Unmissable Stories to Hit Big Screens This Weekend
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Unmissable Stories to Hit Big Screens This Weekend

Deccan Chronicle  

This week promises a selection of cinematic gems that cater to a wide range of tastes. From Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King to Tamil cinema’s powerful Viduthalai Part 2, high-tech thriller UI, Malayalam’s character-driven Marco, and the emotional family drama Vanvaas, the big screen has something for everyone. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the franchise or new to the world of the Pride Lands, Mufasa: The Lion King offers something for everyone, making it an essential holiday viewing experience. The stellar cast, including Manju Warrier and Gautham Vasudev Menon, amplifies the emotional intensity of the film, while Ilaiyaraaja’s evocative score and R Velraj's atmospheric cinematography add depth to the narrative. This week’s films, from Disney’s Mufasa to Viduthalai Part 2, UI, Marco, and Vanvaas, offer a captivating mix of action, emotion, and fresh storytelling for every taste.The film explores the emotional impact of neglect in old age and the complex dynamics of parent-child relationships.

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Mufasa The Lion King OTT release: Here's what we know
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4 days, 10 hours ago

Mufasa The Lion King OTT release: Here's what we know

India Today  

Ever since the highly praised sequel, Mufasa: The Lion King, released in theatres on December 20, 2024, fans have been wondering about the film’s digital run. According to the latest film schedules, the producers typically allow a 100-day exclusive theatrical window before the digital release, which places the anticipated date around March or April 2025. Director Academy Award winner Jenkins …

Mufasa: The Lion King emerges as the frontrunner this Christmas, leading advance ticket sales across national cinemas!
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Mufasa: The Lion King emerges as the frontrunner this Christmas, leading advance ticket sales across national cinemas!

Deccan Chronicle  

With Christmas set to bask in, audiences are spoiled for choice with numerous theatrical releases. From Varun Dhawan’s Baby John to Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 and Walt Disney Picture’s Mufasa: The Lion King, the stakes are high to emerge as the audience’s favourite choice, this Christmas. In early trends, Mufasa: The Lion King is leading as the frontrunner, leading advanced …

Mufasa: The Lion King, Vanvaas day 3 box office collection, Pushpa 2 refuses to back down on 18th day
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Mufasa: The Lion King, Vanvaas day 3 box office collection, Pushpa 2 refuses to back down on 18th day

India TV News  

Despite films like Pushpa 2 and Vanvaas, Mufasa is roaring at the box office. The film earned this much in three days Mufasa earned Rs 8.8 crore on the first day, Rs 13.7 crore on the second day and Rs 17.78 crore on the third day. Even though 'Pushpa 2' has earned more than 1000 crores at the Indian box …

Mufasa Box Office Collection Day 2: Shah Rukh Khan, AbRam, Aryan’s The Lion King continues to roar
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Mufasa Box Office Collection Day 2: Shah Rukh Khan, AbRam, Aryan’s The Lion King continues to roar

Live Mint  

'Mufasa: The Lion King' continued to roar on Day 2 with a Box Office Collection of an estimated 13.70 crore in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Here's the box office day-wise break-up so far: Day 1: ₹8.8 crore Day 2: ₹13.7 crore Total collection: ₹22.5 crore The report further stated the movie's "India Net Collection" for two days was recorded …

‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ review: Barry Jenkins’ stamp is largely missing
3 weeks ago

‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ review: Barry Jenkins’ stamp is largely missing

Live Mint  

The most striking aspect of ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’, Disney’s prequel to ‘The Lion King’ circa 2019, is the photorealistic animation, unlike the 2014 conventionally animated film about Simba, Mufasa, Scar and the Pride Lands of Tanzania that launched a hit soundtrack. The wise shaman Rafiki regales Kiara with a sweeping story about her legendary grandfather, from the time Mufasa …

After Being Cleared By Censors, Shreyas Talpade Praises Kangana Ranaut Emergency; 'Its A Fantastic Film'
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3 weeks ago

After Being Cleared By Censors, Shreyas Talpade Praises Kangana Ranaut Emergency; 'Its A Fantastic Film'

ABP News  

Shreyas Talpade says 'Emergency' by actor-filmmaker Kangana Ranaut is a fantastic film and he is happy that the movie has been cleared for release by the Central Board of Film Certification. Emergency cleared by censor board “I’m very happy for ‘Emergency’ that finally we got clearance because it’s a good film being made on a good subject. About serious roles …

