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The Lion King on Blu-ray in August
BURBANK, Calif. (July 16, in the year of our Lord
2017) — It was announced today at D23 Expo that in
August, one of the biggest animated films in history—“The Lion
King”—joins the highly celebrated Walt Disney Signature
Collection. The coming-of-age masterpiece, filled with humor and
heart, breathtaking animation and soul-stirring Academy
Award®–winning music (1994: Best Original Score and Best
Original Song, “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”), arrives on
Digital on Aug. 15 and on Blu-ray and DVD on Aug. 29.
Audiences will fall in love all over again with the treasured
classic, and a new generation of fans will laugh with Timon and
Pumbaa, cry with Simba and Mufasa, burst into song, and find
their place in the “Circle of Life.” The Walt Disney Signature
Collection release includes over three hours of classic bonus
material and exclusive, brand new features inviting viewers to
sing along with the film’s award-winning music, observe
recording sessions, step inside the story room, witness the
evolution of a villain, and join Nathan Lane (voice of Timon)
and Matthew Broderick (voice of Adult Simba) for an extended
conversation regarding the legacy of “The Lion King.”
“The Lion King” follows the adventures of Simba, a feisty lion
cub who cannot wait to be king, as he searches for his destiny
in the great “Circle of Life.” The film earned a Golden Globe®
for Best Motion Picture—Comedy or Musical and inspired a Tony
Award®-winning Broadway musical that is currently the third
longest-running musical in Broadway history. In 2019, a
reimagined live-action film, helmed by Jon Favreau, will delight
audiences with the thrilling retelling of the original tale
utilizing groundbreaking technological advances—as only Disney
can do.
“The Lion King” is the fifth title to join the Walt Disney
Signature Collection, which includes groundbreaking films
created or inspired by the imagination and legacy of Walt
Disney, featuring timeless stories and characters that have
touched generations. It takes its place alongside “Snow White
and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Pinocchio” and
“Bambi.”
Bonus Features:
BLU-RAY, DIGITAL*:
1. Brand New Sing-Along Version
2. Audio Commentary – View the film with commentary by producer
Don Hahn and co-directors Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff.
3. Visualizing a Villain – Against a backdrop of live dancers
and the animated “Be Prepared” sequence, artist David Garibaldi
paints a masterpiece of evil.
4. The Recording Sessions – Watch rare footage of the actors
recording their roles, matched with the final animation. Intro
by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff.
5. Nathan and Matthew: The Extended Lion King Conversation –
Nathan Lane (Timon) and Matthew Broderick (Adult Simba) offer
candid and hilarious insights into their Lion King experiences.
6. Inside the Story Room – Co-directors Roger Allers and Rob
Minkoff present archival footage of five original story pitches.
1. Circle of Life – See how color creates emotion and meaning in
the film's iconic opening.
2. Simba & Nala – See how elements proposed in story meetings
evolve into what appears onscreen.
3. Simba Takes Nala Out to Play – …And, sometimes what seems
funny in story meetings never makes it into the film!
4. Hakuna Matata – Co-directors Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff
sing, act and dance their hearts out as they pitch the "Hakuna
Matata" sequence.
5. Rafiki and Reflecting Pool – Co-directors Roger Allers & Rob
Minkoff pitch a sequence that became the emotional heart of The
Lion King to Producer Don Hahn.
7. Music & More – Sing along to your favorite songs from the
movie!
1. “Circle of Life”
2. “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King”
3. “Be Prepared”
4. “Hakuna Matata”
5. “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”
8. Galleries
1. Visual Development – Explore a gallery of striking artwork
that inspired the movie's look and feel.
2. Character Design – Trace the development of the film's
unforgettable characters through early concept art drawings.
3. Storyboards – Examine storyboards created in the development
of “The Lion King.”
4. Layouts – Feast your eyes on layouts created in the
development of “The Lion King.”
5. Backgrounds & Layouts – Journey through a gallery of
landscape paintings that shaped the world of “The Lion King.”
9. Classic Bonus Features (Digital Only) – These offerings from
prior home entertainment releases include hours of bonus
material, such as bloopers, audio commentary, deleted and
alternate scenes, and in-depth journeys into the music, film,
story, animals and stage show.
*Bonus features may vary by retailer
DISC SPECIFICATIONS:
Product SKUs: Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray, DVD, Digital Copy),
Digital HD/SD, DVD
Feature Run Time: Approximately 89 minutes
Rating: G in U.S. and Canada
Aspect Ratio: Blu-ray Feature Film = 1080p High Definition /
1.78:1
DVD Feature Film = 1.78:1
Audio: Blu-ray = English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, Spanish and French 5.1
Dolby Digital Language Tracks
DVD = English, Spanish, and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language
Tracks
Subtitles: English ESL, English SDH, French & Spanish