Disney has just released some new Pandora charms featuring “The Lion King” and ones celebrating Donald Duck and “Star Wars.”
Let’s take a look! “The Lion King” Simba Charm – $95
“A most adorable reminder that you carry Hakuna Matata with you everywhere you go, this Simba charm by Pandora is beautifull crafted in a 14k gold-plated unique metal blend with enameled detailing. Inspired by Disney’s animated classic The Lion King, it brings the young lion cub to life so he can be the pride of your collection.”
“The Lion King” Nala Charm – $95
“Inspired by Disney’s animated classic The Lion King, this 14k rose gold-plated charm is beautifully crafted with enameled detailing. From her pretty green eyes to the delicate curve of her tail, it brings to life the young lion cub who captured Simba’s heart—and everyone else’s too.”
“The Lion King” Timon and Pumbaa Splittable...
Let’s take a look! “The Lion King” Simba Charm – $95
“A most adorable reminder that you carry Hakuna Matata with you everywhere you go, this Simba charm by Pandora is beautifull crafted in a 14k gold-plated unique metal blend with enameled detailing. Inspired by Disney’s animated classic The Lion King, it brings the young lion cub to life so he can be the pride of your collection.”
“The Lion King” Nala Charm – $95
“Inspired by Disney’s animated classic The Lion King, this 14k rose gold-plated charm is beautifully crafted with enameled detailing. From her pretty green eyes to the delicate curve of her tail, it brings to life the young lion cub who captured Simba’s heart—and everyone else’s too.”
“The Lion King” Timon and Pumbaa Splittable...
- 5/23/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
Disney recently dropped the trailer for the upcoming CGI’ Mufasa: The Lion King’ film and was met with a lot of comments and downvotes. The trailer was being ratioed hard with far more downvotes to upvotes. So what did Disney do? They labeled the video “for kids” and got the comments turned off.
Many people don’t love what they see. Many argue that the film feels like a direct replay of the original animated “Lion King” film.
Many more are tired of the “soulless remakes” that Disney keeps cranking out.
This criticism even prompted the director Barry Jenkins to respond to someone on X, saying that the original “Lion King” film was not soulless but a “potent vessel for communal empathy.”
People aren’t arguing that the original is “soulless” but that this new film seems like a repeat of the CGI film that many felt lacked the soul of the original.
Many people don’t love what they see. Many argue that the film feels like a direct replay of the original animated “Lion King” film.
Many more are tired of the “soulless remakes” that Disney keeps cranking out.
This criticism even prompted the director Barry Jenkins to respond to someone on X, saying that the original “Lion King” film was not soulless but a “potent vessel for communal empathy.”
People aren’t arguing that the original is “soulless” but that this new film seems like a repeat of the CGI film that many felt lacked the soul of the original.
- 5/3/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
Barry Jenkins is defending himself over criticism for helming the Disney prequel Mufasa: The Lion King.
After the trailer for The Lion King prequel dropped, fans of the Moonlight director took shots at him over his involvement with the film.
One social media user on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, said Jenkins was “too good and talented for this Iger’s soulless machine.”
“There is nothing soulless about The Lion King,” Jenkins replied. “For decades children have sat in theaters all over the world experiencing collective grief for the first time, engaging Shakespeare for the first time, across aisles in myriad languages. A most potent vessel for communal empathy.”
There is nothing soulless about The Lion King. For decades children have sat in theaters all over the world experiencing collective grief for the first time, engaging Shakespeare for the first time, across aisles in myriad languages.
After the trailer for The Lion King prequel dropped, fans of the Moonlight director took shots at him over his involvement with the film.
One social media user on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, said Jenkins was “too good and talented for this Iger’s soulless machine.”
“There is nothing soulless about The Lion King,” Jenkins replied. “For decades children have sat in theaters all over the world experiencing collective grief for the first time, engaging Shakespeare for the first time, across aisles in myriad languages. A most potent vessel for communal empathy.”
There is nothing soulless about The Lion King. For decades children have sat in theaters all over the world experiencing collective grief for the first time, engaging Shakespeare for the first time, across aisles in myriad languages.
- 5/1/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Barry Jenkins, the director behind movies such as Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk, may not have seemed like the obvious choice to helm Mufasa: The Lion King, but he’s not about to let people accuse him of selling out.
The first teaser trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King officially debuted yesterday, and Barry Jenkins shared it on social media. This prompted some to say that the director is “too good and talented for [Bob] Iger’s soulless machine,” but Jenkins was quick to defend himself. “There is nothing soulless about The Lion King,” Jenkins wrote on X. “For decades children have sat in theaters all over the world experiencing collective grief for the first time, engaging Shakespeare for the first time, across aisles in myriad languages. A most potent vessel for communal empathy.“
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Another commenter chimed in,...
The first teaser trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King officially debuted yesterday, and Barry Jenkins shared it on social media. This prompted some to say that the director is “too good and talented for [Bob] Iger’s soulless machine,” but Jenkins was quick to defend himself. “There is nothing soulless about The Lion King,” Jenkins wrote on X. “For decades children have sat in theaters all over the world experiencing collective grief for the first time, engaging Shakespeare for the first time, across aisles in myriad languages. A most potent vessel for communal empathy.“
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- 4/30/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Barry Jenkins isn’t necessarily feeling the love from every social media commenter over his involvement in Mufasa: The Lion King after the Disney prequel released its first trailer this week.
After screening footage at CinemaCon earlier this month, the film’s trailer was released online Monday and features narration from Rafiki (John Kani) explaining that the movie offers the origin story for Mufasa, the lion patriarch featured in 1994’s animated The Lion King and Jon Favreau’s 2019 photorealistic remake of the same name.
Jenkins took to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday to share the trailer, and his post was greeted with both favorable responses and also some negative ones, with the criticism apparently stemming from backlash to Disney’s trend of reimagining its previous animation hits. One user wrote, “Barry, You’re too good and talented for this Iger’s soulless machine,” referring to Disney CEO Bob Iger.
The filmmaker,...
After screening footage at CinemaCon earlier this month, the film’s trailer was released online Monday and features narration from Rafiki (John Kani) explaining that the movie offers the origin story for Mufasa, the lion patriarch featured in 1994’s animated The Lion King and Jon Favreau’s 2019 photorealistic remake of the same name.
Jenkins took to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday to share the trailer, and his post was greeted with both favorable responses and also some negative ones, with the criticism apparently stemming from backlash to Disney’s trend of reimagining its previous animation hits. One user wrote, “Barry, You’re too good and talented for this Iger’s soulless machine,” referring to Disney CEO Bob Iger.
The filmmaker,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Lion King is a franchise that has a lot of deep lore about the history of the Pride Lands, something that has been expanded in supplementary material like novels, video games, and TV shows. However, it seems that Mufasa: The Lion King is throwing all that lore out to weave a fresh story, which may include a plot point that recontextualizes the entirety of The Lion King.
A still from Mufasa: The Lion King | YouTube
The teaser for the film came with a lot of clues as to what the story of the film is going to be, but it seems to retcon quite a bit of established lore of Disney’s The Lion King. To begin with, it indicates that Mufasa will not be of royal blood in this iteration of The Lion King, as spoken by what a young Rafiki narrated in the trailer.
Mufasa being an...
A still from Mufasa: The Lion King | YouTube
The teaser for the film came with a lot of clues as to what the story of the film is going to be, but it seems to retcon quite a bit of established lore of Disney’s The Lion King. To begin with, it indicates that Mufasa will not be of royal blood in this iteration of The Lion King, as spoken by what a young Rafiki narrated in the trailer.
Mufasa being an...
- 4/30/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Disney has dropped a new teaser of an exciting project, Mufasa: The Lion King, which will delve into a younger version of Mufasa’s life. The upcoming live-action-styled photo-realistic prequel to the 2019’s The Lion King, with Barry Jenkins credited in the director’s chair.
