The Lion King: Diamond Edition

Kyle · Post by **Kyle** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 4:53 pm

The_Iceflash wrote: We've also learned though past releases not to trust trailers for restoration accuracies.

http://imageshack.us/f/689/lionkingcomp.png/

Have we? Honest question. What examples to we have that youtube has proven to be not generally be accurate as far as shifts in hue goes? I realize youtube introduces compression artifacts, but I cant think of any time youtube has noticeably changed the color of something after uploading. If colors are off its because the source video was like that as well in my experience. The fact that the trailer shots closely resemble the dvd release (just sharper) seems to support this. I don't remember what that river shot looked like in particular during the 3D version, but I I did notice many others, the purple Mufassa, the more yellow Simba toward the end of the movie, this kind of thing detracts from the look to me, and while I haven't seen the blu ray yet, those comparisons suggest similar shifts have been done for the 2D version.

monorail91 · Post by **monorail91** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 11:36 am

Seeing Lion King 3D for the THIRD time, tonight with my Dad! (Which should make the Mufasa scene that much rougher lol.) How many times have you seen it, fellow addicts?

DisneyJedi · Post by **DisneyJedi** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 3:55 pm

^Well, I saw it once, on Monday with my siblings.

KubrickFan · Post by **KubrickFan** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 4:55 pm

The_Iceflash wrote: I find it a bit hard to believe that if the footage looked like it did at the top right photo that it would have gotten a 5/5 review. I actually have to doubt the accuracy of these colors as they are uploaded screen caps of an uploaded youtube video. We've also learned though past releases not to trust trailers for restoration accuracies.

http://imageshack.us/f/689/lionkingcomp.png/

What restoration? The files are all digital.

But it seems that there were many subtle changes made when the movie was altered for a 3D version. The same thing happened with Beauty and the Beast Sigh. It seems that Disney has an enormous difficulty to give us the exact same movie that was originally released. I just hope that Disney doesn't do any more 3D conversions, since that might help in getting the original versions released. Sometimes Disney is even worse than George Lucas.

dvdjunkie · Post by **dvdjunkie** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 4:55 pm

As a former projectionist I can't tell you how many times I have seen "Lion King", in its original release, its re-release, and now as a retired person have seen the 3-D version once, nothing special in it, so I have watched the 2-D version four times so far, and I think we are going as a family tomorrow (Sunday).

my chicken is infected · Sat Sep 24, 2011 10:40 pm

Not looking through a 44-page thread, but do we have a list of bonus materials and what won't be on the DVD edition?

tsom · Post by **tsom** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 7:44 am

Things I didn't notice till last night:
1. Young Simba was a brat
2. Adult Simba was a punk
3. Scar was a conniving, evil b*****
4. Pretty sure Simba and Nala were half-siblings
5. The hyenas were the s***
6. Mufasa's explanation that justified the lions eating the antelope as part of the circle of life was BS!

Otherwise, Lion King was amazing! Go see it in theaters! =]

zackisthewalrus · Post by **zackisthewalrus** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 9:37 am

my chicken is infected wrote:Not looking through a 44-page thread, but do we have a list of bonus materials and what won't be on the DVD edition?

Blu-ray:
Disney Second Screen (HD): Sync The Lion King and your computer or iPad with this downloadable app to enjoy content including interactive games, storyboards and concept art from the film, animation tests and more.
Audio Commentary: Producer Don Hahn and co-directors Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff deliver a lively audio commentary sure to delight fans of the film. Don't look for it in the "Bonus Features" menu, though. It only appears as an option after selecting "Play Movie."
Pride of The Lion King (HD, 38 minutes): This excellent recently produced Lion King retrospective features executive producer Thomas Schumacher, former chairman of Walt Disney Studios Jeffrey Katzenberg, former president of Walt Disney Feature Animation Peter Schneider, co-directors Rob Minkoff and Roger Allers, producer Don Hahn, composer Hans Zimmer and other notable members of the cast and crew discussing the film, its production and its legacy.
The Lion King: A Memoir - Don Hahn (HD, 20 minutes): Don Hahn, circa 2011, takes a look back at Don Hahn, circa 1994, and charts the development, creation and release of The Lion King.
Disney's Virtual Vault (SD, 109 minutes): While a variety of extras from the previously releases of The Lion King aren't housed physically on the disc, they are available via Disney's online "Virtual Vault." Treat yourself to "The Making of The Morning Report" (3 minutes); additional deleted scenes including "Bug Football," "Hakuna Matata" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" (5 minutes); six "Musical Journey" featurettes (20 minutes); a "Circle of Life" music video with Elton John (5 minutes); five "Stage Journey" featurettes (17 minutes); seven "Film Journey" featurettes (32 minutes); three "Story Journey" featurettes (12 minutes); a "Storyboard to Film Comparison" (4 minutes); two "Early Concepts," "Timon & Pumbaa Find Simba" and "Simba's Presentation" (7 minutes); and an abandoned scene, "Warthog Rhapsody" (4 minutes). It isn't as ideal as a second disc full of archive special features, but completists will appreciate its inclusion nonetheless.
Deleted & Alternate Scenes (HD, 15 minutes): Allers and Minkoff introduce five deleted and alternate scenes: "Zazu Flatters Mufasa," "King of the Wild," "Scar Wants Nala As His Queen," "Simba and Nala Reunited" and "Zazu Flatters Scar."
The Morning Report (HD, 3 minutes): This extended scene, created for the previously released Platinum Edition DVD, brings a song written for the musical stage to animated life.
Bloopers & Outtakes (HD, 4 minutes): Simba, Timon, Pumbaa, Mufasa, Scar and the rest of the Pride Lands gang flub lines, pull hamstrings and miss their marks in this animated gag reel.
Interactive Art Gallery (HD): Hundreds of images are spread across four galleries: "Character Design," "Visual Development," "Storyboards" and "Layouts and Backgrounds."
Sing-Along Mode (HD): Sing along with the film's songs, karaoke style.

