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'''Mufasa''' is a fictional character in Disney's [[The Lion King (franchise)|''The Lion King'' franchise]]. The character first appears in ''[[The Lion King]]'' (1994) as King of the Pride Lands and devoted father to [[Simba]]. He is killed by his brother, Scar, so he may usurp the throne. Mufasa's death forces Simba to flee the Pride Lands in exile, but Mufasa's ghost appears to an adult Simba to convince him to return home and confront his responsibilities. Mufasa was voiced by actor [[James Earl Jones]].
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== Role ==
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In ''[[The Lion King]]'' (1994), King Mufasa reigns over the lush Pride Lands with his mate, Queen Sarabi. Their newborn son, Simba, is destined to succeed his father as king. However, Mufasa's scheming brother, Scar, covets the throne and plots to eliminate both Mufasa and Simba. Mufasa imparts wisdom to Simba, teaching him about the delicate balance of life in the Pride Lands.<ref name=":72">{{Cite news |date=August 13, 2023 |title=The Lion King |url=https://bfidatadigipres.github.io/making%20magic%3Cbr%3E100%20years%20of%20disney/2023/08/13/lion-king/ |access-date=September 12, 2024 |work=[[BFI Southbank|BFI Southbank Programme Notes]]}}</ref> He also cautions Simba to prepare for the time when we will take his father's place.<ref name=":72" /> One fateful day, Scar's treacherous plan to unleash a wildebeest stampede backfires, trapping Simba in a gorge. Mufasa heroically rescues his son but is tragically caught in the stampede himself. As Mufasa struggles to escape, Scar, waiting above, cruelly pushes him to his death. Scar manipulates a young Simba into believing he caused Mufasa's demise, forcing him to flee in shame.<ref name=":72" /> Lost and alone, Simba finds refuge in the jungle, where he is raised by Timon and Pumbaa, a meerkat and a warthog.<ref name=":72" /> Despite his new carefree life, the guilt of his perceived actions lingers.<ref name=":72" /> Years later, Simba is reunited with Rafiki, a wise baboon who reveals that Mufasa's spirit lives on inside of him.<ref name=":72" /> Guided by his father's ghostly [[Apparition (supernatural)|apparition]], Simba returns to the Pride Lands, confronts and defeats Scar, and ultimately reclaims his rightful place as king.<ref name=":72" />
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== Development ==
''The Lion King'' was the first film of the Disney Renaissance to focus on a father-son relationship, rather than a romantic relationship.<ref>{{Cite news |date=December 10, 2022 |title=The Lion King Mufasa Production Maquette (Walt Disney, 1994).... |url=https://comics.ha.com/itm/animation-art/maquette/the-lion-king-mufasa-production-maquette-walt-disney-1994-/a/7295-17172.s#auction-description |access-date=September 12, 2024 |work=[[Heritage Auctions]]}}</ref> Producer Don Hahn described the film as "essentially a love story between a father and a son ... It’s about that moment in life when you realise that your father is going to pass on to you his wisdom and knowledge".<ref name=":72" /> In early versions of the film, Mufasa is not related to Scar.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Meng |first=Yang |date=July 20, 2019 |title=Fun facts about 'The Lion King’ |url=https://news.cgtn.com/news/2019-07-18/Fun-facts-about-the-Lion-King--Iqkae8Q7Ly/index.html |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[China Global Television Network]]}}</ref> The producers decided that making the two characters brothers would result in a more powerful story. However, the characters' appearance had already been determined by this point, leaving little family resemblance between the two.<ref name=":52">{{Cite news |last=Nilles |first=Billy |date=June 19, 2019 |title=The Lion King Turns 25: Everything You Need to Know About Disney's Original Trip to Pride Rock |url=https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1049788/the-lion-king-turns-25-everything-you-need-to-know-about-disney-s-original-trip-to-pride-rock |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[E!]]}}</ref> Originally, Mufasa was not going to appear again in the film after his death, but the producers wanted Simba to have a "solid" reason to return to Pride Rock and decided his father's ghost would convince him.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ryan |first=Keeley |date=July 19, 2019 |title=13 things about The Lion King that you (probably) didn’t know |url=https://her.ie/entertainment/13-things-lion-king-probably-didnt-know-473186 |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[Her.ie]]}}</ref> Animator [[Chris Sanders]] was responsible for the scene in which Mufasa's spirit reminds Simba to return home.<ref name=":02">{{Cite news |last=Kring-schreifels |first=Jake |date=July 19, 2019 |title=How the Original ‘Lion King’ Came to Life |url=https://www.theringer.com/movies/2019/7/19/20699678/the-lion-king-original-animation-1994 |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[The Ringer]]}}</ref> From the dialogue, Sanders determined that the character would manifest as either "a lifelike ghost, a series of stars, or just a dark presence" in this scene.<ref name=":02" /> He drew inspiration from a musical excerpt from the film ''[[The Mission (1986 film)|The Mission]]'' (1986), which had also starred Jeremy Irons, voice of Scar, and used pastels "to fully encapsulate a vision of Mufasa emerging from the clouds".<ref name=":02" />