A still from Mufasa: The Lion King | YouTube
While the surprise has garnered mixed responses among the fans, they are pointing out the crucial plot change that could backfire on the movie’s reception.
Mufasa: The Lion King Trailer Alters Mufasa’s Backstory!
In the newly released trailer, fans are introduced to an African forest where the animal kingdom enjoys harmony and peace. It quickly provides a glimpse of the young Mufasa (Aaron Pierre), who will embark on numerous adventures with his friends before the birth of his son, Simba.
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A still from Mufasa: The Lion King | YouTube
While the surprise has garnered mixed responses among the fans, they are pointing out the crucial plot change that could backfire on the movie’s reception.
Mufasa: The Lion King Trailer Alters Mufasa’s Backstory!
In the newly released trailer, fans are introduced to an African forest where the animal kingdom enjoys harmony and peace. It quickly provides a glimpse of the young Mufasa (Aaron Pierre), who will embark on numerous adventures with his friends before the birth of his son, Simba.
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- 4/30/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
The first trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King was released online yesterday, and when director Barry Jenkins took to social media to share the teaser, he opened himself up for quite a bit of criticism.
There seems to be a perception that Jenkins, who was nominated for an Academy Award for 2016's Best Picture winner Moonlight before going on to helm the critically-acclaimed If Beale Street Could Talk, has "sold out" by directing Disney's The Lion King prequel, which is seen by many as little more than a soulless cash-grab.
One response stated that Jenkins was "too good and talented for [Bob] Iger's soulless machine," while another - from someone who actually interviewed him when Moonlight premiered at TIFF - said the following:
"Come on man. I interviewed you when you premiered Moonlight at TIFF, and that Barry Jenkins wouldn’t have said what you just said. You can do a Disney movie for the check,...
There seems to be a perception that Jenkins, who was nominated for an Academy Award for 2016's Best Picture winner Moonlight before going on to helm the critically-acclaimed If Beale Street Could Talk, has "sold out" by directing Disney's The Lion King prequel, which is seen by many as little more than a soulless cash-grab.
One response stated that Jenkins was "too good and talented for [Bob] Iger's soulless machine," while another - from someone who actually interviewed him when Moonlight premiered at TIFF - said the following:
"Come on man. I interviewed you when you premiered Moonlight at TIFF, and that Barry Jenkins wouldn’t have said what you just said. You can do a Disney movie for the check,...
- 4/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Disney has debuted a teaser trailer for the highly anticipated prequel animation ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’.
The movie enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.
Directed by Barry Jenkins, the voice cast includes Aaron Pierre as Mufasa, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Taka, a lion prince with a bright future who accepts Mufasa into his family as a brother, Tiffany Boone as Sarabi, Kagiso Lediga as Young Rafiki, Preston Nyman as Zazu,...
The movie enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.
Directed by Barry Jenkins, the voice cast includes Aaron Pierre as Mufasa, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Taka, a lion prince with a bright future who accepts Mufasa into his family as a brother, Tiffany Boone as Sarabi, Kagiso Lediga as Young Rafiki, Preston Nyman as Zazu,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The Lion King is, as everyone knows, one of the most beloved Disney animated features. A true classic, the movie is considered to be one of Disney’s best animated movies. Back in 2019, Disney produced a live-action CGI remake of The Lion King, which turned out to be a solid success for the House of the Mouse, and we know a prequel, titled Mufasa: The Lion King, will premiere in cinemas on December 20, 2024, as an early Christmas gift for all fans. We have recently reported that the first teaser trailer for the movie was shown at this year’s CinemaCon, and we are happy to report that the trailer is finally out and that we will bring it to you here.
We know that the upcoming movie is directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins, but details have been scarce until today, when the trailer was finally released and we can...
We know that the upcoming movie is directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins, but details have been scarce until today, when the trailer was finally released and we can...
- 4/29/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Mufasa: The Lion King – © 2024 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Disney unveiled a first look at “Mufasa: The Lion King,” the new film coming to theaters Dec. 20 that explores the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands.
“Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.
Announced this morning is an all-star roster of talent bringing new and fan-favorite characters to life—plus,...
Disney unveiled a first look at “Mufasa: The Lion King,” the new film coming to theaters Dec. 20 that explores the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands.
“Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.
Announced this morning is an all-star roster of talent bringing new and fan-favorite characters to life—plus,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
It’s time to head back to the Pride Lands in Barry Jenkins’ Lion King prequel. Watch the first Mufasa: The Lion King trailer below.
The Lion King, released in 2019, proved to be a controversial one. While early reactions praised the film’s visual effects, others found fault in its all-cgi creatures. Really, it was a strange move from Disney to call it a live-action version of such a beloved classic when it was all created on a computer screen.
Regardless, the film has spawned a prequel, and Moonlight director Barry Jenkins signed on to direct what we now know is called Mufasa.
Take a look at the Mufasa: The Lion King trailer below.
It certainly looks like it’s going to be more of the same, so if you weren’t a fan of 2019’s The Lion King, something tells us this might be a miss for you too.
The Lion King, released in 2019, proved to be a controversial one. While early reactions praised the film’s visual effects, others found fault in its all-cgi creatures. Really, it was a strange move from Disney to call it a live-action version of such a beloved classic when it was all created on a computer screen.
Regardless, the film has spawned a prequel, and Moonlight director Barry Jenkins signed on to direct what we now know is called Mufasa.
Take a look at the Mufasa: The Lion King trailer below.
It certainly looks like it’s going to be more of the same, so if you weren’t a fan of 2019’s The Lion King, something tells us this might be a miss for you too.
- 4/29/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Disney on Monday released the first trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King.
Directed by Barry Jenkins, the music-filled film serves as both an origin story and follow-up to Jon Favreau’s 2019 photorealistic movie The Lion King. That film was based on the 1994 Disney animated classic of the same name.
Along with the trailer release, it was revealed that Blue Ivy Carter will make her film debut voicing Kiara, daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala, while her mother, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, will reprise her role as Nala from the 2019 film.
The new film, which hits theaters Dec. 20, will tell the backstory of Simba’s father, Mufasa, an orphan who grew up to be a wise, powerful and compassionate ruler.
The official logline is as follows: “Mufasa: The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick.
Directed by Barry Jenkins, the music-filled film serves as both an origin story and follow-up to Jon Favreau’s 2019 photorealistic movie The Lion King. That film was based on the 1994 Disney animated classic of the same name.
Along with the trailer release, it was revealed that Blue Ivy Carter will make her film debut voicing Kiara, daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala, while her mother, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, will reprise her role as Nala from the 2019 film.
The new film, which hits theaters Dec. 20, will tell the backstory of Simba’s father, Mufasa, an orphan who grew up to be a wise, powerful and compassionate ruler.
The official logline is as follows: “Mufasa: The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick.
- 4/29/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Narrowing down the best movies in any genre is tough, but for lesbian films you have to begin with a reductive question: What is a lesbian film? What, in fact, is a lesbian?.
Must the film focus primarily on a gay storyline, or can it feature strong lesbian characters doing something entirely different than just being lesbians? Is subtext enough, or must the sapphic be explicit? How much cinephile wrath will rain down on us for the absence of a certain recent Oscar winner?
Compared to the stand-outs of queer television, the best lesbian movies have relatively little time to convey their perspective on the vast, varied, (sometimes) vaginal lesbian experience. And yet, ultimately, the best lesbian films honor not just their own perspectives, but also the glory and traditions of all of queer cinema. Strong women, high entertainment value, and bold visuals reign supreme.
The following tales of mini...
