• The Lion King is a Disney animated film from 1994 that has spawned a successful Broadway show and two full-length film sequels.
  • Fast Facts:

    1. Original Film Release Date: June 15, 1994
    2. Studio: The Walt Disney Company
    3. Starring: Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, Jeremy Irons, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella
    4. July, 1997: The Lion King opens on Broadway, directed by Julie Taymor
  • Plot

    The Lion King is the story of Simba, a lion cub born to King Mufasa and Queen Sarabi of the Pride Lands of Africa. He grows up along side his best friend, Nala. Scar, the brother of King Mufasa soon realizes that with Simba being born, he is no longer an heir to the throne and plots to kill both Mufasa and Simba to secure his place as King of the Pride Lands. Scar lures Simba into dangerous places and sets up traps in an attempt to kill him. When Simba has grown up, he ends up in a fight with Scar, having him cornered. Scar begs for his forgiveness and promises to leave the Pride Lands and never return. As he is leaving, he turns and attacks Simba. They fight and eventually Simba throws Scar off a cliff to the hyenas.
  • Awards

    1. Academy Awards
      1. Best Original Score
      2. Best Original Song (Can You Feel the Love Tonight)
    2. Golden Globe Awards
      1. Best Original Score
      2. Best Original Song
      3. Best Motion Picture
      4. Film Editing
    3. Annie Awards
      1. Best Animated Film
      2. Best Individual Achievement for Story Contribution in the Field of Animation
      3. Best Achievement for Voice Acting

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