Jumanji (Original title)
Date: 15 December 1995 (Release)Country: USADirector: Joe Johnston
Production company billing: TriStar Pictures presents an Interscope Communications/Teitler Film Production Dolby Stereo/SDDS Colour by Technicolor Film Extracts: The Wizard of Oz (1939) [1.85:1]
Synopsis: Grim fairy tale about about a board game with supernatural powers. In a quiet New England town in 1969, young Alan Parrish disovers a buried board on a construction site. As he and a friend begin to play it, jungle animals appear and they become captives of the game. Years pass to the present day and another pair of children take up the game. They realise the original game must be completed before normality can be restored.
Genres: Crime, Comedy
Releases
Date: 15 December 1995Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby Digital / SDDSRuntime: 101 mins Length: 9358 FeetDialogue (original): English
Title: At Home/Movies: Jumanji: Deluxe EditionAuthor: DYER, James Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v12 n5 May 2002 Page: 61
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: WALTERS, Ben Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v6 n4 Apr/May 2001 Page: 29
Title: King of the world: the James Horner buyer's guide part 1Author: BROXTON, Jonathan Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: TV Guide v46 n47 21 Nov 1998 Page: 22
Title: Robin Williams: both sides nowAuthor: SISKEL, Gene Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Reviews on Robin William's films MRS DOUBTFIRE and JUMANJI.
In: Legend n20 Spring 1996 Page: 23
Title: CD reviewsAuthor: WILLIAMS, Lyn Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n216 August 1996 Page: 54
Title: VideofileArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: video note
In: Comedy Review n1 March 1996 Page: 76
Title: JumanjiArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n81 March 1996 Page: 34
Title: new filmsAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n87 September 1996 Page: 124
Title: video movies to rentAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Video release review.
In: Score Filmmuziek Magazine n99 June 1996 Page: 18
Title: Pas verschenen & CD-besprekingenArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: Dutch
Description: Review of the soundtrack
In: Sight and Sound v6 n3 March 1996 Pages: 44-45
Title: reviewsAuthor: STRICK, Philip Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v77 n2 February 1996 Pages: 73-80
Title: Welcome to the jungleAuthor: MAGID, Ron Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The techniques used by Industrial Light & Magic for the special effects in Joe Johnston's JUMANJI are recounted.
In: StarBurst n210 February 1996 Page: 33
Title: PreviewAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1042 26 Jan 1996 Page: 27
Title: Columbia Tristar Films (UK)Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Part of an advertisement of Columbia Tristar Films (UK) for their releases in 1996;
In: Cinefantastique v27 n4/5 January 1996 Pages: 16-17
Title: JumanjiAuthor: PERSONS, Dan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of the making of JUMANJI, focussing on CGI problems
In: Variety 11 Dec 1995 Page: 83
Title: [Variety - 11 Dec 1995: no known title]Author: KLADY, Leonard Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v9 n4 December 1995 Pages: 108-109
Title: Shot by ShotAuthor: HOOPER, Laurence Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: How the computer-generated animals in JUMANJI were created.
In: Premiere v9 n1 September 1995 Pages: 30-31
Title: [Premiere - v9 n1 September 1995: no known title]Author: POPE, Lori Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1036 1 Dec 1995 Page: 16
Title: ReviewsAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cinefex n64 December 1995 Pages: 54-71
Title: The Game Board JungleAuthor: POURROY, Janine Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the computer generated effects, miniatures, animatronics, digital animation, puppets, makeup effects and ADI used for the production of JUMANJI
In: Cinefantastique v27 n2 November 1995 Pages: 8-11
Title: JumanjiAuthor: PERSONS, Dan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of the adaption of the children's book JUMANJI to film, with comments by producer Scott Kroopf
In: The Hollywood Reporter v334 n46 22 Nov 1994 Page: 18
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v334 n46 22 Nov 1994: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 7 Nov 1994 Page: 25
Title: [Variety - 7 Nov 1994: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Author: Cheu, Johnson Pages: ix, 232 pages
Date: 15 December 1995 (Release)Country: USADirector: Joe Johnston
Production company billing: TriStar Pictures presents an Interscope Communications/Teitler Film Production Dolby Stereo/SDDS Colour by Technicolor Film Extracts: The Wizard of Oz (1939) [1.85:1]
Synopsis: Grim fairy tale about about a board game with supernatural powers. In a quiet New England town in 1969, young Alan Parrish disovers a buried board on a construction site. As he and a friend begin to play it, jungle animals appear and they become captives of the game. Years pass to the present day and another pair of children take up the game. They realise the original game must be completed before normality can be restored.