Must the film focus primarily on a gay storyline, or can it feature strong lesbian characters doing something entirely different than just being lesbians? Is subtext enough, or must the sapphic be explicit? How much cinephile wrath will rain down on us for the absence of a certain recent Oscar winner?
Compared to the stand-outs of queer television, the best lesbian movies have relatively little time to convey their perspective on the vast, varied, (sometimes) vaginal lesbian experience. And yet, ultimately, the best lesbian films honor not just their own perspectives, but also the glory and traditions of all of queer cinema. Strong women, high entertainment value, and bold visuals reign supreme.
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- 6/21/2023
- by Jude Dry and Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
Clockwise from top left: Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler (Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney), Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (YouTube @therock), Billy Magnussen (Walt Disney Pictures), Mufasa (Walt Disney Pictures)Graphic: The A.V. Club
The Little Mermaid is set to make waves at the box office this weekend, the latest...
The Little Mermaid is set to make waves at the box office this weekend, the latest...
- 5/22/2023
- by Cindy White
- avclub.com
Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston reunite for more mystery hijinks in the Netflix sequel “Murder Mystery 2,” with the duo poised to solve yet another case – although this time it’s not just a murder. The film finds Nick (Sandler) and Audrey Spitz (Aniston) invited to the wedding of The Maharajah, only to become involved in a murder and kidnapping plot that finds them traveling to Paris. A bevy of suspects abound, but which of them is behind this dastardly plot?
Below we’ve rounded up a full list of suspects in the form of a “Murder Mystery 2” cast and character guide, now that the movie is streaming on Netflix.
Adam Sandler as Nick Spitz
Sandler returns as Nick Spitz, working full-time as a private detective with his wife but struggling with both the job and their marriage. Sandler recently starred in a Netflix film of a different sort,...
Below we’ve rounded up a full list of suspects in the form of a “Murder Mystery 2” cast and character guide, now that the movie is streaming on Netflix.
Adam Sandler as Nick Spitz
Sandler returns as Nick Spitz, working full-time as a private detective with his wife but struggling with both the job and their marriage. Sandler recently starred in a Netflix film of a different sort,...
- 3/31/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
2019’s Murder Mystery was an international romp which saw Jennifer Aniston’s crime novel-obsessed hairdresser and Adam Sandler’s cop take a European trip and get swept up in a whodunit. It was a hit for Netflix becoming one of the streamer’s most watched movies and a sequel was greenlit which is now upon us.
Aniston and Sandler are back as husband and wife Audrey and Nick but who else has returned and who has joined the cast? Where have you seen these actors before? Mystery solved!
Adeel Aktar as The Maharajar
British actor, Aktar is back as the Maharajar. He’s been in all manner of films and shows in the UK, and has a BAFTA as well as several more nominations. You might recognise him as Faisal from Four Lions, Lestrade in the Enola Holmes movies or from a whole raft of quality British shows include Utopia,...
Aniston and Sandler are back as husband and wife Audrey and Nick but who else has returned and who has joined the cast? Where have you seen these actors before? Mystery solved!
Adeel Aktar as The Maharajar
British actor, Aktar is back as the Maharajar. He’s been in all manner of films and shows in the UK, and has a BAFTA as well as several more nominations. You might recognise him as Faisal from Four Lions, Lestrade in the Enola Holmes movies or from a whole raft of quality British shows include Utopia,...
- 3/31/2023
- by Rosie Fletcher
- Den of Geek
Hey, remember that prequel to Disney's "live action" version of "The Lion King"? It was announced during the doldrums of the pandemic and is set to be directed by the incredibly talented "Moonlight" and "The Underground Railroad" filmmaker Barry Jenkins? Not only is it still in the works, but it's set to include some familiar returning voices, include Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner as the beloved duo Pumbaa and Timon. In a recent interview with Variety, Rogen spoke about the making of the prequel, and revealed that the recording process for the film isn't quite like the way most voice actors do it.
In a break from voice acting tradition, Rogen told the outlet that the process for "Mufasa: The Lion King" and its predecessor actually allowed him to share the studio with Eichner. By contrast, most voiceover performances are done in separate booths that don't allow for much riffing or in-person comedic chemistry.
In a break from voice acting tradition, Rogen told the outlet that the process for "Mufasa: The Lion King" and its predecessor actually allowed him to share the studio with Eichner. By contrast, most voiceover performances are done in separate booths that don't allow for much riffing or in-person comedic chemistry.
- 10/18/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
"Disney Animation: Immersive Experience" is an innovative touring event "that takes you inside the greatest films of Walt Disney Animation Studios, from their very earliest, groundbreaking features to the movies of today":"...imagine stepping into the 'Casita' with 'Mirabel' from 'Encanto', being at 'Pride Rock' as 'Rafiki' presents 'Simba' – surrounded by the animal kingdom as the sun rises."Imagine hopping on a train with 'Judy Hopps' and going into 'Zootopia' or taking a magic carpet ride with 'Aladdin' and 'Jasmine'. Step into the art and legacy of Walt Disney Animation Studios and celebrate the music, artistry and animation from the creators of "Frozen", "The Little Mermaid", "Big Hero 6" and a whole lot more."Click the images to enlarge...
- 10/7/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Marva Hicks, the singer and actor who made her Broadway debut in 1981’s Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music and most recently appeared in 2013’s Motown The Musical, died September 16 in New York City.
Her death was announced by her family. Neither a cause of death nor Hicks’ age were disclosed.
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“It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our dear Marva Hicks Taha,” her family said in a statement. “Our beloved wife, family member and friend will be greatly missed and remains marvelous in our hearts forever. The love she had for her husband, family, friends and entertainment community knew no bounds. We have been deeply touched by the incredible outpouring of love. Thank you for your compassion and prayers.”
A native of Petersburg, Virginia, and graduate of Howard University, Hicks appeared in two other...
Her death was announced by her family. Neither a cause of death nor Hicks’ age were disclosed.
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“It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our dear Marva Hicks Taha,” her family said in a statement. “Our beloved wife, family member and friend will be greatly missed and remains marvelous in our hearts forever. The love she had for her husband, family, friends and entertainment community knew no bounds. We have been deeply touched by the incredible outpouring of love. Thank you for your compassion and prayers.”
A native of Petersburg, Virginia, and graduate of Howard University, Hicks appeared in two other...
- 9/19/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney stamped release dates Thursday on some of its biggest announcements from out of its D23 convention, most notably shifting “Haunted Mansion” from the spring of next year to now open in a prime summer 2023 slot on August 11, 2023, while also dating “Mufasa: The Lion King” for July 5, 2024.
Other dates were Taika Waititi’s “Next Goal Wins” for April 21, 2023, Pixar’s “Elio” for March 1, 2024, and Disney’s “Snow White” for March 22, 2024. Disney’s animated “Wish,” which was previously set for just 2023, will open Nov. 22, 2023.
The move also coincides with the removal of the “Star Wars” feature “Rogue Squadron” from the release slate, Patty Jenkins’ spinoff film that was originally meant to open December 2023.
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Other dates were Taika Waititi’s “Next Goal Wins” for April 21, 2023, Pixar’s “Elio” for March 1, 2024, and Disney’s “Snow White” for March 22, 2024. Disney’s animated “Wish,” which was previously set for just 2023, will open Nov. 22, 2023.
The move also coincides with the removal of the “Star Wars” feature “Rogue Squadron” from the release slate, Patty Jenkins’ spinoff film that was originally meant to open December 2023.
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- 9/15/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Filmmaker Barry Jenkins appeared on stage at the global Disney fan event D23 Expo to officially announce ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’, a new prequel to the 2019 ‘Lion King’ film.
Originally announced in 2020 as a sequel to the 2019 film, ‘Mufasa’ tells the origin story of the iconic Disney father, exploring his childhood growing up with his brother Scar.
