the lion king

The film features an ensemble voice cast that includes Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, Jeremy Irons, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Moira Kelly, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Rowan Atkinson, Robert Guillaume, Madge Sinclair (in her last film role), Whoopi Goldberg, Cheech Marin, and Jim Cummings. [8] Katzenberg decided to add elements involving coming of age and death, and ideas from personal life experiences, such as some of his trials in his bumpy road in politics, saying about the film, "It is a little bit about myself. According to our sources â the same ones who told us Bambi and Robin Hood remakes were in development, both of which are now confirmed â The Lion Kingâs Timon and Pumbaa are reportedly set to be the stars of their own Disney Plus limited series, which is said to be a more comedic offering that could potentially take several cues from 2004âs direct-to-video The Lion King 1.5, which tracked what â¦ [13] Weeks before the film was to be released, the 1994 Northridge earthquake shut down the studio and required the animators to finish their work from home. He lures Simba and his friend Nala to go to a forbidden place and they are attacked by hyenas but they are rescued by Mufasa. Top 10 (listed alphabetically, not ranked) –. A family of undercover superheroes, while trying to live the quiet suburban life, are forced into action to save the world. [139] The Lion King won the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie at the 1995 Kids' Choice Awards. The epic feel drew inspiration from concept studies by artist Hans Bacher—who, following Scribner's request for realism, tried to depict effects such as lens flare—and the works of painters Charles Marion Russell, Frederic Remington, and Maxfield Parrish. [25] The Pride Lands are modeled on the Kenyan national park visited by the crew. [12][207][208], The Lion King inspired two attractions retelling the story of the film at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, director Jon Favreau, and more of his Lion King cast discuss how their portrayals of cherished characters still break new creative ground. The Lion King garnered two Academy Awards for its achievement in music and the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. With an initial worldwide gross of $763 million, it finished its theatrical run as the highest-grossing film of 1994 and the highest-grossing animated film. [8] The original version of the film was very different from the final film. [143] In June 2008, the American Film Institute listed The Lion King as the fourth best film in the animation genre in its AFI's 10 Top 10 list,[144] having previously put "Hakuna Matata" as 99th on its AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs ranking.[145]. Cheerful, feisty lion cub Simba "Just Can't Wait to Be King," but with the loss of his dad, Mufasa, his adventures take a new path. [81] By the end of its original theatrical run, in spring 1995, it had earned $312.9 million,[2] being the second-highest-grossing 1994 film in North America behind Forrest Gump (1994). Meanwhile, Scar visits the hyenas and convinces them to help him overthrow Mufasa in exchange for hunting rights in the Pride Lands. [65] This marks the first time that the film has been released in high-definition Blu-ray and on Blu-ray 3D. Lion prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself. [31], The Lion King original motion picture soundtrack was released by Walt Disney Records on April 27, 1994. When a new toy called "Forky" joins Woody and the gang, a road trip alongside old and new friends reveals how big the world can be for a toy. Disney THE LION KING | Award-Winning Best Musical. He orders the hyenas to kill the cub, but Simba escapes. [193], In June 2020, Parkwood Entertainment and Disney announced that a film titled Black Is King would be released on July 31, 2020 on Disney+. 19 wins & 37 nominations. Disney's official site for tickets to the landmark Broadway musical THE LION KING in New York City and on tour across North America. The album was also produced by Beyoncé and features African artists such as Wizkid, Shatta Wale, Burna Boy, Mr Eazi, Tiwa Savage, Tekno, Yemi Alade, Busiswa and Salatiel, as well as appearances from Jay-Z, Blue Ivâ¦ [61] A second disc, with bonus features, was also included in the DVD release. [18], Nathan Lane originally auditioned for Zazu, and Ernie Sabella for one of the hyenas. The DVD release featured two versions of the film on the first disc, a remastered version created for the 2002 IMAX release and an edited version of the IMAX release purporting to be the original 1994 theatrical version. While it looked beautiful, it just felt like it had no emotions. [54] In addition, Deluxe Editions of