Genres: Crime, Comedy
Releases
Date: 15 December 1995Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby Digital / SDDSRuntime: 101 mins Length: 9358 FeetDialogue (original): English
Credits
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Production Company: Interscope Communications, Production Company: Teitler Film, Presented by: TriStar Pictures, Executive Producer: Ted Field, Executive Producer: Robert W. Cort, Executive Producer: Larry J. Franco, Producer: Scott Kroopf, Producer: William Teitler, Unit Production Manager: Marty Ewing, Production Manager: Brent O'Connor, Location Manager: Nancy Larman, Location Manager (New Hampshire): Dow Griffith, Assistant Director: Betsy Magruder, Assistant Director: Sandra Mayo, Assistant Director: Jonathan Schneider, Christine Derek, Script Supervisor: Lara Fox, Casting: Nancy Foy, Canada Casting: Lynne Carrow, New England Casting: Marshall Peck, Casting Associate: Suzy Sharp-Kane, Screenplay: Jonathan Hensleigh, Screenplay: Greg Taylor, Screenplay: Jim Strain, Story: Greg Taylor, Story: Jim Strain, Chris Van Allsburg, Based on the book by: Chris Van Allsburg, Director of Photography: Thomas Ackerman, Camera Operator: Sandy Mccallum, Camera Operator: Joseph Vitagliano, Camera Operator (Additional): Bob Ennis, Attila Szalay, Camera Operator (New Hampshire): Joseph Vitigliano, Visual Effects Supervisor: Stephen L. Price, Ken Ralston, Visual Effects Producer: Mark S. Miller, Special Visual Effects/Animation: Industrial Light & Magic, ILM (Senior Staff): Jeff Mann, ILM (Senior Staff): Thomas A. Williams, ILM (Senior Staff): Patricia Blau, Jim Morris, ILM (Animation Supervisor): Kyle Balda, ILM (Digital Model Supervisor): Geoff Campbell, ILM (Computer Graphics Supervisor): Carl Frederick, ILM (Computer Graphics Supervisor): Jim Mitchell, ILM (Computer Graphics Supervisor): Ellen Poon, Doug Smythe, ILM (Computer Graphics Sequence Suprvsr): Habib Zargarpour, ILM (Computer Graphics Animation): Philip Edward Alexy, ILM (Computer Graphics Animation): Eric Armstrong, ILM (Computer Graphics Animation): Peter Daulton, ILM (Computer Graphics Animation): Jenn Emberly, ILM (Computer Graphics Animation): Daniel Jeannette, ILM (Computer Graphics Animation): David Kelly-andrews, ILM (Computer Graphics Animation): Julija Learie, ILM (Computer Graphics Animation): Dale McBeath, ILM (Computer Graphics Animation): Marjolaine Tremblay, Steve Williams, ILM (Computer Graphics Artist): Joel Aron, ILM (Computer Graphics Artist): Christophe Hery, ILM (Computer Graphics Artist): David Horsley, ILM (Computer Graphics Artist): Ed Kramer, ILM (Computer Graphics Artist): Tim Mclaughlin, ILM (Computer Graphics Artist): Steve Molin, ILM (Computer Graphics Artist): Barbara L. Nellis, ILM (Computer Graphics Artist): Damian Steel, Robert Weaver, ILM (Visual Effects Co-ordinator): Jill Brooks, Elizabeth Brown, ILM (Digital Compositor): Barbara Brennan, Peg Hunter, ILM (Sabre Compositing Artist): Caitlin Content, Mark Holmes, ILM (Visual Effects Art Director): Doug Chiang, ILM (Visual Effects Art Director): George Hull, Claudia Mullaly, ILM (Digital Modeller): Jim Doherty, ILM (Digital Modeller): Paul Hunt, Dan Taylor, ILM (Pre-production Supervising Animatr): James Satoru Straus, ILM (Digital Timing Supervisor): Bruce Vecchitto, ILM (Visual Effects Editor): Bill Kimberlin, David Tanaka, ILM (Scanning Supervisor): Joshua Pines, ILM (Sabre Group Supervisor): Dan McNamara, ILM (Digital Texture Artist): Jean Bolte, ILM (Digital Texture Artist): Rebecca Heskes, Carolyn Rendu, ILM (Chief Digital Roto Artist): Jack Mongovan, ILM (Chief 3D Camera Matchmover): Jack 