The film will feature the voice of Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. as younger versions of the characters, filling in for James Earl Jones as Mufasa in both the 1994 original and the 2019 CGI remake, and Jeremy Irons and Chiwetel Ejiofor as the villainous Scar.
In addition to announcing the title, exclusive preview footage of the film was shown to the audience of the D23 expo, reports ‘Variety’.
The footage began with Rafiki (John Kani) telling the story of Mufasa to young cubs, revealing that the lion was actually an orphaned cub who...
Originally announced in 2020 as a sequel to the 2019 film, ‘Mufasa’ tells the origin story of the iconic Disney father, exploring his childhood growing up with his brother Scar.
The film will feature the voice of Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. as younger versions of the characters, filling in for James Earl Jones as Mufasa in both the 1994 original and the 2019 CGI remake, and Jeremy Irons and Chiwetel Ejiofor as the villainous Scar.
In addition to announcing the title, exclusive preview footage of the film was shown to the audience of the D23 expo, reports ‘Variety’.
The footage began with Rafiki (John Kani) telling the story of Mufasa to young cubs, revealing that the lion was actually an orphaned cub who...
- 9/10/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Disney D23 Expo is happening right now in Anaheim, California, and /Film's Ethan Anderton is on the ground, bringing us all the juicy details. The latest film to show footage to the audience is "Mufasa: The Lion King." This is the prequel to Jon Favreau's 2019 CGI "live-action" remake of the 1994 animated Disney classic.
The film is directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins and will utilize the same CGI technology that Favreau used. It's the story of who Mufasa was before he took over the Pridelands. Kelvin Harrison Jr. ("The Trial of the Chicago 7") will play the young lion Taka, who later takes the name Scar. Aaron Pierre ("The Underground Railroad") will play the young version of Mufasa, the father of Simba that we met in "The Lion King."
Jenkins introduced the panel by saying that this is the story of how Mufasa rose to royalty. He was...
The film is directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins and will utilize the same CGI technology that Favreau used. It's the story of who Mufasa was before he took over the Pridelands. Kelvin Harrison Jr. ("The Trial of the Chicago 7") will play the young lion Taka, who later takes the name Scar. Aaron Pierre ("The Underground Railroad") will play the young version of Mufasa, the father of Simba that we met in "The Lion King."
Jenkins introduced the panel by saying that this is the story of how Mufasa rose to royalty. He was...
- 9/9/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
A trio of anticipated live-action Disney films took center stage at D23, with looks at the new Lion King prequel, Snow White and The Little Mermaid.
Filmmaker Barry Jenkins showed off a look (and revealed the title) of his upcoming Lion King take, with Mufasa: Lion King bowing in 2024. Jenkins also revealed it follow the rise of Mufasa and feature young versions of characters Timon, Pumbaa and Rafiki. Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen will return as Timon and Pumbaa, respectively.
“Mufasa was actually an orphaned cub who had to navigate the world alone by himself, and in telling this story, we get to experience the real journey of how Mufasa found his place in the circle of life,” said Jenkins of the character, who goes on to become Simba’s father.
The film follows Jon Favreau’s celebrated 2019 remake, which earned $1.66 billion globally.
Following the look at Mufasa, Snow White took the stage,...
Filmmaker Barry Jenkins showed off a look (and revealed the title) of his upcoming Lion King take, with Mufasa: Lion King bowing in 2024. Jenkins also revealed it follow the rise of Mufasa and feature young versions of characters Timon, Pumbaa and Rafiki. Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen will return as Timon and Pumbaa, respectively.
“Mufasa was actually an orphaned cub who had to navigate the world alone by himself, and in telling this story, we get to experience the real journey of how Mufasa found his place in the circle of life,” said Jenkins of the character, who goes on to become Simba’s father.
The film follows Jon Favreau’s celebrated 2019 remake, which earned $1.66 billion globally.
Following the look at Mufasa, Snow White took the stage,...
- 9/9/2022
- by Aaron Couch, Borys Kit and Sydney Odman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins showed up at the D23 Expo to talk about what he is working on with “Mufasa: The Lion King,” a prequel to the acclaimed 1994 animated classic and 2019 remake.
Jenkins told the crowd in Anaheim that the movie will tell the story of how Simba’s father rose to become King of the Pridelands, with Rafiki as the narrator. While Mufasa would become a figure of wisdom to his son and to everyone in the Pridelands, he wasn’t destined for greatness and in fact came from a very rough cubhood.
The teaser includes Rafiki’s narration, taking us to the “other side of the light.” He reveals that Mufasa was born “without a drop of royalty in his blood” and was forced to grow up alone. Using the same photorealistic style of the 2019 remake, we see a cub Mufasa struggling to stay afloat on a broken...
Jenkins told the crowd in Anaheim that the movie will tell the story of how Simba’s father rose to become King of the Pridelands, with Rafiki as the narrator. While Mufasa would become a figure of wisdom to his son and to everyone in the Pridelands, he wasn’t destined for greatness and in fact came from a very rough cubhood.
The teaser includes Rafiki’s narration, taking us to the “other side of the light.” He reveals that Mufasa was born “without a drop of royalty in his blood” and was forced to grow up alone. Using the same photorealistic style of the 2019 remake, we see a cub Mufasa struggling to stay afloat on a broken...
- 9/9/2022
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Barry Jenkins is heading to Pride Rock. At D23, the acclaimed “Moonlight” director appeared on stage to officially announce “Mufasa: The Lion King,” a new prequel to the 2019 “Lion King” film.
Originally announced in 2020 as a sequel to the 2019 film, “Mufasa” tells the origin story of the iconic Disney father, exploring his childhood growing up with his brother Scar. The film will feature the voice of Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. as younger versions of the characters, filling in for James Earl Jones as Mufasa in both the 1994 original and the 2019 CGI remake, and Jeremy Irons and Chiwetel Ejiofor as the villainous Scar.
In addition to announcing the title, exclusive preview footage of the film was shown to the audience of the D23 expo. The footage began with Rafiki (John Kani) telling the story of Mufasa to young cubs, revealing that the lion was actually an orphaned cub who...
Originally announced in 2020 as a sequel to the 2019 film, “Mufasa” tells the origin story of the iconic Disney father, exploring his childhood growing up with his brother Scar. The film will feature the voice of Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. as younger versions of the characters, filling in for James Earl Jones as Mufasa in both the 1994 original and the 2019 CGI remake, and Jeremy Irons and Chiwetel Ejiofor as the villainous Scar.
In addition to announcing the title, exclusive preview footage of the film was shown to the audience of the D23 expo. The footage began with Rafiki (John Kani) telling the story of Mufasa to young cubs, revealing that the lion was actually an orphaned cub who...
- 9/9/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
A Lion King actor and friend of Nelson Mandela says he is “baffled” after Meghan Markle claimed she was told people in South Africa “rejoiced in the streets” over her marriage to the Duke of Sussex.
In a recent interview, the Duchess of Sussex told The Cut magazine that an unnamed South African actor from the cast of the 2019 film of The Lion King made the surprise proclamation during the London premiere.
“He looked at me, and he’s just like light,” Meghan recalled. “‘I just need you to know: When you married into [the royal family], we rejoiced in the streets the same we did when Mandela was freed from prison’.”
However, Dr John Kani, who voiced the mandrill shaman Rafiki in the Disney film, has now claimed that he was the only South African actor in the production, and also said that he had never met the Duchess and did not attend the UK premiere,...
In a recent interview, the Duchess of Sussex told The Cut magazine that an unnamed South African actor from the cast of the 2019 film of The Lion King made the surprise proclamation during the London premiere.
“He looked at me, and he’s just like light,” Meghan recalled. “‘I just need you to know: When you married into [the royal family], we rejoiced in the streets the same we did when Mandela was freed from prison’.”
