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- After 1970, the franchise remained dormant for over a decade. However, 1981 saw the character's return, and a couple of Tarzan movies have been released every decade since, including both animated movies and live-action movies following the legendary action hero.
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Created by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Tarzan first appeared in the novel Tarzan of the Apes (magazine publication 1912, book publication 1914), and subsequently in 23 sequels, several books by Burroughs and other authors, and innumerable works in other media, both authorized and unauthorized.
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Tarzan premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on June 12, 1999, and was released in the United States on June 18. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised its voice performances, music, animation, and action sequences.
Sep 3, 2024 · After 1970, the franchise remained dormant for over a decade. However, 1981 saw the character's return, and a couple of Tarzan movies have been released every decade since, including both animated movies and live-action movies following the legendary action hero.
- Jane & Tarzan Lost A Baby While Living In England. John mentions that he and Jane lost a pregnancy before the start of The Legend of Tarzan. As much as John tried to forget about his life in Africa, he and Jane seemed to struggle to find happiness in England.
- Akut Became Lord Of The Apes (Instead Of Tarzan) Tarzan's adoptive brother became Lord of the Apes after he left Africa. In the original story of Tarzan, the wild man had become the Lord of the Apes after killing the previous leader, Kerchak.
- Mbonga Continued To Seek Revenge On Tarzan. Mbonga held on to his anger toward Tarzan for nearly a decade. In the original Tarzan books, John kills the son of Chief Mbonga after the boy hunts and kills his mother, Kala.
- King Leopold II of Belgium Claimed The Congo Basin. Tarzan's and Jane's old home was taken over by Belgium after the original story. The original Tarzan story is never entirely clear about where in Africa John was raised by apes, but The Legend of Tarzan indicates that it was the Congo Basin.
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At the Berlin Conference of 1884–1885, the Congo Basin is claimed by King Leopold II of the Belgians. Five years later, after accruing massive debts in exploiting the resources of the Congo Free State, Leopold sends his envoy Léon Rom to secure the fabled diamonds of Opar. The expedition is massacred by warriors led by Chief Mbonga, who offers Rom ...
Alexander Skarsgård as John Clayton III, 5th Earl of Greystoke/Tarzan. On his character Tarzan, Skarsgård said, "This is about a man who’s holding back; and slowly, as you peel off the layers, he r...Christoph Waltz as Captain Léon Rom, an iron-fisted and greedy Belgian official sent by King Leopold II of the Belgiansto find diamonds and control the region.Samuel L. Jackson as George Washington Williams, an American entrepreneur and veteran of the Indian Warswho becomes an ally to Tarzan.Margot Robbie as Jane Clayton, Countess of Greystoke, née Porter,Tarzan's feisty and devoted wife.Development
An updated version of Tarzan had been in the works since at least 2003, with John August writing. followed by John Collee in 2006 with Guillermo del Toro slated to direct. Del Toro dropped out to work on "The Hobbit"[better source needed] and by 2008, it was reported that a different version of "Tarzan", co-written by Stephen Sommers and Stuart Beatle, that was said to resemble the Pirates of the Caribbean series, was in development. By 2011, Craig Brewer, who also rewrote a version of the sc...
Casting
For a while, producer Jerry Weintraub wanted swimmer Michael Phelps to play the title role, feeling that he was the heir apparent to Johnny Weissmuller, the actor who had famously played Tarzan, and who was also a prominent competitive swimmer. Weintraub reportedly changed his mind after watching Phelps host Saturday Night Live, for only two minutes. Other early contenders for the role included Henry Cavill, Tom Hardy, and Charlie Hunnam. On November 14, 2012, Alexander Skarsgård was cast in...
Filming
Principal photography on the film commenced on June 30, 2014, at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, Hertfordshire, England. Filming had begun on the day an announcement was made for the expansion of the studio. Filming wrapped the same year on October 3. Filming took place for a total of 70 days. According to The Wall Street Journal, shooting the film in Africa would have made the budget even higher. Making Africa seem authentic was especially important to the filmmakers, since the film was s...
The film's score was composed by Rupert Gregson-Williams. The soundtrack was released on June 24, 2016 by WaterTower Music and on CD on July 15, 2016. Tony Clarke, Thomas Farnon, and Tom Howe are credited for additional music. Hozierprovided a single, "Better Love", which is played at the film's end credits.
The film was released on July 1, 2016 by Warner Bros., in traditional formats as well as 3D and IMAX3D.
Box office
The Legend of Tarzan grossed $126.6 million in the United States and Canada and $230.1 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $356.7 million. Given its $180 million production budget, it would have had to have earned at least $400 million to break even and justify a sequel. Deadline Hollywood's financial analysts stated that Warner Bros. lost an estimated $40 million on the film, although the studio itself asserted the film broke even. In the United States and Canada, The Lege...
Critical response
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 35% based on 260 reviews with an average rating of 5/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "The Legend of Tarzan has more on its mind than many movies starring the classic character, but that isn't enough to make up for its generic plot or sluggish pace." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 44 out of 100 based on 41 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Audiences polled by CinemaScoregave the film an av...
The Legend of Tarzan at IMDbThe Legend of Tarzan at AllMovieThe Legend of Tarzan at Rotten TomatoesTarzan: Directed by Chris Buck, Kevin Lima. With Brian Blessed, Glenn Close, Minnie Driver, Tony Goldwyn. A man raised by gorillas must decide where he really belongs when he discovers he is a human.
The Legend of Tarzan: Directed by David Yates. With Alexander Skarsgård, Rory J Saper, Christian Stevens, Christoph Waltz. Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.
