‘Mufasa’ Chomps on ‘Wolf Man’ as ‘One of Them Days’ Scores at a Decade Low MLK Weekend BO!!

Not counting the 2021 pandemic year when all theaters were closed, it’s the second lowest MLK 4-day weekend of the last 10 years with the marketplace now estimated to do $96.3M. The last time it was this low was 2022 with $85M, and that’s when Paramount/Spyglass’ Scream led with a $33.8M Friday-Monday opening. Pin that overall low weekend total for all movies back then to … Continue reading ‘Mufasa’ Chomps on ‘Wolf Man’ as ‘One of Them Days’ Scores at a Decade Low MLK Weekend BO!!

Mirza BaigJanuary 20, 2025Leave a comment

Features

‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: Billy Eichner Wants a ‘Timon & Pumbaa’ Spin-Off!!

Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen lend their voices to Timon and Pumbaa in the 2019 remake of The Lion King and 2024’s Mufasa: The Lion King. Just like the original versions of these characters in the 1994 animated movie, in which Nathan Lane voices Timon and Ernie Sabella voices Pumbaa, these newer iterations have drawn fan adoration, and there is a demand for a spin-off … Continue reading ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: Billy Eichner Wants a ‘Timon & Pumbaa’ Spin-Off!!

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Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) Review!!

Synopsis – Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny. My Take – I’m sure we don’t need to be reminded how The Lion King (1994) continues to be one of the most popular and highly-loved animated features … Continue reading Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) Review!!

Mirza BaigDecember 23, 2024Leave a comment

Box Office

‘Sonic 3’ Speeds Past ‘Mufasa’ With $62M Opening at the BO!!

Who knew that hedgehogs were predatory creatures that could spring out of the ground and take down the king of the jungle in full? Paramount’s $122M production Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is the dominant heading into the Christmas frame with a $62M opening, well ahead of Disney’s $200M prequel Mufasa which is nothing to sing ‘Hakuna Matata’ about with a $35M start. Sonic the Hedgehog … Continue reading ‘Sonic 3’ Speeds Past ‘Mufasa’ With $62M Opening at the BO!!

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: New Video Highlights Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Soundtrack!! Check It Out!!

Disney has shared a new Mufasa: The Lion King video for its upcoming musical prequel to the 2019 remake of The Lion King. It is scheduled to arrive in theaters on December 20, 2024. “The film explores the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands. Rafiki relays the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with … Continue reading ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: New Video Highlights Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Soundtrack!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: New Image Sees Sarabi!! Check It Out!!

The release of Mufasa: The Lion King is almost here, but the anticipation for the upcoming blockbuster continues to grow with a new image shared exclusively by Total Film. The image features a character fans of the original animated movie should remember well. Sarabi (Tiffany Boone), who will eventually become Simba’s (Donald Glover) mother. But before raising the lion who would eventually become the king … Continue reading ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: New Image Sees Sarabi!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: New Images Reveals the Villain Kiros!! Check It Out!!

As Mufasa: The Lion King gets closer and closer to its release date, fans of the franchise start getting more and more information about the anticipated prequel. The new installment will chronicle the early years of Mufasa (voiced by Aaron Pierre) before he became the father of Simba (Donald Glover) and the king of the jungle. The blockbuster is set to premiere in theaters on … Continue reading ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: New Images Reveals the Villain Kiros!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: Final Trailer Takes Us Back to the Pride Lands!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny. Directed – Barry Jenkins Starring (voices of) – Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Seth Rogen Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: Final Trailer Takes Us Back to the Pride Lands!! Check It Out!!

Mirza BaigNovember 9, 2024December 23, 2024Leave a comment

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: New Image Confirms the Return of Rafiki!! Check It Out!!

One of the most beloved characters from The Lion King will be seen once again in the new movie. A new image released by Fandango shows Rafiki (John Kani) coming back to deliver more wisdom in Mufasa: The Lion King. The upcoming prequel will tell the story of how the titular character came to be the respected monarch seen in the previous movie. This particular … Continue reading ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: New Image Confirms the Return of Rafiki!! Check It Out!!

Mirza BaigNovember 5, 2024Leave a comment

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Hindi Trailer Sees Shah Rukh Khan, Aryan Khan Reprise Their Roles; AbRam Khan Makes His Voice Debut!! Check It Out!!

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his eldest son Aryan Khan are set to reprise their iconic roles as Mufasa and Simba, respectively, in the Hindi version of Disney‘s highly anticipated prequel, Mufasa: The Lion King. Adding a touch of familial magic to the project, the youngest Khan, AbRam, will make his voice-acting debut as young Mufasa. The news was officially confirmed with the release … Continue reading ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Hindi Trailer Sees Shah Rukh Khan, Aryan Khan Reprise Their Roles; AbRam Khan Makes His Voice Debut!! Check It Out!!

