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The Lion King

The Lion King

CGI re-imagining of the 1994 Walt Disney classic The Lion King.

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Hans Zimmer Talks ‘Dune,’ James Bond, ‘The Lion King’ and Scoring His Way Through the Pandemic

Hans Zimmer Talks ‘Dune,’ James Bond, ‘The Lion King’ and Scoring His Way Through the Pandemic

Composer Hans Zimmer must be glad that ASCAP’s 2020 Screen Music Awards are virtual, because he’s so busy with upcoming films that he wouldn’t have time to pick up his Top Box Off…

Elton John Says Disney's Lion King Remake Was a 'Huge Disappointment' - IGN

Elton John Says Disney's Lion King Remake Was a 'Huge Disappointment' - IGN

Sir Elton John has admitted that he was not a fan of the soundtrack for Disney's Lion King remake.

Despite ‘The Lion King,’ ‘Spider-Man’ and Other Hits, Summer Box Office Slips 2%

Despite ‘The Lion King,’ ‘Spider-Man’ and Other Hits, Summer Box Office Slips 2%

Even with an impressive number of billion-dollar blockbusters, the 2019 summer box office won’t be one for the record books. Popcorn season, the four-month stretch between May and August, gen…

'Lion King' VFX Supervisor Rob Legato to Receive HPA Lifetime Achievement Award

'Lion King' VFX Supervisor Rob Legato to Receive HPA Lifetime Achievement Award

He previously won Oscars for 'Titanic,' 'Hugo' and 'The Jungle Book.'

The Lion King Has Edged Out Frozen As the Highest-Grossing Animated Film of All Time, More Proof That Disney’s Monopoly Is Inescapable and Nothing Matters

The Lion King Has Edged Out Frozen As the Highest-Grossing Animated Film of All Time, More Proof That Disney’s Monopoly Is Inescapable and Nothing Matters

This is what entertainment journalism is, in 2019: watching Disney score an unending series of victories over itself as the film industry grows smaller and smaller.

'The Lion King' Just Broke A Disney Box Office Record, But I'm Not Sure Which One

'The Lion King' Just Broke A Disney Box Office Record, But I'm Not Sure Which One

'The Lion King' is either the biggest animated movie of all time or Disney's biggest "homegrown" live-action grosser ever. Either way, it's about to pass 'Harry Potter 7.2' and 'Black Panther.'

‘Hobbs & Shaw’ Jumps To $5.8M Thursday Night; ‘Lion King’ Crossing $400M Today – Update

‘Hobbs & Shaw’ Jumps To $5.8M Thursday Night; ‘Lion King’ Crossing $400M Today – Update

UPDATED, Friday AM after Thursday night exclusive: Hobbs & Shaw grossed $5.8 million on Thursday per Universal at 3,400 locations. Showtimes began at 7 PM, and the David Leitch-directed title m…

Box Office: ‘The Lion King’ Becomes Fourth Disney Film to Cross $1 Billion This Year

Box Office: ‘The Lion King’ Becomes Fourth Disney Film to Cross $1 Billion This Year

Disney’s “The Lion King” roared past another box office milestone, crossing the billion-dollar mark after less than three weeks in theaters. The movie joins “Avengers: Endga…

Box Office: ‘The Lion King’ Rules With $185 Million Debut

Box Office: ‘The Lion King’ Rules With $185 Million Debut

Simba and Mufasa reigned supreme this weekend as Disney’s “The Lion King” dominated box office charts. Director Jon Favreau’s remake of the animated classic collected a mass…

The Lion King reviewed by Mark Kermode

Mark Kermode reviews The Lion King. Simba, the heir to Pride Rock, finds himself in exile when his villainous uncle Scar convinces him he is guilty of an unf...