DVD:
The Lion King: A Memoir - Don Hahn (20 minutes): Don Hahn, circa 2011, takes a look back at Don Hahn, circa 1994, and charts the development, creation and release of The Lion King.

monorail91 · Post by **monorail91** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 10:38 am

That's IT for the DVD??? Guess I'm holding onto my Platinum Edition DVD forever!!!

dvdjunkie · Post by **dvdjunkie** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 10:54 am

Or invest in a Blu-ray player. Even if you don't have a Hi-Def television Blu-ray looks amazing on a non-digital television. But, like you, I am keeping my Platinum Edition also. I am a Disney Completist.

Sotiris · Post by **Sotiris** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 11:10 am

Interview with 'Lion King' Animator Tony Bancroft
http://animatedviews.com/2011/lion-king ... on-pumbaa/

'The Lion King 3D' Is Still #1 at the Box Office for 2nd Week
http://www.deadline.com/2011/09/first-b ... r-elite-4/

Dr Frankenollie · Post by **Dr Frankenollie** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 11:29 am

@zackisthewalrus.

Wow. The Blu-Ray has a lot of bonus features.

disneyprincess11 · Post by **disneyprincess11** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 5:51 pm

So, I finally saw it! The movie of course was incredible!

And the 3D was OK. Very cool at some places like the water, speical effects, the petals flying in the wind, and Zazu flying in the wind!

And you feel like flying at some places too. My dad was tapping his feet during Hakunta Matata. Also, there was almost a applause during Circle of Life. Someone clapped and that's it.

And my dad loved the movie, calling it incredible!

Dr Frankenollie · Post by **Dr Frankenollie** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 11:01 am

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Weekend- ... 26951.html

As The Lion King is such a rip-roaring triumph at the box office, I wonder if Disney will release some more 3-D re-releases. In some ways, I hope so, because despite my passionate hate for 3-D, I'd loved to see The Little Mermaid, Aladdin or (although they're unlikely to be released) the oldest of the Walt-era films on the big screen.

http://theweek.com/article/index/219419 ... 4-theories

This is a more depressing (for me that is) and laughable article, as it not only strongly supports 3-D, but also insuates that Titanic and Top Gun are classic movies.

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 11:27 am

zackisthewalrus wrote:
my chicken is infected wrote:Not looking through a 44-page thread, but do we have a list of bonus materials and what won't be on the DVD edition?
Blu-ray:
Disney Second Screen (HD): Sync The Lion King and your computer or iPad with this downloadable app to enjoy content including interactive games, storyboards and concept art from the film, animation tests and more.
Audio Commentary: Producer Don Hahn and co-directors Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff deliver a lively audio commentary sure to delight fans of the film. Don't look for it in the "Bonus Features" menu, though. It only appears as an option after selecting "Play Movie."
Pride of The Lion King (HD, 38 minutes): This excellent recently produced Lion King retrospective features executive producer Thomas Schumacher, former chairman of Walt Disney Studios Jeffrey Katzenberg, former president of Walt Disney Feature Animation Peter Schneider, co-directors Rob Minkoff and Roger Allers, producer Don Hahn, composer Hans Zimmer and other notable members of the cast and crew discussing the film, its production and its legacy.
The Lion King: A Memoir - Don Hahn (HD, 20 minutes): Don Hahn, circa 2011, takes a look back at Don Hahn, circa 1994, and charts the development, creation and release of The Lion King.
Disney's Virtual Vault (SD, 109 minutes): While a variety of extras from the previously releases of The Lion King aren't housed physically on the disc, they are available via Disney's online "Virtual Vault." Treat yourself to "The Making of The Morning Report" (3 minutes); additional deleted scenes including "Bug Football," "Hakuna Matata" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" (5 minutes); six "Musical Journey" featurettes (20 minutes); a "Circle of Life" music video with Elton John (5 minutes); five "Stage Journey" featurettes (17 minutes); seven "Film Journey" featurettes (32 minutes); three "Story Journey" featurettes (12 minutes); a "Storyboard to Film Comparison" (4 minutes); two "Early Concepts," "Timon & Pumbaa Find Simba" and "Simba's Presentation" (7 minutes); and an abandoned scene, "Warthog Rhapsody" (4 minutes). It isn't as ideal as a second disc full of archive special features, but completists will appreciate its inclusion nonetheless.
Deleted & Alternate Scenes (HD, 15 minutes): Allers and Minkoff introduce five deleted and alternate scenes: "Zazu Flatters Mufasa," "King of the Wild," "Scar Wants Nala As His Queen," "Simba and Nala Reunited" and "Zazu Flatters Scar."
The Morning Report (HD, 3 minutes): This extended scene, created for the previously released Platinum Edition DVD, brings a song written for the musical stage to animated life.
Bloopers & Outtakes (HD, 4 minutes): Simba, Timon, Pumbaa, Mufasa, Scar and the rest of the Pride Lands gang flub lines, pull hamstrings and miss their marks in this animated gag reel.
Interactive Art Gallery (HD): Hundreds of images are spread across four galleries: "Character Design," "Visual Development," "Storyboards" and "Layouts and Backgrounds."
Sing-Along Mode (HD): Sing along with the film's songs, karaoke style.

