINEplus)
Smoking in movies encourage kids Jan 10, 2008
While, the "G-rated" movies that had smoking scenes included 102 Dalmatians , Tarzan and Muppets from Space , "PG" films on the list that had smoking scenes were: George of the Jungle , Atlantis: The Lost Empire and The Rainmaker. In the third survey, it was found that about 10 pct of the kids had started smoking, and had viewed almost 37 films on an average. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Marriage over for Penn Dec 29, 2007
Mr Fraser - who is best known for his roles in The Mummy film series and George of the Jungle - married Ms Smith in 1998. They have three sons - Griffin, 5, Holden, 3, and Leland, 19 months. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Is Singletary right fit for Falcons? Dec 29, 2007
I suspect that the writer of Vick will stay in the ATL is actually George of the Jungle by the diction and, of course, the opinion. (By the way, George is white. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Mummy star Fraser ends marriage Dec 28, 2007
Fraser's screen credits include George of the Jungle, The Mummy films and the Oscar-winning Crash. AP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Brendan Fraser, Wife Announce Divorce Dec 28, 2007
Fraser, 39, has starred in the "Mummy" films, "Gods and Monsters" and "George of the Jungle.". Top Video. (Fox News)
Brendan Fraser splits with wife Dec 28, 2007
Fraser, 39, has starred in the "Mummy" films, "Gods and Monsters" and "George of the Jungle.". . (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
B&B Gone Wild Dec 16, 2007
The model used by Disney animators for the Lion King film, Josef is also the Dreyfus lion and has appeared in a couple of Michael Jackson videos, the "Tarzan" and "Born Free" television series, the "George of the Jungle" film, "The Postman" and "Naked Gun 3," among others. In the animal world's version of coals-to-Newcastle, he was once flown to Africa to shoot a Lowenbrau commercial. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
DHX Media acquires Studio B Productions Inc. Dec 4, 2007
Class of the Titans(TM) and George of the Jungle, a co-production with Classic Media set to air on Cartoon Network U.S. In addition, Studio B will launch two new properties in 2008, Kid vs. Kat, an original series with YTV and Martha Speaks, a co-production with WGBH Boston. For more information, please visit. (Canada Newswire)
HBO acquires 100 Disney films Oct 25, 2007
Other films in the deal include Touchstone's Armageddon and Enemy of the State, Miramax's Shakespeare in Love and Disney's George of the Jungle and The Mighty Ducks. Though the date for each title becoming available varies, the the rights to the first title kicks off in January 2009. (Indiantelevision.com)
HBO makes library deal with Disney Oct 23, 2007
Other titles in the Disney-HBO deal include "Pulp Fiction," "Shakespeare in Love," the three "Scream" movies, "George of the Jungle" and "The Mighty Ducks.". Date in print: Tue. (Variety)
Nikki Sixx signs books - and whatever Sep 28, 2007
The "George of the Jungle" director and writer Josh Shelov are working with Walden Media on "The Miracle of St. Anthony." Based on Adrian Wojnarowski's 2005 book, the movie will center on Jersey City high school basketball coach Bob Hurley Sr., who fights to save a school while transforming a group of unprepared players into champs. "It's impossible not to be affected by this story," says Weisman. (Boston Globe)
Sam Weisman to direct 'Miracle' Sep 27, 2007
Weisman (George of the Jungle, Mighty Ducks II) also will exec produce. Josh Shelov (Green Street Hooligans) is adapting Adrian Wojnarowskis book. (Variety)
Walden pacts with Jordan Kerner Sep 18, 2007
Kerner's produced such family films as "Snow Dogs," "George of the Jungle," "Inspector Gadget," "The Three Musketeers" and the "Mighty Ducks" trilogy. He also teamed with Jon Avnet to produce "Fried Green Tomatoes," "When a Man Loves a Woman," "Up Close and Personal" and "Red Corner.". (Variety)
Tooning Into Hollywood Aug 10, 2007
Remember Dudley Do-Right, Mr. Magoo, George of the Jungle, Casper and Inspector Gadget. Did you want to. (IGN FilmForce)
This festival has staying power Jul 22, 2007
This year there are eight days of reasons, including attendance by more than 60 filmmakers, a master class on directing with Sam Weisman ("George of the Jungle"), another on documentary making with Les Blank, panel discussions on survival strategies for independent producers and the challenges of delivering video over the Internet, a Green Building Expo for tips on making your house more eco-friendly, and, of course, the movies. Things get off the ground Saturday by getting into the water, with... (Boston Globe)
Are we there - ooh, SpongeBob! Jul 22, 2007
George of the Jungle: The unique case of a kids' TV cartoon being turned into a superior kids action movie. George (Brendan Fraser) is a beautiful, cheerfully clumsy man ape transported from Africa to the big city by a smitten society girl (Leslie Mann). (Globe and Mail)
E3 2007: George of the Jungle Hands-On Jul 13, 2007
IGN: George of the Jungle Preview ... Turns out Cartoon Network is releasing a new George of the Jungle show and the always consistent Crave was giving us a hands-on with the new platformer ... George of the Jungle is, according to Crave, "your basic license game." You guide George through the jungle, and fight off evil apes with spears, who wear loincloths for some reason. (IGN PS2)
Film's king of cringe keeps it in the family Jul 2, 2007
In 1997 she scored her first big break, co-starring with Brendan Fraser in the well-liked children's movie George of the Jungle. And then she became pregnant with Maude. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Like a 'Virgin' - but better May 30, 2007
Supporting Heigl and Rogen are a wealth of regulars and cameo players Leslie Mann, who s been a comedic revelation in husband Apatow s flicks after nice-girl turns in such fare as George of the Jungle and The Cable Guy; the underused and always-fun-to-watch Jason Segel; SNL s seriously, seriously hilarious Kristen Wiig; Paul Rudd, who features with Rogen in a gutbusting hotel scene that nicely encapsulates the Apatow dichotomy; and pop-ups by everyone from Harold Ramis to James Franco to (ulp)... (San Antonio Current, TX)
Shapiro to help shape Mandeville May 24, 2007
Mandeville Films' credits include "Bringing Down the House," "Raising Helen," "Beauty Shop" and "George of the Jungle." The production company, which has a distribution deal with Disney, is producing Paul Walker starrer "The Heaven Project" and working on the feature "South of the Border.". Shapiro's resume includes stints at 3 Arts, Columbia Pictures TV and Irv Schechter Co.. (Variety)
Late to the DS party... May 22, 2007
September - George of the Jungle - Crave. September - Jam Sessions - Ubisoft. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Fraser returns for 'Mummy 3' Apr 12, 2007
Fraser, who previously toplined "George of the Jungle," has proven a reliable franchise performer. Word has it he's made a top-of-the-food-chain money deal for "The Mummy 3," the first film in the series that won't be directed by Stephen Sommers. (Variety)
Rewind: Will Big-Screen 'Aqua Teen' Be Next 'South Park' — Or 'Scooby-Doo'? Apr 10, 2007
"George of the Jungle" (1997) and 1999's "Dudley Do-Right" (both starring Brendan Fraser) failed to capture the manic energy of the originals. It's simply a case of clashing aesthetic requirements. (VHI.com -- Music News)
ART board pins Woodruff's exit on the bottom line Jan 28, 2007
Another advisory board member, Sam Weisman , the Newton-based film director whose credits include "George of the Jungle," says he felt as if he was constantly being asked to bail out the ART with donations. At meetings, he spoke openly about low attendance at plays and his view that the ART needed to balance its programming, which he considered too experimental. (Boston Globe -- Living)
