THE LION KING

Animated Feature
Voices of Mathew Broderick, Jeremy Irons,

James Earl Jones, Whoopi Goldberg

Walt Disney Pictures; Directed by Roger Allers and Bob Minkoff

Rated G; 87 minutes; 1994

This piece of magical animation from Walt Disney may indeed be their best one yet. A talented crew of more than 600 artists, painters, designers and technicians worked more than three years to bring this spectacular story of the heroic lion Simba to the silver screen. A who’s who of Hollywood voices that includes Mathew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, Whoopi Goldberg and James Earl Jones, bring all of the colorful characters to life.

REVIEWS

"Two thumbs up for THE LION KING!"

—SISKEL & EBERT

"THE LION KING rules! It’s the summer’s first serious contender for an Oscar nomination for Best Picture."

— Michael Medved, NEW YORK POST/ SNEAK PREVIEWS

"I’ve never seen anything like it! Hysterically funny, exciting and moving. Long live the king!"

— Joel Siegel, GOOD MORING AMERICA

"A royal treat! It’s exhilarating! It’s a hugely entertaining blend of music, fun and eye-popping thrills."

— Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE

"Prepare to be awed! THE LION KING is a triumph."

— Richard Corliss, TIME MAGAZINE

"Majestic! Generously filled with love, play and heroism."

— Peter Plagens, NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE

"The runaway hit of the summer! It's everything you've heard and much, much more."

— Joy Browne, WOR RADIO

"Sensational! Easily one of the best films of the year. . . a jewel."

— Jeffrey Lyons, SNEAK PREVIEWS/LYONS DEN RADIO

"Two thumbs up for THE LION KING!"

— SISKEL & EBERT

AWARDS

THE LION KING—Best Picture Comedy/Musical at 1994 Golden Globe Awards

Nominated for four Academy Awards

1995 Academy Award winner—Best Original Score, Hans Zimmer and Best Song "Circle of Life," Elton John