DVD:
The Lion King: A Memoir - Don Hahn (20 minutes): Don Hahn, circa 2011, takes a look back at Don Hahn, circa 1994, and charts the development, creation and release of The Lion King.

I am surprised there is no new music video or even more of the videos from the platinum edition, and even more of the bonus features at that lol.

This just goes to show us what type of re-release we are getting for Hercules and The Hunchback of Notre Dame... NOTHING!

disneyboy20022 · Post by **disneyboy20022** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 11:30 am

Dr Frankenollie wrote:http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Weekend- ... 26951.html

As The Lion King is such a rip-roaring triumph at the box office, I wonder if Disney will release some more 3-D re-releases. In some ways, I hope so, because despite my passionate hate for 3-D, I'd loved to see The Little Mermaid, Aladdin or (although they're unlikely to be released) the oldest of the Walt-era films on the big screen.

http://theweek.com/article/index/219419 ... 4-theories

This is a more depressing (for me that is) and laughable article, as it not only strongly supports 3-D, but also insuates that Titanic and Top Gun are classic movies.

Well they could probably without a doubt release Beauty and the Beast in 3D theaters, even though the 3D blu ray is coming out or is out. Could be a marketing ploy to get people interested in a 3DTV rather than spending money at the theater or something.

Also why do I have the feeling that they could release Finding Nemo like that perhaps before we see it released on Blu Ray? I think it's a possiblity.....

singerguy04 · Post by **singerguy04** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 11:44 am

disneyboy20022 wrote: Well they could probably without a doubt release Beauty and the Beast in 3D theaters, even though the 3D blu ray is coming out or is out. Could be a marketing ploy to get people interested in a 3DTV rather than spending money at the theater or something.

Also why do I have the feeling that they could release Finding Nemo like that perhaps before we see it released on Blu Ray? I think it's a possiblity.....

If that's the case it's kinda working. I'm becoming really tempted to invest in a 3DTV. Being a completist with my movie collection, I've been having a really hard time trying to decide if I want a 3DTV at all. I wouldn't use the 3D all the time, but if I want the best release I can get of each Disney film then I want to be able to watch the films I buy in 3D from time to time. Now with Toy Story 1-3, Chicken Little, Meet the Robinsons, Bolt, The Lion King, and Beauty and the Beast coming out in 3D before the end of the year (and most likely a lot more to follow) I feel like now is the time to decide if I'm going to buy or not. I really don't want to buy the 3D editions if I dont own a 3DTV.

monorail91 · Post by **monorail91** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:20 pm

I'm kind of edging toward a 3D TV too. I hope they eventually find a way to do it without wearing glasses (I think that's kinda silly to wear 3D glasses in your living room!) but for some Disney releases like Tron Legacy and Tangled, the 3D really enhances the experience. For Lion King, and other movies I fell in love with in 2D, I could do with or without the 3D.

Kyle · Post by **Kyle** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:48 pm

disneyboy20022 wrote:Also why do I have the feeling that they could release Finding Nemo like that perhaps before we see it released on Blu Ray? I think it's a possiblity.....

I don't know about that, but don't forget, we are getting Ratatouille in 3D.

monorail91 · Post by **monorail91** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 1:48 pm

Kyle wrote: I don't know about that, but don't forget, we are getting Ratatouille in 3D.

WHOA when! That's so cool! Are we getting other Pixar movies in 3D?

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