Disney's Andreas Deja on Animation ... Oct 7, 2009
Disney's first animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs coming out on Blu-Ray October 6th (look for an upcoming review) not only helped inspire him to make animation his life's work, but he has carried specific lessons from that film into his work on modern animation such as Lilo and Stitch, The Lion King and the upcoming The Princess and the Frog. In of this interview, Deja talked about his favourite sequence from the film, and who influenced the art of Snow White. (Suite101.com)
Animator Andreas Deja on Snow White... Oct 7, 2009
But, by 1988's Who Framed Roger Rabbit, he was a supervising animator, responsible for designing the look of such modern-day characters as Jafar from Aladdin, Scar from The Lion King and Lilo from Lilo and Stitch. A survivor of the infamous 'Tom Meeting' of 2002 where the bulk of Disney animation department were pink-slipped he continued to work on such fare as 2004's Home on the Range and 2007's Goofy Short 'How to Hook Up Your Home Theatre. (Suite101.com)
Youth Focus--Darcy Moreland Oct 6, 2009
I was never real-ly a cartoon fanatic but my favorite Disney movies were Aladdin and The Lion King. 13. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Letters to the editor (10/5/09) Oct 5, 2009
During the "Lion King," cell phones were silenced but some children were not ... It's true that Lion King is also for children, but the PAC's advertising said "For six-year-olds and up." The costumes are scary for little ones. (Anchorage Daily News)
Bulletin Board Sep 30, 2009
Bruins: Dec. 30, $59 PP and March 27 - $74 PP. Lion King: Feb. 18 at the Opera House. Cost is $85. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Costumes from 'The Lion King' musical donated to Smithsonian Sep 26, 2009
Costumes from The Lion King, including Simba's stylized lion mask and headdress, were donated to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History which will display them in its Broadway exhibit ... Museum curator Dwight Blocker Bowers said the show represents an evolution in Broadway design, one reason why he sought out the "Lion King" pieces ... "The Lion King," he said, "took the musical to areas it had never embraced before," bringing animals to life with live puppetry and groundbreaking... (USA Today -- Travel)
See who was tossed from 'Dancing' (Spoiler) Sep 24, 2009
Wednesday's episode also featured performances by reggae star Sean Kingston and the cast of "The Lion King" and a tribute to Patrick Swayze. . (San Francisco Chronicle)
Macy, Ashley take final bows Sep 24, 2009
Live and on stage: Performances from Sean Kingston and the cast of "The Lion King" were added to the mix, and they were better than average, as needed filler goes. The "Lion King" performance, in particular, was impressive if you've never seen the way the Broadway show depicts the animals, it's a treat to look at the ingenuity that's employed in transforming dancers into elephants and gazelles. (MSNBC -- News)
Meyers Movie Blog #7 - Back To School Sep 17, 2009
The film is about a young lawyer with a tremendous amount of potential who was just promoted in his firm battling them in court over "wrongful dismissal. The company claims Andrew Beckett's (Tom Hanks) work was unsatisfactory, while Beckett claims it's due to him contracting the AIDS virus. After searching for a lawyer that would defend him in such a controversial case, he finally gets the help from an average defense attorney Joe Miller (Denzel Washington). Joe Miller find himself not just... (Umassathletics.com)
Loree Moore has solid season for New York Sep 17, 2009
Favorite song or songs: One of my favorites is 'Hakuna Matata' from The Lion King ... Favorite movie: The Lion King or Aladdin. (InsideTennessee.com)
Obama Girls' Outsized Summer Travel Fun Sep 10, 2009
London brought visits to Big Ben, the British Parliament's famous clock tower, as well as to Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, a Harry Potter movie set and Buckingham Palace for a tour and greeting from Queen Elizabeth II. They also took in "The Lion King" musical. The family set out on another trip right after Malia turned 11 on July 4 that took them to Moscow, Rome and Ghana -- all in one week. (Click2Houston, TX)
Broadway's 007th wonder Sep 9, 2009
If her production generates the awe and excitement of her last hit, "The Lion King," the money problems that have plagued the show will be forgotten ... If her production generates the awe and excitement of her last hit, "The Lion King," the money problems that have plagued the show will be forgotten. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
CAPITAL CULTURE: Obama girls' outsized summer fun Sep 8, 2009
London brought visits to Big Ben, the British Parliament's famous clock tower, as well as to Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, a Harry Potter movie set and Buckingham Palace, where they got a tour and a greeting from Queen Elizabeth II. They also took in "The Lion King" musical. The family set out on another trip right after Malia turned 11 on July 4 that took them to Moscow, Rome and Ghana - all in one week. (Anchorage Daily News)
What's behind those wild 'Lion King' masks? Sep 6, 2009