both formats were released. [91] Most box-office observers had expected the film to fall about 50 percent in its second weekend and were also expecting Moneyball (2011) to be at first place. Mark Mancina did the musical arrangements and new orchestral tracks. The VHS Deluxe Edition included the film, an exclusive lithograph of Rafiki and Simba (in some editions), a commemorative "Circle of Life" epigraph, six concept art lithographs, another tape with the half-hour TV special The Making of The Lion King, and a certificate of authenticity. Computer animation was also used in several scenes, most notably in the wildebeest stampede sequence. "[158], Protests were raised against one scene where it appears as if the word "SEX" might have been embedded into the dust flying in the sky when Simba flops down,[159] which conservative activist Donald Wildmon asserted was a subliminal message intended to promote sexual promiscuity. [62] By means of seamless branching, the film could be viewed either with or without a newly created scene – a short conversation in the film replaced with a complete song ("The Morning Report"). These writers have also been involved in the writing of several other animated features, either with Disney or other studios. 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. In January 2005, the film, along with the sequels, went back into moratorium. [4] The Computer Animation Production System (CAPS) helped simulate camera movements such as tracking shots, and was employed in coloring, lighting, and particle effects. [146][147] Matthew Broderick believed initially that he was, in fact, working on an American version of Kimba since he was familiar with the Japanese original. This is the short story of The Lion King. The Lion King is a one of a kind adventure and this reboot of a not so old film showcases what is wrong with modern blockbusters. As of July 2012, The Lion King has earned $422,783,777 in North America, and an estimated $528,800,000 in other foreign territories for a worldwide total of $951,583,777. Its original songs were written by composer Elton Johnand lyriâ¦ Zimmer's complete instrumental score for the film was never originally given a full release, until the soundtrack's commemorative 20th anniversary re-release in 2014. [180] Two months later, John Oliver was cast as Zazu. Social identities 1.2 (1995): 373-379. Aztlán: A Journal of Chicano Studies 25(1): 47-67. [105] James Berardinelli from ReelViews praised the film saying, "With each new animated release, Disney seems to be expanding its already-broad horizons a little more. If truth be told, even for adults it is downright strange. [47][48] The Lion King marks also the first time a special dubbing is released in honor of a Disney movie background, but not the last: in 2016 the film Moana (2016) received a special Tahitian language version,[49] followed in 2017 by a Māori version,[50] in 2018 by a Hawaiian version;[51] and in 2019 the film Frozen II (2019) was dubbed into Northern Sami, even though Frozen (2013) was not. In 2016, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". When Hahn joined the project, he was dissatisfied with the script and the story was promptly rewritten. [133] The songs "Circle of Life" and "Hakuna Matata" were also nominated. "[41] On its first weekend, The Lion King made $2.7 million from 66 locations, a $27,664 per theater average. Note of the author. More than 600 artists, animators, and technicians contributed to The Lion King. A selfish Prince is cursed to become a monster for the rest of his life, unless he learns to fall in love with a beautiful young woman he keeps prisoner. [181] At the end of July 2017, Beyoncé had reportedly entered final negotiations to play Nala and contribute a new soundtrack. As Menken was unavailable, the producers accepted Rice's suggestion of Elton John,[17] after Rice's invitation of ABBA fell through due to Benny Andersson being busy with the musical Kristina från Duvemåla. In February 2006, Linda's heirs reached a legal settlement with Abilene Music, who held the worldwide rights and had licensed the song to Disney for an undisclosed amount of money. [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. Ebert and his partner Gene Siskel both gave the film a "Thumbs Up", but Siskel said that it was not as good as Beauty and the Beast and that it was "a good film, not a great one". [209] Another that is still running is the live-action 30-minute musical revue of the movie, "Festival of the Lion King", which incorporates the musical numbers into gymnastic routines with live actors, along with animatronic puppets of Simba and Pumbaa and a costumed actor as Timon. "[154] Tezuka's family and Tezuka Productions never pursued litigation. [156][152] Ladd stated there was at least one animator remembered by