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The Lion King
The smash hit animation, which made more than $968m at the box office in 1994 before being adapted into a popular stage musical, is to be given a live action reboot directed by Jon Favreau, who brought The Jungle Book to life. The "reimagining" will include songs from the original, written by Elton John, Tim Rice and Hans Zimmer, including the Oscar-winning "Can You Feel the Love Tonight."
The all-star cast is led by "Atlanta" star Donald Glover as the voice of Simba while Beyoncé will voice Nala, and James Earl Jones will reprise his role as the majestic Mufasa. It is set for release on July 19, 2019.
Click here for our video showcasing the star-studded cast
The smash hit animation, which made more than $968m at the box office in 1994 before being adapted into a popular stage musical, is to be given a live action reboot directed by Jon Favreau, who brought The Jungle Book to life. The "reimagining" will include songs from the original, written by Elton John, Tim Rice and Hans Zimmer, including the Oscar-winning "Can You Feel the Love Tonight."
The all-star cast is led by "Atlanta" star Donald Glover as the voice of Simba while Beyoncé will voice Nala, and James Earl Jones will reprise his role as the majestic Mufasa. It is set for release on July 19, 2019.
Click here for our video showcasing the star-studded cast
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