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  1. vulture lists
    Every Live-Action Disney Remake, RankedWhich live-action redo is the worst and which is the least bad?
    By Josh Bell
  2. movie review
    All the Technological Wizardry in the World Can’t Save Mufasa: The Lion KingBarry Jenkins’s prequel to the 2019 “live-action†remake of the 1994 Disney animated classic leaves much to be desired.
    By Bilge Ebiri
  3. profile
    Moonlight in the Lion’s DenWhy Barry Jenkins gave up his improvisational shooting style to spend four years making Mufasa on a soundstage.
    By Matt Zoller Seitz
  4. in memoriam
    THE GREAT WHITE HOPE, James Earl Jones, 1970, TM and Copyright � 20th Century Fox Film Corp. All rig
    9 Essential James Earl Jones PerformancesJones was best when he was reserved, trusting his extraordinary voice and quiet authority to carry the dramatic weight of any scene.
    By Tim Grierson and Will Leitch
  5. tributes
    STAR WARS: EPISODE VI - RETURN OF THE JEDI, Darth Vader, Mark Hamill, 1983
    Mark Hamill Honors James Earl Jones’s ‘Immeasurable’ Impact on Star WarsLuke has never forgotten his father’s importance: “#RIP dad 💔â€
    By Alejandra Gularte
  6. disney
    Bring Back the AnimationTraditional hand-drawn animation is certainly not dead, but Disney has forsaken it. Why?
    By Bilge Ebiri
  7. trailer mix
    Blue Ivy Carter Fit Mufasa Into Her Busy ScheduleMaking her film debut in the Barry Jenkins Disney film alongside her client, Beyoncé.
    By Zoe Guy
  8. everybody loves puppets!
    Tom Cruise Crashed The Lion King to Play PumbaaOf course James Corden is involved in this somehow.
    By Rebecca Alter
  9. the group portrait
    How to Keep The Lion King Going During a COVID OutbreakDuring the Omicron spike, the nine swings have stayed on alert, ready to play all manner of characters from the savanna.
    By Jackson McHenry
  10. covid-19
    These Are the Shows Closing or Canceling Performances Because of OmicronWaitress, Thoughts of a Colored Man, and Jagged Little Pill have ended their runs early.
    By Bethy Squires
  11. broadway
    Hamilton, The Lion King, and Wicked Will Return to Broadway September 14It’s the circle of, wait for it, aaaaAAAaah.
    By Jackson McHenry
  12. roar
    Barry Jenkins Is Directing a Live-Action Lion King SequelCue Katy Perry’s “Roar.â€
    By Hunter Harris
  13. no
    Carole Baskin Did a Simba Samba on Dancing With the StarsLookin’ like Betty Buckley as Grizabella.
    By Rebecca Alter
  14. music videos
    Beyoncé Has Blessed Us With a ‘Brown Skin Girl’ Music VideoRelive the moment from Black Is King.
    By Zoe Haylock
  15. queen blue
    So, How Are We Getting Blue Ivy Carter an Oscar for Black Is King?A look at Blue Ivy’s best moments from her mom’s little movie.
    By Zoe Haylock
  16. album review
    Beyoncé’s Lion King Soundtrack Puts the Focus Back Where It Belongs: AfricaBeyoncé, as usual, knows better.
    By Craig Jenkins
  17. the gold rush
    If Taylor Swift and Cats Aren’t Winning the Best Song Oscar, Who Is?The Academy’s shortlist snub leaves the Original Song category light on star power.
    By Joe Reid
  18. beyonce presents: the lion king
    We Regret to Inform You That Elton John Did Not Like Beyoncé’s Lion King MusicHe called the new movie a “disappointment.â€
    By Justin Curto
  19. beyoncé
    Beyoncé Takes You Behind-the-Scenes With ABC’s Making The Gift DocumentaryBetter hope you never end up in a gift exchange with Beyoncé. She’ll annihilate you.
    By Halle Kiefer
  20. the way we were
    Let’s Take a Moment to Remember The Lion King’s Goose-Stepping Hyenas25 years ago, Disney released an animated movie about African wildlife with imagery inspired by Nazi propaganda.
    By Nate Jones
  21. beyoncé presents: the lion king
    Beyoncé Is in The Lion King for About 20 Minutes. Here’s Everything She Does.Your bush-baby brain will crumble every time Nala’s lines even vaguely come off like a song lyric.
    By Zoe Haylock
  22. the lion king
    Scar Should Be GayerAnd give him a better haircut!
    By Jackson McHenry
  23. beyonce
    John Oliver Nervous to Meet (the Space Into Which) Beyoncé (Was Photoshopped)Of course she didn’t pose for promo photos with the cast, but she was there in spirit.