Disney initially wanted ABBA to do the soundtrack for "The Lion King," but they weren't available so it went to Elton John 

In the history of the Walt Disney Company, the 1990s is seen as the Disney Renaissance, a time when the company experienced a creative rebirth and

The Lion King reviewed by Mark Kermode

Mark Kermode reviews The Lion King. Simba, the heir to Pride Rock, finds himself in exile when his villainous uncle Scar convinces him he is guilty of an unf...

Box Office: 'The Lion King' Dethroned Early in China

Before Disney's CGI remake could reach its second weekend in the massive Chinese market, a local family film opened Thursday to rave reviews and began dominating ticket sales.

'Lion King' director Jon Favreau explains how they used VR to make the movie

So *that's* how they made it look so good.

China Box Office: 'The Lion King' Roars With $12M+ on Friday

The healthy start is a win for Disney, given the limited past exposure 'The Lion King' franchise has had in China.

Donald Glover on Beyoncé, The Lion King & Childish Gambino

Donald talks about The Lion King, the future of Childish Gambino, writing for “30 Rock,” how he spent all of his TV money, being a terrible RA in college, hi...

‘The Lion King’: How Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen Put Their Own Spin on Timon and Pumbaa

They may preach “Hakuna Matata,” but Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen certainly felt anxious about taking on the roles of Timon and Pumbaa in the live-action remake of “The Lion King.” The …

With New ‘Lion King’ Tune, Elton John May Compete Against Self for Song Oscar

Elton John is going to face some stiff competition in this year’s Oscars race: Elton John. He’ll have two tunes in competition for the Academy Award for best original song this year. Th…

Jon Favreau Made An Animated 'Lion King,' But He Still Doesn't Want You To Call It An Animated Film

"The Lion King" is a big technical leap forward for the art of animation. Innovation in the art form deserves to be celebrated, not belittled and hidden from the public.

Top Disney Executive Believes Disney's New 'Lion King' Isn't Animation Or Live-Action

Don't call "The Lion King" an animated film. Or a live-action film.

‘Lion King’ Adds Amy Sedaris in Original Voice Role (EXCLUSIVE)

Comedian Amy Sedaris has joined the cast of Disney’s live-action “The Lion King” remake, numerous individuals close to the project tell Variety. She will voice an animal brand new…

LION KING 1994 vs 2019 Teaser Comparison

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Disney Teases Live-Action ‘Lion King’, ‘Aladdin’, ‘Dumbo’ & More At CinemaCon – Update

Disney dropped a trailer-featurette combo of Tim Burton’s Dumbo in showing off its upcoming slate at CinemaCon today. The ornate period piece brings to mind such movies as The Greatest Showma…

Beyoncé joins cast of Disney's live-action 'Lion King'

Queen Bey has joined "The Lion King."

Beyoncé eyed to play Nala in ‘The Lion King’ remake

Beyoncé is reportedly in “final negotiations” to play Nala in the coming computer-animated remake of “The Lion King,” which will be coproduced and directed by Jon Favreau.

'Lion King' Rafiki Casting: John Kani, 'Civil War' Star, to Play Wise Baboon

Disney's live-action remake of "The Lion King" has found its Rafiki in "Captain America: Civil War" actor John Kani, TheWrap has learned exclusively.

Alfre Woodard Joins Disney's 'The Lion King' (Exclusive)

Donald Glover will voice Simba, and Mufasa will be played by James Earl Jones.

'Lion King': Disney Unveils Jaw-Dropping First Footage Of Jon Favreau's Remake at D23

The studio also offer offered a glimpse of Tim Burton's 'Dumbo' reimagining.

John Oliver Joins Disney's Live-Action "The Lion King"

John Oliver has joined the voice cast of Disney's "The Lion King," in the role of Zazu. The HBO host will play Zazu, a high-strung bird.

Ben Mendelsohn performs 'The Lion King' - YouTube

Ben Mendelsohn turns your childhood into a nightmare with his dramatic reading of 'I Just Can't Wait To Be King'. Subscribe: http://tripj.net/151BPk6