Disney’s new live-action remake of its classic film The Lion King had its world premiere on Tuesday night at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles — and critics are already singing it praises!
The film already broke box-office records weeks before its release posting the second-highest ticket first day sales of the year, second only to Avengers: Endgame. It joins Disney’s new slate of live-action film remakes, which includes Aladdin, Dumbo and, soon, The Little Mermaid.
The cast includes Donald Glover and Beyoncé as Simba and Nala, respectively, as well as Seth Rogen as Pumbaa; Chiwetel Ejiofor as...
The film already broke box-office records weeks before its release posting the second-highest ticket first day sales of the year, second only to Avengers: Endgame. It joins Disney’s new slate of live-action film remakes, which includes Aladdin, Dumbo and, soon, The Little Mermaid.
The cast includes Donald Glover and Beyoncé as Simba and Nala, respectively, as well as Seth Rogen as Pumbaa; Chiwetel Ejiofor as...
- 7/10/2019
- by Claudia Harmata
- PEOPLE.com
The first reactions to The Lion King remake are in, and they’re hugely positive. As with all of Disney’s live-action reboots, there’s been a mixed reception from fans in the run-up to its release, with many feeling that it’s unnecessary but others happy to bask in the nostalgia of one of their favorite animated movies getting reimagined. Going by these initial thoughts from those who saw an early screening of the film, though, it sounds like it’s a stunning watch.
First of all, step aside Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast – this might just be the best Disney remake yet.
Just finished #TheLionKing! I absolutely loved every second of it. The VFX on the animals were incredibly detailed and the music was on another level. This might be my favorite Disney live action adaption this far! pic.twitter.com/1CExxs6kAB
— Dorian Parks (@DorianParksnRec) July 10, 2019
As we predicted,...
First of all, step aside Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast – this might just be the best Disney remake yet.
Just finished #TheLionKing! I absolutely loved every second of it. The VFX on the animals were incredibly detailed and the music was on another level. This might be my favorite Disney live action adaption this far! pic.twitter.com/1CExxs6kAB
— Dorian Parks (@DorianParksnRec) July 10, 2019
As we predicted,...
- 7/10/2019
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Following “Dumbo” and “Aladdin,” it appears Disney has saved its best remake of 2019 for last with “The Lion King.” The first reactions for Jon Favreau’s adaptation of the 1994 animated classic began pouring in after the movie’s July 9 world premiere and to say they are positive would be an understatement. Critics are already hailing the film as a “visual masterpiece” that quite possibly has the best visual effects in film history. Favreau’s “The Jungle Book” won the Best Visual Effects Oscar and now “The Lion King” looks like the clear frontrunner for 2020.
“‘The Lion King” is a landmark visual experience,” wrote Buzzfeed’s Adam B. Vary. “I’ve never seen anything like it, and I think it’s going to change how we look at movies forever. As an emotional experience, though…I’ll put it this way: It turns out lions can’t really emote.”
Favreau recruited...
“‘The Lion King” is a landmark visual experience,” wrote Buzzfeed’s Adam B. Vary. “I’ve never seen anything like it, and I think it’s going to change how we look at movies forever. As an emotional experience, though…I’ll put it this way: It turns out lions can’t really emote.”
Favreau recruited...
- 7/10/2019
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
The early consensus after the world premiere Tuesday night of Disney’s “The Lion King” remake is that it’s visually staggering, has plenty of heart, and tugs nostalgically on the heartstrings of anyone who saw the 1994 original as a kid.
So hakuna matata, Disney.
“If you’re hoping this will be a near-exact adaptation of the animated movie with some absolutely jaw-dropping visual effects, you’ll get what you’re looking for,” IGN’s Terri Schwartz tweeted.
Also Read: 'Mulan' Teaser Shows Live-Action Heroine as Sword-Wielding, Arrow-Shooting Warrior (Video)
“Incredible visuals and voice work. Cried all my makeup off.,” said Nerdist’s Rachel Heine.
