Tag: The Lion King
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Walt Disney Company to Acquire Majority Stake in BAMTech and Say Goodbye To Netflix
The Walt Disney Company announced today that it has agreed to acquire majority ownership of BAMTech, LLC and will launch its ESPN-branded multi-sport video streaming service in early 2018, followed by a new Disney-branded direct-to-consumer streaming service in 2019. Under terms of the transaction, Disney will pay $1.58 billion to acquire an additional 42% stake…
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The Lion King’s Mother Gets Her Voice!
The cast of The Lion King continues to grow as the live-action re-imaging of the movie continues to move forward. Alfre Woodard has now joined the cast as Sarabi, Simba’s mom. The movie, being directed by Jon Favreau, has an all-star cast that includes James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Donald Glover as Simba, and Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar.…
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Galactic Announcements Come From Walt Disney Studios Live Action Films Panel at D23 Expo!
Day two of the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California began with a look at what is up and coming in the world of live-action films from the Walt Disney Company. This includes the movies coming from Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm. To say it was an exciting panel would be a major understatement. There are a…
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Disney Legends Ceremony Kicks of 2017 D23 Expo
The 2017 D23 Expo kicked off with Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger hosting the Disney Legends Ceremony. This ceremony honors those who have made significant contributions to The Walt Disney Company throughout the years. It included many different categories of contribution that ranged from many different disciplines found within The Walt Disney Company. It…
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John Oliver Joins Cast of Disney’s The Lion King Remake
Work continues on the production of Disney’s upcoming live-action remake of The Lion King. Jon Favreau is directing this new version of the film. Details have slowly been trickling out about the cast for this film. The most recent update is that John Oliver is joining the cast. He will be voicing Zazu, King Mufasa’s…
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The Walt Disney Studios Presents Upcoming Film Slate from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm at D23 Expo 2017
‘Celebration of an Animated Classic: The Lion King’ Event Announced BURBANK, Calif., June 27, 2017 – The Walt Disney Studios presents an exclusive look at its unparalleled film slate at D23 Expo 2017 in Anaheim, California, taking place July 14–16. At two marquee Hall D23 presentations, the Studio will give fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse at…
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Frozen 2, The Lion King, and More Disney Movies Get Release Dates!
Disney has announced the release dates for quite a few movies including Frozen 2, The Lion King, Star Wars: Episode IX and more! The announcements should have a little bit of something for everyone. Frozen 2 The sequel to the hit animated feature will be coming to the big screen on November 27, 2019. This…
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Strange Oscars, Doctor? – Geeks Corner – Episode 622
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, things get a little strange. That’s right, the geeks are talking about the Oscars! They also are going to talk about the brand new Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 trailer. A video has been released of the song Gaston from the new live-action Beauty and the Beast film.…
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James Earl Jones and Donald Glover Join Disney’s The Lion King Cast
PRESS RELEASE: Acclaimed actors James Earl Jones and Donald Glover have joined the voice cast of Disney and director Jon Favreau’s live-action reimagining of The Lion King. Donald Glover will voice adult Simba, while James Earl Jones will reprise the role of Mufasa, which he made famous in the 1994 animated film. The Lion King follows in the footsteps…
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The Lion Guard – Life in the Pride Lands on Disney DVD January 10th
It’s time for some more The Lion Guard! The continuation of story of Kion, Simba and Nala’s second-born cub, continues with the release of The Lion Guard: Life in the Pride Lands. This Disney DVD will be available on January 10th. Here is a synopsis of what will be included in this offering: Rough, tough and…
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Jon Favreau to Make Live-Action Version of The Lion King with Disney
The Lion King will be roaring back into theaters. Disney has announced that it will be partnering with The Jungle Book director Jon Favreau to remake this Disney animated classic as a live action movie. The movie is being put on the fast track to production after the success of The Jungle Book and will…
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The Lion Guard Unleash the Power – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