What's behind those wild 'Lion King' masks ... Tony Freeman handles the puppet Zazu, the high strung and easily flustered hornbill bird in "The Lion King." Freeman also understudies for "Scar." ... What's behind those wild 'Lion King' masks. (Anchorage Daily News)
Its showtime! Sep 5, 2009
2009 MGM MirageWith its visually stunning staging, gorgeous costuming and familiar songs, "The Lion King" is a ready-made Vegas production that was born elsewhere ... from the Mandalay Bay, making way for Disneys The Lion King ... And word of mouth has been strong for The Lion King, also benefiting from a score of pop hits familiar from the classic Disney cartoon and lots of radio play. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Curtains rise as local theaters debut their seasons Sep 5, 2009
There are no extravagant traveling Broadway productions like "Mamma Mia!" or "The Lion King" scheduled yet for the 2009-2010 season. And that's OK, because there are still plenty of options to check out, starting this weekend with Manoa Valley Theatre's "Forbidden Broadway: Special Victims Unit" production. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Newsweek: How Bob Iger is transforming Disney Sep 1, 2009
And in sharp contrast to his predecessor, Michael Eisner, the undisputed Lion King during his Disney reign, Iger has kept a low profile. Yet he has reaffirmed Disney's legacy in animation with some of the boldest dealmaking in Hollywood in the past decade. (MSNBC -- Business)
'American Idiot' awakens Aug 31, 2009
"I've taken my kids to see 'The Lion King,' and - no offense to them - it wasn't really entertaining to me." "Spring Awakening," which he saw in New York shortly after its Tony bonanza, was a revelation - and not only because its subject matter and rock-inflected score had proven so appealing to young audiences. "It was a completely different approach," said Armstrong. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
The last picture show Aug 28, 2009
It was where I glowed Disney-style as the Lion King roared, Hunchback sang and Hercules saved the day. Schuetz said she admires the Liberty s old-school atmosphere even in the bathrooms, or for the ladies, the Actresses lounge. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Universal Music Presents: The Magic Of Disney Aug 28, 2009
Also thrown into this amazing Disney campaign are soundtrack albums from Disneys animated motion picture films such as The Lion King, Beauty and The Beast, Wall-E, Bolt, Aladdin, Disney Box Office Hits and many more. Fans who watch many of Disney Channels TV show series can get their hands on soundtrack albums from the hit TV show The Cheetah Girls. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Yellow Subma-remake Aug 21, 2009
Variety adds that the deal "has been months in the making with armies of lawyers, and sources said that rights will encompass the future prospects of a Broadway stage musical like Disney accomplished with The Lion King, a Cirque du Soleil stage production ("Love," a production based on Beatles tunes, has been running for two years at The Mirage) and merchandise.". Reviews. (IGN FilmForce)
The Walt Disney Studios Adds to D23 Expo Excitement With Presentations by Disney Studios Chairman Dick Cook and Animation Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter, Plus U.S. Premieres of 'Toy Story' Films in Disney Digital 3D(TM) and Digitally Aug 20, 2009
The Expo will also debut selected scenes from the upcoming Disney Digital 3D(TM) version of the Studio's 1991 modern classic, "Beauty and the Beast." Other highlights of the four-day event include a program devoted to the music from "The Lion King," a panel discussion and screening of "Sleeping Beauty," and the first U.S. screening of "Trail of the Panda" (Disney's second co-production with China) ... 1:00 PM "Beauty and the Beast" panel discussion; and screening of selected scenes in Disney... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New York: Exploring the landmarks and the 9/11 void Aug 20, 2009
The Broadway staging the Lion King was an attraction but we were time bound. Again, next time. (India Times)
Disney, Zemeckis board 'Yellow Submarine' Aug 20, 2009
The deal has been months in the making with armies of lawyers and sources said that rights will encompass the future prospects of a Broadway stage musical -- much as Disney accomplished with The Lion King, a Cirque du Soleil stage production (Love, a production based on Beatles tunes, has been running for two years at The Mirage) and merchandise. Yellow Submarine is just the latest in a flurry of pacts for The Beatles. (Variety)
Tom DeLay one of 16 new 'Dancing with the Stars' celebrities Aug 18, 2009
" One of the Macy's Stars of Dance performances will be the hugely popular "Design-a-Dance," where fans have the chance to select their favorite professional dancers, dance styles and wardrobe at www.abc.com. In addition, couples will once again take part in a team formation dance, and a variety of new elements will be incorporated into routines involving all couples.Four new dance styles -- the Bolero, the Charleston, the Two Step and the Lambada -- are also going to be introduced. The middle... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Jones set sights on making UH winner Aug 11, 2009