Actor [[Sean Connery]] was Disney's first choice to voice Mufasa.<ref>{{Cite news |last=McKiddy |date=July 23, 2019 |title=Interesting Facts About the Original "The Lion King" |url=https://thebig98.iheart.com/featured/mckiddy/content/2019-07-23-interesting-facts-about-the-original-the-lion-king/ |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[The Big 98]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Fallon |first=Kevin |date=March 1, 2024 |title=Every Crazy, Weird Fact About Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ |url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-lion-king-turns-20-every-crazy-weird-fact-about-the-disney-classic |access-date=September 11, 2022 |work=[[The Daily Beast]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Brown |first=Greg |date=July 23, 2019 |title=10 interesting facts about the original “The Lion King” |url=https://www.947wls.com/2019/07/23/10-interesting-facts-about-the-original-the-lion-king/ |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[WLS-FM|94.7 WLS]]}}</ref> [[Liam Neeson]] was also considered.<ref name=":62">{{Cite news |last=Ryan |first=Keeley |date=July 19, 2019 |title=13 things about The Lion King that you (probably) didn’t know |url=https://her.ie/entertainment/13-things-lion-king-probably-didnt-know-473186 |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[Her.ie]]}}</ref> Mufasa was voiced by American actor [[James Earl Jones]]. According to Jones, he originally made the mistake of trying to make the character sound regal before receiving instructions from the directors to voice him like himself, who he described as more akin to "a dopey dad".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Griggs |first=Brandon |last2=Rosenbloom |first2=Alli |date=September 9, 2024 |title=James Earl Jones, iconic actor and memorable voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa, dead at 93 |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/09/entertainment/james-earl-jones-death/index.html |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[CNN]]}}</ref> Directors Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff praised Jones's work on the film,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Callaway |first=Timothy |date=October 10, 2011 |title=The Making of 'The Lion King' |url=http://www.themousecastle.com/2011/10/lion-king-don-hahn-roger-allers-rob.html |access-date=September 12, 2024 |work=The Mouse Castle}}</ref> recalling that his warm up vocal exercises prior to recording were particularly remarkable "and sometimes sounded like a real lion with a rumbling growl".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bonanno |first=Luke |date=September 30, 2011 |title=Interview: Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, The Directors of The Lion King |url=https://dvdizzy.com/lionking-directors-interview.html |access-date=September 12, 2024 |website=DVDizzy.com}}</ref> A song had originally been written for the character,<ref>{{Cite web |title=7 Things That You Didn't Know About The Lion King |url=https://www.disney.my/article-7-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-lion-king |access-date=September 11, 2024 |website=[[Disney.com|Disney Malaysia]]}}</ref> which was ultimately not used in the film once they realized Jones was unable to perform it.<ref name=":52" /> Entitled "To Be King",<ref>{{Cite news |last=Grossbart |first=Sarah |date=June 24, 2024 |title=Secrets About The Lion King That Will Make You Feel the Love Tonight |url=https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1403934/secrets-about-the-lion-king-that-will-make-you-feel-the-love-tonight |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[E!]]}}</ref> it was ultimately reworked into "[[I Just Can't Wait to Be King|I Just Can’t Wait To Be King]]", performed by Simba.<ref name=":62" /> Jones and actress [[Madge Sinclair]], who voiced Sarabi, had previously played a king and queen couple in ''[[Coming to America]]'' (1988).<ref>{{Cite news |date=April 15, 2015 |title=The Lion King: 20 Amazing Things You Might Not Know |url=https://uk.movies.yahoo.com/movies/the-lion-king-20-amazing-things-might-not-know-88671071331.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAG7u3kcVyoh77BXOamlFxJnDXQmD4XQ7lB1luEO_SpI2-ZLOOoat0Tir6013H2HSwTxv2V4I1RsxxO2jStDM_pc-tt1bX-zmjaJTJkFfwxe9blRT4zyLkwaC4jdiHcCXho98SAsuWnB63MtzIa5rQAAiWmNcWTpZa2iRHiecZnO5 |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[Yahoo Movies|Yahoo Movies UK]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Aquino |first=Tara |date=Mar 7, 2021 |title=10 Facts About Coming to America |url=https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/78669/10-royal-facts-about-coming-america |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[Mental Floss]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Baker |first=Craig S |date=August 23, 2022 |title=25 Surprising Facts About 'The Lion King' |url=https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/57386/30-facts-about-lion-king |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[Mental Floss]]}}</ref> Jones was the only original cast member to reprise his role in the 2019 animated remake of ''The Lion King''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sacks |first=Ethan |date=September 9, 2024 |title=James Earl Jones, legendary actor known for unmistakable baritone voice, dies at 93 |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/james-earl-jones-dead-93-rcna42405 |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[NBCNews.com]]}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Carr |first=Mary Kate |date=September 10, 2024 |title=8 of our favorite James Earl Jones performances |url=https://www.avclub.com/our-favorite-james-earl-jones-performances |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[The A.V. Club]]}}</ref><ref name=":22">{{Cite news |last=Chapman |first=Wilson |date=September 9, 2024 |title=James Earl Jones’ 12 Greatest Roles, from ‘Star Wars’ to ‘The Hunt for Red October’ and ‘The Great White Hope’ |url=https://www.indiewire.com/gallery/best-james-earl-jones-movies/m8dliki-wd001/ |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[IndieWire]]}}</ref>

