Jumanji

New ‘Jumanji’ Movie Features a Magical Video Game Instead of a Magical Board Game
New ‘Jumanji’ Movie Features a Magical Video Game Instead of a Magical Board Game
New ‘Jumanji’ Movie Features a Magical Video Game Instead of a Magical Board Game
The only people who still regularly play board games are adults: 30-somethings who drink craft beer, elderly people who get bored and raid the nursing home activity closet, my mom’s overly-competitive boyfriend. Some kids play them, sure — but it’s usually begrudgingly during forced “family night,” or if they come from one of those homes without TVs and where the only magazines are Highlights. There’s a reason why you can play Monopoly and Scrabble on your iPhone now, which is why it’s not surprising that the new Jumanji movie doesn’t center around a tangible board game, but a video game.
Get Your First Look at the New ‘Jumanji’ Cast
Get Your First Look at the New ‘Jumanji’ Cast
Get Your First Look at the New ‘Jumanji’ Cast
Board games are sort of perfect for the current Hollywood franchise model. Board games are both recognizably familiar and new every single time you play. They end, but they can always be restarted by clearing the board and resetting the points to zero...
Dwayne Johnson Will Officially Star in ‘Jumanji,’ Says He’s ‘Edging Up’ the Script
Dwayne Johnson Will Officially Star in ‘Jumanji,’ Says He’s ‘Edging Up’ the Script
Dwayne Johnson Will Officially Star in ‘Jumanji,’ Says He’s ‘Edging Up’ the Script
Following reports that he was in talks to join the Jumanji remake, Dwayne Johnson has made the news Instagram-official (which is his version of making a relationship "Facebook official"). In addition to boarding the remake, Johnson reveals that he's "edging up" the script with his team, and just in case his involvement wasn't enough to soothe your fears, rest assured that The Rock has no intention of messing this one up.
Are There Too Many Movie Remakes And Reboots?
Are There Too Many Movie Remakes And Reboots?
Are There Too Many Movie Remakes And Reboots?
We've excitedly told you about the upcoming "X-Files" mini-series coming in early 2016. With most of the original cast reprising their iconic roles, fans are excited. But is Hollywood going back to the "reboot" well too many times these days?