Barry Jenkins on why prequel needed to be made

Mufasa: The Lion King Posters Tease Brotherhood Bound by Destiny
The Lion King posters for the highly-anticipated theatrical release of Barry Jenkins‘ musical prequel to Jon Favreau‘s 2019 blockbuster remake. The film is slated to make its debut in theaters on 20,
Why Mufasa: The Lion King Director Almost Turned the Film Down
As franchises go, Disney’s The Lion King is one of the most beloved, with the original 1994 animated film giving way to sequels, spinoffs, and even photorealistic remakes, such as 2019’s The Lion King.
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: Barry Jenkins on why the prequel needed to be made
Jenkins returns to the big screen with a blockbuster prequel to a beloved Disney classic. He tells CNN why the story of Mufasa demanded to be told, and shares how the film’s African actors became key collaborators.
Lin-Manuel Miranda is "very proud" of a ballad he's written for ' Mufasa: The Lion King'
Lin-Manuel Miranda is "very proud" of a ballad he's written for ' Mufasa: The Lion King' and hopes it stands the test of time.
Mufasa: The Lion King - Official 'Rivals' Teaser Trailer
The Lion King, an upcoming film starring Aaron Pierre (Mufasa), Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Taka/Scar), Tiffany Boone (Sarabi), Kagiso Lediga (Young Rafiki), Preston Nyman (Zazu), Mads Mikkelsen (Kiros), Thandiwe Newton (Eshe),
Lin-Manuel Miranda 'very proud' of Mufasa: The Lion King ballad
Lin-Manuel Miranda is "very proud" of a ballad he's written for ' Mufasa: The Lion King'. The 44-year-old composer has written the soundtrack for the upcoming Disney prequel and wanted to pen a song that lived up to the standard of Sir Elton John's 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight?
Mufasa: The Lion King: release date, trailer, cast and merchandise
The new film is a live-action movie, as in not a cartoon, and the prequel to the original Disney animated film, The Lion King. Here is what to know about the Disney movie, Mufasa: The Lion King. Young orphan Mufasa (voiced by Braelyn Rankins,
'Yeah, That's Not Going To Happen:' Barry Jenkins Almost Said No To Mufasa Before Reading The Script
Speaking to GamesRadar+, Jenkins revealed that he almost turned down the job because he thought it was an odd fit, but had a change of heart after reading the script. "I definitel
Mufasa: The Lion King - Official 'Epic Adventures' Teaser Trailer
The Lion King trailer for another look at the upcoming Disney movie, opening in theaters on December 20, 2024.Mufasa: The Lion King explores the unlikely rise of the king of the Pride Lands. Join Rafiki as he recounts the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara,
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Winter is coming. And this year, it belongs to Hollywood power player Barry Jenkins
With two major movies opening next month, filmmaker Barry Jenkins discusses 'Mufasa,' 'The Fire Inside' and bouncing back ...
Mufasa: The Lion King Video Highlights Original Soundtrack by Lin-Manuel Miranda
The Lion King video for its upcoming musical prequel to the 2019 remake of The Lion King. It is scheduled to arrive in ...
New trailer for Snow White live-action remake teases a twist to the classic Disney fairy tale as star Rachel Zegler sings an original song
Disney has debuted a new trailer for the upcoming live-action remake of Snow White, and it shows off how the new movie is ...
How Barry Jenkins found his style in his first feature, ‘Medicine for Melancholy’
By looking at the techniques in Barry Jenkins' first feature 'Medicine for Melancholy', we can see the beginnings of the ...
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MUFASA Soundtrack With New Songs From Lin-Manuel Miranda Release Date Announced
Walt Disney Records has announced a release date for the soundtrack to Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King. The Mufasa: The Lion ...
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Barry Jenkins Compares Angelina Jolie’s ‘Maria’ Performance to Denzel Washington in ‘Malcolm X’
Jenkins, moderating a recent AFI Fest talk, also likened Jolie’s transformation into Maria Callas to Jesse Eisenberg becoming Mark Zuckerberg for "The Social Network." Academy Award winner ...
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The Oscar-nominated composer has become one of the go-to artists for directors like Barry Jenkins and Adam McKay. Reese Witherspoon, Janelle Monáe, and 15 other stars offer creative inspiration ...
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Mufasa: Shah Rukh Khan refers to Jawan's 'baap-beta' dialogue in new promo
Shah Rukh Khan shares his connection to Mufasa in the Hindi version of The Lion King, drawing a parallel with his iconic ...