'Edsel' Haye, ILM (Location Production Co-ordinator): Penny Runge, ILM (Matte Artist): Eric Chauvin, ILM (Matte Artist): Bill Mather, Richard Miller, ILM (Chief Model Maker): Sean Casey, ILM (Chief Model Maker): Brian Gernand, ILM (Chief Model Maker): Michael Lynch, ILM (Chief Model Maker): Lorne Peterson, Larry Tan, ILM (Senior Scanning Operator): George Gambetta, ILM (Optical Line-up): James C. Lim, ILM (Digital Plate Restoration): Scott Bonnenfant, ILM (Filmgroup Production Co-ordinator): Lisa Van Cott, Visual Effects: Amalgamated Dynamics Inc., ADI (Chief Co-ordinator): Yuri Everson, Andy Schoneberg, ADI (Key Sculptor): James Kagel, Ryan K. Peterson, ADI (Key Painter): Tom Killeen, Robert Clark, ADI (Key Fabricator): Mark Tyler, ADI (Key Fabricator): Karen Keener, ADI (Key Fabricator): Karen Lafler, Joanne Lynn Bloomfield, ADI (Key Mechanical Design): Russ Shinkle, ADI (Key Mechanical Design): Dave Penikas, ADI (Key Mechanical Design): George Bernota, ADI (Key Mechanical Design): John Lundberg, ADI (Key Mechanical Design): Yancy Calzada, Hiroshi Ikeuchi, Special Effects Co-ordinator: Stan Parks, Rory Cutler, Graphic Artist: Paolo Venturi, Editor: Robert Dalva, Production Designer: James Bissell, Art Director: David Wilson, Art Director: Glen Pearson, Art Director (New Hampshire): James Teegarden, Set Designer: Pamela Klamer, Set Designer: Elizabeth Lapp, Set Decorator: Tedd Kuchera, Set Decorator: Cynthia T. Lewis, Set Decorator (New Hampshire): Beth Kushnick, Sculptures: Kent Jones, Costume Designer: Martha Wynne Snetsinger, Wardrobe Supervisor: Tracey Boulton, Key Make-up Artist: Sandy Cooper, Animatronics Effs/Specl Mkup Dsgn/Creatn: Tom Woodruff Jr, Alec Gillis, Special Make-up Effects Artist: Charles Porlier, Key Hairstylist: Sherry Linder-Gygli, Titles/Opticals: Cinema Research Corporation, Music: James Horner, Orchestrations: Steve Bramson, Music Editor: Jim Henrikson, Music Mixer: Shawn Murphy, Sound Design: Randy Thom, Sound Design: Gary Rydstrom, Sound Mixer: Rob Young, Sound Re-recording Mixer: Shawn Murphy, Sound Re-recording Mixer: Gary Summers, Randy Thom, Supervising Sound Editor: Richard Hymns, Dialogue Editor: Sara Bolder, Dialogue Editor: Michael Silvers, Special Vocal Effects: Frank Welker, Sound Effects Editor: Frank Eulner, Sound Effects Editor: Teresa Eckton, Sound Effects Editor: Ethan Van der Ryn, ADR Supervisor: Hugh Waddell, ADR Mixer: Dean Drabin, Foley Artist: Dennie Thorpe, Foley Artist: Tom Barwick, Foley Mixer: Tony Eckert, Foley Editor: Sandina Bailo-Lape, Stunt Co-ordinator: Betty Thomas
Cast
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Robin Williams (Alan Parrish), Jonathan Hyde (Van Pelt/Sam Parrish), Kirsten Dunst (Judy Shepherd), Bradley Pierce (Peter Shepherd), Bonnie Hunt (Sarah), Bebe Neuwirth (Nora), David Alan Grier (Carl Bentley), Patricia Clarkson (Carol Parrish), Adam Hann-Byrd (young Alan), Laura Bell Bundy (young Laura), James Handy (exterminator), Gillian Barber (Mrs Thomas), Brandon O'Bray (Benjamin), Cyrus Thiedeke (Caleb), Gary Joseph Thorup (Billy Jessup), Leonard Zola (cop), Lloyd Berry (bum), Malcolm Stewart (Jim Shepherd), Annabel Kershaw (Martha Shepherd), Barryl Henriques (gun salesman), Robin Driscoll, Peter Bryant (paramedic), Sarah Gilson, Florica Vlad (girl), June Lion (Baker), Brenda Lackmuller (pianist), Frederick Richardson (barber)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(23)
In: Empire n200 February 2006 Page: 155Title: At Home/Movies: Jumanji: Deluxe EditionAuthor: DYER, James Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v12 n5 May 2002 Page: 61