“I think (I think) it’s the most beautiful effects movie I’ve seen. Like next level, the game has changed kind of thing,” Uproxx’s Mike Ryan gushed.
Not everyone was in love fully. Mashable’s Angie J. Han loved the effects and the cast,...
So hakuna matata, Disney.
“If you’re hoping this will be a near-exact adaptation of the animated movie with some absolutely jaw-dropping visual effects, you’ll get what you’re looking for,” IGN’s Terri Schwartz tweeted.
Also Read: 'Mulan' Teaser Shows Live-Action Heroine as Sword-Wielding, Arrow-Shooting Warrior (Video)
“Incredible visuals and voice work. Cried all my makeup off.,” said Nerdist’s Rachel Heine.
“I think (I think) it’s the most beautiful effects movie I’ve seen. Like next level, the game has changed kind of thing,” Uproxx’s Mike Ryan gushed.
Not everyone was in love fully. Mashable’s Angie J. Han loved the effects and the cast,...
- 7/10/2019
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
“No one is ever really gone.”
With those final words from Luke Skywalker, Carrie Fisher‘s General Leia Organa is seen hugging Daisy Ridley‘s Rey in the teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, three years after Fisher’s death.
The scene tugged at heartstrings as the unseen footage was shown at the Star Wars Celebration in Chicago on Friday.
While Fisher died on Dec. 27, 2016, she has remained a commanding presence in the Star Wars universe, with J.J. Abrams revealing that her character was alive in Episode IX.
“As I’ve said, we couldn’t,” Abrams said...
With those final words from Luke Skywalker, Carrie Fisher‘s General Leia Organa is seen hugging Daisy Ridley‘s Rey in the teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, three years after Fisher’s death.
The scene tugged at heartstrings as the unseen footage was shown at the Star Wars Celebration in Chicago on Friday.
While Fisher died on Dec. 27, 2016, she has remained a commanding presence in the Star Wars universe, with J.J. Abrams revealing that her character was alive in Episode IX.
“As I’ve said, we couldn’t,” Abrams said...
- 4/13/2019
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
Sure there’s plenty to do at San Diego Comic-Con this week, but what happens if you decide you need a break from panels and looking for back issues? Plenty more, as it happens.
From TV show-branded activations to live comedy shows, even art shows, and best of all, a lot of it is open even to people who weren’t lucky enough to win the lottery and secure a badge for Sdcc 2018.
Comedy lovers will be able to join Conan O’Brien at the TeamCocoHouse pop-up comedy club beginning on Wednesday with events through Saturday. Meanwhile, Purge fans can cleanse their souls at the “Purge Emporium.” And you’ll be able to watch two episodes of the upcoming season of “The Venture Bros.”
Plus, Fans of “The Good Place” can visit heaven on earth — or is it hell? — at a re-creation of NBC comedy’s first season setting in the Gaslamp district.
From TV show-branded activations to live comedy shows, even art shows, and best of all, a lot of it is open even to people who weren’t lucky enough to win the lottery and secure a badge for Sdcc 2018.
Comedy lovers will be able to join Conan O’Brien at the TeamCocoHouse pop-up comedy club beginning on Wednesday with events through Saturday. Meanwhile, Purge fans can cleanse their souls at the “Purge Emporium.” And you’ll be able to watch two episodes of the upcoming season of “The Venture Bros.”
Plus, Fans of “The Good Place” can visit heaven on earth — or is it hell? — at a re-creation of NBC comedy’s first season setting in the Gaslamp district.
- 7/17/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
Nerdist continues to roll out its plans for San Diego Comic-Con International, unveiling details for four distinctly unique parties that will entertain and reward fans.
Nerdist will toast the start of Sdcc 2018 on Thursday, July 19th with the Alpha Book Club Happy Hour where avid readers and book club fans can chat and hang with hosts Maude Garrett, Hector Navarro, and Rachel Heine. Later in the evening party partner The Kraken® Black Spiced Rum joins forces with Nerdist to kick off San Diego Comic-Con with a special, members-only party for Alpha, the premium streaming entertainment service from Legendary Digital Networks. In addition to meeting the talent from their favorite Alpha shows, members will receive specialty crafted Kraken Rum cocktails, created for Comic-Con.
