Madagascar 2: Shallow in the jungle Nov 5, 2008
Most of the voice performances are merely adequate, although Baldwin has a field day playing what might be classified as Scar from The Lion King as filtered through Baldwins hilariously ruthless 30 Rock character. (The animators give Makunga very Baldwin-like facial expressions, and he winds up being the movies most interesting character. (MSNBC -- News)
PICTURES: State cross country: Union girls retain title Nov 3, 2008
In order to help offset the nerves, Union took some advice from a movie and, no, it wasn t the track and field cult classic "Prefontaine." Disney s "Lion King" and its Swahili phrase of Hakuna matata (no worries) was just what the team needed. Relaxed and in control, Union s black jerseys congregated at the front of the pack as the Knights ran away with the team race to capture back-to-back Class 2A state championships by nearly 100 points Saturday at Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Christmas DVDs, 'Panda' rush in Nov 2, 2008
At times, it hints at "The Lion King" but never quite roars in that jungle. Instead, it's a one-man show that rises and falls on Black's ability to make Po cute and cuddly. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Disney TH!NK Fast Released Oct 31, 2008
Playing as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, and other Disney characters, contestants compete in a variety of trivia rounds ranging from multiple-choice questions to exciting mini-games set in themed locations based on Disney classics such as "The Lion King," "The Little Mermaid," "Lilo h" and "101 Dalmatians." Each of the locations will feature special guest hosts, such as Stitch from "Lilo and Stitch." Disney TH. NK Fast challenges one to four players with more than 5,000... (IGN PS2)
Continue reading Oct 31, 2008
Students dressed up like characters from the movies for their particular class -- "Toy Story," freshman; "The Lion King," sophomores; "Peter Pan," juniors; and "Alice in Wonderland," seniors. The seniors won homecoming for best presentation, with the juniors coming in second, sophomores third and freshman last. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
Interview: Don Hahn on Alchemy of A... Oct 30, 2008
After shifting to producer for Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Hahn's been a mainstay at Disney, producing countless animated films including The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and Atlantis. Suite 101 recently chatted with Don about his new book, , and working at Disney for so many years. (Suite101.com)
'Blasted' and 'The Seagull' in New York: A somber look at human nature Oct 28, 2008
Well, there's the usual fun to be had, in the form of standbys like "The Lion King" or last season's somewhat exhausting farce "Boeing Boeing." And "Billy Elliot" is warming up at the barre. But in a case of colossal bad timing, the most notable, the most accomplished - the most important - new productions of the fall theater season so far are as dark-hued as theater gets: Ian Rickson's existential take on "The Seagull" on Broadway and the shattering Sarah Kane play "Blasted" at Soho Rep. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
British acting student gets a shot at stardom Oct 28, 2008
"The third young performer to make it into the new movie is another 14-year-old, Justin Martin, who plays towel boy for the school basketball team and is The Rocket's best friend. He's surprised but delighted he ended up in the movie because he originally thought he was being rejected."They told me I was too small to play in High School, so I almost didn't get the role," says Justin, who has performed on Broadway in the role of Young Simba in The Lion King. Then he was called back to do a scene... (The Gazette (Montreal))
Acworth teen an 'HSM 3' rising star Oct 24, 2008
My little sister thinks I m the coolest brother, says Martin, who left Atlanta s prestigious Lovett School in the middle of sixth grade to play the Young Simba in Broadway s The Lion King ... A: I was in New York doing The Lion King. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Beauty in motion Oct 23, 2008
Hoffman enjoys the dances performed in Wicked and Lion King, she said. Hoffman traveled around the world with different touring companies, she said. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Holy Dollar Signs Oct 22, 2008
The casts of Hair and The Lion King were exemplary, respectively, on Jamaica Jerk Off and Your Sister Don t Twist. Jane Krakowski got Sweet Painted Lady so right it was scary, and Sherie Rene Scott sent up Sarah Palin on Dirty Little Girl with a chorus of Palins. (Fox News)
Palin scheduled to appear on "Saturday Night Live" Oct 18, 2008
6" - He Completes Us," an Aug. 28 "Daily Show" spoof of the biographical film about to be shown the next night at the Democratic National Convention, complete with a soundtrack from "The Lion King" and the narrated line, "Every time Obama speaks, an angel has an orgasm.". 7Hillary Clinton, and Obama visit "The Colbert Report" on April 18; a TV video screen breaks down, and Colbert yells, is there anyone in the theater "who can fix the mess we're in?" At that point, Clinton appeared saying, "I... (Newsday)
