In 1989 two movies about lions who would be king went into production. One based on a cartoon from the 60s and the other marketed as a wholly original idea with no inspiration. Which have you heard of? The Lion King remake crossed $185M opening weekend. The title is one of the most famous in the world, with merchandise and a Broadway show worth billions of dollars. As the remake of the movie continues to wow at the box office, news outlets like The Hollywood Reporter have recently revived a stunning would-be copyright case that asserts The Lion King may not be so original of an idea. Today I want to look at the Kimba vs. Simba case, talk about the overarching details, and see what you think. Before we dig into the fact sheet, check out this video by Alli Kat in which she delves into the controversy! Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 23 July, 2019