    By Halle Kiefer
  24. box office
    The Lion King Mauls Harry Potter’s July Box-Office RecordIt’s the ciiiiircle of liiiiiifeee.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  25. beyonce presents: the lion king
    Blue Ivy’s Vocals and 5 Other Standout Moments From Beyoncé’s The GiftStill crying from “Brown Skin Girl.â€
    By Zoe Haylock
  26. movie review
    The Lion King Is an Unusually Good Nature Documentary. Is That What We Wanted?Technically speaking, it’s a marvel. But having entered the photorealistic realm, the mood of the movie has changed.
    By Bilge Ebiri
  27. my childhood
    It Took a Disney Kingdom to Kill Cartoon MufasaThe only thing more distressing than his death is the impending end of the medium responsible for it.
    By Priscilla Frank
  28. beyonce presents: the lion king
    You Can Now Stream Beyoncé’s The Lion King: The GiftThe album blends the voice work of James Earl Jones with the music of Africa.
    By Bethy Squires
  29. soundtracks
    Euphoria Composer Labrinth on ‘Still Don’t Know My Name’ and Writing for Beyoncé“Like I just posted about writing a song for Beyoncé, but they’re asking me about this Euphoria song! We’d better figure something out.â€
    By Hunter Harris
  30. beyonce presents: the lion king
    Beyoncé’s Lion King Album Will Feature Kendrick Lamar, Blue Ivy, and MoreBeyoncé Presents: The Lion King presents a track list.
    By Hunter Harris
  31. chat room
    Billy Eichner on Hugging Beyoncé and Thanksgiving at Barbra Streisand’sThe star of The Lion King talks gay lions, gay rom-coms, and improvising Timon’s and Pumbaa’s lines.
    By Rachel Handler
  32. beyonce presents: the lion king
    Listen to the Lion King Soundtrack, Now With BeyoncéCongrats to Beyoncé collaborators Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen.
    By Jackson McHenry
  33. deep dives
    Tracing the Career Arc of Donald Glover, a Bonafide Quintuple ThreatThe actor, writer, comedian, rapper, and showrunner plays Simba in the live-action remake of The Lion King. Here’s what came before that.
    By Nate Jones
  34. hakuna matata
    Be on the Lookout for Chance the Rapper’s Voice in The Lion KingHe was also a low-key consultant this entire time.
    By Devon Ivie
  35. last night on late night
    Donald Glover’s Son Is Part of the Bey HiveBey before blood.
    By Zoe Haylock
  36. beyonce presents: the lion king
    Beyoncé Releases First New Song From The Lion KingPrepare to be inspired.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  37. beyonce presents: the lion king
    To Celebrate The Lion King Beyoncé Brings Us The GiftGet your thank-you notes ready.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  38. sears portrait studio
    Beyoncé Presents: The Lion King Presents: a Cast PhotoOur favorite Sears Portrait Studio strikes again!
    By Hunter Harris
  39. beyonce?!
    We Should Just Call It ‘Beyoncé Presents: The Lion King’ NowSeven thoughts on those cast photos.
    By Hunter Harris
  40. the lions sing
    Disney Reveals Lion King Soundtrack, Featuring a Mysterious Track 14Be prepared …
    By Zoe Haylock
  41. the lion king
    You Can Finally Hear Beyoncé Sing ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight’Perfect harmony.
    By Zoe Haylock
  42. last night on late night
    Billy Eichner Is Just So Great at Video GamesThis could be its own show.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  43. the lion king
    You Can Finally Hear Beyoncé Say ‘Simba’Let me hear you say “Hey, Ms. Nala!â€
    By Zoe Haylock
  44. the lion queen
    Beyoncé Is Taking This Lion King Thing Pretty FarThe circle of life truly begins.
    By Devon Ivie
  45. summer preview
    The Most Anticipated Screen Pairings of the Summer Movie SeasonSummer movies are for fun and escape, and what’s more entrancing than some stellar co-star chemistry?
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  46. summer preview
    Summer Movie Preview: The Lion King, The Farewell, and Tarantino’s HollywoodVulture’s guide to cinema this summer.
    By Hunter Harris
  47. trailer mix
    The New Trailer for Disney’s Lion King Will Remind You of the Old Lion KingComing July 19, 2019.
    By Nate Jones
  48. the industry
    Amy Sedaris Is Voicing a New Character in Live-Action Lion KingNow who’s a cynical cash grab?
    By Bethy Squires
  49. movies
    Stop What You’re Doing and Look at This Lion King Cast PhotoIt’s happening.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  50. movies
    Hallelujah! Elton John Is Working on a Lion King Song for BeyoncéGet Beyoncé that Oscar.
    By Hunter Harris
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