However, Dr John Kani, who voiced the mandrill shaman Rafiki in the Disney film, has now claimed that he was the only South African actor in the production, and also said that he had never met the Duchess and did not attend the UK premiere,...
- 9/1/2022
- by Joanna Whitehead
- The Independent - Film
Disney animated features have evolved over the past few decades, showcasing more diverse representation and original storylines. However, in the '90s, Disney maintained a fairly strict and formulaic storyline structure. Several of their animated hits during that decade were based on fairy tales and the protagonist usually had a broken nuclear family. "Beauty and the Beast" and "Aladdin" are two primary examples of this motif. But then there's the 1994 blockbuster "The Lion King," which was inspired by William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and pushed the envelope with its shift in family dynamics in one of the most emotionally damaging animation scenes in history -- the death of Simba's father, Mufasa.
In an interview with Collider, co-director Rob Minkoff spoke to the experimental structure of "The Lion King" and how an emotional risk ultimately paid off. Typically, an impactful death in a storyline occurs at the beginning of the film in the first reel.
In an interview with Collider, co-director Rob Minkoff spoke to the experimental structure of "The Lion King" and how an emotional risk ultimately paid off. Typically, an impactful death in a storyline occurs at the beginning of the film in the first reel.
- 8/21/2022
- by Marisa Mirabal
- Slash Film
Indonesia’s 2021 Oscar pick, “Yuni,” played as the Centerpiece Screening at the 45th Asian American Film Festival this year. Kamila Andini’s latest also reaped its own fair share of awards back during its competitive circuit run. With 5 wins and 20 nominations, Andini – and newcomer actress Arawinda Kirana – gathered acclaim from Toronto all the way back to their home country. It’s little wonder why: the film illustrates a compelling portrayal of a high school girl harshly greeted by the world of adulthood.
Here, Andini weaves together a coming-of-age story of a bright high school student, Yuni (played by Kirana). Like most girls her age, Yuni is relatively clueless about the realities of womanhood. She does know two things, however: she wants to pursue a university scholarship, and she loves the color purple. In order to execute the former, however, she must stay single – and brush up on her Indonesian Literature grade,...
Here, Andini weaves together a coming-of-age story of a bright high school student, Yuni (played by Kirana). Like most girls her age, Yuni is relatively clueless about the realities of womanhood. She does know two things, however: she wants to pursue a university scholarship, and she loves the color purple. In order to execute the former, however, she must stay single – and brush up on her Indonesian Literature grade,...
- 8/20/2022
- by Grace Han
- AsianMoviePulse
Spoiler Alert: Do not read unless you have watched “Look Both Ways,” streaming now on Netflix.
When Lili Reinhart got the call to star in and executive produce her first Netflix film, the “Riverdale” actor was all-in. With the popular CW series set to end next year after seven seasons, the 25-year-old is ready to re-establish herself outside of the beloved character Betty Cooper, and “Look Both Ways” marks the beginning of that next chapter.
The dramedy, out Wednesday on Netflix, follows Natalie, an ambitious woman who takes a pregnancy test on the eve of her college graduation. From there, her life diverges into two parallel realities — one in which she stays in Texas and becomes a young mom, and the other where she isn’t pregnant and moves to L.A. to pursue her dream of becoming an animator.
Reinhart was attracted to the project — which is directed by “Rafiki” helmer Wanuri Kahiu,...
When Lili Reinhart got the call to star in and executive produce her first Netflix film, the “Riverdale” actor was all-in. With the popular CW series set to end next year after seven seasons, the 25-year-old is ready to re-establish herself outside of the beloved character Betty Cooper, and “Look Both Ways” marks the beginning of that next chapter.
The dramedy, out Wednesday on Netflix, follows Natalie, an ambitious woman who takes a pregnancy test on the eve of her college graduation. From there, her life diverges into two parallel realities — one in which she stays in Texas and becomes a young mom, and the other where she isn’t pregnant and moves to L.A. to pursue her dream of becoming an animator.
Reinhart was attracted to the project — which is directed by “Rafiki” helmer Wanuri Kahiu,...
- 8/17/2022
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
The Riverdale star plays out two different futures after an unexpected pregnancy in this warm but imbalanced exploration of ‘what if?’
“What if?” is a reliably magnetic question. What if you got rejected instead of accepted, took one job over another, cut and run on a lover or stuck it out? The non-Marvel multiverse potential is the evergreen hook of Idina Menzel’s Broadway vehicle If/Then, the NBC series Ordinary Joe, and Netflix’s new film Look Both Ways, in which Riverdale’s Lili Reinhart plays a recent college graduate whose unexpected pregnancy splinters her life into two distinct trajectories. Think a zillennial, streaming-era version of Sliding Doors, the 1998 film in which Gwyneth Paltrow plays a Londoner whose life diverges over making/missing a train and, like Look Both Ways, differentiates its timelines with a haircut.
Look Both Ways, directed by Rafiki’s Wanuri Kahiu from a script by April Prosser,...
“What if?” is a reliably magnetic question. What if you got rejected instead of accepted, took one job over another, cut and run on a lover or stuck it out? The non-Marvel multiverse potential is the evergreen hook of Idina Menzel’s Broadway vehicle If/Then, the NBC series Ordinary Joe, and Netflix’s new film Look Both Ways, in which Riverdale’s Lili Reinhart plays a recent college graduate whose unexpected pregnancy splinters her life into two distinct trajectories. Think a zillennial, streaming-era version of Sliding Doors, the 1998 film in which Gwyneth Paltrow plays a Londoner whose life diverges over making/missing a train and, like Look Both Ways, differentiates its timelines with a haircut.
Look Both Ways, directed by Rafiki’s Wanuri Kahiu from a script by April Prosser,...
- 8/17/2022
- by Adrian Horton
- The Guardian - Film News
Shahab Hosseini, a Cannes best actor winner in 2016 for his layered, complex performance in Asghar Farhadi’s Oscar-winning “The Salesman,” is attached to star in “The Far Mountains,” from Mitra Tabrizian.
A nuanced coming-of-age tale with an allegorical undertow, “The Far Mountains” marks Tabrizian’s follow-up to her critically acclaimed debut feature “Gholam,” also starring Hosseini and selected by The Guardian/Observer’s Mark Kermode as Film of the Week on its release. “Gholam” was theatrically released in the U.K. and major VOD platforms internationally.
“Gholam” producer Zadoc Nava at London-based Stray Dog Films will be introducing “The Far Mountains” at Locarno’s Match Me! where it looks like one of its highlights. at the networking initiative.
Written by Tabrizian and Cyrus Massoudi, the co-scribes of “Gholam,” “The Far Mountains” turns on Ali, a 12-year-old boy living in a small town in Iran whose mother disappeared when he was very young.
A nuanced coming-of-age tale with an allegorical undertow, “The Far Mountains” marks Tabrizian’s follow-up to her critically acclaimed debut feature “Gholam,” also starring Hosseini and selected by The Guardian/Observer’s Mark Kermode as Film of the Week on its release. “Gholam” was theatrically released in the U.K. and major VOD platforms internationally.
“Gholam” producer Zadoc Nava at London-based Stray Dog Films will be introducing “The Far Mountains” at Locarno’s Match Me! where it looks like one of its highlights. at the networking initiative.
Written by Tabrizian and Cyrus Massoudi, the co-scribes of “Gholam,” “The Far Mountains” turns on Ali, a 12-year-old boy living in a small town in Iran whose mother disappeared when he was very young.
- 8/6/2022
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
In an atypical fashion, Beyoncé actually warned us about the greatness that was to come: Black Is King, a visual album to follow The Lion King: The Gift, dropped on Disney+ on July 31. Although the album's official description tells us it "reimagines the lessons of The Lion King for today's young kings and queens in search of their own crowns," I was not prepared for the incredible way the story would be told. When Beyoncé took the reins of the original idea of a young boy learning to be a king, she ran with it to create something all her own, simply using The Lion King as a blueprint for the story of growth.