his colleagues as being an avid Kimba fan and being quite vociferous about Disney's conduct during production. The Lion King, complete with jaunty songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, is undeniably and fully worthy of its glorious Disney heritage. Scar refuses and attacks his nephew, but Simba throws him off the cliff after a brief fight. [2] After its initial run, having earned $763.4 million,[71] it ranked as the highest-grossing animated film of all time, the highest-grossing film of Walt Disney Animation Studios,[72] and the highest-grossing film of 1994. Afterward, Simba takes over the kingship and makes Nala his queen. [135], At the Saturn Awards, the film was nominated in two categories, Best Fantasy Film and Best Performance by a Younger Actor although it did not win in either category. If you enjoyed this game and want to play similar fun games then make sure to play The Lion Guard: Assemble, Disney's Lion King 1 1/2 or Neon Genesis Evangelion or just go to the Classic games page. "[138] At the 1995 MTV Movie Awards, the film received nominations for Best Villain and Best Song, though it lost in both categories. This made The Lion King the first re-issue release to earn the number-one slot at the American weekend box office since the re-issue of Return of the Jedi (1983) in March 1997. "The second 10" (not ranked) – Sean P. Means, This page was last edited on 11 February 2021, at 12:05. The show's financial success led to adaptations all over the world. The filmmakers also watched the films of John Ford and other filmmakers, which also influenced the design of the film. Notably, The Lion King was the â¦ And Simba, the next lion king is presented to them by Rafiki, who was the kingdoms advisor. 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. [163], The film has been criticized for race and class issues, with the hyenas seen as reflecting negative stereotypes of black and Latino ethnic communities. It is the second highest-grossing animated film of all time worldwide and the highest-grossing film of Walt Disney Animation Studios. Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven leave Arendelle to travel to an ancient, autumn-bound forest of an enchanted land. "[103], Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly praised the film, writing that it "has the resonance to stand not just as a terrific cartoon but as an emotionally pungent movie". Rice's lyrics—which were reworked up to the production's end—were pinned to the storyboards during development. [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. lion_king.ttf. [98] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 88 out of 100 based on 30 critics, indicating "universal acclaim". [178] The following month, it was reported that Beyoncé was Favreau's top choice to voice Nala, but she had not accepted the role yet due to a pregnancy. Thus his role was changed into a female hyena, Shenzi, who was voiced by Whoopi Goldberg. [172][173], In September 2016, following the critical and financial success of The Jungle Book, Walt Disney Pictures announced that they were developing a CGI remake of The Lion King by the same name, with Jon Favreau directing. Featuring JD McCrary and Donald Glover as young Simba and Simba, âThe Lion Kingâ roars into U.S. theaters on â¦ [100], Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film three-and-a-half stars out of a possible four and called it "a superbly drawn animated feature". 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. [191], Production for the film began in May 2017. After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery. [206] The musical became one of the most successful in Broadway history, winning six Tony Awards including Best Musical, and despite moving to the Minskoff Theatre in 2006, is still running to this day in New York, becoming the third longest-running show and highest grossing Broadway production in history. [14] Rewrites were frequent, with animator Andreas Deja saying that completed scenes would be delivered, only for the response to be that parts needed to be reanimated because of dialog changes. The Lion King (1994) at Rotten Tomatoes. For its 2019 remake, see, In 2012, the category was merged back into, Allers, Roger; Hahn, Don, and Minkoff, Rob (1995). Scar refuses to help Mufasa, instead sending him falling to his death. [69], The Lion King was released on Ultra HD Blu-ray and 4K digital download on December 3, 2018. Timon and Pumbaa, a meerkat and warthog, rescue Simba, who collapses in a desert. [153] Yoshihiro Shimizu of Tezuka Productions has refuted rumors that the studio was paid hush money by Disney and stated that they have no interest in suing Disney, explaining that "[w]e think it's a totally different story". Lion, large, powerfully built cat that is