The Lion King: The Diamond Edition comes out today on 3D Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray and Disney DVD is a must for any fan of the movie. This version is packed to the rafters with new special features, all of which are listed below. You can order your copy of the movie here. If you missed our interview with Robert Neuman, have a read here.
Featuring fantastic pristine high definition picture and sound enhancements, interactive features and lots of amazing bonus content, the stunning Disney Blu-ray™ creates an incredible at home experience with a wide range of extra content including hilarious bloopers, outtakes, an interactive Blu-ray gallery and Audio Commentary by the Co-Directors. You can also enjoy Backstage Disney: Diamond Edition that includes The Pride of the Lion King, Deleted & Alternate Scenes, Timon & Pumbaa’s Insectapedia and Timon & Pumbaa’s Vacation Safari plus much more.
Disney have given us one to share with you which focuses on the legendary James Earl Jones who plays Mufasa in the movie and how his voice is so perfect for that role.
DVD
- The Lion King: A Memoir – Don Hahn
- The Lion King is Disney’s best-selling soundtrack. It received Diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (10x platinum). Only four other soundtracks in history have been certified Diamond. A new compilation of music, Best of The Lion King, is currently the #3 soundtrack on iTunes in the US.
- The Lion King has won 2 Academy Awards®, 3 Golden Globes®, 6 Tony Awards® and 3 Grammys®, among other accolades, including over 70 major theatrical honors worldwide.
- The London production of the hugely popular stage show recently celebrated its 5000th performance on September 13.
- The stage show has been seen by more than 60 million people worldwide, grossing over $4.6 billion in 18 productions across 14 countries, spanning 5 continents and 8 languages.
- Current productions include Broadway, North American Tour, Las Vegas, London, Hamburg, Tokyo and Singapore.
Blu-ray
- Bloopers & Outtakes
- Interactive Blu-ray Gallery
- Audio Commentary By Co-Directors Roger Allers And Rob Minkoff And Producer Don Hahn (Original Version) (pulled from existing release)
- Backstage Disney: Diamond Edition (header)
- Pride Of The Lion King
- The Lion King: A Memoir – Don Hahn
- Deleted & Alternate Scenes With Introductions by Roger Allers & Rob Minkoff
- Music & More (header)
3D Blu-ray
- Don Hahn Intro (in 2D) (not listed on menus)