Black Is King's references to the Disney movies (both the 1994 original and the 2019 live-action version) begin immediately, and range from in-your-face shoutouts to subtle nods. The unmistakable baritone of James Earl Jones (aka Mufasa) can...
Black Is King's references to the Disney movies (both the 1994 original and the 2019 live-action version) begin immediately, and range from in-your-face shoutouts to subtle nods. The unmistakable baritone of James Earl Jones (aka Mufasa) can...
- 8/3/2020
- by Amanda Davis
- Popsugar.com
Beyonce and Disney+ released a new trailer on Sunday for “Black Is King” that promises a new spin on “The Lion King” that features a loaded cast of black actors, artists and filmmakers, including an Oscar winner, a world-renowned supermodel and her own very famous husband.
“Black Is King,” which will be released on July 31, was developed alongside its musical companion “The Gift,” an album Beyonce dropped last year for Disney’s remake of “The Lion King.”
The new trailer shows lavish visuals and shots of black dancers similar to those in Beyonce’s 2016 hit “Lemonade.”
Also Read: Beyonce's 'Black Is King' Reimagines 'The Lion King' in New Trailer (Video)
Included are shots of guest stars like Jay-Z and Lupita Nyong’o, as well as audio clips of lines from “The Lion King” remake, including John Kani as Rafiki asking Simba “Who Are You?” Kelly Rowland, Naomi Campbell,...
“Black Is King,” which will be released on July 31, was developed alongside its musical companion “The Gift,” an album Beyonce dropped last year for Disney’s remake of “The Lion King.”
The new trailer shows lavish visuals and shots of black dancers similar to those in Beyonce’s 2016 hit “Lemonade.”
Also Read: Beyonce's 'Black Is King' Reimagines 'The Lion King' in New Trailer (Video)
Included are shots of guest stars like Jay-Z and Lupita Nyong’o, as well as audio clips of lines from “The Lion King” remake, including John Kani as Rafiki asking Simba “Who Are You?” Kelly Rowland, Naomi Campbell,...
- 7/20/2020
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
PETA's Animals in Film and Television Division is getting into the awards season spirit with its third annual Oscats, which honor the movies and stars who promoted kindness to animals through positive actions, story lines, and the use of computer-generated imagery (CGI) during the previous year.
Two outspoken vegans, Joker star and PETA’s 2019 Person of the Year Joaquin Phoenix and Harriet star Cynthia Erivo, won Best Actor, while Best Picture went to The Lion King for using breathtaking CGI to portray its cast of wild-animal characters instead of exploiting a single real one. Dumbo netted two awards: Best Screenplay, for changing the original film’s ending so that Dumbo and his mother escape from a life of abuse and exploitation, and Best “Bad Guy” for star Michael Keaton, who continued spreading the film’s anti-captivity message in a PETA campaign.
Two films won awards for themes opposing animal...
Two outspoken vegans, Joker star and PETA’s 2019 Person of the Year Joaquin Phoenix and Harriet star Cynthia Erivo, won Best Actor, while Best Picture went to The Lion King for using breathtaking CGI to portray its cast of wild-animal characters instead of exploiting a single real one. Dumbo netted two awards: Best Screenplay, for changing the original film’s ending so that Dumbo and his mother escape from a life of abuse and exploitation, and Best “Bad Guy” for star Michael Keaton, who continued spreading the film’s anti-captivity message in a PETA campaign.
Two films won awards for themes opposing animal...
- 2/3/2020
- Look to the Stars
GLAAD has announced the nominees for the 31st GLAAD Media Awards, honoring Lgbtq representation in film, television, news and entertainment in 2019.
Netflix received the most nominations of any network with 15 nominees, followed by HBO with eight and ABC, CBS and NBC each with four. New streaming services Apple+ and Disney+ earned their first ever nominations with Dickinson and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, respectively.
“There are more nominees for the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards than ever before not only because Lgbtq diversity and inclusion has progressed, but...
Netflix received the most nominations of any network with 15 nominees, followed by HBO with eight and ABC, CBS and NBC each with four. New streaming services Apple+ and Disney+ earned their first ever nominations with Dickinson and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, respectively.
“There are more nominees for the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards than ever before not only because Lgbtq diversity and inclusion has progressed, but...
- 1/8/2020
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
A sprawling and diverse amount of fictional and real life Lgbtq narratives are represented in the nominees for the 31st annual GLAAD Media Awards, announced by the legacy watchdog group on Wednesday.
A total of 176 nominations were awarded in categories from outstanding wide release movie, to newspaper article, to kids and family programming — a record number of contenders thanks to increased representation in film, streaming television, unscripted projects and news.
Variety was nominated for outstanding magazine overall coverage, in a year that marked its first ever Power of Pride issue and subsequent celebration in New York. Others in the category include Advocate, Billboard, Entertainment Weekly, and Out. The awards have also reinstated a category for best Broadway production, whose nominees for 2019 include “The Inheritance,” “Slave Play,” and “Jagged Little Pill.”
“The GLAAD Awards this year not only celebrate new Lgbtq stories that educate, entertain, and affect positive cultural change, but...
A total of 176 nominations were awarded in categories from outstanding wide release movie, to newspaper article, to kids and family programming — a record number of contenders thanks to increased representation in film, streaming television, unscripted projects and news.
Variety was nominated for outstanding magazine overall coverage, in a year that marked its first ever Power of Pride issue and subsequent celebration in New York. Others in the category include Advocate, Billboard, Entertainment Weekly, and Out. The awards have also reinstated a category for best Broadway production, whose nominees for 2019 include “The Inheritance,” “Slave Play,” and “Jagged Little Pill.”
“The GLAAD Awards this year not only celebrate new Lgbtq stories that educate, entertain, and affect positive cultural change, but...
- 1/8/2020
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
The Lion King Hindi review is here. The American musical drama by Jon Favreau, is a photorealistic computer-animated remake of Disney's traditionally animated 1994 timeless classic of the same name. The Hindi version features the voice of superstar Shah Rukh Khan as Mufasa, Srk?s son Aryan Khan as Simba, Ashish Vidyarthi as Scar, Shreyas Talpade as Timon, Asrani as Zazu and Sanjay Mishra as Pumbaa. The Lion King is set to release on 19 July 2019 in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Does King Khan roars with his prince Aryan in the Hindi version of the much awaited The Lion King, let?s find out in the review.
Immediate reaction when the end credits roll
Like father, like son, King Khan Shah Rukh Khan roars with his prince Aryan to sing this ?circle of life? and it sounds amazing.
Memorable moments
When Mufasa (Srk) gives lessons on life to Simba (Aryan...
Immediate reaction when the end credits roll
Like father, like son, King Khan Shah Rukh Khan roars with his prince Aryan to sing this ?circle of life? and it sounds amazing.
Memorable moments
When Mufasa (Srk) gives lessons on life to Simba (Aryan...
- 7/13/2019
- GlamSham
Disney has released a few new clips for Jon Favreau’s upcoming remake of The Lion King. Those clips include
the iconic "Circle of Life" sequence with Rafiki and Simba. The second is called “Find Your Roar” which features Scar taking Simba into the canyon to lure his dad in so Scar can kill him. The third clip features a new rendition of "Hakuna Matata." The fourth clip show Timon and Pumbaa meet Simba for the first time. The final video shows a comparison of the animated version of "Hakuna Matata" with the new version.
