Tag: The Lion King
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The Lion King and the Rhythms of the Earth Returning to Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris has announced the return of The Lion King and the Rhythms of the Earth. This popular show will be returning to Disneyland Paris on October 23, 2021. The show tells the story of The Lion King with representations of Simba, Nala, Rafiki, Timon, and Pumbaa through the help of percussionists, dancers, acrobats, and singers…
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Disney Announces Dates for Return of The Lion King and Aladdin to Broadway
Broadway is reopening this September in New York City. Today it was announced on Good Morning America that on September 14th the lights will again be up for Hamilton, The Lion King, and Wicked. Both Disney’s The Lion King and Disney’s Aladdin will be returning to the stage in September. The Lion King will be…
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A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King to Open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 15
Live entertainment is coming back to Walt Disney World Resort. The first show to return to Walt Disney World is A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King. Disney has announced that the show will be arriving at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 15, 2021. The show musical tells the story of The Lion King.…
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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Reveals What’s in the Works!
This week during the Disney Investor Day, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures revealed what it has in production that will be released in the next couple of years. So say there are a lot of things coming would be an understatement. It should be noted that a lot of these titles will end up on…
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Parks, Productions, and Pink Slips – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1052 (#523)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot of different stories to cover throughout the course of the show. This includes Disney laying off 28,000 cast members as California legislators urge the governor to reopen theme parks. Over at Tokyo Disneyland, the largest land expansion opened for the Tokyo Disney…
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Barry Jenkins to Direct Live-Action The Lion King Sequel
Disney’s live-action The Lion King that was directed by Jon Favreau is getting a sequel and Barry Jenkins is directing it. The 2019 photo-realistic version of this film garnered $1.5 billion at the global box office. It was a remake of the 1994 Disney animated classic. “Helping my sister raise two young boys during the…
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The Lion King and the Rhythms of the Earth and the Rhythm of the Jungle Arrive at Disneyland Paris in August
Two shows are returning to Disneyland Paris after the success that was seen with them last year. The Lion King and the Rhythms of the Earth and the Rhythm of the Jungle will be returning on August 15th and August 22nd respectively. This comes as Disneyland Paris continues to move forward with its phased reopening. The…
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Black is King Visual Album From Beyonce Coming to Disney+ on July 31st!
BEYONCÉ WRITES, DIRECTS AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCES VISUAL ALBUM “BLACK IS KING” New film is based on the music of “The Lion King: The Gift” Teaser for the visual album is now available Disney+ to Premiere the Visual Album Globally on July 31, 2020 BURBANK, Calif. (June 27, 2020) – Parkwood Entertainment, in association with Disney+, announced and debuted…
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Disney’s “The Lion King” Releases New Instagram Filter
Disney continues to spread fun during this time, and now it’s bringing some of the magic from Disney Theatrical to one of its digital platforms. Inspired by the Tony Award®-winning Best Musical Disney’s “The Lion King,” Instagram and Disney Theatrical Productions have released a free new special filter for fans to enjoy and share. You…
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Disney Theatrical Productions Offers Free Home Access to The Lion King Experience
Disney Theatrical Productions announced today that it has released a free virtually accessible version of The Lion King Experience. This educational program shows how theater is made through the Broadway production of The Lion King. The Lion King Experience is being offered for free by Disney Theatrical Productions. This program was launched in 2015 and targets…
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Disney Suspends Broadway Performances
Disney on Broadway has suspended performances starting on March 12th through April 12th. The announcement was made on the Disney on Broadway website. Along with the closure of these shows, tickets will be refunded from the place where they were purchased. These suspensions effect three Disney shows: Frozen, The Lion King, and Aladdin. The closure…
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Disney Shows Featured in Next Broadway In Hollywood Season!
