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Barry Jenkins to direct a live-action sequel to Disney’s The Lion King

Posted 6 years ago

Big news has come out of Pride Rock this afternoon as Disney has announced that Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins (MOONLIGHT, IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK) is set to direct a live-action sequel to Disney's THE LION KING. Jeff Nathanson, who...

Taika Waititi and friends to read James and the Giant Peach for charity

Posted 6 years ago

Attention parents and lovers of timeless children's literature, Taika Waititi and a bunch of his friends are gearing up to honor the work of author Roald Dahl with a star-studded read-along of James and the Giant Peach. The fun is set...

Elton John says The Lion King remake was a huge disappointment

Posted 7 years ago

No matter what your thoughts are regarding Disney's onslaught of live-action adaptations of their animated classic, you've got to admit that they make a hell of a lot of box-office bucks. Jon Favreau's "live-action" take on THE LION KING hit...

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Review: The Lion King

Posted 7 years ago

Plot: A remake of the iconic 1994 animated film, THE LION KING breathes new life into the story of Simba, a young lion cub who is exiled from his home after the death of his father Mufasa at the hands...

First Lion King reactions call it a visually stunning and worthy adaptation

Posted 7 years ago

Next week Disney unveils their latest remake of one of their animated classics, and it has potential to be their biggest one yet – THE LION KING. The movie had its Hollywood premiere last night, with stars Beyonce Knowles, Donald Glover,...

Disney’s The Lion King debuts new images and behind-the-scenes featurette

Posted 7 years ago

Before Disney and director Jon Favreau's live-action remake of THE LION KING comes roaring into theaters, the House of Mouse has shared a collection of gorgeous new images featuring the film's cast with their characters. Set against a minimalist black...

The Lion King is pacing for a kingly $150+ million opening weekend

Posted 7 years ago

A sluggish summer has seen more than a few movies come in well under expectations, but even so, there was little reason to believe movies like TOY STORY 4, SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME and THE LION KING wouldn’t do gangbusters...

New posters, TV spot drop for Lion King as tickets go on sale

Posted 7 years ago

Hot off their big opening weekend for TOY STORY 4, Disney is already looking to kick start the rush to theaters for their next big family movie – and perhaps the biggest movie of the summer – THE LION KING....

Glover, Beyonce sing “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” in new Lion King spot

Posted 7 years ago

In just under one month from today, the Disney remake of THE LION KING will hit theaters and already it’s poised to rule the summer box office. Much of the past trailers have put much of the focus on the visuals...

Beyonce speaks in latest TV spot for Jon Favreau’s The Lion King

Posted 7 years ago

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter was always director Jon Favreau's top choice to voice Nala in his "live-action" adaptation of THE LION KING, but as the musician was pregnant with twins at the time, it took several months before she officially agreed to...

Simba must become the true king in new The Lion King TV spot

Posted 7 years ago

The story of THE LION KING wouldn’t quite live up to its title if it didn’t involve a lion becoming king at the end, and the journey of Simba reclaiming his throne is sparked by the words from his father, “Remember...

Eleven new character posters for Disney’s The Lion King roar in

Posted 7 years ago

Nants igonyama bagathi baba (Here is a lion) Sithi uhm igonyama (Oh yes, it's a lion) There's only 50 days left until Disney and Jon Favreau's live-action version of THE LION KING comes roaring into theaters, and today the House...

The Lion King poised to be box office king with projected $180-230M opening

Posted 7 years ago

Disney just won the weekend once again with their release of the remake of ALADDIN, which had a big debut over the four-day Memorial Day weekend with over $100 million. Although we’re about two months out from their next big...

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