Jumanji sequel would have had Robin Williams as a talking toad

The original plan for a sequel to 1995’s Jumanji involved the White House and Robin Williams providing the voice of a talking toad. Considering it was a massive hit with audiences, grossing $262 million worldwide, it’s surprising that Jumanji never got a direct sequel. Sure, we got Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and The Next … Read more

Jumanji Meets Saw: Dewayne Perkins on The Blackening | interview

It’s easy to see why Perkins’ sharp short soon caught the eye of Tracy Oliver (“Girls Trip”), and landed on the desk of director Tim Story (“Barbershop”). Its cinematic expansion, partly penned by Perkins, features a stacked ensemble that includes actors like Jermaine Fowler, Sinqua Walls, Mayo X, Antoinette Robertson, and more—who much like the … Read more