Posted Mon Sep 16, 2019 at 12:48 PM PDT by Tom Landy
The live-action CGI remake will hit both formats as well as digital in October.
Disney says The Lion King (2019) will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on October 22 (and on digital October 11).
In The Lion King, pioneering filmmaking techniques bring treasured characters to life in a whole new way. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother — and former heir to the throne — has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his. The all-star cast includes Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa and Billy Eichner as Timon.
The releases will feature lossless 7.1 soundtracks (Dolby Atmos on 4K) and supplements include:
• The Journey to “The Lion King” -
o The Music - Go inside the studio with the cast and crew as they work to honor and elevate The Lion King’s beloved music.
o The Magic - Discover how the filmmakers blended the traditional filmmaking techniques with virtual reality technology to create amazing movie magic.
o The Timeless Tale - Filmmakers and cast reflect on the story that has moved generations and share how this Lion King carries a proud legacy forward.
• More to Be Scene - Recording studio and layer-by-layer progressions of some of most iconic moments in “The Lion King.”
o “Circle of Life” – Peel back the layers of effects and go behind the scenes of this iconic musical moment from the film
o “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” – See all the effects, talent and fun that went into creating this vibrant version of “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” for the movie
o “Hakuna Matata” – Join Donald Glover (Simba), Seth Rogen (Pumbaa) and Billy Eichner (Timon) in the studio for the making of this memorable scene.
• Music Videos
o “Never Too Late” (lyric video) by Elton John
o “Spirit” performed by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter
• Filmmaker Introduction
• Audio Commentary – By Director Jon Favreau.
• Song Selection
o “Circle of Life”
o “I Just Can’t Wait to be King”
o “Be Prepared”
o “Hakuna Matata”
o “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”
o “Spirit”
o “Never Too Late”
• Protect the Pride –Director Jon Favreau, the Lion Recovery Fund and conservationists highlight efforts to protect the majestic lions and their home.
• Perfecting the Pride – Join the filmmakers on their research trip to Africa as they immerse themselves in the real world of “The Lion King.” From the animals in the pride, to the smallest of insects and the grasslands in the savanna, experience the attention to detail that brought the film to life. (PRE-SELL BONUS)
• Pride Lands Pedia --Dung beetle shares the importance of his “roll” in the African Savanna in a fun, bug’s eye view of the land and its inhabitants. (DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE)
You can find the latest specs for The Lion King (2019) linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under October 22.
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