Post by: AngelOfThyNight on December 20, 2024, 09:24:42 AM
It's been five years since Disney remade its animated classic The Lion King as a photorealistic blockbuster. This leads us to Mufasa: The Lion King, a new prequel telling the story of Mufasa's rise — as well as the origins of his rivalry with Scar. The film was directed by Barry Jenkins (Moonlight, If Beale Street Could Talk) and features new songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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Mufasa: The Lion King.'/>It's been five years since Disney remade its animated classic The Lion King as a photorealistic blockbuster. This leads us to Mufasa: The Lion King, a new prequel telling the story of Mufasa's rise — as well as the origins of his rivalry with Scar. The film was directed by Barry Jenkins (Moonlight, If Beale Street Could Talk) and features new songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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Source: In 'Mufasa,' every question you never had about 'The Lion King' is answered (https://www.npr.org/2024/12/20/1220579274/in-mufasa-every-question-you-never-had-about-the-lion-king-is-answered)