Mufasa The Lion King box office Day 1: Film opens at Rs 10 crore in India
3 weeks ago

Mufasa The Lion King box office Day 1: Film opens at Rs 10 crore in India

India Today  

Mufasa: The Lion King is roaring into the Indian box office. Globally, Mufasa: The Lion King is lagging behind at the box office, thanks to Sonic: Hedgehog. Mufasa: The Lion King is running in theatres alongside Pushpa 2: The Rule, which has been creating new box office records with every passing day. Directed by Barry Jenkins, Mufasa: The Lion King …

‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ movie review: This lion saga mainly purrs along
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3 weeks ago

‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ movie review: This lion saga mainly purrs along

The Hindu  

Though this photo-realistically animated sequel/prequel to the 2019 remake of 1994’s beloved The Lion King is called Mufasa: The Lion King, it is also the story of Scar, the antagonist, who covets the throne. When Kiara says she is afraid of the storm, and after Pumbaa and Timon give her a version of Simba’s victory over his uncle Scar — …

Mufasa: The Lion King—Key money lessons to help you rebalance your portfolio
3 weeks ago

Mufasa: The Lion King—Key money lessons to help you rebalance your portfolio

Live Mint  

Disney knows how to sell plushies to kids and tug grown up hearts with stories of love and loss. but this time no matter what calamities befall these cute as button cubs who are trying to get away from ghost lions and a perennially furious mother nature… What money lessons do we learn from Mufasa and Taka’s adventures in the …

Mufasa The Lion King Telugu: Mahesh Babu fan hilariously brings cat to theatre; holds it up like Simba. Watch
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Mufasa The Lion King Telugu: Mahesh Babu fan hilariously brings cat to theatre; holds it up like Simba. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Mahesh Babu’s fans have to wait a little longer if they want to see their favourite star on-screen again with the SS Rajamouli film. In the meantime, they decided to end the year with a celebration, thanks to the actor dubbing for the Telugu version of Disney’s latest release, Mufasa: The Lion King. Mahesh Babu fan brings cat to Mufasa: …

Mufasa The Lion King review: ‘His voice is enough to conquer’, Fans cheer as Mahesh Babu dubs Telugu version
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Mufasa The Lion King review: ‘His voice is enough to conquer’, Fans cheer as Mahesh Babu dubs Telugu version

Live Mint  

Mufasa: The Lion King hit theaters today, December 20, bringing Disney's animated musical drama to the big screen. Fans watching the Telugu version are in for a treat as Superstar Mahesh Babu has dubbed the voice of Mufasa. Report by Movies4u official stated that earlier Prasads Theatre Manager expressed concerns over Telugu version of Mufasa, however, the report claimed that …

Mufasa The Lion King Full Movie Leaked Online On Tamilrockers, Filmyzilla. You May Face These RISKS If You Download
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Mufasa The Lion King Full Movie Leaked Online On Tamilrockers, Filmyzilla. You May Face These RISKS If You Download

ABP News  

Mufasa The Lion King Leaked Online: The much-anticipated animated film Mufasa: The Lion King hit theatres today, sparking excitement among fans, especially children. Mufasa: The Lion King Full Movie Downloaded Online? Here are five critical reasons why you should avoid downloading or streaming pirated versions of Mufasa: The Lion King: Cybersecurity Threats: Piracy websites are notorious for hosting malware, spyware, …

BRIAN VINER reviews Mufasa: The Lion King: Spectacular, but this Lion King isn't a whisker on the original
3 weeks, 1 day ago

BRIAN VINER reviews Mufasa: The Lion King: Spectacular, but this Lion King isn't a whisker on the original

Daily Mail  

Mustafa: The Lion King Verdict: Does the job Rating: Amazingly, three decades have passed since we first set eyes on The Lion King, the joyous animated musical which reminded us, after a lacklustre few years, that Disney could still create spellbinding cinematic magic. Mufasa: The Lion King strains with every sinew to make us feel the love tonight — to …

Barry Jenkins on why ‘Mufasa’ contains the ‘voice of Africa’
55 years ago

Barry Jenkins on why ‘Mufasa’ contains the ‘voice of Africa’

CNN  

CNN — Mufasa’s death in Disney’s original “The Lion King” is, for many children of the ’90s, a traumatic moment in cinema history. But in the new film “Mufasa: The Lion King,” Mufasa’s story is told from cub to grown lion. Disney Telling a story that contains “the voice of the continent,” said Jenkins, came “with a great deal of …

