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“Beyoncé, Donald Glover and The Lion King Cast Stun in Gorgeous Cast Photo - PEOPLE.com” plus 2 more

“Beyoncé, Donald Glover and The Lion King Cast Stun in Gorgeous Cast Photo - PEOPLE.com” plus 2 more


Beyoncé, Donald Glover and The Lion King Cast Stun in Gorgeous Cast Photo - PEOPLE.com

Posted: 09 Jul 2019 08:59 AM PDT

Beyoncé and Lion King Cast Stun in Gorgeous Photo | PEOPLE.com

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When is Disney's The Lion King remake released in cinemas? Cast, trailer, songs and how similar is 2019 version to 1994 original? - Radio Times

Posted: 03 Jul 2019 09:03 AM PDT

Following on from his successful remake of animated classic The Jungle Book, director Jon Favreau is trying to create a similarly photorealistic version of The Lion King – but when will the new take on the Disney hit come to cinemas? And who exactly will be voicing the pride and their allies?

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When is The Lion King remake released in cinemas?

The new version of the movie will be released on 19th July 2019 in the UK, releasing in most other territories – including America – the same weekend (with one or two exceptions).


When can I buy tickets to see The Lion King? 

Tickets for The Lion King remake went on sale on Tuesday, 25th June – buy your ticket early if you want to squeeze into an early screening.


An all-star cast has been drafted in to lend their voices to the film's beloved characters, with Donald Glover set to play Simba, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, Billy Eichner as Timon, John Oliver as Zazu, Alfre Woodard as Sarabi, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar and Black Panther's John Kani as Rafiki.

Meanwhile, superstar musician Beyoncé is voicing Simba's love interest, Nala (you can hear a snippet of her singing below)…

… and iconic voice actor James Earl Jones is returning to reprise his role as Mufasa from the original movie.

"I see it as carrying the legacy across," Favreau told Empire on Earl Jones's casting. "Just hearing him say the lines is really moving and surreal."

He added: "The timbre of his voice has changed. That served the role well because he sounds like a king who's ruled for a long time."


Is there a Lion King trailer?

There is indeed, and it shows off the movie's impressively realistic-looking lions – as well as just how closely the film looks set to adhere to the original 1990s animated film.

Simba and Scar clashed in the first The Lion King trailer, a full teaser soon followed giving us our first look – or is that listen? – of Beyonce as Nala.

The first trailer went on to become the most viewed Disney trailer of all time.


How similar is The Lion King remake to the original 1994 animated movie?

The remake's plot is expected to remain largely the same as the original 1994 film which follows young lion cub Simba, son of King Mufasa, who witnesses his father's death in a terrible stampede, secretly caused by Mufasa's scheming brother Scar.

Believing the death to be his fault, Simba flees for a carefree existence living with meerkat Timon and warthog Pumbaa, but finds himself called back to his destiny when Scar's rule turns sour.

There is at least one new character – an elephant shrew, played by Amy Sedaris, has been added to the story, and a couple of the hyenas (played by Florence Kasuma, Keegan Michael-Key and Eric Andre) have had their names changed.

According to Favreau, the design of the hyenas also "had to change a lot" when remaking the original animation. "They didn't feel like they matched up well with the photo-realism," he explained to Empire. "A lot of the stuff around them was very stylised."

Some fans have taken the time to point out some shots from the trailers that look near-identical to their animated counterparts, as you can see in the video below.

But Favreau has countered that, explaining: "If you look at the plot points, it tracks pretty accurately to the old one. But if you watched the films side by side you'd realise they actually deviate a great deal."

Favreau has also said that the character of Nala has been expanded to take into consideration Beyonce's presence.

"In the original film, [Nala's] role is not as large as in the stage production, and we definitely drew inspiration, and that was one of the areas where we were going to expand this," he told Fandango.com.


Will there still be songs in The Lion King remake?

Taking its lead from the other realistic Disney remakes, it appears that the Lion King will bring back some but not all of its iconic songs. Rumour has it that Can You Feel the Love Tonight, Hakuna Matata, I Just Can't Wait to be King and Circle of Life are set to return, with Beyoncé and Elton John teaming up to write a new song for the end credits.

Sadly, Scar's barnstormer Be Prepared is thought to have not made the cut. Pity – we would have loved to see Chiwetel Ejiofor give it a go.

Update: The Lion King soundtrack has been announced and Be Prepared has been included. It's listed as a reworked version (2019) with Chiwetel Ejiofor singing.

There's also a new Beyonce song 'TBA' on the soundtrack, which is all very mysterious, but we know it doesn't replace any songs.

