It is an evolution of the technology Jon [Favreau] used in Jungle Book". The directors laughed at their performance and decided to cast them as Timon and Pumbaa. [11], Matthew Broderick was cast as adult Simba early during production, and during the three years of voice acting only recorded with another actor once, and only discovered Moira Kelly voiced Nala at the premiere. [73] It held the record for the highest-grossing animated feature film (in North America, outside North America, and worldwide) until it was surpassed by the computer-animated Finding Nemo (2003). Scar tells the pride that the stampede killed Mufasa and Simba and steps forward as the new king, allowing Shenzi's clan to live in the Pride Lands. [32] In July 2017, John Oliver was cast as Zazu. [4] In China, where it released a week prior to the rest of the world, the film was projected to debut to $50–60 million. The Lion King grossed $422.8 million in North America and $545.7 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $968.5 million. Scar convinces Simba that he is to bla… جستجوی دانلود . [50], Rather than have animators do everything, the team used artificial intelligence to allow virtual characters to behave in ways that mimicked real animals. [77] The average of $793,377 per theater stands as the largest ever achieved during a weekend[78] and it was the highest-grossing opening weekend on under 50 screens, beating the record set by Star Wars (1977) from 43 screens. Directed by Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff. Enraged, Simba forces him to show the truth to the rest of the pride. Foster, David. [192] It was released on July 19, 2019. [134] The Lion King also won Annie Awards for Best Animated Feature, Best Achievement in Voice Acting (for Jeremy Irons), and Best Individual Achievement for Story Contribution in the Field of Animation. [12] Hahn found the script unfocused and lacking a clear theme, and after establishing the main theme as "leaving childhood and facing up to the realities of the world", asked for a final retool. Listen to Radio Source! During the conversation, the topic of a story set in Africa came up, and Katzenberg immediately jumped at the idea. Directed by Jon Favreau. [36] Later on November 1, 2017, her role was confirmed in an official announcement,[37][38] which also confirmed that Chiwetel Ejiofor would play the role of Scar, and announced that Eric Andre, Florence Kasumba, and Keegan-Michael Key would be the voices of Azizi, Shenzi, and Kamari while JD McCrary and Shahadi Wright Joseph would be the voices of young Simba and young Nala, respectively. With the Pride Lands restored to its usual state, Rafiki presents Simba and Nala's newborn cub to the assembled animals, continuing the circle of life. Scar begs for mercy and attempts to blame his crimes on the hyenas; Simba spares his life but orders him to leave the Pride Lands forever. [16] During the summer of 1992, the team was joined by screenwriter Irene Mecchi, with a second screenwriter, Jonathan Roberts, joining a few months later. [17] Jones commented that during the years of production, Mufasa "became more and more of a dopey dad instead of [a] grand king". The Lion King Family Suites View Photos for The Lion King Family Suites Opens a dialog. [30] The score was composed by Hans Zimmer, who was hired based on his work in two films in African settings, The Power of One (1992) and A World Apart (1988),[14] and supplemented the score with traditional African music and choir elements arranged by Lebo M.[29] Zimmer's partners Mark Mancina and Jay Rifkin helped with arrangements and song production. [28] Favreau also aimed to develop his own take on the original film's story with what he said was "the spectacle of a BBC wildlife documentary". The story takes place in a kingdom of lions in Africa and was influenced by the Biblical stories of Joseph and Moses, and William Shakespeare's Hamlet. I mean, Simba. The song, however, will sound a little different: The 1994 edition was recorded by … With an estimated budget of around $260 million, it is one of the most expensive films ever made. Scar sets a trap for his brother and nephew, luring Simba into a gorge and having the hyenas drive a large herd of wildebeest into a stampede that will trample him. [85] On July 30, 2019, the film grossed $1 billion, becoming the 42nd film to ever reach the milestone, as well as fastest animated film to gross $1 billion, doing so in 21 days, surpassing Incredibles 2 (46 days). Buena Vista Pictures Distribution president Dick Cook said the decision was made for such an approach because "we were all so taken by the beauty and majesty of this piece that we felt like it was probably one of the best four minutes of film that we've seen", and Don Hahn added that "Circle of Life" worked as a trailer as it "came off so strong, and so good, and ended with such a bang". [23] On October 13, 2016, it was reported that Disney had hired Jeff Nathanson to write the screenplay for the remake. A lot of animation fans are upset with Disney for billing its Lion King remake as “live action” Okay, the extent to which this is a “debate” is a little overstated. 