Jones's staunch demeanor during recording sessions served as inspiration for supervising animator Tony Fucile.<ref name=":02" /> The animators borrowed some design elements from Mufasa for adult Simba to make the latter look more heroic.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Giardina |first=Carolyn |date=March 11, 2022 |title=‘Lion King’ Animator Ruben Aquino Looks Back at the Inspirations Behind His Design of Simba |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/lion-king-animator-interview-simba-design-1235106624/ |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> Animator Chris Wahl specifically requested to work on Mufasa because he admired Fucile and Jones's vocal performance. Despite the character's lack of footage due to his smaller role and having already assembled an animation team, the filmmakers allowed Wahl to help animate the character.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Golembewski |first=Vanessa |date=June 23, 2015 |title=The Secret Rivalry Between Pocahontas & The Lion King |url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2015/06/89430/pocohantas-disney-anniversary-animation-team-rivalry |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[Refinery29]]}}</ref> Maquettes of the character were created by animation sculptor [[Kent Melton]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Stracener |first=Layne |date=November 12, 2018 |title=From Aladdin to Mufasa, local artist sculpts characters for big-name Hollywood studios |url=https://www.the-standard.org/life/from-aladdin-to-mufasa-local-artist-sculpts-characters-for-big-name-hollywood-studios/article_77a06f10-e6f1-11e8-b865-57a49d3efed6.html |access-date=September 12, 2024 |work=[[Missouri State University|The Standard]]}}</ref>

