Review: Disney’s photo-real ‘The Lion King’ remake sings a new yet familiar tune
5 years, 5 months ago

Review: Disney’s photo-real ‘The Lion King’ remake sings a new yet familiar tune

LA Times  

Film Critic Given its reliance on spanking new, mind-bending visual technology, it would be tempting to say that Disney’s latest classic remake is not your father’s “Lion King.” Except it sort of is. No wonder practically the first thing director Jon Favreau says in the film’s production notes is, “I felt a tremendous responsibility not to screw it up.” A machine purpose-built to maintain the cinematic status quo, this new computer generated “Lion King” has taken a sure thing and made it surer, making choices like retaining James Earl Jones and adding Beyoncé Knowles-Carter to the voice talent and sticking so closely to the original version it duplicates both specific images and lines of dialogue. RELATED: ‘The Lion King’ premiere: Even Donald Glover gushed over Beyoncé » Director Favreau has done this kind of thing before with 2016’s “The Jungle Book.” This new film has taken the notion of digitally built environments and photo-realistic computer generated animals one step further, generating gorgeous visuals and taking pains to create the feeling that it was all shot with a camera. Voices also matter in the singing, where all the familiar musical numbers, from “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” to the Tim Rice-Elton John standards “Circle of Life,” “Hakuna Matata” and “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” benefit from fresh producing by Pharrell Williams with African vocal and choir arrangements produced by Lebo M. There is also a rerecording of Hans Zimmer’s Oscar-winning score, a new Rice/John song, “Never Too Late,” sung by John, and Beyoncé singing her new “Spirit.” Calling the current film a musical would not be that much of a stretch.

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Mufasa The Lion King OTT release: Here's what we know
Trending News
3 days, 13 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’ review: Barry Jenkins’ stamp is largely missing
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

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

Mufasa: The Lion King — Pointless prequel with no style or substance
3 weeks, 1 day 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, 1 day 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 tells the origin story of our favourite pride, starring Blue Ivy Carter
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Unmissable Stories to Hit Big Screens This Weekend
3 weeks, 2 days ago

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 …

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

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s lyrics lift heavy storyline in Disney’s ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s lyrics lift heavy storyline in Disney’s ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’

LA Times  

Lin-Manuel Miranda is back on the Disney musical prowl, penning the lyrics that ease the heavy load in “Mufasa: The Lion King.” The Barry Jenkins-directed prequel explores the unexpected rise of Pride Lands leader Mufasa, once an orphaned cub who meets Taka, heir to a royal bloodline. “My job is to let us breathe and give us a break sometimes, …

Mufasa first reviews: Barry Jenkins film is 'minor cousin to first film', say critics
3 weeks, 2 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, 2 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 …

Arjun Das reveals being part of Mufasa: The Lion King is a dream come true for him
4 weeks, 1 day 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: The Lion King trailer teases big adventures; fans can't decide between Shah Rukh Khan and Mahesh Babu voiceovers
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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 …

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’ hits a key milestone in its circle of life
2 years, 1 month ago

‘The Lion King’ hits a key milestone in its circle of life

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — In the summer of 1997, audiences in Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre saw something no one had ever seen before: leaping antelopes, fluttering birds and elephants lumbering through the orchestra seats. In April 2012, it swiped the title of Broadway’s all-time highest-grossing show from “The Phantom of the Opera,” despite “Phantom” having almost a full 10 years’ …

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 …

Roaring back to China
5 years, 1 month ago

Roaring back to China

China Daily  

Theatergoers and Disney fans are in for a treat when The Lion King musical returns to Chinese shores next year When Michael Eisner, then chairman and chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company, initiated the idea of turning the animated film, The Lion King, into a musical, Thomas Schumacher, the president of Disney Theatrical Group, the theatrical production arm …

Roaring back to China
5 years, 1 month ago

Roaring back to China

China Daily  

Theatergoers and Disney fans are in for a treat when The Lion King musical returns to Chinese shores next year When Michael Eisner, then chairman and chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company, initiated the idea of turning the animated film, The Lion King, into a musical, Thomas Schumacher, the president of Disney Theatrical Group, the theatrical production arm …

Elton John criticises music of Jon Favreau's The Lion King: 'Magic and joy of original 1994 soundtrack is lost'
5 years, 2 months ago

Elton John criticises music of Jon Favreau's The Lion King: 'Magic and joy of original 1994 soundtrack is lost'

Firstpost  

Elton John says the new version of The Lion King was a “huge disappointment”, owing to its lackluster music. Three months after the release of Jon Favreau’s live-action version of Disney’s The Lion King, Sir Elton John has shared his opinion on the music of the new film. In an interview with British GQ, John says the music of Favreau’s …