I had the opportunity to see The Lion King already and I’ll have my review up for it later today. It’ll be interesting to see what fans think of the film, but in the end it’s going to make Disney a ton of money. This movie is going to be a box office hit!
the iconic "Circle of Life" sequence with Rafiki and Simba. The second is called “Find Your Roar” which features Scar taking Simba into the canyon to lure his dad in so Scar can kill him. The third clip features a new rendition of "Hakuna Matata." The fourth clip show Timon and Pumbaa meet Simba for the first time. The final video shows a comparison of the animated version of "Hakuna Matata" with the new version.
I had the opportunity to see The Lion King already and I’ll have my review up for it later today. It’ll be interesting to see what fans think of the film, but in the end it’s going to make Disney a ton of money. This movie is going to be a box office hit!
- 7/12/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Disney’s new live-action remake of its classic film The Lion King had its world premiere on Tuesday night at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles — and critics are already singing it praises!
The film already broke box-office records weeks before its release posting the second-highest ticket first day sales of the year, second only to Avengers: Endgame. It joins Disney’s new slate of live-action film remakes, which includes Aladdin, Dumbo and, soon, The Little Mermaid.
The cast includes Donald Glover and Beyoncé as Simba and Nala, respectively, as well as Seth Rogen as Pumbaa; Chiwetel Ejiofor as...
The film already broke box-office records weeks before its release posting the second-highest ticket first day sales of the year, second only to Avengers: Endgame. It joins Disney’s new slate of live-action film remakes, which includes Aladdin, Dumbo and, soon, The Little Mermaid.
The cast includes Donald Glover and Beyoncé as Simba and Nala, respectively, as well as Seth Rogen as Pumbaa; Chiwetel Ejiofor as...
- 7/10/2019
- by Claudia Harmata
- PEOPLE.com
Film FestivalThe film that tells the love story of two girls is banned by the Kenyan Film Classification Board ‘due to its homosexual theme’.Tnm StaffStill from 'Rafiki'; courtesy: www.wanurikahiu.comWanuri Kahiu made a film called Rafiki this year and it is banned in her home country, Kenya. The film that tells the love story of two girls is banned by the Kenyan Film Classification Board “due to its homosexual theme”. But it became the first Kenyan film to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival, and is going to be screened at the International Film Festival of Kerala (Iffk) this month. Rafiki – meaning friends in Swahili – is about Kena and Ziki, two very different girls living in Nairobi. One is tomboyish, the other all girly. When they fall in love, they try to be secretive about it but at one point they have to choose between love and safety.
- 12/2/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
If you watched Disney’s teaser for “The Lion King” on Thursday, you’re far from alone. The 93-second preview was viewed 224.6 million times within its first 24 hours, setting a new record for the Mouse House — even as it sparked a debate over whether such a CGI-heavy endeavor truly qualifies as “live action.”
The record comes with a caveat, as the teaser for “Avengers: Infinity War” — which, as a Marvel Studios production, also fell under the Disney umbrella — racked up 238 million views in its first day. The new look at Jon Favreau’s update of the 1994 animated classic is familiar to anyone who’s seen the original, as it shows Simba (voiced by Donald Glover) being presented to his future kingdom as Mufasa (James Earl Jones) once again informs him that “everything the light touches is our kingdom.”
The voice cast also includes Beyoncé as Nala, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar,...
The record comes with a caveat, as the teaser for “Avengers: Infinity War” — which, as a Marvel Studios production, also fell under the Disney umbrella — racked up 238 million views in its first day. The new look at Jon Favreau’s update of the 1994 animated classic is familiar to anyone who’s seen the original, as it shows Simba (voiced by Donald Glover) being presented to his future kingdom as Mufasa (James Earl Jones) once again informs him that “everything the light touches is our kingdom.”
The voice cast also includes Beyoncé as Nala, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar,...
- 11/25/2018
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
Disney’s 90-second teaser trailer for its upcoming “Lion King” remake has scored the second biggest one day debut ever, with 224.6 million views worldwide.
That number puts it behind just the first trailer for “The Avengers: Infinity War,” which was watched 238 million times in the 24-period following its own debut.
The “Lion King” trailer, which debuted on Thanksgiving Day, was a nearly shot-for-shot remake of the 1994 animated original and gave audiences their first glimpse at the new hyperrealistic CGI re-imaginings of Simba, Rafiki and the Pride Land’s other assorted creatures.
Also Read: 'Lion King' Trailer Debuts: Watch the Rise of the New King (Video)
Directed by Jon Favreau, the live-action adaptation will star the voices of Donald Glover as Simba, Beyonce Knowles-Carter as Simba’s friend-turned-love interest Nala, James Earl Jones as Mufasa and Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar. Seth Rogen, Keegan-Michael Key, John Oliver, Billy Eichner and John Kani also star.
That number puts it behind just the first trailer for “The Avengers: Infinity War,” which was watched 238 million times in the 24-period following its own debut.
The “Lion King” trailer, which debuted on Thanksgiving Day, was a nearly shot-for-shot remake of the 1994 animated original and gave audiences their first glimpse at the new hyperrealistic CGI re-imaginings of Simba, Rafiki and the Pride Land’s other assorted creatures.
Also Read: 'Lion King' Trailer Debuts: Watch the Rise of the New King (Video)
Directed by Jon Favreau, the live-action adaptation will star the voices of Donald Glover as Simba, Beyonce Knowles-Carter as Simba’s friend-turned-love interest Nala, James Earl Jones as Mufasa and Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar. Seth Rogen, Keegan-Michael Key, John Oliver, Billy Eichner and John Kani also star.
- 11/24/2018
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Anticipation for Disney’s rollout of live action adaptations can sometimes be lukewarm, but that’s clearly not the case with “The Lion King.”
The teaser trailer for the upcoming “live action” feature — which is really just photoreal animation — accumulated 224.6 million views globally in its first 24 hours, becoming Disney’s most watched trailer in a day. Across all studios, it’s the second most watched teaser, behind that of “Avengers: Infinity War,” which tallied 238 million views.
Disney released the teaser trailer on Thursday as part of the Thanksgiving football festivities, replicating the opening scene of the beloved 1994 original animated film.
“Everything the light touches is our kingdom,” says Mufusa in a voiceover, as the camera pans over the African wilderness.
In addition to Jones, the star-studded cast includes Donald Glover as Simba, Beyonce as Nala, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Alfre Woodard as Simba’s mother Sarabi, John Oliver as Zazu,...
The teaser trailer for the upcoming “live action” feature — which is really just photoreal animation — accumulated 224.6 million views globally in its first 24 hours, becoming Disney’s most watched trailer in a day. Across all studios, it’s the second most watched teaser, behind that of “Avengers: Infinity War,” which tallied 238 million views.
Disney released the teaser trailer on Thursday as part of the Thanksgiving football festivities, replicating the opening scene of the beloved 1994 original animated film.
“Everything the light touches is our kingdom,” says Mufusa in a voiceover, as the camera pans over the African wilderness.
In addition to Jones, the star-studded cast includes Donald Glover as Simba, Beyonce as Nala, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Alfre Woodard as Simba’s mother Sarabi, John Oliver as Zazu,...
- 11/24/2018
- by Erin Nyren
- Variety Film + TV
Yesterday, the internet went crazy over the arrival of the first trailer for Disney’s latest remake of one of their animated classics, The Lion King. Even those cynical about redoing what’s probably the House of Mouse’s most acclaimed movie were swept up in the epic spectacle of the teaser. And to follow it up, we’ve now got the first poster for the film, which focuses on young Simba.
The one-sheet echoes a familiar moment from the original movie, one which was also glimpsed in the trailer: Simba placing his own paw inside his father Mufasa’s pawprint. It’s a stirring image, as it pretty much sums up the whole story of the film.
When Simba’s young, he wants nothing more than to grow up and take after his dad. However, after Scar manipulates the cub into thinking he’s responsible for Mufasa’s death,...
