The Establishing Shot: LION KING 3D PREMIERE ALERT

THE LION KING ROARS TO LIFE IN DISNEY DIGITAL 3D™

FOR THE UK PREMIERE SCREENING

SUNDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2011 – BFI IMAX, WATERLOO, LONDON,

FOLLOWING ITS TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO #1 AT THE US BOX-OFFICE WITH A ROARING $30M.WITH AN EXCLUSIVE LIVE PERFORMANCE FROM THE AWARD WINNING STAGE PRODUCTION THE LION KING

Guests include: Katie Price, Stacey Solomon, Myleene Klass, Shannon Saunders, Ronan Parke, Ms Bratt, Jamal Edwards, Rizzle Kicks, Scott Maslen, Anthony Costa and Professor Green

For the first time, the jewel in Disney’s animated crown has been brought to life like never before and will debut to a new generation of fans, in stunning Disney Digital 3D™, at BFI’s IMAX Cinema allowing the audience to enjoy this critically acclaimed and universally beloved classic like never before.

From 10.45am, there will be some very special fun in the foyer before an exclusive performance of ‘The Circle of Life’ from the award winning stage production The Lion King ahead of the film.

An unforgettable story, breathtaking animation, beloved characters and award-winning music set the stage for the adventures of Simba, the feisty lion cub who “just can't wait to be king.” But his envious Uncle Scar has plans for his own ascent to the throne, and he forces Simba's exile from the kingdom. Alone and adrift, Simba soon joins the escapades of a hilarious meerkat named Timon and his warm-hearted warthog pal, Pumbaa. Adopting their carefree lifestyle of “Hakuna Matata,” Simba ignores his real responsibilities until he realises his destiny and returns to the Pride Lands to claim his place in the “Circle of Life.”

Featuring the all-star vocal talents of Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Whoopi Goldberg, James Earl Jones, Jeremy Irons, Ernie Sabella, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Robert Guillaume, Cheech Marin and Moira Kelly, The Lion King is a rip-roaring comedy with an uplifting message of courage, loyalty and hope; a timeless tale for all ages.

The Lion King 3D opens across cinemas in the UK on October 7th.
Available on Disney 3D Blu-ray™ , Blu-ray™ and DVD on November 7th
Certificate: U. Running time: 90m

Release Date: 7 November, 2011

The Lion King
Tricked into thinking he killed his father, a guilt ridden lion cub flees into exile and abandons his identity as the future King.

Directors: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
Writers: Irene Mecchi (screenplay), Jonathan Roberts (screenplay)
Stars: Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons and James Earl Jones

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