Mufasa Movie Review: Shah Rukh, Aryan And Abram Khan Bring 'The Lion King' To Life
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Mufasa Movie Review: Shah Rukh, Aryan And Abram Khan Bring 'The Lion King' To Life

ABP News  

Movie Review: The Lion King - Mufasa's Story: When we talk about the "Three Khans," we usually think of Shah Rukh, Salman, and Aamir. Shah Rukh Khan lends his voice to Mufasa, and his powerful delivery makes the character of Mufasa seem both majestic and endearing. When he says "Main hoon na," one can’t help but recall his iconic scene …

Mufasa: The Lion King — Pointless prequel with no style or substance
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Mufasa: The Lion King — Pointless prequel with no style or substance

Hindustan Times  

Mufasa: The Lion King serves as yet another chapter in Disney’s relentless pursuit of revamping its animation classics for a modern audience, often at the expense of originality. Directed by Barry Jenkins, this prequel to the 2019 The Lion King remake explores the origin story of Mufasa, the noble lion whose legacy shapes the Pride Lands. Rafiki uses this as …

Review: Unnecessary ‘Mufasa’ shows the Lion King franchise to be running out of lives
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Review: Unnecessary ‘Mufasa’ shows the Lion King franchise to be running out of lives

LA Times  

Barry Jenkins signing on to direct a spinoff to “The Lion King” sounds like a joke you’d crack after “Moonlight” won the Oscar for best picture, less at the filmmaker’s expense than at an industry that’s gotten cagey about funding his kind of heart-driven talent. “Mufasa: The Lion King,” from a script by Jeff Nathanson, has taken up a substantial …

Mufasa The Lion King review: Visually stunning but a forgettable prequel
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Mufasa The Lion King review: Visually stunning but a forgettable prequel

India Today  

Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King takes us back to the Pride Lands to explore the origin story of the mighty lion king, Mufasa. Directed by Barry Jenkins, the prequel to The Lion King dives into the humble beginnings of Simba’s father, tracing his journey from an orphaned cub - an outsider - to his rise as the beloved leader of …

Mufasa: The Lion King tells the origin story of our favourite pride, starring Blue Ivy Carter
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Mufasa: The Lion King tells the origin story of our favourite pride, starring Blue Ivy Carter

ABC  

It really is shaping up to be the season of villain origin stories. Fast facts about Mufasa What: A prequel to 2019's The Lion King that tells the story of how Mufasa and Scar became bitter rivals. Now that you know how the Wicked Witch of the West acquired her trusty broom, hat and maniacal cackle, here comes Disney with …

Mufasa: The new Lion King is a roaring achievement—and a waste.
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Mufasa: The new Lion King is a roaring achievement—and a waste.

Slate  

On their journey to the fabled land of Milele, the motley band of animal adventurers at the heart of Mufasa: The Lion King must cross what legend describes as the deepest canyon in all the land, a forbidding cleft that plunges deep into the earth. Five years on from Jon Favreau’s digital remake of The Lion King, Mufasa appears to …

Theatrical releases this Friday: Catch Mufasa, Viduthalai 2, Marco and more on big screen this weekend
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Theatrical releases this Friday: Catch Mufasa, Viduthalai 2, Marco and more on big screen this weekend

Live Mint  

Theatrical releases this Friday, December 20: Packed with a cinematic rollercoaster, this week's theatrical releases on Friday, December 20, promise to tug at your heartstrings, spark your imagination, and keep you on the edge of your seat. Mufasa: The Lion King Mufasa: The Lion King, directed by Barry Jenkins, delves into Mufasa's journey from orphaned cub to legendary king. With …

Mufasa: The Lion King 2 review – A catastrophic waste of director Barry Jenkins
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Mufasa: The Lion King 2 review – A catastrophic waste of director Barry Jenkins

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The news that he’d direct Mufasa: The Lion King sparked a …

Mufasa first reviews: Barry Jenkins film is 'minor cousin to first film', say critics
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Mufasa first reviews: Barry Jenkins film is 'minor cousin to first film', say critics

India Today  

The first reviews for Barry Jenkins’ Mufasa The Lion King are in, and the film has sparked a range of reactions from critics. The BBC called the prequel “as pointless as that description makes it sound,” describing it as “a contrived cash-in” that might appeal to Lion King superfans but adds little to the iconic franchise. The Guardian noted that …