Elton John brands ‘Lion King’ reboot a ‘huge disappointment’: ‘They messed the music up’
5 years, 2 months ago

Elton John brands ‘Lion King’ reboot a ‘huge disappointment’: ‘They messed the music up’

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 Elton John has branded the Lion King reboot a “huge disappointment”, …

Disney, your film remakes are starting to take the Mickey
5 years, 4 months ago

Disney, your film remakes are starting to take the Mickey

China Daily  

A poster for Aladdin. Of the $18 billion spent at cinemas globally this year, nearly half has gone to the big dungeon of gold Disney keeps under Cinderella's castle. Dumbo : 96/100 vs Dumbo 51/100 Aladdin 86/100 vs Aladdin 53/100 Lion King 88/100 vs Lion King 55/100 Audience's remarks have been scathing too. Disney knows that it can make a …

The Lion King box-office collection: Disney remake crosses Rs 150 cr mark at the end of Week 4
5 years, 4 months ago

The Lion King box-office collection: Disney remake crosses Rs 150 cr mark at the end of Week 4

Firstpost  

Directed by Jon Favreau, The Lion King is an updated version of the 1994 animated classic with photo-realistic, computer-generated animation. Directed by Jon Favreau, The Lion King continues to perform well over the fourth weekend of its release, taking the total to Rs 150 crore. Setting a record, it is noted that The Lion King is the second Hollywood film …

Original ‘Lion King’ animator criticises Disney remake
5 years, 5 months ago

Original ‘Lion King’ animator criticises Disney remake

The Hindu  

David Stephan, one of the original animators of 1994’s The Lion King, has blasted the remake of the classic Disney film, calling it “cheap”. Stephan, in an interview with Huffpost, said the studio’s decision to go for a reboot “kind of hurts” as he believes it was driven by their commercial motivations. “If you polled the crew of the original …

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 box office collection: Disney remake rakes in Rs 81.57 cr in India in one week
5 years, 5 months ago

The Lion King box office collection: Disney remake rakes in Rs 81.57 cr in India in one week

Firstpost  

The Lion King raked in a total of Rs 81.57 crore in its first week, earning Rs 5.65 crore on Thursday The Lion King has opened to successful numbers worldwide. The Disney remake raked in a total of Rs 81.57 crore in its first week, earning Rs 5.65 crore on Thursday. In its second week, the film may also face …

‘The Lion King’s’ VR helped make a hit. It could also change movie making
5 years, 5 months ago

‘The Lion King’s’ VR helped make a hit. It could also change movie making

LA Times  

Walt Disney Co.’s photo-realistic version of “The Lion King” is expected to continue to dominate the multiplex this weekend after already collecting about $729 million in global receipts. “The Lion King’s” unusual production techniques, including its use of video game technology and virtual reality headsets, could also change the way movies are made, according to the people involved in creating …

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 …

Disney's live action Lion King rules the savannah of remakes, reboots and spin-offs
5 years, 5 months ago

Disney's live action Lion King rules the savannah of remakes, reboots and spin-offs

ABC  

Ah yes, the circle of life. And 25 years or a moment later — because time and memory and nostalgia have long since collapsed in on each other — Disney's The Lion King is back again for the first time, to roar across the savannah of superheroes, half-baked reboots and lazy spin-offs that our recycled culture keeps spawning. Those familiar …

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 …

Disney’s Lion King Remake Is a Dazzling Safari in the Uncanny Valley
5 years, 5 months ago

Disney’s Lion King Remake Is a Dazzling Safari in the Uncanny Valley

Slate  

The uncanny valley is a place whose ecology is changing even faster than that of planet Earth. Since then, advances in digital animation technology, including in performance capture, CGI-augmented stop motion, and the combination of human and animated figures in the same frame, have happened so rapidly and in so many domains at once that the once-steep uncanny valley—the term …

Shah Rukh Khan on The Lion King: Its story gives a lot of morals, reflects the teachings of your parents
5 years, 5 months ago

Shah Rukh Khan on The Lion King: Its story gives a lot of morals, reflects the teachings of your parents

Firstpost  

Shah Rukh Khan says he generally does not look for moral lessons in a film but believes The Lion King is important because it talks about the bond between a parent and child. Mumbai: Shah Rukh Khan says he generally does not look for moral lessons in a film but believes the story of The Lion King is important because …

The Lion King reviews: First reactions are in for new Disney animation movie
5 years, 6 months ago

The Lion King reviews: First reactions are in for new Disney animation movie

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 The first reactions are in for Disney’s new live-action remake of …

The Lion King: Disney announces cast of Hindi, English, Telugu and Tamil versions of its live-action remake
5 years, 6 months ago

The Lion King: Disney announces cast of Hindi, English, Telugu and Tamil versions of its live-action remake

