Last month was a very special month for me. At the end of last month, I was invited to take a trip to Southern California for the Lion King 3D Premiere in Hollywood. Not only did I get to attend the premiere of this movie, there were also fun Disney related events that I got to take part in.
One of those fun events that I was participated in was the blogger interview with producer Don Hahn and actress Niketa Calame. During this awesome interview, Don and Niketa talked about some of their experiences during the production of The Lion King and some of the history that most of us bloggers did not know.
The first thing that shocked me was that this film was originally not going to be called The Lion King. When they first started creating this story, it actually was going to be called King of the Jungle. Check out the video of the interview I took below to find out the other fun facts of The Ling King that we learned.
After watching my video, did you learn anything new about this Disney film?
The Lion King in 3D is roaring into theaters on September 16, 2011 for a two week run. After it leaves the theaters, it will then be released on Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, and an eight-disc trilogy set on October 4, 2011.
I just can’t imagine “King of the Jungle.” Neat fact!
I am soooo excited to see this in 3D. I remember when the movie originally premiered – I was in Florida visiting my mom, and she took me to see it in theatres. We both cried. Now that I’m a mom, it’s all coming full circle again.
Yea, I definitely cannot imagine The Lion King being King of the Jungle! I’m glad you had a great time. We plan on seeing the movie tomorrow!
The Lion King is a MUCH better title!
Who does Niketa play in the film?
@ Following In My Shoes
She is the voice of young Nala.
That is neat, The Lion King is better. Four years wow!
They were so sweet and down to earth!
I agree, The Lion King is a much better title.
What an awesome opportunity! I like Lion King, too. I see Lee in there 🙂
I can’t wait to see this! The trailer I saw at the Cars 2 in 3D screening.. just amazing! I wish I had the opportunity to go to something like this though – if only I was closer to Cali 🙂
Very cool – we are going to take our kids to see this today! This was one of my favorite movies from childhood.
Lion King is still one of my all time favorite Disney movies! I even have my wallpaper on my computer an image of “Hakuna Matata” LOL Cant WAIT to see it 3D!
Lion King is an awesome Disney movie. Sounds like a great time.
How exciting. I can’t wait to take the boys to see this Thanks for the interview basics almost like I was there
I had no idea it would take 4 years to make it! We recently saw Lion King in 3D and it was awesome.
This was one of my kids favorite movies when they were little. I admit *I* want to see the 3 D version…they will just have to come along anyhow!