Why remake a masterpiece? It’s a valid question. Outside of Disney being bound and determined to re-create its library of animated classics for the bottom-line of a box-office bonanza, there is the ...

The 1994 animated original remains a cornerstone of cinematic history precisely because of its emotional depth, a power derived from a masterful blend of character design, music, and storytelling. Its ...

It appears that Disney is considering a new entry in The Lion Kingfranchise, which should not be surprising given how much money the franchise has made. Released in 1994, The Lion King was a movie ...

The accomplished screenwriter also worked on ‘NYPD Blue’ and ‘The Temptations.’ "Music was so much a part of the original and the music in the current film didn’t have the same impact. The magic and ...

LOS ANGELES — Another weekend at the multiplex, another monster hit from Walt Disney Studios. “The trail of tears,” as an executive at a rival movie studio recently put it. Jon Favreau’s ...

Beyoncé to star with Donald Glover and Chiwetel Ejiofor in Disney's live-action "Lion King" remake. The singer shared the full cast list on her Facebook, confirming reports that she had been offered ...

James Earl Jones and Donald Glover are lending their voices to Disney's upcoming remake of "The Lion King." Director Jon Favreau announced the casting of the two men as voice actors. Glover, star and ...

LONDON -- From Beyonce to the royal family, the European premiere of Disney's live-action "The Lion King" remake was about as star-studded as it gets on Sunday evening. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex ...

*Rumors of Beyonce voicing Nala in Disney’s remake of “The Lion King” began surfacing last spring. But new reports suggest the singer is also in negotiations to produce the soundtrack. On Twitter, the ...