Tag: The Lion King
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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…
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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Debuts, Immerses Guests in the Middle of the Story With Enchanting Tales
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.- The big blue world of Nemo and friends, the Pride Lands of Africa, under the sea in Ariel’s grotto, a super-charged adventure through Radiator Springs– they all come to life for vacationers at Disney’s new Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World Resort.…
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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Opens, Immerses Guests in the Middle of the Story With Enchanting Tales
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Finding Nemo is First Phase of Disney’s New Family Suites Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. May 31, 2012 – The big blue world of Nemo and friends comes to life just in time for the summer vacation season as Disney’s Art of Animation Resort opens its doors today…
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Disney’s Art Of Animation Resort Puts Guests in the Middle of the Story With Enchanting Tales
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — To kick off the summer vacation season, Walt Disney World Resort will open the doors to its newest resort hotel with Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, a value property consisting primarily of family suites that immerse guests into the magical worlds of classic…
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Pumbaa Supervising Animator Tony Bancroft Talks Pumbaa and The Lion King
Tony Bancroft was the supervising animator of Pumbba in The Lion King. Where Ernie Sabella may have brought Pumbaa to life with his voice, Tony Bancroft brought him to life with the pencil and paintbrush. Bancroft recently did a round table online interview with several members of the media, including DAPs Magic. Below are the…
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Directors Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff Talk The Lion King
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Recently I was a part of a round table interview with the directors of The Lion King Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff. The interview was fascinating and covered a broad spectrum of things about the making of The Lion King originally, for broadway, and finally for 3D.…
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The Lion King, a Masterpiece on Blu-Ray
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs There are few movies that can completely engross and entertain the entire family. The Lion King is one of these movies. The new release of The Lion King Diamond Edition on Blu-Ray takes that amazing movie released 17 years ago and elevates it to a beautiful new…
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Simba Remains King of Box Office with Lion King 3D
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The Lion King has retained the top spot in the box office race for the second weekend in a row. This week, The Lion King 3D held off Brad Pitt’s Moneyball. According to the Associated Press, The Lion King 3D brought in $22.1 million this weekend. It has…
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Lion King 3D Concept Art
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Rarely Seen Concept Art is now available from The Lion King! Don’t forget you get a free pair of limited edition Simba-sized 3D glasses only at Real D theaters when you watch the Lion King 3D this Friday, September 16th! Trailer/Clips featuring your favorite songs can be found…
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10 THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT THE LION KING
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE With The Lion King 3D about to be released for the first time in theaters on September 16th and on Disney Blu-ray™ Hi-Def and Blu-ray 3D ™ October 4th, we step back in time to uncover some fun facts and top secrets about the animated blockbuster…SECRET NUMBER ONE……