How To Lose Friends And Alienate People Oct 17, 2008
"To break the ice I began by asking if he was Jewish, because he'd never been asked about that, either. He was like, 'Yes, yes. So, what of it? Move on to the next question.' Then I mentioned how he'd voiced Timon, Disney's first-ever gay animated character in The Lion King, and, 'Are you a homosexual?' His mouth hit the floor, then he got up and left the room. "His publicist came over and said, 'Would you please leave. You're making Mr Lane uncomfortable. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
This Week: Arts and entertainment picks Oct 13, 2008
It's a chance to relive many of the great scenes from the movies "The Lion King," "Mulan," "Finding Nemo," "The Incredibles" and "Toy Story." The extravaganza sets up in Oakland this week, then moves to the HP Pavilion in San Jose next week. $16-$65. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Major Health Problems That Begin in the Womb Oct 13, 2008
The notion that children's futures are foretold early in life has strong narrative appeal (consider the stories of Aladdin, the Lion King, and Harry Potter, who were all destined for greatness). Increasingly, however, even reality-based researchers and media say that events in the womb and early infancy are critical developmental opportunities with irreversible consequences when mishandled. (Slate)
Its not all play for kids on Great White Way Oct 11, 2008
Casting agent Mark Brandon, of Binder Casting, has selected the young stars of "The Lion King" ever since the musical opened on Broadway more than a decade ago ... One of Brandon's discoveries was 12-year-old Shavar McIntosh, who left the cast of "The Lion King" in late August after starring as Young Simba for more than a year and a half ... Kathy Willens / APShavar McIntosh starred as Young Simba in "The Lion King" for more than a year and a half. (MSNBC -- News)
Espionage thriller examines pair's differing perspectives Oct 11, 2008
DiCaprio, working on the ground, forges intimate connections and sympathies with the Arabs he recruits as operatives, while Crowe's senior commander back in Virginia couldn't care less he just wants to rack up a few more successes than failures so he can compile them in a report and get home in time to take his kids to see The Lion King. DETAILS. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Come sail away with him Oct 10, 2008
For a number of years, he also ran Disney's animation studio (during the so-called Second Golden Age, when The Little Mermaid and The Lion King were created) and kept a watchful eye over the company's ever-expanding specialty television and theme park concerns. Retirement, however, appears to be the last thing on his mind. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
'Disney on Ice' to skate into Tyson Events Center Oct 8, 2008
Those characters will present moments from such Disney films as "The Lion King," "Mulan," "Finding Nemo," "The Incredibles" and more. Performance times are 7 p.m. Nov. 20 and 21; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 22; and 1 p.m. Nov. 23. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Some owners rent out homes as corporate housing Oct 8, 2008
"I had a traveling actor from The Lion King and someone transferring from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission," she says. Vanshaj Bindal has used privately rented homes as corporate housing through his work as a manager at Sapient in Atlanta. (USA Today -- Money)
'Wicked' good night at the theater Oct 7, 2008
Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King and Wicked made sure that what you saw in New York is the same thing you ll see on the road in Chicago, London. Are there any moments that still take your breath away. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Patrick Page: From Seuss to Shakespeare Oct 6, 2008
Since coming to New York in 1993, Patrick Page has been known mostly for cartoonish roles, including more than three years as Lumiere in "Beauty and the Beast" and three more as Scar in "The Lion King." But in regional theater he is known as a Shakespearean leading man. "I had met him years ago at Seattle Rep," Hughes said, "and seeing him as the Grinch helped me connect the dots and realize that this was that fantastic actor who had played Hamlet, Claudius, Iago, Brutus, Antony and the Scottish... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Career prize for Darth Vader star Oct 3, 2008
Jones, who also provided the voice of Mufasa for Disney's The Lion King, rarely spoke during his childhood because of a severe stutter. A school teacher helped him to overcome his weakness. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
20 Questions With Mallorie Croal Oct 3, 2008
Simba, from The Lion King, and Goofy. 12. (Und.com)
James Earl Jones getting SAG life achievement award Oct 3, 2008
Star Wars and Mufasa in Disney s The Lion King as well as. CNN.. (KHOU.com, TX)
SAG To Honor James Earl Jones Oct 3, 2008
