By William Keck
For several years, the genius filmmakers behind this summer’s The Lion King created and fine-tuned the most minute of details with the common goal of leaving audiences so mesmerized by the moving story and spectacle on screen that they wouldn’t be distracted or even notice them. But they’re there, to be sure. And now the film’s…
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By Courtney Potter
The Ridgeway family from Mississippi gets a galactic surprise, and Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. makes a big announcement… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs!
Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Celebrates its 1 Millionth Rider!
Disneyland park made history when Star Wars: Galaxy’s…
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By Zach Johnson
The recent Lion King global press conference in Beverly Hills began much like the movie itself, with Lebo M belting the iconic Zulu lyrics from “The Circle of Life.” Joined by soloist Clydene Jackson and a talented choir, it was a celebratory introduction fit for a king—a lion king, that is.
Moments after bringing the room to its feet with…
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By Jocelyn Buhlman
On Tuesday, July 9, we were working on our roars over in Hollywood to celebrate a gathering like no other: the world premiere of Disney’s The Lion King! Our favorite Disney stars and talent from the film pounced onto the red carpet to celebrate the live-action reimagining of the 1994 animated classic.
The dress code was “safari…
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By Jocelyn Buhlman
As Disney fans, we want to make the most of all the magical experiences out there—from epic movie nights to dream-come-true Disney Parks trips—but with new Disney fun debuting all the time, it can be tough to keep track of what’s happening in our wonderful world. That’s why we’ve rounded up seven Disney things you might have overlooked…
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By Courtney Potter
The Pride Lands get a new soundtrack, and the Avengers assemble once more in theaters… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs!
The Lion King: Tickets On Sale Now—Plus Soundtrack and TV Special News
The Pride Lands are officially on the horizon now that tickets for The Lion King (directed by…
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By Courtney Potter
Listen to Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala for the first time, and celebrate The Lion King on Broadway’s 9,000th performance… See more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs!
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Gives Voice to Nala in New The Lion King Clip
In just a few weeks’ time, we’ll finally return to…
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By Courtney Potter
Find out how you can take flight over California once more this summer, and check out all of D23’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge coverage… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs!
Celebrate Summer with Soarin’ Over California at Disney California Adventure
Looking for an epic destination this…
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By Max Lark
Viewed from the outside, the ordinary box of a building in Playa Vista, California, where director Jon Favreau and the rest of his production team are busy at work on the upcoming Favreau-directed version of The Lion King seems the most pedestrian of places to bring roaring back to life one of the most beloved films in the Disney canon. But inside,…
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By Zach Johnson
Can you feel the love tonight? Because we’re certainly feeling it after seeing the 11 new character posters for Disney’s The Lion King and a brand-new TV spot featuring Young Simba.
While honoring the animated classic, visionary director Favreau uses pioneering filmmaking techniques to bring the iconic characters to the big screen in the…
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