AUDIENCES TO EXPERIENCE
DISNEY’S “THE LION KING” LIKE NEVER BEFORE…
TWO FIRSTS FOR OSCAR®- AND GOLDEN GLOBE®-WINNING ANIMATED CLASSIC:
September 16, 2011—All-New 3D Version of the “The Lion King” Hits Theaters for the First Time Ever
October 4, 2011— Available on Disney Blu-ray™ Hi-Def and Blu-ray 3D™ for the First Time Ever
BURBANK, Calif. (May 26, 2011) — Simba,
Mufasa, Nala, Timon and Pumbaa are back and better than ever this fall
when Disney’s “The Lion King” roars into theaters and homes in
breathtaking 3D. A special two-week theatrical extravaganza kicks off
Sept. 16, 2011, showcasing the Oscar®- and Golden Globe®-winning film on
the big screen in Disney Digital 3D™ for the first time ever, and its
highly anticipated home entertainment debut kicks off October 4,
celebrating the Diamond Edition release of the epic movie “The Lion King” in high-definition Blu-ray™ and Blu-ray 3D™.
“‘The
Lion King’ is the best-selling home entertainment release of all
time—and this is ‘The Lion King’ like never before,” said Bob Chapek,
president of distribution, The Walt Disney Studios. “The all-new 3D
format immerses viewers in the epic settings and puts them face-to-face
with these beloved characters. We’re showcasing one of the all-time
favorite Disney movies in theaters and making it available in Blu-ray
hi-def and in Blu-ray 3D—it’s the must-see, must-own title for
everyone.”
Nearly
a decade since “The Lion King” last appeared on the big screen, the
upcoming theatrical release invites new generations into the “Circle of
Life.” The two-week, 3D-only presentation is a planned
wide domestic release—the biggest since the film’s 1994 debut—and the
film’s first-ever 3D release.
The Blu-ray debut marks the first time “The Lion King” has been available in any form since 2004. Featuring
pristine high definition picture and sound, the Blu-ray creates an
incredible at-home experience with a host of picture and sound
enhancements, interactive features and bonus content, including a new
set of hilarious animated bloopers.
“The
Lion King”: Diamond Edition home entertainment release will be
available from the Disney Vault for a limited time only beginning
October 4 as follows:
· 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (for the suggested retail price of $49.99 U.S./ $56.99 Canada)
o “The Lion King” = Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray 2D + DVD + Digital Copy™
· 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (for the suggested retail price of $39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada)
o “The Lion King” = Blu-ray 2D + DVD
· 8-Disc Trilogy (for the suggested retail price of $100.00 U.S./ $115.00 Canada)
o “The Lion King” = Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray 2D + DVD + Digital Copy
o “The Lion King 1 1Ž2” = Blu-ray 2D + DVD
o “The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride” = Blu-ray 2D + DVD
And the one-disc DVD Edition will be available on November 15.
“The
Lion King,” first released in 1994, won the Oscar® for Best Original
Score (Hans Zimmer) and Best Original Song (Elton John/Tim Rice “Can You
Feel the Love Tonight”), earning Golden Globes® in both categories, as
well as for Best Motion Picture—Comedy or Musical.
The
film inspired an immensely popular, Tony Award®-winning Broadway
musical, which is currently featured on stages worldwide. It became the
seventh longest-running musical in Broadway history in January 2011.