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Tag: The Lion King

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Why Are the Disney Remakes So Damned Long?

The Little Mermaid arrives in cinemas this weekend as the latest in a long series of “live action” adaptations of classic Disney cartoons. ...
By Darren MooneyMay 26, 2023
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The Lion King Sequel Is in Development, Directed by Barry Jenkins

It’s the circle of life… again. Disney’s insanely successful “live-action” The Lion King is getting a sequel, and it’s set to be helmed by Moonlight ...
By Matthew RazakSeptember 29, 2020
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The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Is Powered by Beautiful Unreality

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is a 10-hour-long ode to craft. Narratively, there’s not a lot going on within those 10 hours. ...
By Darren MooneySeptember 9, 2019
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The Lion King and Aladdin Games Are Getting HD Remasters This Fall

HD remasters of two classic retro Disney titles, Aladdin and The Lion King, have just been revealed. First to bring the information to ...
By Michael CripeAugust 27, 2019
Guy Cry Cinema

5 Parent Killing Movies That Make Guys Cry

The goal of this series is to show that being “manly” and being disconnected with your emotions do not necessarily go hand-in-hand. While ...
By Daniel EpsteinFebruary 4, 2015
Gallery of the Day

8 Most Spoilerific and Memorable Deaths in Movies

On this day in 41 AD Caligula was assassinated. In memoriam we give you a short, spoiler filled, gallery dedicated to some of ...
By Schuyler J. Dievendorf Legacy AuthorJanuary 24, 2014
No Right Explanation

Disney Is Stupid, And You’re Dumb

Last week, the guys debated which Disney film reigned supreme, and this week they continue the debate in print for your reading enjoyment. ...
By Daniel EpsteinSeptember 3, 2012
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Disney-Colored Death

In 1994, Perri Klass argued that “If children’s entertainment is purged of the powerful, we risk homogenization, predictability and boredom, and we deprive ...
By Alex Spencer Legacy AuthorMay 17, 2011
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