The classic story gets a prequel/sequel about the orphan cub who became king, directed by Oscar winner Barry Jenkins. David Daniel reports.

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Thirty years after the premiere of “The Lion King”, a new chapter of one of Disney's most successful sagas hits theaters.

Trinta anos depois da estreia de "O Rei Leão", chega aos cinemas um novo capítulo de uma das sagas mais bem sucedidas da Disney.

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“Mufasa - The Lion King”: the legend of Simba's father told 30 years later

The focus is on Mufasa's moving journey: As an orphaned lion with humble origins, he fights against numerous obstacles to conquer his place in the world. In the process, the viewer learns how Mufasa became the respected and wise figure that fans already know from the original story. The action alternates between Mufasa's past and a framework in which his story is told to other characters - a gripping narrative style that will delight both new an…

Im Mittelpunkt steht Mufasas bewegende Reise: Als verwaister Löwe mit einfachen Ursprüngen kämpft er gegen zahlreiche Hindernisse, um sich seinen Platz in der Welt zu erobern. Dabei erfährt der Zuschauer, wie Mufasa zur respektierten und weisen Figur wurde, die Fans bereits aus der Originalgeschichte kennen. Die Handlung wechselt dabei zwischen Mufasas Vergangenheit und einer Rahmenhandlung, in der seine Geschichte anderen Charakteren erzählt wi…

Mufasa: Der König der Löwen – ab 19. Dezember im Cineplexx Bozen und Cineplexx Algo in 3D und 2D - Panorama

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Mufasa: The Lion King – from December 19th at Cineplexx Bozen and Cineplexx Algo in 3D and 2D

The meeting of two lion cubs allows us to get to know two future heroes of the “Lion King” better. Taka (who will become Scar) and Mufasa are living together adventures that will change their lives? Barry Jenkins, Oscar-winning director of “Moonlight” wanted to do

La rencontre de deux lionceaux permet de mieux connaître deux futurs héros du « Roi Lion ».Taka (qui deviendra Scar) et Mufasa vivent des aventures communes qui vont changer leurs vies ?Barry Jenkins, réalisateur oscarisé de « Moonlight » a souhaité faire

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Thirty years after the original, Disney Studios are extending the adventures of the orphaned lion cub under the direction of Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins.

Trente ans apres l'original, les studios Disney prolongent les aventures du lionceau orphelin sous la direction du cineaste oscarise Barry Jenkins.

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“Mufasa: The Lion King” is roaring again

Disney has been transforming the classics of children’s animated cinema into real action films. He already did it with The Lion King in 2019 and this time, he brings us a film that works as a prequel and sequel, since history is built in temporary jumps since Rafiki tells Kiara, the daughter of Simba and Nala, how it was that his grandfather Mufasa became king. The film, directed by Barry Jenkins and written by Jeff Nathanson, will premiere in I…

Disney lleva un tiempo transformando los clásicos del cine animado infantil en películas de acción real. Ya lo hizo con El rey león el año 2019 y esta vez, nos trae una película que funciona como precuela y secuela, ya que la historia se construye en saltos temporales desde que Rafiki le cuenta a Kiara, la hija de Simba y Nala, cómo fue que su abuelo Mufasa se transformó en rey. El film, dirigido por Barry Jenkins y escrito por Jeff Nathanson, s…

Mufasa: el rey León, la historia de un huérfano que se transformó en Rey

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Mufasa: the Lion King, the story of an orphan who became King

Verdict: 4/5 Movie-goers are in a for a real treat this summer, with several big-name flicks landing in theatres before and after Christmas. While ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ and Robbie Williams’ biopic ‘Better Man’ will service two very different generations of audiences, there’s one movie destined to grab everyone’s attention. Walt Disney’s ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’. ‘Mufasa’ is directed by Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins and is both a prequel and…

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In September 2019, Disney announced a prequel focusing on Mufasa, directed by Barry Jenkins. Following the success of The Lion King’s CGI remake, Jenkins expressed his excitement to explore themes of friendship and legacy. The story, narrated by Rafiki to Kiara, Simba’s daughter, reveals Mufasa’s evolution from an orphaned cub to a leader, highlighting his complex relationship with Scar. This visually stunning film employs advanced technology an…

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2024 - Unraveling Scar's Hatred for Mufasa: New Insights 30 Years After The Lion King - Movie News

Mufasa: The Lion King is the latest installment in the iconic Disney franchise and opens at cinemas this week. The story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The story is told through the eyes of Rafiki, played by legendary South African actor Dr John Kani (older Rafiki) and Kagiso Lediga (younger Rafiki). Phil had a chance to catch up […]

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Mufasa: The Lion King featuring Dr John Kani and Kagiso Lediga

On December 5, 2024, film critic Matt Zoller Seitz published a profile feature for Vulture entitled “Moonlight in the Lion’s Den.” It traces filmmaker Barry Jenkins’ decision to pivot from his intimate, adult dramas like Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk to his next project for Disney: a multi-million dollar follow-up to 2019’s “live-action”…

The cub who would be king, ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’

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