‘The Lion King’ Trailer Just Can’t Wait To Be King
It’s the circle of life: Disney will eventually remake all their classics.The Lion Kingis the latest film to receive the treatment. But unlike recent Disney remakes, the newLion Kingcan’t really be classified as “live action.” Instead, it’s being billed as a “live-action styled” film, with directorJon Favreauusing virtual cinematography technology. The firstThe Lion Kingtrailer has arrived to give us a glimpse at what Favreau is cooking up, and you can see it below.
The Lion King Trailer
Jon Favreau has some history re-imagining animated Disney movies about animals. He helmed the successful live action/CGI hybridThe Jungle Book, and now he’s back withThe Lion King. A new adaptation of the 1994 animated film of the same name,The Lion Kingfollows young lion Simba as he fights to reclaim his birthright as the rightful King of the Jungle.
In addition to the stunning visual effects, Favreau has put together one of the most impressive casts in Disney history. Here’s the voice talent lineup:
I don’t really know if weneeda remake ofThe Lion King, but of all Disney’s recent remakes, this is the one I’m most interested in. I grew up withThe Lion King, and it remains one of my all-time-favorite Disney animated films. Will Favreau be able to top it? I don’t know. I thought hisJungle Bookwas entertaining, but not great. He’s working with a much better story here, though, so there’s that.
Hans Zimmer, who scored the original film, is coming back to score the remake as well. Also back: Elton John, who is reworking his musical compositions from the original film. And since it would be silly to have Beyoncé in your movie andnothave her involved with the music, she’s also working with John on some of the music. John, Tim Rice and Beyoncé are also creating a new end credits song for the film.