Broadway In Hollywood has announced its 2020-2021 Season. Seven blockbuster shows in two iconic theatres will be a part of the season. Included in this announcement are two Disney shows. After eight years, Disney’s “The Lion King” is making its triumphant return to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre! This engagement will mark the show’s fourth time…
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The Walt Disney Company Earns 23 Academy Award Nominations In 15 Categories
Nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards were announced this morning. The Walt Disney Company, which includes Fox, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm, earned a combined 23 nominations in 15 categories. Fox Searchlight Pictures’ “Jojo Rabbit” received six nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Scarlett Johansson. 20th Century Fox’s “Ford v Ferrari“ is…
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Thanks, 3P0 – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1003 (#474)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot to celebrate! First off, the final trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has arrived. The geeks spend some time geeking out about it and analyzing it. Also, Caitie Bear has a birthday that is celebrated on the show. To top it all off,…
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The Lion King – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
The Lion King has returned and this time it is taking a lifelike approach to storytelling. With Jon Favreau helming this movie, this animated classic is getting a similar but different retelling of Simba’s journey to become king. This version of The Lion King utilizes technology to create a feature that looks photorealistic. Once again,…
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GIVEAWAY: Disney’s The Lion King Blu-ray Combo Pack
Disney’s The Lion King will be soon available on Digital 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere on Oct. 11th and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, and DVD on Oct. 22nd! This retelling of the classic Disney animated tale first told in 1994. Now Simba is back and looks more life-like than ever before thanks to some…
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The Art and Making of The Lion King – Book Review by Mr. DAPs
Jon Favreau and the Walt Disney Studios this summer re-imaged The Lion King and released it to the delight of a whole new generation of Disney fans. The Lion King was one of the biggest animated films of all time when it was originally released in 1994. Now the new CGI version that looks life-like…
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Disney’s The Lion King Arrives on Digital Oct. 11th and on Blu-ray™ and 4K UHD™ on Oct. 22nd
The Global Phenomenon Comes to Life Like Never Before Disney’s “The Lion King” Releases on Digital 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere Oct. 11 and on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray™ Oct. 22 With over an hour of bonus extras that showcase the cutting-edge technology behind the stunning savanna and a special look at the…
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Disney Roars – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 944 (#462)
Welcome to another week of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks have a lot of fun. The show starts off with a discussion of the billion-dollar movie club Disney is building. This includes the new record that Walt Disney Studios has made. Throughout the course of the conversation the Star Wars Holiday Special and Avatar…
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Disney’s The Lion King Crosses $1 Billion Mark Globally
Disney’s new telling of The Lion King continues to roar at the office. After winning for a second weekend at the box office, it had reached an estimated $999 million worldwide through yesterday. Today, Disney announced that The Lion King will pass the $1 billion mark on the 19th day since it was released. This…
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Disney’s The Lion King Continues to Reign Atop the Box Office for Second Week
Disney’s The Lion King continued to dominate at the box office this weekend. While it faced some competition from Once Upon A Time … In Hollywood, Disney’s remake of the animated classic roared its way to number one once again. For its second weekend, The Lion King brought in around $75 million. This was ahead…
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Disneyland Paris Presents Exclusive Documentary Behind the Scenes of the Lion King and Jungle Festival
This summer, Disneyland Paris is giving new life to the Disney masterpieces The Lion King and The Jungle Book with an unprecedented festival. Announced until September 22, 2019, The Lion King and Jungle Festival offers an immersive experience with new shows created especially for Disney Parks but also exclusive products and a new catering offer. To…
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‘The Lion King’ Reigns Over the Global Box Office
With a mighty domestic debut of $191.8 million, The Lion King roared to a worldwide debut of $446.1 million, the ninth highest global debut of all time. Along with an international opening weekend of $254.3 million plus $97.5 million in China, where the film opened July 12, The Lion King’s global cumulative box office is $543.6 million over 10…
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Beyond the Birthday – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter. Seeing that we missed last week due to a death in the family, there is a lot to cover this week! From the Disney Parks to the movies, to the D23 Expo, to San Diego Comic-Con, Mr. DAPs takes the news beyond just the birthday this week…