The true story behind The Lion King
On Thursday, Disney will rerelease “The Lion King,” entirely redone in photorealistic computer animation. From the original animated film that debuted in 1994 to the 1997 Broadway musical performance, “The Lion King” remains one of the highest-grossing and longest-running shows in history. As of 2017, “The Lion King” musical has grossed more than $8.1 billion.
But what fans don’t know is that the story of “The Lion King” is not just a great story — it’s a true story.
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