"We have all the original songs, but there's a song that she performed and wrote in the spirit of the production along with working with Lebo M., who's part of it with Hans Zimmer," Favreau told Fandango. "They were all collaborating with her and helping to bring this new piece of music into a film where there's already a very established musical personality to the piece. So it was nice of them to have them working with her to allow the new song to feel organically a part of the new production."


The Lion King soundtrack

1. Lindiwe Mkhize / Lebo M: 'Circle of Life / Nants' Ingonyama'

2. Hans Zimmer: 'Life's Not Fair'

3. Hans Zimmer: 'Rafiki's Fireflies'

4. JD McCrary / Shahadi Wright Joseph / John Oliver: 'I Just Can't Wait to Be King'

5. Hans Zimmer: 'Elephant Graveyard'

6. Chiwetel Ejiofor: 'Be Prepared (2019 Version)'

7. Hans Zimmer: 'Stampede'

8. Hans Zimmer: 'Scar Takes the Throne'

9. Billy Eichner / Seth Rogen / JD McCrary / Donald Glover: 'Hakuna Matata'

10. Hans Zimmer: 'Simba Is Alive!'

11. Billy Eichner / Seth Rogen: 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'

12. Beyoncé / Donald Glover / Billy Eichner / Seth Rogen: 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight'

13. Hans Zimmer: 'Reflections of Mufasa'

14. TBA – Beyonce

15. Hans Zimmer: 'Battle for Pride Rock'

16. Hans Zimmer: 'Remember'

17. Elton John: 'Never Too Late'

18. Lebo M: 'He Lives in You'

19. Lebo M: 'Mbube'

The Lion King soundtrack will get a digital release on July 11 and a physical version on July 19.


Can I still get The Lion King 1994 movie?

The original movies aren't going anywhere, don't worry. The full movie is available to watch and buy. Of course if you're feeling really nostalgic you could always watch Simba's Pride too or The Lion King 1 1/2 – you know, the one where Timon and Pumbaa's story gets fleshed out. If you really, really can't wait there's also The Lion King TV series, The Lion Guard. The series followed Kion, Simba and Nala's second son.


What other Disney remakes are released in 2019?

The Lion King lines up alongside a number of live-action reworks, including Dumbo, Aladdin and a Maleficent sequel.

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Disney's The Lion King is released in cinemas 19th July, 2019.

Everything Coming to and Leaving Netflix in July - Oprah Mag

Posted: 19 Jun 2019 12:00 AM PDT

  • Netflix just released its list of TV shows and movies coming in July 2019.
  • Beloved series like Orange Is the New Black, Queer Eye, and Stranger Things are returning, and they also gave us throwbacks such as comedy The Pink Panther, starring Beyoncé.
  • See what series and films are officially leaving the streaming service come July 1.

July marks an exciting time for binge-watchers everywhere with the return of addicting, tweet-worthy Netflix original TV series—oh, and more Queen Bey.

But be warned: July 26 will be a bitter-sweet day for many Orange Is the New Black fans as the Emmy-winning dramedy premieres it's seventh and final season. The month also brings the highly anticipated premiere of Stranger Things season three after the show's two-year hiatus, along with season four of the delightful Queer Eye.

In addition, there are throwbacks that will have us racing to our laptops. First up? 2006's irresistible The Pink Panther co-starring Steve Martin and Beyoncé. Since the release of the her Coachella documentary Homecoming in April, Netflix has been spoiling the "Beyhive" with the star's past films, also streaming Obsessed and Carmen: A Hip Hopera. Other new July favorite include Rain Man, The Hangover, a new season of Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, and La Casa de Papel: Part 3.

Check out the extended list of titles below! And make note that this will be your last chance to catch content like the Austin Powers films, Pretty Little Liars, and Jennifer Lopez's Monster-in-Law before they're gone in July.


The Pink Panther, July 1

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Alongside Steve Martin (Jacques Clouseau) Beyoncé stars in one of her earliest roles in this light-hearted mystery/crime film, which sees Martin's clumsy inspector Clouseau stumble through an investigation into the disappearance of the storied Pink Panther diamond.


Rain Man, July 1

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This 1988 Oscar-winning drama starring Tom Cruise (Charlie Babbitt) and Dustin Hoffman (Raymond) is a must-see film for any movie buff. The emotional story follows Charlie as he discovers his autistic brother Raymond and travels with him across country in hopes of gaining access to their late father's fortune—which was left to Raymond's mental institution.


The Hangover, July 1

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Though the movie was released just 10 years ago, The Hangover—starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis—became an instant comedic classic, as it delves into what happens when I group of guys party in Las Vegas for their friend's bachelor party, and can't remember any details from the incredibly eventful night.