second in size only to the tiger. [65][88] The film opened at the number one spot on Friday, September 16, 2011, with $8.9 million[89] and finished the weekend with $30.2 million, ranking number one at the box office. [7] The idea was then developed by Walt Disney Feature Animation's vice president for creative affairs Charlie Fink. The first was sequel The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, released in 1998 on VHS. Ernie Sabella continued to voice Pumbaa, while Timon was voiced by Quinton Flynn and Kevin Schon in addition to Nathan Lane. [8] Schumacher likened the script for King of the Jungle to "an animated National Geographic special". Disney's "The Lion King" was written by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts and Linda Woolverton. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba - the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands. Anyone can edit our site as long as they work in abidance with our rules. [92], After its initial box-office success, many theaters decided to continue to show the film for more than two weeks, even though its 3D Blu-ray release was scheduled for two-and-a-half weeks after its theatrical release. What will Simba do? [194] Directed, written and executive produced by Beyoncé, Black Is King is described as reimagining "the lessons of The Lion King for today’s young kings and queens in search of their own crowns". [24], The character animators studied real-life animals for reference, as was done for Bambi (1942). In Africa, the lion cub Simba is the pride and joy of his parents King Mufasa and Queen Sarabi. [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. Animator Tom Sito has stated that the letters spell "SFX" (a common abbreviation for "special effects"), not with an "E" instead of the "F", and were intended as an innocent "signature" created by the effects animation team. 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. [151][152] Minkoff also observed that whenever a story is based in Africa, it is "not unusual to have characters like a baboon, a bird or hyenas. "[15][self-published source] Most of the leading animators either were doing their first major work supervising a character, or had much interest in animating an animal. 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. Retrieved April 1 (1997): 2008. highest-grossing traditionally animated film of all time, Recording Industry Association of America, highest-grossing animated film of all time, Kimba the White Lion § The Lion King controversy, "With "20,000 Leagues," the National Film Registry Reaches 700", "The Lion King: The Landmark Musical Event", "Jeremy Irons and James Earl Jones on 'The Lion King 3D' and Keeping It Together When Mufasa Dies", "SUMMER SNEAKS '94: You Can't Hide His Lion Eyes", "Producer Don Hahn Shares His Experiences Working on 'The Lion King, "Walt Disney Records to release legacy collection", "Rhythm of the Pride Lands: The Musical Journey Continues ...", "Summer Movie Hype Coming In Like a 'Lion, "Technology; Cinema Sound Gets a Digital Life", "Don Hahn interview: The Lion King, Disney, Pixar, Frankenweenie and the future of animation", "Will 'Lion King' Be Disney's Next 'Beast'? "[162][163] Even so, the film was also credited with "spark[ing] an interest" in hyenas at the Berkeley center. [140][141], In 2008, The Lion King was ranked as the 319th greatest film ever made by Empire magazine,[142] and in June 2011, TIME named it one of "The 25 All-TIME Best Animated Films". It is the 32nd Disney animated feature film, and the fifth animated film produced during a period known as the Disney Renaissance. Lions are most active at night and live in a variety of habitats but prefer grassland, savanna, dense scrub, and open woodland. "[97] It also ranked 56th on their "Top 100 Animation Movies". [99] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film a rare "A+" grade on an A+ to F scale. The proverbial âking of the beasts,â the lion has been one of the best-known wild animals since earliest times. The Lion King Musical transports audiences to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. This is not just the only Zulu dubbing ever made by Disney, but also the only one made in any African language, other than Arabic. [65][66] A standalone single-disc DVD release also followed on November 15, 2011. "[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. [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. With the earnings of the 3D run, The Lion King surpassed all the aforementioned films but Toy Story 3 (2010) to rank as the second-highest-grossing animated film worldwide—later dropping to ninth, and then tenth, surpassed by its photorealistic CGI remake counterpart—and it remains the highest-grossing hand-drawn animated film. The Lion King ( 2019) The