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  1. 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
  2. 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 💔”
    By Alejandra Gularte
  3. disney
    Bring Back the AnimationTraditional hand-drawn animation is certainly not dead, but Disney has forsaken it. Why?
    By Bilge Ebiri
  4. 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
  5. vulture lists
    Every Live-Action Disney Remake, RankedWhich live-action redo is the worst and which is the least bad?
    By Josh Bell
  6. everybody loves puppets!
    Tom Cruise Crashed The Lion King to Play PumbaaOf course James Corden is involved in this somehow.
    By Rebecca Alter
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. broadway
    Hamilton, The Lion King, and Wicked Will Return to Broadway September 14It’s the circle of, wait for it, aaaaAAAaah.
    By Jackson McHenry
  10. roar
    Barry Jenkins Is Directing a Live-Action Lion King SequelCue Katy Perry’s “Roar.”
    By Hunter Harris
  11. no
    Carole Baskin Did a Simba Samba on Dancing With the StarsLookin’ like Betty Buckley as Grizabella.
    By Rebecca Alter
  12. music videos
    Beyoncé Has Blessed Us With a ‘Brown Skin Girl’ Music VideoRelive the moment from Black Is King.
    By Zoe Haylock
  13. 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
  14. album review
    Beyoncé’s Lion King Soundtrack Puts the Focus Back Where It Belongs: AfricaBeyoncé, as usual, knows better.
    By Craig Jenkins
  15. 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
  16. 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.”
    By Justin Curto
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. the lion king
    Scar Should Be GayerAnd give him a better haircut!
    By Jackson McHenry
  21. 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
  22. box office
    The Lion King Mauls Harry Potter’s July Box-Office RecordIt’s the ciiiiircle of liiiiiifeee.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  23. beyonce presents: the lion king
    Blue Ivy’s Vocals and 5 Other Standout Moments From Beyoncé’s The GiftStill crying from “Brown Skin Girl.”
    By Zoe Haylock
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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.”
    By Hunter Harris
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. last night on late night
    Donald Glover’s Son Is Part of the Bey HiveBey before blood.
    By Zoe Haylock
  34. beyonce presents: the lion king
    Beyoncé Releases First New Song From The Lion KingPrepare to be inspired.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  35. beyonce presents: the lion king
    To Celebrate The Lion King Beyoncé Brings Us The GiftGet your thank-you notes ready.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  36. sears portrait studio
    Beyoncé Presents: The Lion King Presents: a Cast PhotoOur favorite Sears Portrait Studio strikes again!
    By Hunter Harris
  37. beyonce?!
    We Should Just Call It ‘Beyoncé Presents: The Lion King’ NowSeven thoughts on those cast photos.
    By Hunter Harris
  38. the lions sing
    Disney Reveals Lion King Soundtrack, Featuring a Mysterious Track 14Be prepared …
    By Zoe Haylock
  39. the lion king
    You Can Finally Hear Beyoncé Sing ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight’Perfect harmony.
    By Zoe Haylock
  40. last night on late night
    Billy Eichner Is Just So Great at Video GamesThis could be its own show.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  41. the lion king
    You Can Finally Hear Beyoncé Say ‘Simba’Let me hear you say “Hey, Ms. Nala!”
    By Zoe Haylock
  42. the lion queen
    Beyoncé Is Taking This Lion King Thing Pretty FarThe circle of life truly begins.
    By Devon Ivie
  43. 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
  44. summer preview
    Summer Movie Preview: The Lion King, The Farewell, and Tarantino’s HollywoodVulture’s guide to cinema this summer.
    By Hunter Harris
  45. trailer mix
    The New Trailer for Disney’s Lion King Will Remind You of the Old Lion KingComing July 19, 2019.
    By Nate Jones
  46. the industry
    Amy Sedaris Is Voicing a New Character in Live-Action Lion KingNow who’s a cynical cash grab?
    By Bethy Squires
  47. movies
    Stop What You’re Doing and Look at This Lion King Cast PhotoIt’s happening.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  48. movies
    Hallelujah! Elton John Is Working on a Lion King Song for BeyoncéGet Beyoncé that Oscar.
    By Hunter Harris
  49. the late show with stephen colbert
    Nathan Lane Responds to Billy Eichner’s Lion King Casting: ‘How Dare You!’“What’s next? You and Ryan Gosling in The Birdcage?”
    By Halle Kiefer
  50. casting couch
    Beyoncé Is Voicing Nala in the Live-Action Lion King RemakeShe just can’t wait to be queen.
    By Tolly Wright
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