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First, a tribute to James Earl Jones

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Mufasa香蕉视频直播檚 heart-wrenching origin story

The live-action prequel offers a fresh exploration into Mufasa香蕉视频直播檚 origin.

After the Rafiki takes on the role of a storytelling sage, weaving the untold tale of Mufasa for Kiara 香蕉视频直播� the spirited granddaughter of Mufasa and the daughter of Simba and Nala. The duo Timon and Pumbaa stick around for Rafiki香蕉视频直播檚 flashback.

Rafiki reveals that Mufasa香蕉视频直播檚 cubhood wasn香蕉视频直播檛 all royal ease and sunlit horizons. After a heart-wrenching tragedy of being separated from his parents, young Mufasa finds himself lost and alone.

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Mufasa was a stray until fate led him to Taka, the compassionate heir of a different pride. Taka, with his fierce yet nurturing mother, offer the displaced cub a new beginning in their pride.

Over the years, Mufasa and Taka香蕉视频直播檚 bond grows from camaraderie to brotherhood. But their loyalty is put to the ultimate test during a journey that uncovers Mufasa香蕉视频直播檚 true origins and rightful kingdom as well as the reasons behind Taka becoming Scar.

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Beyonce香蕉视频直播檚 daughter Blue Ivy makes her feature film debut

might have a small role in 香蕉视频直播淢ufasa,香蕉视频直播� but her daughter Blue Ivy Carter is the family香蕉视频直播檚 shining star in the film.

The eldest daughter of 叠别测辞苍肠茅 and Jay-Z makes her feature film debut, lending her voice as Kiara, the daughter of Simba and Nala, who is portrayed by her superstar mother.

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While recording for Kiara香蕉视频直播檚 character, Jenkins said Blue Ivy, who won a Grammy for co-writing her mom香蕉视频直播檚 2019 hit 香蕉视频直播淏rown Skin Girl,香蕉视频直播� was a pro.

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Jenkins likens the Kiara character to the many children who will see the movie. In the film, she eagerly listens to John Kani香蕉视频直播檚 Rafiki tell her grandfather香蕉视频直播檚 origin story while Timon (Billy Eichner) and Pumbaa (Seth Rogen) accompany them in a cave.

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Blue Ivy did not record her vocals with the three cast members, but Rogen applauded her skills.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda香蕉视频直播檚 secret ingredient

When wrote new songs for the film, he often leaned on the famous Billie Jean King quote: 香蕉视频直播淧ressure is a privilege.香蕉视频直播�

Miranda was up for the challenge to leave his own imprint on the storied franchise much like his predecessors. He said there are seven new songs on the soundtrack, which will be released Dec. 13.

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