The Alpha After Dark Party with The Kraken Rum will also feature famed graphic artists Tom Hodges and Tony Parker, who will offer attendees the opportunity to receive personalized Kraken-inspired portraits.
Nerdist will toast the start of Sdcc 2018 on Thursday, July 19th with the Alpha Book Club Happy Hour where avid readers and book club fans can chat and hang with hosts Maude Garrett, Hector Navarro, and Rachel Heine. Later in the evening party partner The Kraken® Black Spiced Rum joins forces with Nerdist to kick off San Diego Comic-Con with a special, members-only party for Alpha, the premium streaming entertainment service from Legendary Digital Networks. In addition to meeting the talent from their favorite Alpha shows, members will receive specialty crafted Kraken Rum cocktails, created for Comic-Con.
The Alpha After Dark Party with The Kraken Rum will also feature famed graphic artists Tom Hodges and Tony Parker, who will offer attendees the opportunity to receive personalized Kraken-inspired portraits.
- 7/12/2018
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
After years of build up and months of capital-h hype, “Avengers: Infinity War” is finally hitting theaters this week. And, uh, speaking of build up and hype, Marvel has been so determined to keep spoilers from spilling out that world premiere screenings held tonight in Los Angeles and New York City are (as far as we know) the first time the film has been shown to anyone outside of the studio.
In fact, most movie critics won’t even see “Infinity War” until tomorrow morning. By the way, good luck critics, because the review embargo lifts at 3:00 p.m. Pacific time. But while critics have to wait to speak their peace, the social media embargo expired Monday night at 10:30, right after the Hollywood gala premiere let out.
Anyway, you’re probably not going to believe this, but people who attended tonight’s screenings are freaking out on Twitter.
Also Read: Who's Going to Die in 'Avengers: Infinity War'? We Put Odds on Every Major Hero Biting the Dust
First past the post was Kevin Smith, who violated the embargo by several hours to gush about “Infinity War”:
I am overwhelmed. The movie is epic beyond compare. Loved it. My legs are still shaking. It’s a gigantic @Marvel masterpiece. So much to say but I’ll stay Silent Bob til Monday so as not to slip in spoilers. Suffice to say it’s gonna be a looooong year until @Avengers 4… pic.twitter.com/aHnsgj5MK0
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) April 24, 2018
And the rest followed at the appoint hour: 10:30 p.m. Pst
Avengers: Infinity War blew my mind. I have never left a film this awestruck. Ever. Thanos is a force of Nature. Thor is the Mvp. Marvel Studios lays down the Infinity Gauntlet with this one.
— Nate Brail (@NateBrail) April 24, 2018
I liked #Avengers #InfinityWar more than a lfew other folks I’m talking to after the premiere. It’s hugely emotional and very funny but some might find it … I need to sleep on this.
— Jim Vejvoda (@JimVejvoda) April 24, 2018
#InfinityWar is a whole lot to process. I liked it a lot, and there’s so much that works, but it definitely is “Part 1.” The ending is amazing and worth the journey, but there is a Lot crammed into its run time. Overall really liked it but need a rewatch already. pic.twitter.com/3P3rd3ojHJ
— Terri Schwartz (@Terri_Schwartz) April 24, 2018
Infinity War is insane. That’s all I’m going to say.
— ✨ Rachel Heine ✨ (@RachelHeine) April 24, 2018
So #InfinityWar takes the Marvel universe to a whole new orbit.
— Daniel Alter (@DAlter007) April 24, 2018
So overwhelmed at what I saw in #AvengersInfinityWarPremiere I'm still processing. It's an epic event unlike anything you ever seen. I would follow the Russo's advice about staying offline because the movie has major reveals!