Movie Review: Barry Jenkins brings fresh energy, originality to the ‘Lion King’ prequel ‘Mufasa’
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Movie Review: Barry Jenkins brings fresh energy, originality to the ‘Lion King’ prequel ‘Mufasa’

Associated Press  

“Mufasa: The Lion King” has one very important thing going for it: an original story. A prequel to “The Lion King,” opening in theaters Thursday, it’s a tale of found family, betrayal and destiny, one that begins to explain the estrangement between brothers Scar and Mufasa that we all know will end in murder, how Mufasa ends up as king …

Sitara Ghattamaneni on dad Mahesh Babu’s Mufasa role: ‘I keep making fun of him that I worked with Disney first’
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Sitara Ghattamaneni on dad Mahesh Babu’s Mufasa role: ‘I keep making fun of him that I worked with Disney first’

Hindustan Times  

Sitara Ghattamaneni talks about her dad Mahesh Babu has lent his voice to the role of Mufasa in the Telugu version. In the clip, Sitara also shared how Mahesh Babu prepared for the role, and an anecdote from their personal life involving their pet dog, Snoopy. Drawing inspiration from the beloved 1994 animated classic, which was reimagined by Jon Favreau …

Mufasa: The Lion King review: 'Pointless' and a 'contrived cash-in'
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Mufasa: The Lion King review: 'Pointless' and a 'contrived cash-in'

BBC  

Mufasa: The Lion King review: 'Pointless' and a 'contrived cash-in' Disney Enterprises, Inc This prequel to a re-make "never picks up momentum" – "Don't the talented artists involved have anything better to do with their time?" The big question the film answers, however, is how a lowly lion named Mufasa found his way to the idyllic Pride Lands with a …

Mufasa The Lion King release date: How to watch Shah Rukh Khan, Aryan-AbRam’s Hollywood movie
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Mufasa The Lion King release date: How to watch Shah Rukh Khan, Aryan-AbRam’s Hollywood movie

Live Mint  

Mufasa release date: Disney's animated musical drama will be released in movie theatres this weekend. How to watch Shah Rukh Khan, Aryan-AbRam's Hollywood movie, Mufasa? Mufasa The Lion King release date in India The Disney movie is based on the life of an orphaned lion king. Mufasa The Lion King OTT release date As most of the animated movie's produced …

Arjun Das reveals being part of Mufasa: The Lion King is a dream come true for him
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Arjun Das reveals being part of Mufasa: The Lion King is a dream come true for him

Deccan Chronicle  

It’s time to delve into the legacy of the ultimate king of the jungle, Mufasa: The Lion King, now brought to life in Tamil with some of the most popular voices of the Tamil industry! Following the blockbuster success of 2019’s live-action ‘The Lion King’, the visually stunning live-action Mufasa: The Lion King is all set to release on 20th …

Mufasa: Shah Rukh Khan refers to Jawan's 'baap-beta' dialogue in new promo
1 month, 1 week ago

Mufasa: Shah Rukh Khan refers to Jawan's 'baap-beta' dialogue in new promo

India Today  

Shah Rukh Khan is the voice of Mufasa in the Hindi version of Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King. In the new promo, Shah Rukh Khan shared his personal connection to Mufasa, where he reminisced about his childhood. Reflecting on Jawan's iconic 'baap-beta' dialogue, the actor shared his decision to voice Mufasa alongside his son, Aryan Khan, who lends his voice …

Shah Rukh Khan draws parallels between Mufasa’s journey in The Lion King and his life: ‘Raj kiya sabhi ke dilon par’
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shah Rukh Khan draws parallels between Mufasa’s journey in The Lion King and his life: ‘Raj kiya sabhi ke dilon par’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Shah Rukh Khan, who will lend his voice to Mufasa in Mufasa: The Lion King's Hindi version, has spoken about how his life is similar to that of the protagonist in the film. Shah Rukh Khan is a part of Hindi version of Mufasa: The Lion King. Shah Rukh talks bout Mufasa Delving into the inspiring journey of Mufasa’s …

Mufasa: Shah Rukh Khan draws parallel between him and the lion king in new promo
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mufasa: Shah Rukh Khan draws parallel between him and the lion king in new promo

India Today  

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who lends his voice to Mufasa in the Hindi version of Mufasa: The Lion King, has drawn parallels between his own life and that of the iconic character. In a newly released promotional video, Khan narrates the story of Mufasa, highlighting themes of perseverance, resilience, and eventual triumph -- qualities he says resonate with his …

