- MoviesHanna Flint
'The Lion King' and the controversial history of 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'
Timon and Pumbaa's duet was originally written by a South African musician called Solomon Linda who didn't get credit for decades.
- MoviesGreer McNally
Second series of 'Star Wars' TV spin-off already in the works
The director is taking time between 'Lion King' screenings to write new episodes
- MoviesBen Arnold
'The Lion King': Mixed reviews for Disney's 'deepfake' remake
It appears that early buzz on Twitter following the premiere of Disney's grand CGI remake of The Lion King, which raved about movie, may have been a bit premature.
- MoviesBen Arnold
Rave early reactions for Disney's 'The Lion King' remake
Disney's big budget CGI remake of The Lion King premiered in the US last night, and while reviews are still embargoed for a few more days, the early reactions are coming in on social media.
- MoviesTom Beasley
It should be 'The Lion Queen' not 'The Lion King', says top zoologist
Disney's 'Circle of Life' isn't quite how it works for lions in the real world.
- MoviesGregory Wakeman
'The Lion King' remake is half an hour longer than the original
The Lion King is half an hour longer than the animated original, but does that mean more TImon and Pumbaa?
- MoviesYahoo Movies UK
New 'The Lion King' portraits prompt roars of laughter online
From Beyoncé, to Donald Glover the portraits of the stars and paws of The Lion King set social media on fire.
- MoviesTom Butler
The most exciting movies coming in July
From terrifying horrors and stupendous superhero adventures, plus a couple of terrific re-releases you won’t want to miss, the next 31 days have a lot to offer.
- MoviesYahoo Movies UK
The most-streamed Disney songs revealed
New research has analysed the number of times some of the most popular Disney songs have been played on Spotify
- MoviesYahoo Movies UK
Beyoncé and Donald Glover sing 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' in new 'Lion King' ad
It’s the first time people are hearing Beyonce and Glover’s version of “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” — and the internet is freaking out.
- MoviesSam Ashurst
This major element had to change in Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ live-action reboot
It’s not going to be shot-for-shot.
- MoviesStephanie Ayako Karaki Harris
'The Lion King' at 25: How the Disney classic was rescued from the jaws of defeat
In light of its 25th anniversary, what are the best memories you have of the film?
MoviesYahoo Movies UKHear Beyoncé for first time as Nala in new 'Lion King' teaser
Twitter erupts as the Queen Bey debuts her vocals for Jon Favreau's hugely anticipated CGI remake of the Disney classic.
MoviesHanna FlintAccusations of plagiarism arise again ahead of 'The Lion King' remake's release
The film is accused of stealing the plot and characters from Japanese anime 'Kimba the White Lion'.
MoviesSam AshurstFans have a mixed reaction to live action ‘The Lion King’ character posters
They’re ‘nightmare fuel,’ apparently
- MoviesSam Ashurst
'Long Shot’s Seth Rogen says ‘The Lion King’ isn’t an identical remake (exclusive)
"We improvised a lot,” Rogen says.
- MoviesGregory Wakeman
Will ‘The Lion King’ be a shot-for-shot remake? Here’s what Jon Favreau says
Jon Favreau has opened up about modernising The Lion King, while also revealing whether or not it is a shot-for-shot remake.
- MoviesHanna Flint
New 'The Lion King' trailer introduces major characters for the first time
James Earls returns as Mufasa while Chiwetel Ejiofor makes his debut as Scar.
- MoviesBen Arnold
Will Smith's 'nightmare fuel' blue genie in 'Aladdin' splits critics
The first look at Will Smith's blue genie in Aladdin was met with not a little mockery when it was revealed earlier this year.
- MoviesGregory Wakeman
Beyonce’s majestic singing in 'The Lion King' made co-star Billy Eichner cry
Queen Bey’s singing in 'The Lion King' is so majestic that it can reduce a grown man to tears.
- MoviesHanna Flint
Disney drops new 'Lion King' poster and it's reminding people of the original movie
The photorealistic remake of the 1994 animated movie will be in cinemas 19 July.
- MoviesHanna Flint
Original screenwriter of 'The Lion King' is sceptical about the remake
Linda Woolverton is apprehensive about Jon Favreau's film because of the outcome of the 'Beauty and the Beast' remake.
