While you're waiting for October 2nd release of Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book - 2 Disc Platinum Edition DVD, we thought we'd share some awesome artwork of a character that was cut from the film, Rocky The Rhino! We also have some cool character sheets and a great pic of Walt with Louis Prima, just to make your wait for the DVD even worse than it already it is!

Rocky the Rhino
These storyboard concepts of the "Lost character" Rocky the Rhino were recently discovered at Disney's Animation Research Library.  A key character in The Jungle Book, developed by Walt Disney himself, never made it to the silver screen.  Several possible explanations have been offered by Disney animators over the years, but it is unclear why Rocky never made it to the final screen. Originally intended to be included within Mowgli’s meeting of the four friendly vultures, Walt described Rocky as a “loveable rhinoceros who is half blind and extremely dumb.” Rocky’s personality was brought to life through the casting of veteran character actor, Frank Fontaine who was selected to voice this bumbling character.

Size Comparison
This is a size comparison chart of all the characters from The Jungle Book.  Also includes Rocky the Rhino among the others.

King Louie
Character concepts of King Louie showing various early design drawings.

Walt with Louis Prima
Walt Disney with Louis Prima, the voice of King Louie in The Jungle Book.