A veteran of stage, film and television, Jones is known to movie fans worldwide as the voice of Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" films and the voice of Mufasa in "The Lion King." His other big screen roles include "The Hunt for Red October," "Patriot Games," "Field of Dreams" and "The Great White Hope" -- which earned him an Oscar nomination. Jones' television credits include his Emmy-winning turns in the series "Gabriel's Fire" and television movie "Heatwave." He also played author Alex Haley in... (Click2Houston, TX)
Cars 2 Released In 2011 Sep 25, 2008
Newt, directed by Garry Rydstrom ("Lifted") was going to come out in the summer, and The Bear and the Bow, directed by Brenda Chapman (head of story on The Lion King), was intended for the winter of that same year ... In addition to heading the story team on Disney's The Lion King, she assisted on Beauty and the Beast, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and Chicken Run. (Suite101.com)
Review: Appaloosa rides a well-traveled range Sep 20, 2008
Zellweger finds the meat of the character and gives the role a little more than usual, while Irons mixes his Lion King villain with a touch of Daniel Plainview for a memorably over-the-top villain. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Celebrity 'Site-ings' Sep 19, 2008
A photo of President Bush posing with the cast of "The Lion King" appeared recently on TMZ.com with this headline: "W Caught Lion." TMZ's commentary: "With 125 days left in office and the economy imploding, President George W. Bush posed for pictures with the Broadway cast of 'The Lion King' at the White House Rose Garden on Monday. Hakuna Matata to you, Dow Jones!". All the hard work has paid off. (Forbes -- Technology)
How Cheech Marin got his groove back: Watching old clips on YouTube Sep 19, 2008
Marin did voice work on Oliver and Company, The Lion King and Cars. He also recorded several albums of music for children, including Cheech the School Bus Driver. (USA Today -- Life)
Canadian takes role in Broadway's 39 Steps Sep 19, 2008
Other Canadian credits include several seasons at the Stratford Festival, Cousin Kevin in The Who's Tommy, Zazu in the Canadian premiere of The Lion King and Gregor in George F. Walker's Nothing Sacred, a role he later reprised for CBC Television. The 39 Steps, staged at Manhattan's Cort Theatre, also continues to be a hit in London's West End. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Bush addresses Wall St. crisis - briefly Sep 19, 2008
Then, in their tuxedoes and ball gowns, they repaired to the Rose Garden to watch actors from Disney's "The Lion King" perform a medley of songs under the cool, dark Washington sky. On Tuesday, with the insurance giant AIG headed for disaster, Bush flew to Texas to inspect hurricane damage. (International Herald Tribune)
Infotainment Sep 17, 2008
The Lion Kingwashington: US President George W Bush (C) joins characters from the Disney Broadway production of The Lion King on stage with Ghanas President John Kufuor (R) at a state dinner conclusion. reuters. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Broadway hopes 'Shrek,' 'Billy' defy economic woes Sep 13, 2008
Disney, whose mega-shows The Lion King, Mary Poppins and The Little Mermaid regularly gross more than $3 million a week between them, has no new offerings this year. The musical menu may be rich, but the economic downturn has had an impact. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Irfan Prawira: Memories, hope for 9/11 witness Sep 11, 2008
"I really love Indonesian music and culture," said Irfan, pointing to the influence of Indonesian wayang kulit (shadow puppetry) in the international Broadway hit The Lion King. 42nd Street Production's most recent show, RENT, was performed last weekend at the Teater Kecil of Taman Ismail Marzuki Art Center in Central Jakarta. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Teens leap into stardom on Broadway stage this fall Sep 11, 2008
Despite those accomplishments and the involvement of John, whose scores for The Lion King and Aida helped sustain enduring hits on Broadway no one in Billy Elliot's creative team is taking the show's success here as a given. Set in Northern England during the '80s miners' strike, the show contains historical and cultural references that aren't immediately familiar to some Americans, including its young stars, who were born long after Margaret Thatcher had completed her tenure as British prime... (USA Today)
Lost in 1994 Sep 7, 2008
Disney delivered The Lion King (the highest-grossing traditionally animated film of all time) and cross-dressing became permanently associated with the Australian outback in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. The revival Australian director Elissa Down's feature debut The Black Balloon is set in Perth in the early '90s, with Ratcat's Don't Go Now heard prominently on the soundtrack. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
West Virginia football chat with Chuck Finder (Yesterday) Sep 5, 2008
Sad to say, like that scene in the "Lion King" (and i'll never get tired of this line), BAM, it's in the past. Rod13-9: Chuck, Hot question for us WVU faithful. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Sons of Anarchy's Biggest Fan Wants to Hook You Sep 4, 2008
