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All We Know About Blue Ivy Carter Starring in Lion King Prequel
Aaron Pierre; Kelvin Harrison Jr.; John Kani; Beyoncé and her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, lead an all-star voice cast for “Mufasa: The Lion King”
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Amid The Marvels’ Box Office Failure, Black Women Will Defend Nia DaCosta At All Costs
As Marvel reckons with the disappointing performance of its latest movie, we’re defending the phenomenal director from unwarranted attacks.
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Disneyland Presents New Adaptation of A Film Favorite Centered on Black Culture
The new stage show puts a fresh spin on The Lion King.
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Role Call: The Hollywood Critics Association Announces First TV Awards; Black Film Archive Makes Its Debut
Barry Jenkins to direct The Lion King prequel; Peace of Mind With Taraji is renewed; Fortnite under scrutiny after MLK experience sparks controversy
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The Lion King: Beyoncé's New Secret Song and How She Helped Director Jon Favreau's 'Cool' Stock Rise
Beyoncé said “let me upgrade you,” and that doesn’t just apply to Jay-Z. The Lion King’s Jon Favreau knows what that’s like, too. Well, when it comes to how “cool” he is with his family, that is. In an exclusive interview with Fandango, the much-anticipated film’s director chatted about the one thing I’m sure that…
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He Just Can’t Wait to Be King … And Sing: JD McCrary Talks Playing Young Simba in The Lion King and Debut EP
Young Simba is my favorite Simba. Why? Because he’s cute, spunky, braggadocious, and has one of the best Disney songs known to man (and animal kingdom): “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” from The Lion King. That song is also known as a Leo’s anthem. Well, back in the day (all the way back…
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Donald Glover Will Play Simba in The Lion King Reboot, James Earl Jones Returns as Mufasa
Donald Glover is staying busy. The rapper and comedian, fresh off his two Golden Globes and NAACP Award for the breakout hit Atlanta, was recently announced as the voice of Simba in Disney’s live-action version of the ’90s classic The Lion King. He will be joined by James Earl Jones as Mufasa, a role Jones…
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Disney Is Rebooting The Lion King With ‘Live Action’ Movie
Disney’s The Lion King will show up in theaters as a live-action movie, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Jon Favreau, director of Disney’s The Jungle Book, another animated film-turned-live action, announced on Facebook Wednesday that he will be working with Disney to reboot the much beloved movie. Disney confirmed the news on its website: This…