There is some very sad news coming out of Hollywood on this September day. Actor James Earl Jones, the voice behind Mufasa in Disney’s 1994 film The Lion King and the villainous Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise, has died at the age of 93. His death was confirmed by his representatives at Independent Artist Group. Related: ‘Star Wars’ Actor ...

Disney confirms it will be leaning on its original animated Lion King film for its upcoming theme park project. Related: Guest Behavior Could Be the Reason for Disney’s Rivers of America Closure The Walt Disney Company recently held its D23 event, which brought several major updates for both fans of Disney’s theme park and entertainment divisions. Officially called “D23: The Ultimate ...

The Lion King (1994) franchise was the star of the show at this weekend’s D23 Expo in Anaheim, California. The official Disney fan convention kicked off on Friday, August 9, and finished on Sunday, August 11. On Friday night, Walt Disney Studios released the official full-length trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King (2024), the upcoming prequel to the live-action The Lion King (2019). The ...

The Lion King is about to “take its place” among the stars — and by stars, we mean shared cinematic universes. Some 10 or so years ago, the term “cinematic universe” or “shared cinematic universe” wouldn’t have meant a great deal to anyone. Now, you could say it’s part of the great “circle of life” — at least where all ...

On May 24 and 25, Disney celebrated the 30th anniversary of its hit animated film, The Lion King (1994), at the iconic Hollywood Bowl. The incredible night featured an orchestra and choir singing as the movie played. The animated film’s original actors, including Nathan Lane (Timon), Ernie Sabella (Pumbaa), and Jeremy Irons (Scar), also performed. Additionally, guests enjoyed performances from ...

Elton John blocked the original version of the most iconic song in The Lion King (1994), according to the Broadway star and Disney legend who was supposed to sing it. The Lion King is arguably the apex of the 1990s Disney Renaissance, which began when the desperate company hired Howard Ashman and Alan Menken to massage some life into its ...

The trailer for the upcoming prequel film Mufasa: The Lion King has hit the Internet, and Disney fans are not thrilled about it. However, director Barry Jenkins is making it clear: he doesn’t really care. Mufasa: The Lion King is the live-action (or, rather, photorealistic) prequel to The Lion King (2019), which itself was a remake of the 1994 Disney ...