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The film has led to many derived works, such as a Broadway adaptation; two direct-to-video follow-ups—the sequel, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998), and the prequel/parallel, The Lion King 1½ (2004); two television series, Timon and Pumbaa and The Lion Guard; a 3D re-release in 2011; and a photorealistic remake in 2019, which also became the highest-grossing animated film at the time of its release. Laserdisc/DVD audio commentary for, Martin-Rodriguez, Manuel (2000) "Hyenas in The Pride Lands: Latinos/As and Immigration in Disney's The Lion King". [39][40][41][42][43] In November 2018, Amy Sedaris was announced as having been cast in a role created for the film. The biggest and most obvious difference between the two versions of The Lion King is quite simply how the film looks. The digital surround sound of the film led many of those theaters to implement Dolby Laboratories' newest sound systems. [69] All-in-all, Disney spent around $145 million promoting the film. [14] The animators also studied animal movements at the Miami MetroZoo under guidance from wildlife expert Ron Magill. Club, summarized the film as "Joyless, artless, and maybe soulless, it transforms one of the most striking titles from the Mouse House vault into a very expensive, star-studded Disneynature film." [17][19] For the hyenas, the original intention was to reunite Cheech & Chong, but while Cheech Marin accepted to play Banzai, Tommy Chong was unavailable. Brunette, Libby, Claudette Mallory, and Shannon Wood. [14][26] Art director Andy Gaskill and the filmmakers sought to give the film a sense of grand sweep and epic scale similar to David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia (1962). With Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones, Whoopi Goldberg. The Lion King is a 1994 American animated musical drama film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It has grossed over $1.6 billion worldwide, becoming seventh highest-grossing film at the time and the highest-grossing animated film of all time, overtaking Frozen. Disney's "The Lion King" remake combines CGI and live-action filmmaking. Aztlán: A Journal of Chicano Studies 25(1): 47-67. The CAV laserdisc Deluxe Edition also contained the film, six concept art lithographs and The Making of The Lion King, and added storyboards, character design artwork, concept art, rough animation, and a directors' commentary that the VHS edition did not have, on a total of four double sided discs. [40], The wide release followed on June 24, 1994, in 2,550 screens. He orders the hyenas to kill the cub, but Simba escapes. He then encounters Rafiki, who tells him that Mufasa's spirit lives on in Simba. [191], Production for the film began in May 2017. Timon, Pumbaa, Rafiki, Zazu, and the lionesses fend off the hyenas while Scar, attempting to escape, gets cornered by Simba at a ledge near the top of Pride Rock. 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Scar taunts Simba over his role in Mufasa's death and backs him to the edge of the rock, where he reveals to him that he murdered Mufasa. Timon, Pumbaa, Rafiki, Zazu, and the lionesses fend off the hyenas while Scar, attempting to escape, which Simba corners at a ledge near the top of Pride Rock. The Lion King is a 1994 American animated musical drama film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Following the footsteps of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King was the next Disney animated film to be given a Broadway stage adaptation. The Lion King: The Novelization is a book inspired by The Lion King. [1], On September 28, 2016, Walt Disney Pictures confirmed that Jon Favreau would be directing a remake of the 1994 animated film The Lion King, which would feature the songs from the 1994 film, following a string of recent box office successes of Disney live-action remake films such as Maleficent, Cinderella, Favreau's The Jungle Book, and Beauty and the Beast, with the latter three also earning critical praise. [152] While The Hollywood Reporter said the film would be a prequel about Mufasa during his formative years, Deadline said it would be a sequel centering on both Mufasa's origins and the events after the first film, similar to The Godfather Part II. [63] On April 10, 2019, Disney released the official trailer featuring new footage which revealed Scar, Zazu, Simba and Nala (both as cubs and as adults), Sarabi, Rafiki, Timon and Pumbaa, and the hyenas. Simba visits the ghost of Mufasa in the night sky, who tells him that he must take his rightful place as king. [82] With the launch of Disney+Hotstar in India on April 3, 2020,[83] the film was made available in India as well in multiple languages. [62] A special sneak peek featuring John Kani's voice as Rafiki and a new poster were released during the 91st Academy Awards on February 24, 2019. In January 2005, the film, along with the sequels, went back into moratorium. Don Hahn explained that eight years after The Lion King got its original release, "there was a whole new generation of kids who haven't really seen it, particularly on the big screen." Dowd bemoaned the film's insistence on realism, commenting, "We're watching a hollow bastardization of a blockbuster, at once completely reliant on the audience's pre-established affection for its predecessor and strangely determined to jettison much of what made it special. Bekijk de The Lion King video! [76], In the first two days of limited release in two theaters it grossed $622,277 and for the weekend it earned $1,586,753, placing tenth place at the box office for the weekend. Help update the images in the rules! The Lion King Roaring onto dazzling 4K Ultra HD™ for the first time—celebrate the full glory of Disney’s magnificent coming-of-age masterpiece, The Lion King! He then convinces Simba that the tragedy was Simba's own fault and advises him to leave the kingdom and never return. [87], In 2011, The Lion King was converted to 3D for a two-week limited theatrical re-issue and subsequent 3D Blu-ray release. "[121] Metacritic gave the film a weighted average score of 55 out of 100, based on 54 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Scar refuses and attacks his nephew, but Simba throws him off the cliff after a brief fight. [102] Hal Hinson of The Washington Post called it "an impressive, almost daunting achievement" and felt that the film was "spectacular in a manner that has nearly become commonplace with Disney's feature-length animations", but was less enthusiastic toward the end of his review saying, "Shakespearean in tone, epic in scope, it seems more appropriate for grown-ups than for kids. [174] The following month, Jeff Nathanson was hired to write the script for the film. