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Lion King, The [Special Edition]

DVD - APPROX. 88 MINS. - 1994 - US Rating: G

Main feature:

Release Oct 7, 2003
Video Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Anamorphic - Enhanced for Widescreen TVs.
Audio
Subtitles English, French
Studio Buena Vista
Year 1994
Genre Animation

Special features:

  • Disc One:
  • Two Versions of the film, a special edition (featuring a new song) and the original theatrical release, both digitally restored and remastered
  • Enhanced home theater mixes as well as Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
  • Audio commentary by producer Don Hahn and directors Rob Minkoff and Roger Allers on the theatrical release
  • Deleted and abandoned scenes
  • Audio commentaries
  • The making of the new song, "Morning Report"
  • All-new "Circle of Life" music video
  • The making of the music video
  • Sing-along track
  • "The Lion King Personality Profile" game
  • "Timon's Grab-a-Grub" game
  • "Pumbaa's Sound Sensations" game
  • Sneak Peeks
  • Disc Two:
  • Animals Journey: Learn how real animals inspired the animated "Lion King" characters
  • Story Journey: Learn the origin and influences behind "The Lion King"
  • Stage Journey: Behind-the-scenes featurette on the musical stage version of "The Lion King"
  • Film Journey: Follow the filmmakers on the road to making the film
  • Music Journey: Explore the music of "The Lion King" with Elton John, lyricist Tim Rice, composer Hans Zimmer, and others

Synopsis:


Celebrate Disney's crowning achievement-The Lion King-now in a dazzling special edition with an all-new song, "Morning Report", and a restoration befitting the king of all animated movies! Enjoy the Academy Award-winning music (Best Music, Original Score, 1994; Best Music, Song "Can You Feel the Love Tonight"), lush animation, and the epic story of Simba, the feisty lion cub who revels in the carefree lifestyle of "Hakuna Matata" until he realizes his destiny in the "Circle of Life." And now, in the Special Edition DVD, there is more to be seen than has ever been seen with two versions of the film, all-new animation created exclusively for DVD, a Virtual Safari in 5.1 surround sound, and journeys that take you behind the scenes. You'll see, hear, and feel why The Lion King continues to rule hearts and entertain the entire family.

  

Cast and Crew:

Buena Vista presents
Matthew BroderickWhoopi GoldbergJim TurnerJames Earl JonesNathan LaneJonathan Taylor ThomasRowan AtkinsonRobert GuillaumeJeremy IronsMoira KellyCheech MarinMadge Sinclair"Lion King, The"
Written byKevin HarkeyWritten byMichael GerbosiWritten byLorna CookWritten byThom EnriquezWritten byFrancis GaskillWritten byEd Gombertproduced byDon Hahn
directed byRoger Allersdirected byRob Minkoff
Production Year: 1994

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