Signage during the world premiere of Disney's "The Lion King" at the Dolby Theatre on July 9 in Hollywood. On Thursday, Disney will rerelease “The Lion King,” entirely redone in photorealistic computer animation. As of 2017, “The Lion King” musical has grossed more than $8.1 billion. But what fans don’t know is that the story of “The Lion King” is not just a great story — it’s a true story. The story of Sundiata Keita is behind “The Lion King.” Known as the Lion of Mali, Sundiata was the founder of the Malian Empire, the largest kingdom in West Africa.

Source: Washington Post July 17, 2019 10:00 UTC