Disney’s The Lion King Turns 3D!

 

With its colourful scenery, memorable songs and even more memorable characters (who could forget Simone and Pumba?) The Lion King helped to shape a generation of children – and the adults rather liked it too. Forward to 2012 and with the help of some impressive technology, The Lion King is back in stereoscopic 3D to create an even more immersive film experience!

 

So what can you expect? Don Hahn, producer of The Lion King 3D, describes his first impression when watching the finished piece: ‘I was immediately transported to Africa. I was amazed and delighted – it was like nothing I had ever seen before. Watching the movie gives you a feeling like you’re not only visually in Africa, but the audio and everything else helps you transport to this other time and place.’

 

The process of transforming this hand drawn, 2D cartoon into a 3D masterpiece took roughly nine months. ‘We spent three months preparing and testing the movie,’ explains Hahn, ‘then six months in actual production. We don’t just work on the picture, we also work on the sound. We go back and remix everything so that the sound mix is more in keeping with the 3D visuals.’ Don Hahn himself had worked on the original 2D film along with directors Rob Minkoff and Roger Allers, who also returned to make sure the 3D version was up to scratch. With so much effort and precision having gone into the reworking, all of the staff involved are confident that audiences everywhere will be just as thrilled as they are.

 

As well as a cinema release in February, you can also expect some unique additions to the Blue Ray and Blue Ray 3D releases, including a documentary on the making of the movie and blooper reel.

So get ready to sing along to those celebrated songs and head down to your local cinema!

 

The Lion King 3D premieres on Disney Cinemagic at 4pm, 5th February.

DVD and BLUE RAY are out now.

Are you a school teacher? Check out www.disney.co.uk/lionkingschools for the chance to win a fantastic Lion King prize for your school.

 

 

Natalia Fedoruk

 

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