Stranger Things, July 4

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After a two year hiatus, the beloved sci-fi series is back for its third season, bringing it back to the 1980s in small-town Hawkins, Indiana, and the group of adolescents who grapple with its supernatural forces.


The Iron Lady, July 6

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Point blank: anything starring Meryl Streep is worth a watch. In this 2011 historical drama that added to Streep's collection of Academy Award nominations, the star portrays Britain's first female Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.


Disney's Mary Poppins Returns, July 9

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Starring Emily Blunt, this delightfully vibrant follow-up to the 1964 film—featuring everyone's favorite magical Nanny—will serve as an uplifting, musical pick-me-up any day of the week.


Queer Eye, July 19

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The Fab Five are back in Kansas City with the fourth season of their light-hearted reality show, as the guys pull at our heart strings once again as they bounce from one fashion challenged charge to the next, spreading their magic wherever they go.


Orange Is the New Black, June 26

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JoJo Whilden

With the seventh and final season of the acclaimed Orange Is the New Black, as we the all-star ensemble cast grapple with life both inside and outside of prison, particularly Taylor Schilling's Piper, who was officially released in the season six finale.


The Movies and TV Shows Coming in July

July 1
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Astro Boy
Caddyshack
Caddyshack 2
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Cheech & Chong's Up in Smoke
Cloverfield
Disney's Race to Witch Mountain
Designated Survivor: 60 days
Frozen River
Inkheart
Katherine Ryan: Glitter Room
Kill the Irishman
Lady in the Water
Little Monsters
Mean Dreams
Mean Streets
Megamind
Nights in Rodanthe
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
Philadelphia
Rain Man
Road House
Room on the Broom
Scream 3
Starsky & Hutch
Swiped
Swordfish
Taxi Driver
The Accountant of Auschwitz
The American
The Book of Eli
The Brothers Grimm
The Hangover
The Pink Panther
The Pink Panther 2
War Against Women
Who's That Knocking at My Door?

July 2
Bangkok Love Stories: Objects of Affection
Bangkok Love Stories: Plead
Good Witch: Season 4

July 3
The Last Czars
Yummy Mummies: Season 2

July 4
Stranger Things 3

July 5
In The Dark: Season 1

July 6
Free Rein: Season 3
The Iron Lady
Sicilian Ghost Story

July 9
Disney's Mary Poppins Returns
Kinky

July 10
Family Reunion
Grand Designs: Season 10
Grand Designs: Season 15
Parchís: El documental

July 11
Cities of Last Things

July 12
3Below: Tales of Arcadia: Part 2
4 latas
Blown Away
Bonus Family: Season 3
Extreme Engagement
Kidnapping Stella
Luis Miguel - The Series: Season 1
Point Blank
Smart People
Taco Chronicles
True Tunes: Songs

July 13
Sorry Angel

July 16
The Break-Up
Disney's The Princess and the Frog
Frankenstein's Monster's Monster, Frankenstein
Wynonna Earp: Season 3

July 17
Pinky Malinky: Part 3

July 18
Secret Obsession

July 19
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee: New 2019: Freshly Brewed
The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants: Season 3
La casa de papel: Part 3
Last Chance U: INDY: Part 2
Queer Eye: Season 4
SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac
Typewriter

July 22
Inglourious Basterds

July 24
The Great Hack

July 25
Another Life
Workin' Moms: Season 2

July 26
Boi
The Exception
Girls With Balls
My First First Love: Season 2
Orange Is the New Black: Season 7
The Son
Sugar Rush: Season 2
The Worst Witch: Season 3

June 29
The Croods

June 30
Whitney Cummings: Can I Touch It?

June 31
Kengan Ashura: Part l
The Letdown: Season 2
The Red Sea Diving Resort
Wentworth: Season 7


Everything Leaving in July

July 1
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Blood Diamond
Body of Lies
Bull Durham
Chasing Amy
Cool Hand Luke
Definitely, Maybe
Did You Hear About the Morgans?
Doctor Zhivago
Dolphin Tale
Dumb and Dumber
East of Eden
Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer: Season 1
It Takes Two
Malibu's Most Wanted
Monster-in-Law
Pan's Labyrinth
Punch-Drunk Love
Silence of the Lambs
The Boondock Saints
The Interview
The Matrix
The Matrix Reloaded
The Matrix Revolutions
The Mummy
The Mummy Returns
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
The Terminator
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
The Wild Bunch
Turner and Hooch
Valkyrie
Wedding Crasher


July 2
Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

July 4
The Indian in the Cupboard

July 9
Lion

July 10
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

July 12
Gone Baby Gone

July 14
The Immigrant

July 16
American Gangster

July 27
Pretty Little Liars: Seasons 1-7

July 30
Staten Island Summer


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