It would be like watching the "Lion King" from the wings. But even from that angle, June Jones can see it all. (Honolulu Advertiser)
B'way 'Spider-Man' stuck in financial web Aug 11, 2009
Taymor was the creative force behind "The Lion King," Disney's long-running musical, now in its second decade on Broadway ... "Spider-Man" reportedly has a budget of upward of $40 million, and the Hilton Theatre has undergone extensive renovation to accommodate the show, which will be directed by Julie Taymor, who was also the creative force behind "The Lion King.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
What happens in Vegas? Aug 9, 2009
The much loved movie The Lion King and later Julie Laynor s fantastic Broadway show is now a real must see in Las Vegas ... The stage presentation of The Lion King at Mandalay Bay is riveting ... The Lion King at Mandalay Bay, (702) 632-7777. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
'SPIDER-MAN' NEEDS RESCUE Aug 7, 2009
Garfinkle has never been able to tame Taymor, whose talent for creating thrilling stage images (as she did in "The Lion King") is matched only by her talent for blowing through budgets. "You've got to be on top of her all the time," says a person who worked with her on "The Lion King.". (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Lei lands 'Lion King' role in Hong Kong Aug 7, 2009
Kristian Lei, a Hawai'i actress who played Kim in "Miss Saigon" in Stuttgart, Germany, will portray Princess Nala in a "Festival of The Lion King" show at Hong Kong Disneyland. She will join the theme park attraction, seen by 10,000 daily, in September, and is one of four principals in a show with actors and puppets, inspired by "The Lion King." Her big song will be "Can You Feel the Love Tonight.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Broadway stars tutor young actors Aug 7, 2009
He added, "I think one of the biggest draws in Lion King is the African music, and what I like about the African music is it's not for any particular ethnic group, or any type of people - anyone can do it, and it's great to see the kids do the same stuff that we do and to mix the culture, because that's what the show's about - a celebration of culture, and it's always great when you see other people who wouldn't normally be singing South African music mixed with Broadway. When do you get an... (Newington Town Crier, CT)
Mary Poppins tour is magical for kids and adults (2) Jul 31, 2009
Like Wicked and The Lion King, there is magic galore for the kids and a good message for their parents. From Bert s opening number Chim Chim Cher-ee, to Mary s spectacular departure some 25 songs and almost three hours later, the show kept the rapt audience of children and grownups enchanted throughout. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Ponyo People Jul 30, 2009
The kind of Little Mermaid era to Lion King. It's so well loved by audiences. (IGN FilmForce)
Feeble '9 To 5' Gets Pink Slip Jul 29, 2009
The best movies-to-stage musicals -- "Nine," "The Producers," "Hairspray," "The Lion King," "She Loves Me" (which is based on "The Shop Around the Corner") -- use the movie almost as inspiration to create something for the theater that's fresh and dynamic. Easy to say, of course, but hard to do. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Portland quadruple amputee dancer headed to Juilliard Jul 28, 2009
"When she opened her eyes and asked if she could go back to her room and watch the movie 'Lion King,' I was like 'she's still Kiera but a little shorter'," says Elesha Boyd, Kiera's mom. What the 16-year-old is not short on is her passion for dance. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Dancing Visalia native works 'Wonder' on Disney ship Jul 28, 2009
The other productions feature songs and dances from Disney movies ranging from Lion King to Little Mermaid ... On the final night, Nunez sings and dances his way through Disney Dreams An Enchanted Classic, a musical that includes songs and numbers from Peter Pan, Lion King, Little Mermaid and other Disney movies. (Fresno Bee)
Third 'Bridget Jones' movie in works Jul 25, 2009
Taymor was the creative force behind "The Lion King," now in its second decade on Broadway. She will co-write the "Spider-Man" book with Glen Berger. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
10 Questions for Jerry Bruckheimer Jul 24, 2009
It depends on if it's a big animated movie like a Shrek or a Lion King. The rating has nothing to do with the cost of the film. (Time.com)
Lion King Roars In To Charlestown Jul 24, 2009
Mufasa, Simba, Rafiki and friends are coming to Charlestown with the screening of "The Lion King" at the Kettle Pond Visitors Center, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown, Friday at 1 p.m. Discussion on how movies can make you better informed will also take place. Event is free. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Who stands to lose? Jul 21, 2009
