Disney is now in the business of bringing back to the big screen childhood favorites that became hits two decades ago. The Emma Watson "Beauty and the Beast" will soon hit the theaters. Other movies that will be revived are "Cinderella," "The Jungle Book," and "Pete's Dragon." Disney's "Lion King" remake will stir up excitement to the fans who have been rooting for a sequel.
Glamour mentioned that "Mulan" and "101 Dalmatians" are in the works. The Glen Close movie will feature a news villainess in Emma Stone. "Snow White" will also have a remake.
It was September of last year when the Mouse House announced its plan to have a remake of the big hit "The Lion King." This time, a better version will be made as director Jon Favreau according to Huffington Post. He will use CGI animation technology to feature more realistic creatures than the ones featured in 1994.
Favreau made his announcement regarding his work in the new movie via Twitter with matching emojis. He revealed that there will be a new samba - Donald Glover.
He revealed that Han Solo "Star Wars" movie star will play Simba and James Earl Jones will play the father Mufasa. Glover will do the reboot as he will also one a similar one as Lando Calrissian in the now Disney-owned "Star Wars franchise." In "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," he played Darth Vader. Glover bagged two Golden Globe trophies for his role in "Atlanta."
Voicing Mufasa is not the first time for Jones. He has voiced in the "Lion King" video game, the sequels "The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride" and "The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar" and on some short side clips.
The "The Lion King" remake release date has not yet been announced by Disney. Stay tuned for updates.
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