“Long Live ‘The Lion King'” – New Teaser and Poster Arrive
Disney have released the first TV spot and a new theatrical poster for this summer’s highly anticipated new adaptation of The Lion King.
The new teaser trailer again showcases the ‘Circle of Life’ sequence that opened the animated classic, with Lebo M’s iconic vocals sounding as incredible as ever. Though the TV spot offers very little in the way of new footage, it’s really just a shorter version of November’s teaser trailer, Disney could arguably promote this film with just ‘Circle of Life’ and audiences would still turn up to make it one of the biggest films of the year.
And the new theatrical poster is simply gorgeous.
Along with the teaser and theatrical poster, Disney released a new synopsis for the film;
“Director Jon Favreau’s all-new ‘The Lion King‘ journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother – and former heir to the throne – has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his. The all-star cast includes Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa and Billy Eichner as Timon. Utilizing pioneering filmmaking techniques to bring treasured characters to life in a whole new way, Disney’s ‘The Lion King‘ roars into theaters on July 19, 2019.”
Directed by Jon Favreau from a script by Jeff Nathanson, The Lion King will stampede into theaters on July 19th.
Chris is a lifelong fan of Disney, Star Wars and super heroes who can’t quite believe this golden age of movies and TV we’re living in. Having written blogs dedicated to Disney’s Aladdin musical and Star Wars Celebration, Chris is excited to be part of the MNN team.