The one-sheet echoes a familiar moment from the original movie, one which was also glimpsed in the trailer: Simba placing his own paw inside his father Mufasa’s pawprint. It’s a stirring image, as it pretty much sums up the whole story of the film.
When Simba’s young, he wants nothing more than to grow up and take after his dad. However, after Scar manipulates the cub into thinking he’s responsible for Mufasa’s death,...
- 11/23/2018
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Sneak Peek Walt Disney Pictures' "The Lion King", now a 'photorealistic computer-animated' remake of the 1994 animated feature of the same name, starring the voices of Donald Glover, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Billy Eichner, Keegan-Michael Key, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and James Earl Jones, opening July 19, 2019:
"...'Simba', a young lion is to succeed his father 'Mufasa', as 'King of the Pride Lands'.
"However, after Simba's uncle 'Scar', Mufasa's younger brother, murders Mufasa, Simba is manipulated into thinking he was responsible and flees into exile.
"Upon maturation living with two wastrels, Simba is given some valuable perspective from his childhood friend 'Nala' and his shaman 'Rafiki', before returning to challenge Scar to end his tyranny and take his place in the 'Circle of Life' as the rightful 'King'..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Lion King"...
"...'Simba', a young lion is to succeed his father 'Mufasa', as 'King of the Pride Lands'.
"However, after Simba's uncle 'Scar', Mufasa's younger brother, murders Mufasa, Simba is manipulated into thinking he was responsible and flees into exile.
"Upon maturation living with two wastrels, Simba is given some valuable perspective from his childhood friend 'Nala' and his shaman 'Rafiki', before returning to challenge Scar to end his tyranny and take his place in the 'Circle of Life' as the rightful 'King'..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Lion King"...
- 11/23/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Disney has sneakily released the first teaser trailer for Jon Favreau’s live-action ‘The Lion King’.
Lions rule the African savanna in The Lion King, which welcomes Donald Glover as future king Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Simba’s friend-turned-love interest Nala, and James Earl Jones as Simba’s wise and loving father, Mufasa, reprising his iconic performance from Disney’s 1994 animated classic.
Chiwetel Ejiofor was called on to portray Simba’s villainous uncle Scar, and Alfre Woodard portrays Simba’s no-nonsense mother, Sarabi. Jd McCrary fills the shoes of Young Simba, a confident cub who can’t wait to be king, and Shahadi Wright Joseph brings tough cub Young Nala to life.
Every kingdom comes with a trustworthy advisor or two. John Kani was cast as the wise baboon Rafiki, and John Oliver was tapped as hornbill Zazu, Mufasa’s loyal confidant. When Simba goes into exile, he relies on...
Lions rule the African savanna in The Lion King, which welcomes Donald Glover as future king Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Simba’s friend-turned-love interest Nala, and James Earl Jones as Simba’s wise and loving father, Mufasa, reprising his iconic performance from Disney’s 1994 animated classic.
Chiwetel Ejiofor was called on to portray Simba’s villainous uncle Scar, and Alfre Woodard portrays Simba’s no-nonsense mother, Sarabi. Jd McCrary fills the shoes of Young Simba, a confident cub who can’t wait to be king, and Shahadi Wright Joseph brings tough cub Young Nala to life.
Every kingdom comes with a trustworthy advisor or two. John Kani was cast as the wise baboon Rafiki, and John Oliver was tapped as hornbill Zazu, Mufasa’s loyal confidant. When Simba goes into exile, he relies on...
- 11/23/2018
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Disney has released the first teaser trailer for its much anticipated live action/CGI remake of “The Lion King,” thus continuing the circle of life for the beloved movie musical.
Released in 1994, “The Lion King” is a loose riff on William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” The movie follows young lion cub Simba (Jonathan Taylor Thomas/Matthew Broderick) as he prepares to succeed his father, Mufasa (James Earl Jones), king of the Pride Lands. After Simba’s evil uncle Scar (Jeremy Irons) murders Mufasa, he convinces Simba to flee. With the help of jokesters Timon (Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella), the cub grows up in exile, eventually returning to challenge Scar and reclaim his throne at the behest of his childhood friend, Nala (Moira Kelly).
“The Lion King” is primarily remembered for its original songs, which were written by composer Elton John and lyricist Tim Rice, with a score by Hans Zimmer.
Released in 1994, “The Lion King” is a loose riff on William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” The movie follows young lion cub Simba (Jonathan Taylor Thomas/Matthew Broderick) as he prepares to succeed his father, Mufasa (James Earl Jones), king of the Pride Lands. After Simba’s evil uncle Scar (Jeremy Irons) murders Mufasa, he convinces Simba to flee. With the help of jokesters Timon (Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella), the cub grows up in exile, eventually returning to challenge Scar and reclaim his throne at the behest of his childhood friend, Nala (Moira Kelly).
“The Lion King” is primarily remembered for its original songs, which were written by composer Elton John and lyricist Tim Rice, with a score by Hans Zimmer.
- 11/23/2018
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
The sun is rising on a new king.
In a Thanksgiving surprise, Disney released the first teaser trailer of the upcoming live-action film The Lion King.
Directed by Jon Favreau, who previously directed the 2016 live-action film The Jungle Book, fans of the original 1994 film will instantly be transported the famous Circle of Life.
“Everything the light touches is our kingdom. But a king’s time as ruler rises and falls like the sun,” Musfasa said in a voiceover as the camera panned over the African landscape.
“One day, the sun will set on my time here, and will rise with you as the new king,...
In a Thanksgiving surprise, Disney released the first teaser trailer of the upcoming live-action film The Lion King.
Directed by Jon Favreau, who previously directed the 2016 live-action film The Jungle Book, fans of the original 1994 film will instantly be transported the famous Circle of Life.
“Everything the light touches is our kingdom. But a king’s time as ruler rises and falls like the sun,” Musfasa said in a voiceover as the camera panned over the African landscape.
“One day, the sun will set on my time here, and will rise with you as the new king,...
- 11/23/2018
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
Disney has released the first teaser trailer for its live-action retelling of The Lion King.
Chief Executive Bob Iger offered an advance look at this stunningly realistic CG tale during the Vanity Fair New Establishment Summit, describing the computer-generated process director Jon Favreau is employing to update the 1994 animated classic.
The executive said the forthcoming movie, due out in the summer of 2019, is “breathtaking.”
But don’t take Iger’s word for it. Judge for yourself.
The film has a stellar voice cast, with Donald Glover as Simba; Beyonce Knowles-Carter as Nala, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar; and James Earl Jones, who will reprise his voice role as Mufasa from the animated film and series.
The cast also includes Alfre Woodard as Sarabi, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, Billy Eichner as Timon, John Kani as Rafiki, John Oliver as Zazu, Eric Andre as Azizi, Florence Kasuma as Shenzi, and Keegan-Michael Key as Kamari.
Chief Executive Bob Iger offered an advance look at this stunningly realistic CG tale during the Vanity Fair New Establishment Summit, describing the computer-generated process director Jon Favreau is employing to update the 1994 animated classic.
The executive said the forthcoming movie, due out in the summer of 2019, is “breathtaking.”
But don’t take Iger’s word for it. Judge for yourself.
The film has a stellar voice cast, with Donald Glover as Simba; Beyonce Knowles-Carter as Nala, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar; and James Earl Jones, who will reprise his voice role as Mufasa from the animated film and series.
The cast also includes Alfre Woodard as Sarabi, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, Billy Eichner as Timon, John Kani as Rafiki, John Oliver as Zazu, Eric Andre as Azizi, Florence Kasuma as Shenzi, and Keegan-Michael Key as Kamari.
- 11/22/2018
- by Dawn C. Chmielewski
- Deadline Film + TV
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