1. Disney’s classic draws audiences, old and new
Cael Manning
Distribution Manager
Disney has always been a part of my life. In fact, I doubt there is a person on campus
who hasn’t at least heard of most of the Disney movies around. So, when I heard that “The Lion
King” was being re-released to the public-in theaters no less-I was all over that!
“The Lion King” was one of the first movies I ever saw. As I grew up, and the movie
came out of tape (remember those things?), I loved it. It’s one of the best childhood films I can
think of (along with the rest of my generations’ Disney films). And let’s not forget the music!
I’ve always been enthralled with how Disney could so carefully place music and integrate it into
the story so well. It makes it entertaining for both kids my age and the adults who took us to see
and bought us those treasured films.
For those of you who don’t know, “The Lion King” is about the young lion prince Simba
growing up with his father Mufasa and uncle Scar. Mufasa, the current king, is killed by Scar.
Simba narrowly escapes death himself when he runs away from his kingdom believing he ended
his father’s life. Eventually, many years later, he makes his way back home to battle his uncle
for the throne!
Even as a twenty-one-year old, I’ll go back and watch these films with a giddy sense of
nostalgia. Seeing “The Lion King” in theaters once again, and actually being able to remember it
this time, was a very good experience! The music and soundtrack was just a good as I
remember. The story, while short and to the point as it is a kid’s film, still sticks true to me. The
song “Be Prepared!” sung by Jeremy Irons still sends shivers of anticipation down my spine.
This version of ‘The Lion King” was release for a limited amount of time and in 3D. The
sad part is, the 3D did not really do much to enhance the movie. I did not see any eye-popping
visuals that did anything to boost the movie experience. While the 3D glasses were quite
entertaining in of themselves, I felt that they weren’t necessarily needed.
The good part about this re-release, though, is that it gives a new generation a chance to
enjoy and experience the movies that we adults grew up with. It was wonderful to see so many
young children see this film with their parents, like we ourselves did, so long ago. I feel that this

2. should be a regular thing: Disney classics should be re-released in the theaters and movies, if
only for a little while and if only to preserve the adventures and lessons that we grew up with.