Mirza BaigAugust 12, 2024December 23, 2024Leave a comment

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Trailer Sees Brothers Turn Foes!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Simba, having become king of the Pride Lands, is determined for his cub to follow in his paw prints while the origins of his late father Mufasa are explored. Directed – Barry Jenkins Starring (voices of) – Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Seth Rogen Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Trailer Sees Brothers Turn Foes!! Check It Out!!

Mirza BaigAugust 11, 2024Leave a comment

Features

‘Mufasa’: New Video Peek Celebrates ‘The Lion King’s 30th Anniversary!! Check It Out!!

It’s been 30 years to this day since Disney’s animated epic The Lion King made its sweeping debut in theaters, becoming the highest-grossing traditionally animated film of all time, and remaining an enduring classic for generations of fans. To celebrate the anniversary of the beloved animated classic, the official Disney X account has revealed a brand-new video embracing the enduring multi-generational legacy of the film. … Continue reading ‘Mufasa’: New Video Peek Celebrates ‘The Lion King’s 30th Anniversary!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Teaser Teases the Disney Prequel!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: Beyoncé’s Daughter to Make Her Voice Acting Debut!!

One of the surprises that came along with the very first trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King was the reveal that Blue Ivy Carter is making her voice acting debut in the blockbuster. In the story, she’ll play none other than… Beyoncé‘s daughter. She’ll voice the heir of Simba (Donald Glover) and Nala (Beyoncé Knowles-Carter), and during an interview to Empire the movie’s director Barry … Continue reading ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: Beyoncé’s Daughter to Make Her Voice Acting Debut!!

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: First Image Teases the Disney Prequel!! Check It Out!!

The first image from Mufasa: The Lion King has been unveiled. Revealed during Disney’s annual shareholder meeting, the first image from Mufasa: The Lion King teases Barry Jenkins’ upcoming prequel movie. Similar to 2019’s The Lion King, the film uses photorealistic computer-generated imagery that’s intended to look like a live-action film. Check out the Mufasa: The Lion King image, via an X post from Culture … Continue reading ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: First Image Teases the Disney Prequel!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mufasa The Lion King’ Moves Release Date to December 20, 2024!!

It looks like Disney fans now have a little longer to wait before returning to the world of The Lion King as the upcoming Mufasa spin-off is now set to roar into theaters on December 20, 2024. The movie was previously slated to debut on July 5, 2024. The film’s delay comes in the aftermath of the SAG-AFTRA strike, which recently ended after a historic … Continue reading ‘Mufasa The Lion King’ Moves Release Date to December 20, 2024!!

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‘The Lion King’: Disney Intends to Expand Into a ‘Star Wars’-Like Franchise!!

It seems Walt Disney Pictures has a never-ending stream of live-action remakes for fans of the franchise to look forward to. One of these, 2019’s adaptation of The Lion King from director Jon Favreau, generated more than $1.6 billion at the global box office. A follow-up film is already on the way, and Disney‘s chief executive has now hinted that the studio is exploring a … Continue reading ‘The Lion King’: Disney Intends to Expand Into a ‘Star Wars’-Like Franchise!!

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‘Mufasa’: Director Barry Jenkins Reveals New Details from ‘The Lion King’ Prequel!!

Barry Jenkins has revealed that a “ton of familiar faces” will appear in his upcoming The Lion King’s prequel, Mufasa. In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly at the D23 expo in Anaheim, California, Jenkins spoke about how The Lion King’s prequel will involve new stories about the characters we’ve come to know and love. “I thought I knew everything about Mufasa,” Jenkins recalled thinking … Continue reading ‘Mufasa’: Director Barry Jenkins Reveals New Details from ‘The Lion King’ Prequel!!

Mirza BaigSeptember 24, 2022Leave a comment

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Sets July 5, 2024 as Release Date!!

The story of the King is now set for 2024. Disney has just announced the release dates for several of their upcoming projects including Inside Out 2 and the live-action remake of Snow White, as well as a change in the release date for the upcoming live-action The Haunted Mansion film. Joining this list of newly announced release dates is Mufasa: The Lion King, the … Continue reading ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Sets July 5, 2024 as Release Date!!

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ to Release in 2024!!

Disney‘s on a roll with their live-action adaptations, and not even the prequels will escape the treatment! At the 2022 D23 Expo, during the event’s Disney and Pixar panel, attendees were the first to hear the breaking news about the upcoming The Lion King prequel. Disney revealed the movie’s official title to be Mufasa: The Lion King and gave us a window for its release … Continue reading ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ to Release in 2024!!

Mirza BaigSeptember 11, 2022Leave a comment