The Lion King
The Lion King remake struggles to recreate the magic of the animated classic
Arts September 10, 2019By: Marco Ovies, Staff Writer Disney’s 2019 remake of The Lion King was an immensely fun and nostalgic movie, and its familiar characters shone as brightly as the amazing scenery and visual effects. The film felt like you were watching a National Geographic documentary, with each computer-generated animal nearly indistinguishable from the real thing — until they broke out into song. The movie also featured a star studded cast including the likes of Donald Glover (Simba), Beyoncé (Nala), and Seth Rogen (Pumbaa). Each of these actors gave newfound life to the classic characters that we’ve grown up with. But with…
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Disney should be using its resources to do more than remakes
Peak Web May 16, 2019By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer Disney, the omnipresent giant of entertainment, has been enthusiastically pumping out live-action remakes, fully capitalizing on the brand of its Renaissance movies like The Lion King and Aladdin. However, despite the awe-inspiring graphics and the…
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