I believe if you check the circle of life chart on the back of your Lion King DVD you'll see that kids come before parents, so if I were Gemma and Clay I'd keep a weather eye on the horizon, because Jax is a comer. (As is Hunnam himself magazine covers galore in that kid's future. (E! Online)
After the Curtain Falls, the Web Gets Into the Act Sep 2, 2008
You can't actually watch Broadway's "Jersey Boys" online, and you can't balm the sorrow of missing out on "The Lion King" by downloading its majestic parades and anthems. Theater isn't the movies, and digital piracy isn't the kind of billion-dollar threat that has plagued Hollywood for years. (Washington Post -- Technology)
The 10 Best Modern Movie Musicals: ... Aug 31, 2008
known for her visually opulent theatre pieces, such as the Broadway version of Disney s The Lion King, took the simple concept of making a jukebox musical of the Beatles song catalogue and created a work of art. Though it is a flawed masterpiece (its plot threads grow unwieldy at times, causing some of the characters to, at times, get lost in the shuffle), Across the Universe is a masterpiece nonetheless: a visual and auditory tour through the Sixties, including some wonderfully psychedelic and... (Suite101.com)
Disney, Florida Hospital team up for kids Aug 28, 2008
The new three-level lobby and entrance, designed by Walt Disney Imagineers and set to open in mid-2009, will feature characters from "The Little Mermaid," "The Lion King," "Brother Bear," and "The Jungle Book.". In the lobby, children will also be able to draw on a cave wall, create jungle sounds, fish for virtual salmon or play with bubbles and dancing sea horses. (Orlando Business Journal)
Sony Conference Aug 21, 2008
I can't wait to sing Lion King with Greg. 8:29 a.m. -- SingStar is all about the tracks. (IGN PS2)
James MacAvoy, Emily Blunt in Gnome... Aug 21, 2008
Apparently John's Lion King songwriting partner Tim Rice was approached to collaborate with John, but turned it down. John will now write some new songs, and revamp some of his classics, for the flick, which he is producing alongside Baker Bloodworth, Steve Hamilton Shaw, and John's offscreen studmuffin David Furnish. (Suite101.com)
Stage debut for Becks' faltering falsetto? Aug 20, 2008
Stage debut for Becks' faltering falsetto. - Football - Sport - smh. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Walking the pilgrim trail Aug 19, 2008
I have been thinking of the movie 'The Lion King' this morning. My favorite character is Rafiki, a baboon. (iAfrica.com)
September launch for "Big Bang" machine Aug 15, 2008
Zurich researchers will soon begin work on producing animations to rival and better those on Disney films such as The Lion King, Toy Story, Finding Nemo and The Incredibles ... It has produced such classics as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), Fantasia (1940), The Jungle Book (1967), The Little Mermaid (1989), The Lion King (1994), Toy Story (1995) and The Incredibles ( 0000185C 2004). (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Esa whittles down list of would-be astronauts Aug 13, 2008
Zurich researchers will soon begin work on producing animations to rival and better those on Disney films such as The Lion King, Toy Story, Finding Nemo and The Incredibles. "Creating the next generation of sophisticated technologies requires long-term vision and collaboration with world class innovators," said Ed Catmull, president of Disney and Pixar Animation Studios. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
The Future of the Musical Aug 12, 2008
But eventually, the musical genre lost popularity and didn t regain it until the 90 s when Disney s Animation Studios took on the animated musical with their blockbuster hits, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and The Lion King. The Fate of the Musical. (Suite101.com)
Teachers reminded of role in 'Circle of Life' Aug 12, 2008
Accomplished actress Dr. Tonea Stewart belted out a song from the blockbuster movie The Lion King that echoed throughout the Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School gym Monday morning as teachers returned to work in Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five. For the second straight year, Stewart was the keynote speaker for the district s welcome back ceremony for teachers. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Real Estate Close-Up: Kansas City Aug 9, 2008
The Lion King is starting in October and running for at least six weeks. "Downtown is hot. Even people who have lived here and never go downtown keep rubbing their eyes and saying 'wow,'" said Larry Larsen, a CB Richard Ellis Inc. broker in Kansas City. (Anchorage Daily News)
The California State Fair is Going Hollywood! Aug 7, 2008
Grisanti studied with John Alvin, a legendary movie poster artist who worked on such films as Lord of The Rings, E.T. the Extra Terrestrial, Lion King, and Pirate of the Caribbean. Alvin had originally agreed to design the State Fair poster but died unexpectedly earlier this year. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* [THE WEEKENDER] Lost in space at the Taipei Arena Aug 4, 2008
