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Format: Blu-Ray DVD
Manufacturer: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Buy.com Sku: 221910785
UPC: 786936815115
UPC 14: 00786936815115
Buy.com Sales Rank: 11735
Category Keywords: Adventure Africa Animals Blockbuster Coming Of Age Disney Film Essential Cinema Family (General) Recommended Theatrical Release Wilderness
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| The king of animated films roars out for the Disney vault in its Blu-ray high definition premiere on Blu-ray combo pack-- spectacular new picture and sound presentations that reveal the majesty of Disney's epic animated masterpiece as it's never been experienced before. Featuring pristine high definition picture and sound and groundbreaking immersive bonus features including Disney Second Screen, Disney's heroic coming-of-age adventure -- filled with award-winning music and some of the most popular characters ever created -- is a marvel for all ages and a must-own addition to any home entertainment library. Celebrate the circle of life with your family Fall 2011 -- for a limited time only.
Disney's THE LION KING SPECIAL EDITION: An unforgettable story, breathtaking animation, beloved characters, and Academy Award(R)-winning music (Best Original Score, 1994; Best Song, "Can You Feel The Love Tonight") set the stage for the adventures of Simba, the feisty lion cub who "just can't wait to be king." But his envious Uncle Scar has plans for his own ascent to the throne, and he forces Simba's exile from the kingdom. Alone and adrift, Simba soon joins the escapades of a hilarious meerkat named Timon and his warmhearted warthog pal, Pumbaa. Adopting their carefree lifestyle of "Hakuna Matata," Simba ignores his real responsibilities until he realizes his destiny and returns to the Pride Lands to claim his place in the "Circle of Life." Now extensively restored and remastered -- experience THE LION KING like never before, from its magnificent musical opening over breathtaking African vistas to its emotional climax. The all-star vocal talents -- including Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, and Ernie Sabella -- rip-roaring comedy, and uplifting messages of courage, loyalty, and hope make this timeless tale entertainment for all ages. |
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Editor's Note
Wild Africa is the setting for this animated tale of a young lion cub whose evil uncle usurps his father's crown and lets hyenas overrun the kingdom. Dodging danger and befriending some oddball characters, the cub wanders until the day he's ready to return. Songs by Elton John and featuring the voices of Whoopie Goldberg, Cheech Marin, James Earl Jones, Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane and Jeremy Irons. Academy Award Nominations: 4, including 3 for Best Original Song. Academy Awards: 2, including Best Original Score and Best Original Song (Elton John and Tim Rice: "Can You Feel the Love Tonight").
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Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
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Release Date: 10/4/2011 |
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Running Time: 88 minutes |
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Original Release Date: 1994 |
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UPC: 00786936815115 |
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Number of Discs: 2 |
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Video: Color |
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The Lion King - Blu-Ray DVD Review
By: Josh Lasser
Blogcritics.org Reviews
Published on: 10/4/2011 1:48 PM
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| Starting in 1989 and continuing for roughly a decade, Walt Disney Animation Studios experienced a second golden age. It is The Little Mermaid which began this resurgence, and the group of films put out over the course of the next 10 years include new classics like Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Pocahontas, Hercules, and Mulan. Perhaps though the zenith of this period is the 1994 release of The Lion King....read the full review | |
Cast & Crew
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Ernie Sabella |
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Jonathan Roberts - Screenwriter |
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Elton John - Music |
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Jim Cummings - Voice |
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Cheech Marin - Voice |
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Matthew Broderick - Voice |
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Jeremy Irons - Voice |
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Moira Kelly - Voice |
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Tim Rice - Lyricist |
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Nathan Lane - Voice |
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James Earl Jones - Voice |
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Jonathan Taylor Thomas - Voice |
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Irene Mecchi - Screenwriter |
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Madge Sinclair - Voice |
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Whoopi Goldberg - Voice |
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Robert Guillaume - Voice |
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Hans Zimmer - Composer |
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Roger Allers - Director |
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Rob Minkoff - Director |
Plot Summary
This delightful Disney film features sumptuous animation, and wonderful, catchy songs by lyricist Tim Rice and pop star Elton John.| The story focuses on Simba, a young lion cub who's heir to the throne of the animal kingdom. But his evil uncle Scar longs to become king himself, and will do anything to make his wish come true. So he enlists the aid of three wicked hyenas and plots to kill not only Simba's father, but Simba himself.| If Scar's plans succeed, all the animals will suffer. But can little Simba do anything to stop his big, bad uncle?
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