Arjun Das Roars as Mufasa in Disney's Tamil Version
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Arjun Das Roars as Mufasa in Disney's Tamil Version

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: It’s time to delve into the legacy of the ultimate king of the jungle, Mufasa: The Lion King, now brought to life in Tamil with some of the most popular voices of the Tamil industry! Following the blockbuster success of 2019’s live-action ‘The Lion King’, the visually stunning live-action Mufasa: The Lion King has a special treat in store …

Mufasa: The Lion King trailer teases big adventures; fans can't decide between Shah Rukh Khan and Mahesh Babu voiceovers
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mufasa: The Lion King trailer teases big adventures; fans can't decide between Shah Rukh Khan and Mahesh Babu voiceovers

Hindustan Times  

New trailer out The prequel, helmed by Barry Jenkins, is drawn from the 1994 animated classic The Lion King, which was adapted by Jon Favreau in 2019. About the film Mufasa: The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, introducing an orphaned cub called Mufasa, a sympathetic …

Mufasa The Lion King: Mahesh Babu shares film's Telugu trailer
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mufasa The Lion King: Mahesh Babu shares film's Telugu trailer

India Today  

South superstar Mahesh Babu shared the Telugu trailer of the upcoming film Mufasa: The Lion King on November 20. One month from now, get ready to watch Mufasa: The Lion King in cinemas from 20th Dec." Watch the Telugu trailer here: While Mahesh Babu voices Mufasa, veteran actor Brahmanandam will voice Pumbaa, Ali will voice Timon, Satyadev will voice Taka, …

Shah Rukh Khan And Sons Aryan And AbRam Collaborate For Disney's 'Mufasa: The Lion King'
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Shah Rukh Khan And Sons Aryan And AbRam Collaborate For Disney's 'Mufasa: The Lion King'

ABP News  

Shah Rukh Khan is all set to reprise his role as Mufasa in director Barry Jenkins’ 'Mufasa: The Lion King', set to release in India on December 20, 2024, in multiple languages: English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The film delves into the legacy of the ultimate king of the jungle, Mufasa, and features a star-studded Hindi voice cast, led by …

Barry Jenkins Hits Back At Critics For Calling Mufasa A Part Of Disney's 'Soulless Machine'
8 months, 1 week ago

Barry Jenkins Hits Back At Critics For Calling Mufasa A Part Of Disney's 'Soulless Machine'

News 18  

Earlier this week, Disney dropped the first official trailer of Mufasa: The Lion King, directed by Barry Jenkins. Soon after the filmmaker shared the Mufasa trailer on X, a user said, “Barry, You’re too good and talented for this Iger’s soulless machine.” Surprisingly, Jenkins was quick to respond and replied, “There is nothing soulless about The Lion King. A most …

Mufasa: The Lion King director Barry Jenkins defends film against ‘soulless’ criticism
8 months, 1 week ago

Mufasa: The Lion King director Barry Jenkins defends film against ‘soulless’ criticism

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Barry Jenkins has defended his upcoming prequel to 2019’s live-action The …

The Lion King follow-up to be helmed by Moonlight's Barry Jenkins, announces Disney
4 years, 3 months ago

The Lion King follow-up to be helmed by Moonlight's Barry Jenkins, announces Disney

Firstpost  

The prequel, Disney said, will explore the mythology of The Lion King, including Mufasa’s origin story. The Walt Disney Co will make a follow-up to the 2019 live-action The Lion King with Barry Jenkins, the director of the Oscar-winning Moonlight, and the James Baldwin adaptation If Beale Street Could Talk, set to direct. The film, Disney said, will explore the …

Barry Jenkins to direct ‘Lion King’ follow-up
4 years, 3 months ago

Barry Jenkins to direct ‘Lion King’ follow-up

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Walt Disney Co. will make a follow-up to the 2019 live-action “The Lion King,” with Barry Jenkins, the director of the Oscar-winning “Moonlight” and the James Baldwin adaptation “If Beale Street Could Talk,” set to direct. The film, Disney said, will explore the mythology of “The Lion King,” including Mufasa’s origin story. Disney didn’t announce any …

What Do The Original ‘Lion King’ Animators Think Of The Remake?
5 years, 5 months ago

What Do The Original ‘Lion King’ Animators Think Of The Remake?