== Reception ==
Jones received critical acclaim for his performance as Mufasa.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ayres |first=Tom |date=December 12, 2010 |title=Neeson 'ignored Lion King for Narnia' |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a292820/neeson-ignored-lion-king-for-narnia/ |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[Digital Spy]] |quote="I tried not to think of James Earl Jones!" Neeson joked with MTV News, referring to the actor's acclaimed role as Mufasa in the 1994 animation The Lion King.}}</ref> [[Turner Classic Movies]] said the actor's "distinct baritone was put to excellent use".<ref>{{Cite web |title=James Earl Jones – Biography |url=https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/96469%7C78522/James-Earl-Jones#biography |access-date=September 12, 2024 |website=[[Turner Classic Movies]]}}</ref> Several publications consider Mufasa to be one of Jones's greatest performances of his career.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Salerno |first=Lauren |date=September 10, 2024 |title=‘Legends never die’: The James Earl Jones performances that shaped our lives |url=https://www.themarysue.com/best-james-earl-jones-movies-and-performances/ |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[The Mary Sue]]}}</ref><ref name=":12" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=O'Brien |first=Tom |last2=Holland |first2=Misty |last3=Beachum |first3=Chris |date=September 9, 2024 |title=James Earl Jones movies: 10 greatest films ranked worst to best |url=https://www.goldderby.com/gallery/best-james-earl-jones-movies-ranked/james-earl-jones-movies-ranked-the-great-white-hope/ |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[GoldDerby]]}}</ref> ''[[Game Rant]]'' ranked ''The Lion King'' his best performance.<ref name=":32">{{Cite news |last=Heath |first=David |date=September 11, 2024 |title=8 Most Iconic Performances by James Earl Jones |url=https://gamerant.com/most-iconic-performances-james-earl-jones/ |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[Game Rant]]}}</ref> Mary Kate Carr of ''[[The A.V. Club]]'' said the actor "imbued the character with such dignity and distinction", to the point where he speaks the film's most iconic lines.<ref name=":12" /> Wilson Chapman of [[IndieWire]] said "Few actors have ever been better suited for a voice role than Jones was for Mufasa", calling the actor equally effective during his quieter moments parenting Simba.<ref name=":22" />

== Legacy ==
In 2014, Camille Dautrich of the ''[[Springfield News-Leader]]'' described Mufasa as one "of the world's most beloved animated characters".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dautrich |first=Camille |date=March 26, 2014 |title=Ozarks sculptor shapes Hollywood animated characters |url=https://www.news-leader.com/story/entertainment/weekend/2014/03/27/ozarks-sculptor-shapes-hollywood-animated-characters/6882409/ |access-date=September 12, 2024 |work=[[Springfield News-Leader]]}}</ref> ''The Lion King'' was Jones's most famous animated performance.<ref name=":32" /> Carlos Morales of [[IGN]] called Mufasa "his second most famous role", after [[Darth Vader]] from the ''Star Wars'' franchise.<ref name=":42">{{Cite news |last=Morales |first=Carlos |date=September 10, 2024 |title=James Earl Jones’ Voice Is the Only Reason the Most Iconic Villain in Movie History Exists |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/james-earl-jones-voice-acting-darth-vader-mufasa |access-date=September 11, 2024 |work=[[IGN]]}}</ref> According to Morales, Jones's work in voice acting also "but brought credibility to a type of acting that still struggles to be respected to this day".<ref name=":42" />

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Mufasa is a fictional character in Disney's The Lion King franchise. The character first appears in The Lion King (1994) as King of the Pride Lands and devoted father to Simba. He is killed by his brother, Scar, so he may usurp the throne. Mufasa's death forces Simba to flee the Pride Lands in exile, but Mufasa's ghost appears to an adult Simba to convince him to return home and confront his responsibilities. Mufasa was voiced by actor James Earl Jones.