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: WALTERS, Ben Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v6 n4 Apr/May 2001 Page: 29
Title: King of the world: the James Horner buyer's guide part 1Author: BROXTON, Jonathan Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: TV Guide v46 n47 21 Nov 1998 Page: 22
Title: Robin Williams: both sides nowAuthor: SISKEL, Gene Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Reviews on Robin William's films MRS DOUBTFIRE and JUMANJI.
In: Legend n20 Spring 1996 Page: 23
Title: CD reviewsAuthor: WILLIAMS, Lyn Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n216 August 1996 Page: 54
Title: VideofileArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: video note
In: Comedy Review n1 March 1996 Page: 76
Title: JumanjiArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n81 March 1996 Page: 34
Title: new filmsAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n87 September 1996 Page: 124
Title: video movies to rentAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Video release review.
In: Score Filmmuziek Magazine n99 June 1996 Page: 18
Title: Pas verschenen & CD-besprekingenArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: Dutch
Description: Review of the soundtrack
In: Sight and Sound v6 n3 March 1996 Pages: 44-45
Title: reviewsAuthor: STRICK, Philip Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v77 n2 February 1996 Pages: 73-80
Title: Welcome to the jungleAuthor: MAGID, Ron Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The techniques used by Industrial Light & Magic for the special effects in Joe Johnston's JUMANJI are recounted.
In: StarBurst n210 February 1996 Page: 33
Title: PreviewAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1042 26 Jan 1996 Page: 27
Title: Columbia Tristar Films (UK)Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Part of an advertisement of Columbia Tristar Films (UK) for their releases in 1996;
In: Cinefantastique v27 n4/5 January 1996 Pages: 16-17
Title: JumanjiAuthor: PERSONS, Dan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of the making of JUMANJI, focussing on CGI problems
In: Variety 11 Dec 1995 Page: 83
Title: [Variety - 11 Dec 1995: no known title]Author: KLADY, Leonard Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v9 n4 December 1995 Pages: 108-109
Title: Shot by ShotAuthor: HOOPER, Laurence Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: How the computer-generated animals in JUMANJI were created.
In: Premiere v9 n1 September 1995 Pages: 30-31
Title: [Premiere - v9 n1 September 1995: no known title]Author: POPE, Lori Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1036 1 Dec 1995 Page: 16
Title: ReviewsAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cinefex n64 December 1995 Pages: 54-71
Title: The Game Board JungleAuthor: POURROY, Janine Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the computer generated effects, miniatures, animatronics, digital animation, puppets, makeup effects and ADI used for the production of JUMANJI
In: Cinefantastique v27 n2 November 1995 Pages: 8-11
Title: JumanjiAuthor: PERSONS, Dan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of the adaption of the children's book JUMANJI to film, with comments by producer Scott Kroopf
In: The Hollywood Reporter v334 n46 22 Nov 1994 Page: 18
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v334 n46 22 Nov 1994: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 7 Nov 1994 Page: 25
Title: [Variety - 7 Nov 1994: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(1)
Title: films of Robin Williams: critical essaysAuthor: Cheu, Johnson Pages: ix, 232 pages