‘The Lion King’ Will Reign On Blu-Ray And Digital This October
By Hoai-Tran Bui/Sept. 17, 2019 12:30 pm EST
Disney announced that The Lion King will arrive on Digital in HD and 4K Ultra HD and Movies Anywhere on October 11, 2019, followed by physical releases on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on October 22, 2019. Different bonus features will be available on both Digital and physical releases, with Digital consumers in particular receiving an exclusive extra that “playfully conveys the importance of the dung beetle both in the film and the African savanna.” Customers who pre-purchase on Digital will also gain access to “Perfecting the Pride,” a feature following the filmmakers on a research trip in Africa.
But in both versions, bonus features diving into the film’s creation as well as music videos for the original songs by Elton John and Beyoncé will be available.
BONUS FEATURES (may vary by retailer):PRE-SELL BONUS:
DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE:
BLU-RAY & DIGITAL BONUS:
The Lion King has been hotly debated as a remake, due to the acclaim surrounding the original and the rather lackluster photorealistic recreations of the new version. But one thing that can’t be denied is Favreau’s use of cutting-edge technology to create those photorealistic animals and environments, which is the bonus feature that probably offers the most insight, even to those who (like me) aren’t fans of the new remake.