Firstpost  

P Ravishankar will play Mufasa. Disney unveiled the voice cast of the English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu versions of its upcoming film The Lion King. For the Telugu dubbed version, Nani will lend his voice to Simba, Jagapathi Babu voices antagonist Scar and P Ravishankar will play Mufasa. 19 July 2019 release in #English, #Hindi, #Tamil and #Telugu pic.twitter.com/8huskn9R6l — …

The Lion King: Elton John writes new song for Disney remake while Chiwetel Ejiofor revives 'Be Prepared'
5 years, 6 months ago

The Lion King: Elton John writes new song for Disney remake while Chiwetel Ejiofor revives 'Be Prepared'

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 The soundtrack for Disney’s upcoming Lion King remake has been unveiled, …

Disney's New Lion King Is the VR-Fueled Future of Cinema
5 years, 6 months ago

Disney's New Lion King Is the VR-Fueled Future of Cinema

Wired  

For the 26 million people who watched Friends in the mid-’90s, Jon Favreau was Pete Becker. Today, it’s hard to describe Favreau’s latest project, the much-anticipated Lion King remake, without thinking of Pete Becker. The Lion King is the next installment in Disney’s series of reworked animation classics, which includes not just The Jungle Book but also live-action updates of …

With new versions of ‘Aladdin’ and ‘The Lion King,’ Disney straddles nostalgia and novelty
5 years, 8 months ago

With new versions of ‘Aladdin’ and ‘The Lion King,’ Disney straddles nostalgia and novelty

LA Times  

It’s Hollywood’s version of the circle of life: Take an old movie that’s hardwired into one generation’s childhood memory banks, give it a fresh coat of cinematic paint and send a new iteration into theaters for the next generation to hopefully fall in love with just as their parents did. A live-action version of 1992’s “Aladdin” hits theaters May 24, …

The Lion King: Director Jon Favreau says upcoming live-action film is not 'shot-for-shot remake'
5 years, 8 months ago

The Lion King: Director Jon Favreau says upcoming live-action film is not 'shot-for-shot remake'

Firstpost  

The Lion King is one of the many live-action remakes of Disney’s classics like Beauty and the Beast and the upcoming Aladdin. One of Disney’s highest-grossing films, The Lion King, was loved by the audience worldwide when it released in 1994. Now, Jon Favreau’s live-action remake about the lion prince Simba, who aspires to rule the Pride Lands like his …

The Lion King trailer: Simba faces the villainous Scar yet again in Disney's live-action reimagining
5 years, 8 months ago

The Lion King trailer: Simba faces the villainous Scar yet again in Disney's live-action reimagining

Firstpost  

The Lion King is one of the many live-action remakes of Disney’s classic films like Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and Dumbo. Disney finally released the official trailer of its upcoming CG and live action reboot of The Lion King. The trailer ends with Timon and Pumbaa humming ‘Hakuna Matata.’ Jon Favreau, who directed Disney’s live-action remake of The Jungle …

The Lion King trailer: Disney releases new look at remake starring Beyonce and Donald Glover
5 years, 9 months ago

The Lion King trailer: Disney releases new look at remake starring Beyonce and Donald Glover

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. Jon Favreau has directed the film, which features Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as …

The Lion King trailer out: Disney's live-action remake will give you chills
5 years, 9 months ago

The Lion King trailer out: Disney's live-action remake will give you chills

India Today  

The full-length trailer of The Lion King has just been released by Disney Studios. Watch the trailer here: In the trailer we In a brief clip, you can The Lion King is making headlines since its inception, especially because of the film's heavy star cast. Donald Glover will play the character of Simba, Beyoncé will portray Nala, Seth Rogan will …

‘The Lion King’ trailer hints at the jungle’s give and take
5 years, 9 months ago

‘The Lion King’ trailer hints at the jungle’s give and take

LA Times  

Life can be good and life can be bad, young Simba is taught in the new trailer for Disney’s new version of “The Lion King,” which dropped Wednesday, 100 days ahead of opening night. “While others search for what they can take, a true king searches for what he can give.” A darker message comes from Scar and the hyena …

The Lion King: New footage of Simba, Mufasa from Disney's live-action remake unveiled at CinemaCon
5 years, 9 months ago

The Lion King: New footage of Simba, Mufasa from Disney's live-action remake unveiled at CinemaCon

Firstpost  

The Lion King live-action remake, directed by Jon Favreau, is scheduled to release on 19 July. Brand new footage from Disney’s upcoming CG and live-action remake of The Lion King debuted at CinemaCon in Las Vegas recently. According to Screen Rant, the five-minute-long video showed a young Simba waking up his father Mufasa to patrol the Pride Lands. The movie …

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