Movie fans in both cities will be able to experience The Jungle Book in the fully immersive 4DX-format from this Friday, exclusive to Nu Metro, The Pavilion and V&A Waterfront. It promises to give cinemagoers an adventurous, multi-sensory, digital 4D movie experience, enhancing story detail, on-screen action, nature effects and other ambient sensations like no other cinema can.
Directed by Jon Favreau (best known for his work on Iron Man), The Jungle Book tells the story of Mowgli, a man-cub raised in the jungle by a family of wolves. He embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery when he’s forced to abandon the only home he’s ever known.
Following its revered fan base as a classic piece of Disney animation, this new live action version of The Jungle Book promises to deliver the same touching dose of fantasy adventure. The film features an impressive cast, including big-screen icons such as Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba, Lupita Nyong'o, Scarlett Johansson, Giancarlo Esposito and Christopher Walken, who have all lent their voices to the animal characters in the film.
After The Jungle Book, the next title lined up for Nu Metro’s 4DX cinemas in Cape Town and Durban will be Captain America: Civil War from Wednesday, 27 April.
4DX will be expanding to other regions in South Africa during the next two years, with an agreement in place to eventually have a total of five 4DX cinemas being launched locally at Nu Metro Cinemas.
Nu Metro Cinemas signed an agreement with CJ 4DPLEX, creator of 4DX last year (the world’s first 4D cinema technology for feature films), a partnership that for the first time brings 4DX to Africa. 4DX, which uses motion, vibration, water, wind, lightning, scents, and more to provide moviegoers with a truly immersive experience, has been expanding at a fast pace and, with this deal, will be available in 182 auditoriums across 34 countries, with a goal to reach 300 auditoriums by the first half of 2016.
Note that 4DX is not open to young children and pregnant women. Those suffering from neck or back problems, epilepsy, heart problems or other forms of similar ailments or illnesses are advised against partaking in the 4DX cinema experience. Clear disclaimers and warning signs in this regard are posted at all 4DX cinema entrances.