The Lion Guard Unleash the Power continues the story of The Lion King with the adventures of Simba and Nala’s son Kion. Kion is charged with protecting the Pride Lands with his team called “The Lion Guard.” This group of friends with individual talents come together to join Kion. This DVD shares six episode of The Lion Guard that…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Launches Historic Three-Day Grand Opening with World Premiere of Disney’s THE LION KING in Mandarin
Celebrities Among the First to Enjoy Highly Acclaimed Broadway Musical at Walt Disney Grand Theatre Guests Explore Disneytown and Wishing Star Park as Resort Approaches Official Grand Opening on June 16 PRESS RELEASE: SHANGHAI, June 14, 2016 – Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated the global premiere of the first Mandarin production of Disney’s THE LION KING Tuesday night in a gala affair…
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The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar – Mr. DAPs Home Theater Review
The Lion King is back, well his son is, in the newest continuation of the story of Simba and his family. The Lion Guard focuses on Simba’s son Kion who becomes the leader of the Lion Guard. This is the group tasked with protecting the Pride Land and insuring the Circle of Life continues in…
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Disney’s ‘The Lion Guard: Return Of The Roar’ Heads to DVD 2/23
If you are a fan of Disney’s The Lion King, did you know that Disney Junior has a spin-off show and movie based off the classic story? In Disney’s The Lion Guard: Return Of The Roar, follow along with Kion, son of Simba and Nala, as he takes part in an unforgettable adventure. With the film…
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Disney Animator Pays Homage to Cecil the Lion
In honor of the recent passing of Cecil the lion a few weeks back in Zimbabwe, Disney animator Aaron Blaise paid tribute to this beautiful creature. Blaise who is best know for his animation work in Disney classics such as the The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin, shared an image on his blog last week. Shared…
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Disney’s $1 Billion Question – Geeks Corner – Episode 439
It seems that each week there is more and more going on around the Walt Disney Company. This week it was announced that Disney and Anaheim are considering a deal where Disney would invest $1 Billion into the Disneyland Resort and parking areas in exchange for the avoidance of a gate tax (https://www.dapsmagic.com/2015/06/26/disney-wants-to-invest-1-billion-into-disneyland). The big question…
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VIDEO: The Lion King & Aladdin Broadway Casts Airport Sing-Off
Normally when you have a delayed flight, you’ll either pull out a book or play a game on your mobile device. But what if you are a part of the Broadway cast of Disney’s The Lion King or Aladdin? You will obviously have a sing off! Footage was captured of this pretty awesome moment. Check…
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‘The Lion King’ Musical Comes to Costa Mesa
Lion King fans, here is some great news. For a limited time from October 6 through November 1, the world’s number one musical, The Lion King, will be at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. This great musical brings to life the Disney Animated Classic we have all grown to adore. Priority tickets are now…
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Toy Story Hotel Coming to Shanghai Disney Resort
Disney is continuing to slowly lift the veil on what will be experienced when the gates are opened at Shanghai Disney Resort. This week, quite a bit of information has been released regarding the Resort. As you can see, the Toy Story Hotel is just the tip of the iceberg! First off a birdseye view…
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Disneyland Annual Passholder Sing-Along Events
Disneyland Annual Passholders, here is a new special event to add to your calendar. Two great Disney animated classics will be presented to passholders at Disney California Adventure Park and on top of that, it’s a sing-along event! The Jungle Book and The Lion King will be presented on specific nights. Passholders in attendance will receive…
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'The Lion King' Musical Breaks Box Office Record
Disney’s The Lion King musical has marked a huge milestone in the entertainment industry. Worldwide, the musical has grossed over $6.2 billion. In terms, The Lion King has grossed the largest amount of money in box office history. The musical is based off the 1994 Disney animation classic. Directed by Julie Taymor, the production has…
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Merchandise for the 20th Anniversary of “The Lion King”
In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of The Lion King, special merchandise will be hitting Disney Parks and the Disney Parks online store. From June 12-17, 2014, the online store will be selling a special anniversary T-shirt. You will only be able to find this shirt online. In addition to apparel, there will be limited…
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‘The Lion Guard’ Begins Production
Production for a new Disney animated television series and movie, The Lion Guard, has begun. Based off the original Disney animated movie, The Lion King, the series will be aimed towards audiences of children ages two to seven. While the series is set to debut in early 2016, the movie is said to premiere in…