The Jungle Book (2016): Regulation

Regulation




For copyright, see The Jungle Book (1967): Regulation.

The global certifications and classifications are to be found here: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3040964/parentalguide?ref_=tt_stry_pg#certification 

TASK: Read the imdb report above and make a note of the areas of interest for classification.

Sex & Nudity:
Violence & Gore:
Profanity:
Alcohol, Drugs and Smoking:
Frightening & Intense Scenes:


The film is a little darker than the original, so in the UK is rated PG rather than U, for ‘mild threat’.

QUESTION: Why do you think that Jon Favreau did not push for the U certificate? Why was it not deemed an issue?