— Umberto Gonzalez (@elmayimbe) April 24, 2018
Had the pleasure of watching #Avengers: #InfinityWar. One of the most unique McU films, Iw has a distinct Marvel/Russo feel, while also bringing a Ton of emotional layers, dodging many McU tropes, & carried by a magnificent villain in #Thanos
Avoid social media untill you watch! pic.twitter.com/6ChaRhK5Eq
— Sheraz Farooqi (@SherazFarooqi_) April 24, 2018
The final minutes of Avengers: Infinity War are heartstopping. Can’t wait for the next one. Marvel wins again. #AvengersInfinityWar #Avengers #InfinityWar
— Ben Barna (@sufferings) April 24, 2018
Doctor Strange emerges as a truly fascinating character. He contains multitudes… literally. Cumberbatch is now in firm command of that character’s gravitas, and delivers the one action and single line that everyone will be discussing and debating for the next year. #InfinityWar
— Max Evry (@maxevry) April 24, 2018
Weak stuff: Subplot involving Vision, the concept of which I never entirely bought into, and which drives the entire Wakandan section of the film. Everyone in that subplot feels like ciphers, lacking any arc beyond being cool-looking chess pieces from better movies. #InfinityWar
— Max Evry (@maxevry) April 24, 2018
I saw #AvengersInfinityWar earlier tonight and I can say that it delivers. There's a lot of really fun character interactions, some cool action moments (Thor's powers, Iron Man's suit), and a few powerful emotional beats. Most of the humor is ???????? Also Captain America is ???? pic.twitter.com/WoZNPDpGXk
— Molly Freeman (@mollyrockit) April 24, 2018
#AvengersInfinityWar is the McU's biggest soap opera ever, and that's not a bad thing. Feels more like a sequel to Guardians, and you'll get to see what makes a Mad Titan tick. We will have A Lot to unpack soon.
— Mike Sorrentino (@MikeJSorrentino) April 24, 2018
Emotionally, narratively, visually, Avengers: Infinity War a very impressive piece of entertainment and storytelling. Somehow, it left me exhausted and excited at the same time. pic.twitter.com/YPICbbNNyQ
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) April 24, 2018
#AvengersInfinityWar: Despite some truly thrilling moments, feels like less than the sum of its parts. A definite step down after that epic run of GotGV2 / Spidey / Thor 3 / Black Panther, but what else did I expect?
— Angie J. Han (@ajhan) April 24, 2018
Avengers: Infinity War: A movie version of a massive comic-book crossover, for better (fun character interactions) and worse (it's pretty much all Infinity Stone shenanigans). Ymmv. #avengersinfinitywar
— Matt Singer (@mattsinger) April 24, 2018
Read original story ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ First Reactions Are in: ‘I Have Never Left a Film This Awestruck’ At TheWrap...
In fact, most movie critics won’t even see “Infinity War” until tomorrow morning. By the way, good luck critics, because the review embargo lifts at 3:00 p.m. Pacific time. But while critics have to wait to speak their peace, the social media embargo expired Monday night at 10:30, right after the Hollywood gala premiere let out.
Anyway, you’re probably not going to believe this, but people who attended tonight’s screenings are freaking out on Twitter.
Also Read: Who's Going to Die in 'Avengers: Infinity War'? We Put Odds on Every Major Hero Biting the Dust
First past the post was Kevin Smith, who violated the embargo by several hours to gush about “Infinity War”:
I am overwhelmed. The movie is epic beyond compare. Loved it. My legs are still shaking. It’s a gigantic @Marvel masterpiece. So much to say but I’ll stay Silent Bob til Monday so as not to slip in spoilers. Suffice to say it’s gonna be a looooong year until @Avengers 4… pic.twitter.com/aHnsgj5MK0
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) April 24, 2018
And the rest followed at the appoint hour: 10:30 p.m. Pst
Avengers: Infinity War blew my mind. I have never left a film this awestruck. Ever. Thanos is a force of Nature. Thor is the Mvp. Marvel Studios lays down the Infinity Gauntlet with this one.