Role

In The Lion King (1994), King Mufasa reigns over the lush Pride Lands with his mate, Queen Sarabi. Their newborn son, Simba, is destined to succeed his father as king. However, Mufasa's scheming brother, Scar, covets the throne and plots to eliminate both Mufasa and Simba. Mufasa imparts wisdom to Simba, teaching him about the delicate balance of life in the Pride Lands.[1] He also cautions Simba to prepare for the time when we will take his father's place.[1] One fateful day, Scar's treacherous plan to unleash a wildebeest stampede backfires, trapping Simba in a gorge. Mufasa heroically rescues his son but is tragically caught in the stampede himself. As Mufasa struggles to escape, Scar, waiting above, cruelly pushes him to his death. Scar manipulates a young Simba into believing he caused Mufasa's demise, forcing him to flee in shame.[1] Lost and alone, Simba finds refuge in the jungle, where he is raised by Timon and Pumbaa, a meerkat and a warthog.[1] Despite his new carefree life, the guilt of his perceived actions lingers.[1] Years later, Simba is reunited with Rafiki, a wise baboon who reveals that Mufasa's spirit lives on inside of him.[1] Guided by his father's ghostly apparition, Simba returns to the Pride Lands, confronts and defeats Scar, and ultimately reclaims his rightful place as king.[1]

Development

The Lion King was the first film of the Disney Renaissance to focus on a father-son relationship, rather than a romantic relationship.[2] Producer Don Hahn described the film as "essentially a love story between a father and a son ... It’s about that moment in life when you realise that your father is going to pass on to you his wisdom and knowledge".[1] In early versions of the film, Mufasa is not related to Scar.[3] The producers decided that making the two characters brothers would result in a more powerful story. However, the characters' appearance had already been determined by this point, leaving little family resemblance between the two.[4] Originally, Mufasa was not going to appear again in the film after his death, but the producers wanted Simba to have a "solid" reason to return to Pride Rock and decided his father's ghost would convince him.[5] Animator Chris Sanders was responsible for the scene in which Mufasa's spirit reminds Simba to return home.[6] From the dialogue, Sanders determined that the character would manifest as either "a lifelike ghost, a series of stars, or just a dark presence" in this scene.[6] He drew inspiration from a musical excerpt from the film The Mission (1986), which had also starred Jeremy Irons, voice of Scar, and used pastels "to fully encapsulate a vision of Mufasa emerging from the clouds".[6]

Actor Sean Connery was Disney's first choice to voice Mufasa.[7][8][9] Liam Neeson was also considered.[10] Mufasa was voiced by American actor James Earl Jones. According to Jones, he originally made the mistake of trying to make the character sound regal before receiving instructions from the directors to voice him like himself, who he described as more akin to "a dopey dad".[11] Directors Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff praised Jones's work on the film,[12] recalling that his warm up vocal exercises prior to recording were particularly remarkable "and sometimes sounded like a real lion with a rumbling growl".[13] A song had originally been written for the character,[14] which was ultimately not used in the film once they realized Jones was unable to perform it.[4] Entitled "To Be King",[15] it was ultimately reworked into "I Just Can’t Wait To Be King", performed by Simba.[10] Jones and actress Madge Sinclair, who voiced Sarabi, had previously played a king and queen couple in Coming to America (1988).[16][17][18] Jones was the only original cast member to reprise his role in the 2019 animated remake of The Lion King.[19][20][21]

Jones's staunch demeanor during recording sessions served as inspiration for supervising animator Tony Fucile.[6] The animators borrowed some design elements from Mufasa for adult Simba to make the latter look more heroic.[22] Animator Chris Wahl specifically requested to work on Mufasa because he admired Fucile and Jones's vocal performance. Despite the character's lack of footage due to his smaller role and having already assembled an animation team, the filmmakers allowed Wahl to help animate the character.[23] Maquettes of the character were created by animation sculptor Kent Melton.[24]

Reception

Jones received critical acclaim for his performance as Mufasa.[25] Turner Classic Movies said the actor's "distinct baritone was put to excellent use".[26] Several publications consider Mufasa to be one of Jones's greatest performances of his career.[27][20][28] Game Rant ranked The Lion King his best performance.[29] Mary Kate Carr of The A.V. Club said the actor "imbued the character with such dignity and distinction", to the point where he speaks the film's most iconic lines.[20] Wilson Chapman of IndieWire said "Few actors have ever been better suited for a voice role than Jones was for Mufasa", calling the actor equally effective during his quieter moments parenting Simba.[21]

