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Burbank, California - Simba, Mufasa, Nala, Timon and Pumbaa return to the big screen when Disney’s The Lion King roars into theatres and homes in 3D. The special re-mastered film premieres on August 26, 2011, showcasing the Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning film on the big screen in Disney Digital 3D for the first time.
"The all-new 3D format immerses viewers in the epic settings and puts them face-to-face with these beloved characters," said president of distribution at The Walt Disney Studios, Bob Chapek.
Zulu
The 3D-only presentation is a planned wide domestic release, nearly a decade since The Lion King last appeared on the big screen and will be the biggest since the film’s 1994 debut. In addition, a Zulu-language 2D version of the film will be made available in selected cinemas in South Africa.
The Lion King, first released in 1994, won the Oscar for Best Original Score (Hans Zimmer) and Best Original Song (Elton John/Tim Rice for Can You Feel the Love Tonight), earning Golden Globes in both categories, as well as for Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical.
The film also inspired an immensely popular, Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, which is currently featured on stages worldwide. It became the seventh longest-running musical in Broadway history in January 2011.
"The all-new 3D format immerses viewers in the epic settings and puts them face-to-face with these beloved characters," said president of distribution at The Walt Disney Studios, Bob Chapek.
Zulu
The 3D-only presentation is a planned wide domestic release, nearly a decade since The Lion King last appeared on the big screen and will be the biggest since the film’s 1994 debut. In addition, a Zulu-language 2D version of the film will be made available in selected cinemas in South Africa.
The Lion King, first released in 1994, won the Oscar for Best Original Score (Hans Zimmer) and Best Original Song (Elton John/Tim Rice for Can You Feel the Love Tonight), earning Golden Globes in both categories, as well as for Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical.
The film also inspired an immensely popular, Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, which is currently featured on stages worldwide. It became the seventh longest-running musical in Broadway history in January 2011.