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its visual effects, music, and vocal performances (particularly Rogen and Eichner), but criticism for its lack of originality, and facial emotion on the characters. Scar refuses to help Mufasa, instead sending him falling to his death. Listen to Radio Source! Shimizu further explained that they rejected urges from some American lawyers to sue because "we're a small, weak company... Disney's lawyers are among the top twenty in the world! Share the best GIFs now >>> [63] The DVD releases have sold a total of 11.9 million units and grossed $220 million. It suggested that a … [11] Simba would also not leave the kingdom but become a "lazy, slovenly, horrible character" due to manipulations from Scar, so Simba could be overthrown after coming of age. Mufasa shows Simba the Pride Lands and explains to him the responsibilities of kingship and the "circle of life", which connects all living things. Keyframe, the most popular review site for animated films and series. G | 1h 28min | Animation, Adventure, Drama | 24 June 1994 (USA) 1:20 | Trailer. The Lion King was released on June 15, 1994, to a positive reaction from critics, who praised the film for its music, story, themes, and animation. [7] The idea was then developed by Walt Disney Feature Animation's vice president for creative affairs Charlie Fink. The Lion King opening is the movie's most well-known scene—when all of the animals in the kingdom gather together to bow to their future king. First, the duo starred in the animated short "Stand by Me", featuring Timon singing the eponymous song, which was released in 1995 accompanying the theatrical release of Tom and Huck (1995). Rice's lyrics—which were reworked up to the production's end—were pinned to the storyboards during development. [177] In February 2017, Favreau announced that Donald Glover had been cast as Simba and that James Earl Jones would be reprising the role of Mufasa. [70], Beginning on June 24, 2019 (which marked the 25th anniversary of the release of the original film), in its first 24 hours of pre-sales, The Lion King became the second-best pre-seller of 2019 on Fandango in that frame (behind Avengers: Endgame), while Atom Tickets reported it was their best-ever first-day sales for a family film. "[9] In November of that year Thomas Disch (author of The Brave Little Toaster) wrote a treatment entitled King of the Kalahari,[10] and afterwards, Linda Woolverton spent a year writing drafts of the script, which was titled King of the Beasts and then King of the Jungle. [195] The film chronicles the story of a young African king who undergoes a "transcendent journey through betrayal, love and self-identity" to reclaim his throne, utilizing the guidance of his ancestors and childhood love, with the story being told through the voices of present-day Black people. [179] In April 2017, Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen joined the film as Timon and Pumbaa, respectively. The Lion King was directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, produced by Don Hahn, and has a screenplay credited to Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, and Linda Woolverton. [46] Virtual Production Supervisor Girish Balakrishnan said on his professional website that the filmmakers used motion capture and VR/AR technologies. [9] Thirteen of these supervising animators, both in California and in Florida, were responsible for establishing the personalities and setting the tone for the film's main characters. With Donald Glover, Beyoncé, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor. However, while Allers did indeed move to Tokyo in 1983 in order to work on Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (1989), he moved back to the United States in 1985, four years before the 1989 remake of Kimba began airing. She and Simba reunite and fall in love, and she urges him to return home, telling him that the Pride Lands have become a drought-stricken wasteland under Scar's reign. [68] On July 2, 2019, Disney released an extensive behind-the-scenes featurette detailing the various aspects of the film's production along with seven publicity stills featuring the voice actors facing their animal counterparts. One of the big points of discussion leading up Disney’s 2019 remake The Lion King was whether it should be called live-action or animated. ©2019 Disney Enterprises, Inc. However, Sito maintains there was "absolutely no inspiration" from Kimba during the production of The Lion King, and Kausler emphasized Disney's own Bambi as being their model during development. The film was expected to gross around $450 million over its first 10 days of a global release, including $160–170 million from its worldwide opening weekend. Is Disney's The Lion King remake animated? The … [71], The trailers of the film led to a claim of its being a shot-for-shot remake of Disney's 1994 film. Meanwhile, Scar visits the hyenas and convinces them to help him overthrow Mufasa in exchange for hunting rights in the Pride Lands. [65][66] A standalone single-disc DVD release also followed on November 15, 2011. 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