Legacy

In 2014, Camille Dautrich of the Springfield News-Leader described Mufasa as one "of the world's most beloved animated characters".[30] The Lion King was Jones's most famous animated performance.[29] Carlos Morales of IGN called Mufasa "his second most famous role", after Darth Vader from the Star Wars franchise.[31] According to Morales, Jones's work in voice acting also "but brought credibility to a type of acting that still struggles to be respected to this day".[31]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "The Lion King". BFI Southbank Programme Notes. August 13, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  2. ^ "The Lion King Mufasa Production Maquette (Walt Disney, 1994)..." Heritage Auctions. December 10, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  3. ^ Meng, Yang (July 20, 2019). "Fun facts about 'The Lion King'". China Global Television Network. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Nilles, Billy (June 19, 2019). "The Lion King Turns 25: Everything You Need to Know About Disney's Original Trip to Pride Rock". E!. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  5. ^ Ryan, Keeley (July 19, 2019). "13 things about The Lion King that you (probably) didn't know". Her.ie. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d Kring-schreifels, Jake (July 19, 2019). "How the Original 'Lion King' Came to Life". The Ringer. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  7. ^ McKiddy (July 23, 2019). "Interesting Facts About the Original "The Lion King"". The Big 98. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  8. ^ Fallon, Kevin (March 1, 2024). "Every Crazy, Weird Fact About Disney's 'The Lion King'". The Daily Beast. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
  9. ^ Brown, Greg (July 23, 2019). "10 interesting facts about the original "The Lion King"". 94.7 WLS. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  10. ^ a b Ryan, Keeley (July 19, 2019). "13 things about The Lion King that you (probably) didn't know". Her.ie. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  11. ^ Griggs, Brandon; Rosenbloom, Alli (September 9, 2024). "James Earl Jones, iconic actor and memorable voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa, dead at 93". CNN. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  12. ^ Callaway, Timothy (October 10, 2011). "The Making of 'The Lion King'". The Mouse Castle. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  13. ^ Bonanno, Luke (September 30, 2011). "Interview: Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, The Directors of The Lion King". DVDizzy.com. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  14. ^ "7 Things That You Didn't Know About The Lion King". Disney Malaysia. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  15. ^ Grossbart, Sarah (June 24, 2024). "Secrets About The Lion King That Will Make You Feel the Love Tonight". E!. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  16. ^ "The Lion King: 20 Amazing Things You Might Not Know". Yahoo Movies UK. April 15, 2015. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  17. ^ Aquino, Tara (Mar 7, 2021). "10 Facts About Coming to America". Mental Floss. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  18. ^ Baker, Craig S (August 23, 2022). "25 Surprising Facts About 'The Lion King'". Mental Floss. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  19. ^ Sacks, Ethan (September 9, 2024). "James Earl Jones, legendary actor known for unmistakable baritone voice, dies at 93". NBCNews.com. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  20. ^ a b c Carr, Mary Kate (September 10, 2024). "8 of our favorite James Earl Jones performances". The A.V. Club. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  21. ^ a b Chapman, Wilson (September 9, 2024). "James Earl Jones' 12 Greatest Roles, from 'Star Wars' to 'The Hunt for Red October' and 'The Great White Hope'". IndieWire. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  22. ^ Giardina, Carolyn (March 11, 2022). "'Lion King' Animator Ruben Aquino Looks Back at the Inspirations Behind His Design of Simba". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  23. ^ Golembewski, Vanessa (June 23, 2015). "The Secret Rivalry Between Pocahontas & The Lion King". Refinery29. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
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  25. ^ Ayres, Tom (December 12, 2010). "Neeson 'ignored Lion King for Narnia'". Digital Spy. Retrieved September 11, 2024. "I tried not to think of James Earl Jones!" Neeson joked with MTV News, referring to the actor's acclaimed role as Mufasa in the 1994 animation The Lion King.
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