The Lion King Articles and News Stories


‘Dumbo’, ‘Frozen 2’, ‘The Lion King’ and More Part of Disney Films Slate Through 2019

Today, at the D23 Expo in the live action panel, the slate of upcoming Disney films were released through 2019! Walt Disney Studios chairman Alan Horn announced that the 2019 releases will include an untitled Avengers film, Captain Marvel, Dumbo, The Lion King, The Nutcracker, Mary Poppins Returns, Frozen 2, Toy Story 4, Mulan, and Star ‘Dumbo’, ‘Frozen 2’, ‘The Lion King’ and More Part of Disney Films Slate Through 2019

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

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’

Release Dates for ‘Episode IX’, ‘The Lion King’, ‘Frozen 2’, and ‘Indiana Jones’ Revealed

The release dates for Star Wars: Episode IX, The Lion King, Frozen 2, and Indiana Jones have all been announced. All four films are highly anticipated, and are all predicted to do very well in the box-office. Star Wars: Episode IX is now set for May 24, 2019. The ninth film of the Skywalker saga will Release Dates for ‘Episode IX’, ‘The Lion King’, ‘Frozen 2’, and ‘Indiana Jones’ Revealed

Disneyland’s Fantasmic! Adds Scenes From The Lion King, Tangled, and More!

When Fantasmic! returns to Disneyland Park this summer, it looks like it’ll have some new additions to the show. Aladdin, The Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Tangled look to all be scenes that will be included! Additionally, Mickey Mouse looks to have an even bigger presence in the nighttime spectacular. There is no Disneyland’s Fantasmic! Adds Scenes From The Lion King, Tangled, and More!

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

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”

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”

‘The Lion King’ and ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ selected to join the National Film Registry

Carla Hayden, the 14th librarian of Congress, with deliberation from National Film Preservation Board experts have selected 25 films to join the 2016 National Film Registry. Two of the films that were selected were Disney films, “The Lion King” and “Who Framed Roger Rabbit.” “The Lion King” was a cartoon musical that premiered in 1994, ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ selected to join the National Film Registry