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Making the VFX of Mufasa: The Lion King has been "very personal" - how the 1994 movie, Unreal Engine and pride in the craft brought the prequel to life

MPC's Audrey Ferrara explains why this one mattered.

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Sonic 3 nearly double’s Mufasa’s opening weekend box office take

The star studded animation has so far made $62m over pre-Christmas weekend

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Mufasa: The Lion King review – technically dazzling Disney origin story lacks soul

Moonlight director Barry Jenkins’s all-action tale boasts uncanny CGI effects and songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, but the screenplay is schmaltzy and derivative

The Guardian - UK

Lin-Manuel Miranda: ‘I have a Pulitzer and a MacArthur Genius Grant. I’m already something no one else is’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW : The ‘Hamilton’ creator and ‘Moana’ and ‘Encanto’ songwriter had the daunting task of crafting a successor to Elton John’s beloved ‘Lion King’ soundtrack. He talks to Kevin E G Perry about the lure of working with Barry Jenkins, endangered Disney ballads and why he doesn’t care…

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Mufasa post-credits scenes: does The Lion King prequel have a post-credits scene?

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Total Film

Mufasa's cast thinks the Disney prequel could change how you watch 1994's The Lion King – and director Barry Jenkins has the perfect example

Exclusive: Mufasa's cast and director Barry Jenkins explain how the Disney prequel is in dialogue with the original Lion King movie

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Mufasa: The Lion King review – storytelling takes pride of place in punchy origin tale

This heartfelt prequel to the 1994 classic recounts the dramatic backstory of King Mufasa but is scarred by a forgettable musical score

The Guardian - UK

After a "large percentage of people" questioned Barry Jenkins' decision to helm Mufasa: The Lion King, the director responds: "I think there is something to taking on new challenges"

Exclusive: Barry Jenkins explains why he made the surprise decision to direct Mufasa after Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk: "I'd gotten into a rhythm that was very comfortable"

Total Film

Mufasa star Aaron Pierre: meet the Londoner taking Hollywood by storm

The hulking star of the Lion King prequel and Rebel Ridge also has a depth that has seen him tipped for superstardom

Evening Standard

Aaron Pierre: ‘There wasn’t one day filming Rebel Ridge that I didn’t have a bruise or a cut’

His intense turn in Netflix’s smash hit thriller made the Croydon-born actor go global. Next up he’s playing Mufasa in the Lion King prequel. Bring on the big roles, he says

The Guardian - UK

Mufasa: The Lion King Opening Weekend Box Office Odds

Find out how Simba's father became the ruler of the Pride Lands in Mufasa: The Lion King. View opening weekend box office odds.

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After Netizens Slam Blue Ivy’s ‘Mufasa’ Gown As Too Mature, Disney Alum Defends Young Star

Christina Milian defended Blue Ivy Carter against criticism over her ball gown at the "Mufasa: The Lion King" premiere. The post After Netizens Slam Blue Ivy’s ‘Mufasa’ Gown As Too Mature, Disney Alum Defends Young Star first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Barry Jenkins says Lion King prequel was made in spirit of 30-year-old original

Mufasa: The Lion King is due to be released in UK cinemas on December 20.

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In Pictures: Stars channel Lion King into style at UK premiere of prequel

Mufasa: The Lion King is due to be released in UK cinemas on December 20.

Evening Standard

Stars of Mufasa: The Lion King take over London premiere

The film explores the story of the unlikely rise of Mufasa, the king of the pride lands.

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Aaron Pierre & Kelvin Harrison Jr. on the space they share with Mufasa, Scar, Green Lantern, and Pharrell - INTERVIEW

The two rising stars talk about playing Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X together in Nat Geo's 'Genius: MLK/X' and how it connected to playing brothers Mufasa and Scar.

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New 'Mufasa' Film Explores Origin Story With Fresh Perspective

Explore the highly anticipated live-action prequel 'Mufasa: The Lion King' with new characters, music, and a fresh perspective on Mufasa's origin story.

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The Independent UK

How 'Mufasa' rose with Aaron Pierre and Blue Ivy's voices along with new Lin-Manuel Miranda music

When Aaron Pierre was cast as Mufasa, the weight of following in the late James Earl Jones’ legendary footsteps was enough to rattle any actor

Total Film

Mufasa director gets surprisingly candid and says the kind of filmmaking he used on the Disney movie is "not my thing"

Barry Jenkins has opened up on the challenges of directing an all-CGI film

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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' and hopes it stands the test of time.

Total Film

Mufasa actor Aaron Pierre pays tribute to late original Lion King star James Earl Jones: "His portrayal of Mufasa was my guiding light"

Exclusive: The star of the Disney prequel feels like the original Mufasa is "everyone's dad"

Total Film

Mufasa director Barry Jenkins ends Lion King debate on whether its animation or live action

Exclusive: The director explains how making the Disney prequel required "very different tools"

Total Film

Mufasa: The Lion King director and cast reveal how the Disney prequel will defy expectations: "As someone who was very familiar with The Lion King, I was shocked at how many things I assumed I knew"

Exclusive: Barry Jenkins, Aaron Pierre, and more discuss the unexpected Disney prequel Mufasa

The Guardian - UK

‘It was a true privilege to witness his talent firsthand’: readers on James Earl Jones

From memorable meetings to seeing him on stage, and learning late that he had voiced Darth Vader, Guardian readers remember a great and generous actor

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