Disney Classics Coming to 3D

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Richard_T_Skidmore]Richard T Skidmore
The Lion King re-release hits UK cinemas on October 7th after a well-received box office in the US grossing over $600 million, making it the highest grossing September for any film to date. What made this re-release such a huge success, even after 17 years since it first hit the big screen?
I'll admit it now; the Lion King is one of my favourite Disney animated movies of all time. I would imagine many people feel the same way. Disney had stepped up the mark with this production using cutting edge technology at the time to create some jaw-dropping scenes. We all remember the wildebeest stampede don't we? But it wasn't just the visuals that sealed the deal for this blockbuster; it was also the musical score. Lion King employed the talents of Elton John, the first pop star to compose a musical score for a Disney film.
There were also some exceptional voice actors joining the cast. James Earl Jones provided the authoritative tone of Mufasa and Jeremy Irons gave a sharp tongued dialogue to Scar. These talents gave some depth to the characters and made you really feel as if they had come to life. Combined with the art and direction, Lion King was already a masterpiece, but it doesn't end there.
The Lion King was the first Disney film to show a main characters death and it pulled on the heartstrings of everyone. Hence the story was something no one else could have foreseen, veering away momentarily from the happy fairy-tale of most other Disney films. Of course Bambi had done something similar, but it was a passing moment compared to seeing the anguish on poor Simba's face as he realised his father would not be waking up.
Audiences would now be captivated in seeing this story through, hoping Simba would realise his potential and face the evil Scar once and for all and, of course, Disney did not disappoint.
Now the blockbuster has returned in 3D allowing a whole new generation to enjoy this fantastic tale. Judging from the success of the re-release in the US, it is no doubt going to create a storm over here. After all, Disney films are timeless classics which can be enjoyed by the whole family for years to come.
That's not all though! Following the success of the Lion King in 3D, Disney are preparing to re-release other classic in 3D over the next two years, including Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Finding Nemo and Monsters. Inc. It's good to see that we will have the opportunity to watch these great films on the big screen once more.
Richard Skidmore
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