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Lucasfilm Announces Jon Favreau as Writer and Producer for New Live-Action Star Wars Series

March 8, 2018

Lucasfilm has just announced that Jon Favreau has been signed on to executive produce and write a live-action Star Wars series for Disney’s upcoming direct-to-consumer platform. Favreau played roles in both the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series and in the upcoming Solo: A Star Wars Story and is no stranger to the Star Wars universe. “I couldn’t be more excited about Jon coming on … Lucasfilm Announces Jon Favreau as Writer and Producer for New Live-Action Star Wars Series

Disney Casts John Oliver to Voice ‘Zazu’ in Upcoming Live-Action Remake of ‘The Lion King’

July 11, 2017

It has been confirmed that John Oliver has been cast to portray Zazu, the high-strung hornbill who serves as Mufasa’s loyal majordomo, in Disney’s live-action remake of The Lion King. Oliver will join the star-studded cast that includes Donald Glover as Simba, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Billy Eichner as Timon, and Seth Rogen as Pumbaa. Jon … Disney Casts John Oliver to Voice ‘Zazu’ in Upcoming Live-Action Remake of ‘The Lion King’

Disney Asks Beyoncé to Voice ‘Nala’ in Live Action Remake of ‘The Lion King’

April 3, 2017

It seems like every time we turn around, another Disney classic is being remade into a live-action film. The Debrief in the U.K. is reporting that Beyoncé has been asked to voice the part of ‘Nala’ in Disney’s live-action remake of The Lion King movie. The childhood favorite was originally released in 1994 and was … Disney Asks Beyoncé to Voice ‘Nala’ in Live Action Remake of ‘The Lion King’

James Earl Jones and Donald Glover to Star in Live-Action Remake of “The Lion King”

February 18, 2017

Last September, we told you that Jon Favreau was set to reimagine The Lion King by bringing the 1994 classic animated feature to life in a brand new way. Tonight, Favreau made two casting announcements for The Lion King from his Twitter account and we’re excited to share them with you! Looking forward to working … James Earl Jones and Donald Glover to Star in Live-Action Remake of “The Lion King”


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