purple wrote on Jul 20, 2009 11:01 AM:" http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/07/0322.xmlInteresting way of spending STIMULUS funds, don't you think.While I agree that the food should be provided, HOWEVER, why was it being purchased at TWICE the price which many of the items could be purchased for?In one case HAM was purchased for $1.59 per pound when at a Lion King store, the very same item would have cost $.79 [79 cents] per pound.Gee, anyone... (Helena Independent Record)
Sanford Museum showcases Mike Meloy Jul 19, 2009
The evening will then turn into a Disney extravaganza, featuring pieces from Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and The Lion King, along with Walt Disney Overture and Disney Around the World. Art activities and music are free of charge. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Toy makers, retailers get big boost from movie biz Jul 19, 2009
Disney's 1994 animated film "The Lion King" achieved merchandising nirvana, generating $2 billion worth of sales of stuffed animals, toys, clothing and other items, according to the Licensing Letter. But the recession has cooled toy sales, and retailers have grown more cautious -- paring the number of movies they'll support in a big way, Brochstein said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Madame Tussaud meets Mountain View Jul 19, 2009
Interest high in 'Lion King' discount; deadline tonight. The half-price tickets for "The Lion King" that went on the market last week stirred up a lot of attention. (Anchorage Daily News)
The Met: Live in HD Inaugural Season Favorites Il Barbiere Di Siviglia and the Magic Flute Return to the Big Screen in Special Nationwide Encore Presentations This Summer Jul 17, 2009
Directed by Tony Award winner Julie Taymor (The Lion King) and conducted by Metropolitan Opera Music Director James Levine, the dynamic cast includes Ying Huang as Pamina, Matthew Polenzani as Tamino and Nathan Gunn the bird catcher Papageno. Originally broadcast to a limited number of movie theaters in the U.S., and internationally in the inaugural 2006-2007 season of The Met: Live in HD series, Il Barbiere di Siviglia and The Magic Flute will each be rebroadcast one night only in 275 select... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A view on TV violence Jul 17, 2009
Many parents would baulk at the thought of allowing their children to watch the horror film 'Poltergeist' or the gangster epic 'The Godfather', but few would think twice about playing the video of 'The Lion King' for the thirteenth time. The reality is your child is just as likely to be disturbed watching little Simba grow into a big lion who leaves his uncle to hungry hyenas as he or she is watching a child consumed by evil spirits or people shot to smithereens at their local Italian... (iAfrica.com)
Selected 'Lion King' tickets offered for half price this week Jul 14, 2009
Alaskans hoping to see "The Lion King" in Anchorage this fall can get a break on ticket prices if they act quickly. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Flying visit Jul 13, 2009
Premier John Brumby said Mary Poppins followed Wicked, Jersey Boys, Billy Elliott, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Phantom of the Opera, Spamalot, and The Lion King in marking Melbourne as Australia's theatre capital. "It's an impressive list but I suspect that Mary Poppins might in fact outdo them all,'' Mr Brumby said. He refused to reveal how much money the State Government had paid to help secure the Australian production's premiere for Melbourne. Mary Poppins will open at in July 2010 with... (The Age, Australia)
Michael Riedel Jul 5, 2009
June 12, 2009 - I ran into Julie Taymor, the director of "The Lion King," at last week's Fred Astaire Awards. She's hard at work on "Spider-Man: Turn Out the Dark," which appears. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A., Lights Up the Stage With 'Creature from The Black Lagoon - A Raging Rockin' Show,' A Broadway-Level Contemporary, Musical Adaptation of Universal's Cult Horror Film Jul 1, 2009
"Creature from the Black Lagoon - A Raging Rockin' Show" is being realized for the stage by Universal Creative and an award-winning theatrical production team drawing from the best of Broadway that includes, Tony Award-nominated Director and Choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett, whose credits include Footloose, starring Kevin Bacon, Bewitched, starring Nicole Kidman and Broadway's "Swing!"; Scenic Designer James Youmans, whose credits include Broadway's "West Side Story" and "Gypsy," starring... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cumming joins Spider-Man musical Jun 30, 2009
It will be directed by Julie Taymor, the creative force behind Disney's long-running Lion King who has worked with both Cumming and Wood before. "Evan is unique: she is a young actress with incredible depth for both serious and comic drama in films and theatre, and on top of that, she has an extraordinary lyrical voice," Taymor said. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Evan Rachel Wood, Alan Cumming join 'Spider-Man' Jun 27, 2009
