It says a lot about Jon Favreau’s photorealistic CG-animated remake of “The Lion King” that it’s frequently, and inaccurately, called the “live-action” version. The 2019 blockbuster is more impactful ...

“Mufasa: The Lion King” roars in a way its predecessor couldn’t. In theaters this week, this second live-action-meets-photorealistic-animation adventure tells an original story, whereas 2019’s “The ...

Disney had enormous success in 2019 with Jon Favreau’s “The Lion King,” a remake of the beloved 1994 animated movie that used photorealistic CGI and virtual production techniques to appear as if it ...

Mufasa: The Lion King is the best version of a Barry Jenkins-directed children’s film imaginable. That compliment might read as backhanded, but considering many were afraid the Disney machine would ...

The "Moonlight" director follows up Jon Favreau's 2019 photorealistic animation with a story fit for VHS. A busy-yet-bland franchise addition, “Mufasa” serves as the latest chronicle of the same ...