Huff Post  

Simba, Timon and Pumbaa in Jon Favreau's "The Lion King." Maybe if we got any kind of royalties it would be different.” David Stephan, who in the early ‘90s contributed to the opening “Circle of Life” sequence and the hyenas’ design, summed up the “hate it” camp succinctly, saying, “If you polled the crew of the original ‘Lion King,’ most …

‘The Lion King’ runs to packed houses in Tamil Nadu
5 years, 5 months ago

‘The Lion King’ runs to packed houses in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Last week, theatres across Tamil Nadu heaved a sigh of relief as family audiences turned up in large numbers to watch Disney’s The Lion King. The Lion King, which was released in both English and Tamil, was able to penetrate Tamil Nadu’s B and C markets and has emerged a winner. The success formula What made The Lion King tower …

The Lion King box office collection: Jon Favreau's Disney retelling records Rs 13 cr opening in India
5 years, 5 months ago

The Lion King box office collection: Jon Favreau's Disney retelling records Rs 13 cr opening in India

Firstpost  

On its opening day, The Lion King fared better than Marvel’s Spider-Man: Far from Home. The Lion King is expected to give stiff competition to new homegrown films and the ones that hit theatres next Friday. — taran adarsh July 20, 2019 The Lion King is an updated version of the 1994 animated classic with photo-realistic, computer-generated animation. Besides The …

The Lion King box office collection Day 1: Disney film is off to a roaring start
5 years, 5 months ago

The Lion King box office collection Day 1: Disney film is off to a roaring start

India Today  

The Lion King, which is a photo-realistic reboot of Disney's much-loved 1994 animated hit of the same name, has taken off to a fantastic start at the domestic box office. taran adarsh July 20, 2019 In India, there has been much curiosity about the Hindi-dubbed version of The Lion King, which has superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his son Aryan …

The Lion King review: Disney's live-action remake is a technological marvel of unprecedented hyperrealism
5 years, 5 months ago

The Lion King review: Disney's live-action remake is a technological marvel of unprecedented hyperrealism

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. PG, 118 mins If you were dropped in the middle of …

The Lion King movie review: Jon Favreau's aggressively mediocre retelling lacks heart and nuance
5 years, 5 months ago

The Lion King movie review: Jon Favreau's aggressively mediocre retelling lacks heart and nuance

Firstpost  

It seems the Circle of Life nowadays is being a grown man watching a Disney reboot of a beloved animated film from childhood. We’ve had three of those this summer alone, and the latest – a remake of one of their greatest – The Lion King is aggressively mediocre in every department except for the visuals. The Jungle Book needed …

The Lion King, iSmart Shankar, Kadaram Kondan, Aadai: Know Your Releases
5 years, 5 months ago

The Lion King, iSmart Shankar, Kadaram Kondan, Aadai: Know Your Releases

Firstpost  

The Lion King follows a young lion named Simba growing up in the African wilderness after his uncle Scar plots to usurp his father Mufasa’s place as king. The Lion King hits theatres along with the Telugu film, iSmart Shankar as well as Tamil-language releases, Kadaram Kondan and Aadai. The Lion King What’s it about: The film follows the storyline …

With ‘The Lion King’ and ‘The Mandalorian,’ director Jon Favreau cements his status as a Disney MVP
5 years, 5 months ago

With ‘The Lion King’ and ‘The Mandalorian,’ director Jon Favreau cements his status as a Disney MVP

LA Times  

Heading into this week’s opening of his new photorealistic CGI remake of “The Lion King,” you might assume that director Jon Favreau would be coasting on a wave of pure “hakuna matata.” After all, if you’re following in the footsteps of one of the most successful and beloved films of the past quarter century, animated or otherwise, what could there …

Experts weigh in on Lion King
5 years, 5 months ago

Experts weigh in on Lion King

Deccan Chronicle  

Shah Rukh Khan is once again all set to prove he has no competition. The Lion King, in which Shah Rukh gives voice for Mufasa, is slated to release in four languages on July 19 without any competition from any quarters. With King Khan backing the Hindi version of The Lion King, it has turned out to be king sized. …

Film review: The Lion King
5 years, 5 months ago

Film review: The Lion King

BBC  

Film review: The Lion King Alamy Disney’s latest photo-realistic remake “is full of adventure and is just as sweetly engaging,” writes Caryn James. Eichner, who nearly runs off with the film, has a tone of witty cynicism running through his lines John Oliver tells deliberately hokey jokes as Zazu the hornbill, flying around and hovering protectively over Simba. The music …

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