Taymor was the creative force behind "The Lion King," Disney's long-running musical, now in its second decade on Broadway ... Other members of the show's production team include set designer George Tsypin, who did the sets for "The Little Mermaid" on Broadway; costume designer Eiko Ishioka; lighting designer Donald Holder of "The Lion King" and sound designer Jonathan Deans who has worked for Cirque du Soleil. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* How lectures became big business Jun 27, 2009
And yet when Malcolm Gladwell, a Manhattan-based journalist, turned up last winter to do a monologue at the Lyceum, a London theater that has hosted Led Zeppelin and is now home to the Lion King musical, he filled it X twice. Despite bitter November temperatures, long lines formed and the first show had to be delayed by half an hour to squeeze in as many punters as possible. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Beulah at twilight Jun 25, 2009
It is what the great lion king Mufasa once described to his son Simba as "the circle of life.". Related Stories. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Acclaimed Animators Celebrate Work and Teachings of Disney's Legendary Walt Stanchfield at Comic-Con International Jun 24, 2009
"About the Comic-Con International PanelDate: Thursday, July 23Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.Location: Room 32AB, San Diego Convention CenterFor more information about Comic-Con International, visit ModeratorDon Hahn, The Walt Disney StudiosDon Hahn is a two-time Academy Award nominee and film producer responsible for producing some of the most successful Walt Disney Animated films of the past 20 years, including Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King.PanelistsGlen Keane, Walt Disney Animation... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sir Paul's squirrel 'to be shot' Jun 19, 2009
Rob Minkoff, whose credits include The Lion King and the Stuart Little films, will direct the release. The book, published in 2005, tells the story of Wirral The Squirrel's search for an animal sanctuary. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Street dance Jun 3, 2009
When appearing as a dancer in The Lion King, he even managed the unlikely feat of getting a few moments of breakdancing into the Disney musical. POP'S INFLUENTIAL DANCERS. (BBC News -- UK)
On the tee with Verle May 31, 2009
This annual event, which was started in 2001 by Mike Jones at Oakbrook Golf Course was played at The Golf Club at Hidden Valley last year (Somerset Daily American, PA)
A Disney first May 31, 2009
While the pantheon of princesses includes Asian (Mulan), Native American (Pocahontas) and Arab (Princess Jasmine of Aladin) characters, the studio s only African characters, as well as the only ones voiced by African-American actors, were singing, talking animals, as seen in The Lion King, Tarzan, The Little Mermaid and Dumbo. (Technically, the exceptions are James Baskett and Glenn Leedy, who appeared in human form during the live-action scenes from the partially-animated Song Of The South in... (The Palm Beach Post)
As oldest boomers tire of the night life, many seek out matinees May 30, 2009
And this summer s five-week run of The Lion King will bring in a mixed audience for every performance, but the Thursday matinees at Music Circus will likely lure an older audience. As people get older, they want more daytime activities, said Alice Jacobs, a generational marketing consultant. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
"Lullabye III" pleases audience with Broadway favorites May 29, 2009
Without smoke and mirrors, without a backup dance cast of biblical proportions, these five singers, and their amazing director/ pianist, Audrey Kaiser, escort their audience through Broadway hits ranging from 1937 s Babes in Arms, to more recent selections from The Lion King and Hairspray. In between, there s a jukebox of selections, including a South Pacific medley, songs from Wonderful Town, Hello Dolly, Pajama Game, and several from Mamma Mia. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Top 5 animated films May 28, 2009
Up' with the best animated films. What(ex: pizza or concert). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Elton John frustrated by AIDS attitude in America May 21, 2009
CNN -- Elton John may be famous for smash hits such as "Tiny Dancer" and scores for films such as "The Lion King," but he's also made a name for himself in HIV/AIDS activism. Advances in treatments for HIV/AIDS have led to some people taking more risks, Elton John says. (CNN -- Health)
B'way ticket availability through Sunday, May 24 May 18, 2009
"The Lion King." Director Julie Taymor is a modern-day Merlin, creating a stage version of the Disney animated hit that makes you truly believe in the magic of theater ... The League of American Theaters and Producers has a special telephone line called the Broadway Line for information on most Broadway shows (except "The Lion King" and "Beauty and the Beast") and how to purchase tickets. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Animal antics May 16, 2009
"What's desired with these costumes is something not unlike the 'Lion King,' " Harwood explained. And he couldn't find that in a local storeroom. (Honolulu Advertiser)
PREPS: A Q&A with Fallbrook's Uriel Aguirre May 16, 2009
Favorite movie: "The Lion King". Favorite TV show: "SportsCenter". (North County Times)