Lion King. What will Simba do? [8], The voice actors were chosen for how they fit and could add to the characters—for instance, James Earl Jones was cast because the directors found his voice "powerful" and similar to a lion's roar. [17] Jones commented that during the years of production, Mufasa "became more and more of a dopey dad instead of [a] grand king". Audiences have been hit with three 3D re-releases in the year since, meaning the novelty value has definitely worn off. The Lion King - I Just Can't Wait To Be King (1080p) - YouTube The Lion King is a 1994 American animated musical drama film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. See it now in London. A Special Collector's Gift Set was also released, containing the DVD set, five exclusive lithographed character portraits (new sketches created and signed by the original character animators), and an introductory book entitled The Journey. The film centers around Simba and Nala's daughter, Kiara, who falls in love with Kovu, a male lion who was raised in a pride of Scar's followers, the Outsiders. [133] "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" also won the Grammy Award for Best Male Vocal Performance. [59] In addition, 23 million units were shipped overseas to international markets. [37], The wide release followed on June 24, 1994, in 2,550 screens. Rated PG for sequences of violence and peril, and some thematic elements. [75] The Lion King was also the highest-grossing G-rated film in the United States from 1994 to 2003 and again from 2011 to 2019 until its total was surpassed by the computer-animated Toy Story 4 (2019) (unadjusted for inflation). [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. Certain elements of the film were thought to bear a resemblance to Osamu Tezuka's 1960s Japanese anime television series, Jungle Emperor (known as Kimba the White Lion in the United States), with some similarities between a number of characters and various individual scenes. [12], In October 1991, Oliver & Company director George Scribner was the initial director of the film,[13] being later joined by Roger Allers, who was the lead story man on Beauty and the Beast (1991). [186][187][188][189][190] On November 28, 2017, it was reported that Elton John had signed onto the project to rework his musical compositions from the original film. [64], Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment released the Diamond Edition of The Lion King on October 4, 2011. Oscars: Best Visual Effects Predictions 2021, Angelina Jolie on the VFX and âExtraordinary Detail and Careâ Behind Disneyâs âThe One and Only Ivanâ, Movies and TV Celebrating Black Joy on Prime Video, The Billion-Dollar Film Club: 46 Movies to Reach $1 Billion Worldwide, Things You'd Like to See in 'The Lion King', Golden Globes 2020 â Best Motion Picture, Animated, Most Unnecessary Remake/Reboot or Sequel of 2019, AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Missing Link is Missing Money. Chicago Tribune 26 (1994). Through pioneering filmmaking techniques, The Lion King brings treasured characters to life in a whole new way. 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). Top 10 (listed alphabetically, not ranked) – William Arnold. [41][86] An enhanced sound mix was also provided to, as Hahn explained, "make the audience feel like they're in the middle of the movie. Mecchi helped to adapt "The Lion King" for Broadway and to adapt the musical "Annie" for television. The magically long-haired Rapunzel has spent her entire life in a tower, but now that a runaway thief has stumbled upon her, she is about to discover the world for the first time, and who she really is. You will be thrilled by the breathtaking animation, unforgettable Academy Award winning music (1994: Best Original Score; Best Song, "Can You Feel The Love Tonight"), and timeless story. To save her father from death in the army, a young maiden secretly goes in his place and becomes one of China's greatest heroines in the process. [4] Lyricist Tim Rice worked closely with the writing team, flying to California at least once a month because his songs needed to work in the narrative continuity. The animation leads for the main characters included Mark Henn on young Simba, Ruben A. Aquino on adult Simba, Andreas Deja on Scar, Aaron Blaise on young Nala, Anthony DeRosa on adult Nala, and Tony Fucile on Mufasa. 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!
Declan Welles Father, Double Walled Chimney Flue, Tesla Electrician Apprenticeship, Mayonnaise Packets Target, In My Daughter's Name Youtube, Building Tolerance Definition, Apache Basket Weaving, Firealpaca Brushes Deviantart, Apocalipsis 14 12, Wa40j3000aw/a2 Diagnostic Mode, Hallelujah Christmas Lyrics And Chords, Can A Backslider Be Restored?, Hoover Onepwr Battery Warranty,