— Nate Brail (@NateBrail) April 24, 2018
I liked #Avengers #InfinityWar more than a lfew other folks I’m talking to after the premiere. It’s hugely emotional and very funny but some might find it … I need to sleep on this.
— Jim Vejvoda (@JimVejvoda) April 24, 2018
#InfinityWar is a whole lot to process. I liked it a lot, and there’s so much that works, but it definitely is “Part 1.” The ending is amazing and worth the journey, but there is a Lot crammed into its run time. Overall really liked it but need a rewatch already. pic.twitter.com/3P3rd3ojHJ
— Terri Schwartz (@Terri_Schwartz) April 24, 2018
Infinity War is insane. That’s all I’m going to say.
— ✨ Rachel Heine ✨ (@RachelHeine) April 24, 2018
So #InfinityWar takes the Marvel universe to a whole new orbit.
— Daniel Alter (@DAlter007) April 24, 2018
So overwhelmed at what I saw in #AvengersInfinityWarPremiere I'm still processing. It's an epic event unlike anything you ever seen. I would follow the Russo's advice about staying offline because the movie has major reveals!
— Umberto Gonzalez (@elmayimbe) April 24, 2018
Had the pleasure of watching #Avengers: #InfinityWar. One of the most unique McU films, Iw has a distinct Marvel/Russo feel, while also bringing a Ton of emotional layers, dodging many McU tropes, & carried by a magnificent villain in #Thanos
Avoid social media untill you watch! pic.twitter.com/6ChaRhK5Eq
— Sheraz Farooqi (@SherazFarooqi_) April 24, 2018
The final minutes of Avengers: Infinity War are heartstopping. Can’t wait for the next one. Marvel wins again. #AvengersInfinityWar #Avengers #InfinityWar
— Ben Barna (@sufferings) April 24, 2018
Doctor Strange emerges as a truly fascinating character. He contains multitudes… literally. Cumberbatch is now in firm command of that character’s gravitas, and delivers the one action and single line that everyone will be discussing and debating for the next year. #InfinityWar
— Max Evry (@maxevry) April 24, 2018
Weak stuff: Subplot involving Vision, the concept of which I never entirely bought into, and which drives the entire Wakandan section of the film. Everyone in that subplot feels like ciphers, lacking any arc beyond being cool-looking chess pieces from better movies. #InfinityWar
— Max Evry (@maxevry) April 24, 2018
I saw #AvengersInfinityWar earlier tonight and I can say that it delivers. There's a lot of really fun character interactions, some cool action moments (Thor's powers, Iron Man's suit), and a few powerful emotional beats. Most of the humor is ???????? Also Captain America is ???? pic.twitter.com/WoZNPDpGXk
— Molly Freeman (@mollyrockit) April 24, 2018
#AvengersInfinityWar is the McU's biggest soap opera ever, and that's not a bad thing. Feels more like a sequel to Guardians, and you'll get to see what makes a Mad Titan tick. We will have A Lot to unpack soon.
— Mike Sorrentino (@MikeJSorrentino) April 24, 2018
Emotionally, narratively, visually, Avengers: Infinity War a very impressive piece of entertainment and storytelling. Somehow, it left me exhausted and excited at the same time. pic.twitter.com/YPICbbNNyQ
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) April 24, 2018
#AvengersInfinityWar: Despite some truly thrilling moments, feels like less than the sum of its parts. A definite step down after that epic run of GotGV2 / Spidey / Thor 3 / Black Panther, but what else did I expect?
— Angie J. Han (@ajhan) April 24, 2018
Avengers: Infinity War: A movie version of a massive comic-book crossover, for better (fun character interactions) and worse (it's pretty much all Infinity Stone shenanigans). Ymmv. #avengersinfinitywar
— Matt Singer (@mattsinger) April 24, 2018
Read original story ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ First Reactions Are in: ‘I Have Never Left a Film This Awestruck’ At TheWrap...
- 4/24/2018
- by Phil Owen and Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
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