The opening performance of The Lion King at the Taipei Arena (x_pJ) on Saturday was impressive for the size of the audience, if not for its response, which was polite rather than rapturous ... The Lion King is primarily a story about a young boys coming of age, taking its protagonist Simba through the usual dramatic stages of unbounded ambitions of youth, sin, guilt, insight, facing down his own demons and finally taking his rightful place in society. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* In the jungle, the quiet jungle K Aug 1, 2008
The Lion King' Broadway extravaganza roars into Taipei Arena for a three-week run beginning tomorrow ... Everyone knows of The Lion King (1994) movie, and who hasn't heard of the stage musical version ... Performing at the Taipei Arena starting with a matinee tomorrow at 2:30pm and running until Aug. 24, the cast and crew of The Lion King arrived in Taipei last week to set up the massive production, which is most notable for its extensive use of sophisticated puppets and models to bring the... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Smoke signals a joint comeback for Cheech and Chong Aug 1, 2008
After their split, the two comedians embarked on solo careers, with Cheech Marin performing voice work for a number of films including The Lion King. Tommy Chong became best known for playing drug-addled hippie Leo in sitcom That 70s Show. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Two more injured in shootings (3340) Jul 31, 2008
gkb wrote on Jul 29, 2008 3:12 PM:" Education. Education. Education. Book education. Sex education. And even parenting education. You need to start young with these kids. All kids are innocent when starting out. It's their environment and upbringing that shapes their character. Most of these "kids" involved in shootings probably are in single parent households. Odds are, being raised by their mother. With no male figure in their lives, they try and find the nearest thing, and what does that... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Depp as Mad Hatter? Jul 30, 2008
Linda Woolverton (The Lion King) has written the Alice script, which will be shot by combining live-action footage with performance-capture animation. - Steve Granitz/WireImage. (IGN FilmForce)
2008 Halloween Party Costumes Jul 27, 2008
Betty Boop Still AroundShops are also offering costumes and/are masks for Scooby Doo and friends, Lion King, Austin Powers, Iron Man, Darth Vader, Yoda and Ghost Rider. Betty Boop is still around. (Suite101.com)
Comic icons' multimedia punch brings DC, Marvel lots of green Jul 25, 2008
Also adding to the buzz: Marvel is working on a Spider-Man musical with director Julie Taymor (The Lion King) and music from U2's Bono and The Edge. All this attention to comics and their offshoots has propelled shares in Marvel, the only publicly traded comics company, up nearly 37% the last 12 months, a period when the benchmark Standard & Poor's 500-stock index fell 17. (USA Today -- Money)
The Forbidden Kingdom Jul 24, 2008
Minkoff's familiarity with the tastes of junior audiences (he made Stuart Little, and co-directed The Lion King) allows him to shape that mixture for maximum family appeal. The casting coup brings in the teenage fans of Li and the older generations that love Chan. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Naif: Charming children with music, comic Jul 23, 2008
The Lion King and the Rainbow Princess decide to summon the four humans who have damaged the forest, but before they can fetch them, the evil Queen of Mosquitos sends her messengers to poison them, turning them into animals ... Meanwhile, Ratu Aidi plots her revenge against the Lion King for expelling her from the green jungle by spreading dengue fever. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Double the fist Jul 18, 2008
His first film, The Lion King, was an animated feature. He then moved to a blend of live action and animation with two Stuart Little films before helming The Haunted Mansion, an Eddie Murphy vehicle based on a Disney ride. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
No bones about it, they're alive! Jul 18, 2008
The other five, smaller dinos are controlled by performers in suits, a la Julie Taymor's stage version of "The Lion King." The beautiful attention to detail helps, since there are a few dead spots in the show, including a discussion of the importance of poop for the evolution of insects and flowers that even my son dismissed as unnecessary. Although the kids closest to the stage were obviously thrilled to have the enormous beasts tower over them, the size of the dinosaurs means parents don't... (Boston Globe)
Andy Dick arrested on suspicion of drug possession, sexual battery Jul 18, 2008
His distinctive voice has led to work in animated movies such as "Happily N'Ever After," "Hoodwinked" and "The Lion King II" and adult fare such as "Clone High," "Stripperella" and the video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.". In May 2004, Dick was cited for misdemeanor pot possession at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio. (FOX 11, AZ)
Music, movies, exhibits mark NBAF's 20th Jul 18, 2008
Learn to draw Timon and Pumbaa from "The Lion King" in the Disney Animation Workshop, and meet a Zulu warrior. Free on Saturday, July 19. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
