Jon Favreau is hard at work on arguably the most highly-anticipated original programming coming to Disney+, The Mandalorian, but that's isn't stopping him from celebrating his birthday. The Star Wars series & Jungle Book director turns 53 today and he's celebrating with a cake themed to The Mandalorian. https://twitter.com/themandalorian/status/1185681040142032896?s=21 Joining him in the picture is... Continue Reading →
Jon Favreau has done it again. The first trailer for his Disney+ series is goosebump-raising. The Mandalorian will be the first ever Star Wars live-action series, chronicling a bounty hunter. Here's the trailer: https://twitter.com/disneyplus/status/1165057663652134912?s=21 Synopsis: Set after the events of Return of the Jedi—and the downfall of the Empire—The Mandalorianfollows the journey of a mysterious, a... Continue Reading →
A new featurette from Walt Disney Studios is giving fans a closer look at the relationships and bonds between voice actors which help bring an authentic feel to Jon Favreau's The Lion King. Favreau talks about recording the voice actors in the same room and allowing them to move around like they would in a... Continue Reading →
The King has returned-- and as Simba looks to continue his journey to save the Pridelands, we're getting a closer look at some of the supporting cast from Jon Favreau's The Lion King. The new :30 spot is narrated by Beyoncé, who voices Nala. At the end of the clip you will also hear Billy Eichner... Continue Reading →
We are exactly 50 days away from the release of Jon Favreau's live action/CGI version of The Lion King. As we approach the premiere, Disney has unveiled 11 character posters for the film. The Lion King hits theaters July 19.
Eleven icons will be honored with the Disney Legends Award at this summer's D23 Expo. “The Disney Legends Award is the highest honor we can bestow; it’s a recognition of talent, a celebration of achievement, and an expression of profound gratitude to the remarkable men and women who have made an indelible mark on our... Continue Reading →
Entertainment Weekly is taking us into the jungle (the mighty jungle 🎵) for a new look at Jon Favreau's The Lion King. In addition to grading the cover of EW's newest issue, were also getting a look at a number of iconic scenes from the original that are being recreated in the live-action version. The... Continue Reading →
The king has returned. The Lion King is coming back to theaters in a version we've never seen before. The Jungle Book's Jon Favreau is directing the new live-action/CGI version of the Disney Classic. https://twitter.com/disneylionking/status/1099864132256296960?s=21 In the newest trailer released during the Oscars, were getting a look at the iconic "Circle of Life" opening scene... Continue Reading →
Disney's live-action The Lion King is nearing completion. Director and CGI guru Jon Favreau shared a picture from a recording booth with Seth Rogen (Pumbaa), Donald Glover (Simba) and Billy Eichner (Timon) all together. https://twitter.com/jon_favreau/status/1052709030110453760?s=21 The live-action adaption will feature computer generated graphics, an updated soundtrack as well as other notable actors like John Oliver,... Continue Reading →
Ever since the live-action Beauty and the Beast debuted in theaters, Disney has been releasing more and more details about future live-action projects. One of the more unique adaptions is Jon Favreau's take on The Lion King. The 2019 movie will feature similar effects to Favreau's Jungle Book (2016) remake and will feature comic relief. Donald Glover, a.k.a. Childish Gambino,... Continue Reading →
