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    Disney’s New <em>Lion King </em>Remake Is Predictably Weird

    Jon Favreau’s CGI-heavy version of 1994’s animated classic uses a stellar cast—including Beyoncé, Donald Glover, and Seth Rogen—to uneven effect.
    by Hannah Giorgis Jul 11, 2019 4 minutes
    Source: Disney

    For the Millennials who experienced The Lion King as children, Disney’s mega-popular 1994 animated feature likely didn’t require much suspension of disbelief. Sure, there was a Hamlet-esque regicide plot line among some lions. Yes, animals of all stripes communed in relative harmony before that. But the royal intrigue and interspecies relationships were tied together with some undeniably catchy musical sequences, and the vividly rendered animations created a dynamic cinematic universe. All things considered, it made sense.

    The forthcoming CGI remake of the film, which will have its wide release next Friday, demands a bit more of the adults who grew upis among in the litany that the entertainment conglomerate has begun debuting. As such, it’s both a stand-alone work and a fascinating example of Disney’s competing business and artistic priorities. The Jon Favreau–directed movie is at once a nostalgia play——and an attempt by the company to reach younger audiences.

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