The Lion King: Mufasa 4K UHD + Blu-ray Set [Blu-ray]

Synopsis

Disney presents the origin story of "The Lion King" They wanted to be "brothers" forever... The King of Entertainment, this ultra-live-action version of "The Lion King" tells the story of its origins, set to a moving musical score. The untold bond between Mufasa, an orphan who would become a great king, and Scar, the villain's younger brother formerly known as "Taka," and the secrets hidden within.

★Japan box office revenue exceeds 2 billion yen! The "brotherly bond" between Mufasa and Taka brings tears to the eyes of the whole of Japan! A new legend of "The Lion King" is born. The Lion King, an epic tale set in the magnificent African lands, depicts the theme of "life" and has reached the pinnacle of cinema, theater, and music. Retelling its origins, "The Lion King: Mufasa" is the warmest and most heartbreaking story of "brotherly bonds" in Disney history. At the time of its theatrical release, it had grossed a cumulative total of $591.99 million worldwide! (Note: 1 USD = 155 JPY as of January 20th, see Box Office Mojo) Box office revenue in Japan has surpassed 2 billion yen!! This film depicts the younger days of King Mufasa, the father who risked his life to protect his son Simba in the previous film, "The Lion King" (2019), and the villain Scar (the hawk) who took his life. For the first time, the shocking secret between the two, who were once bound by a bond of brotherhood that transcends blood ties, is revealed.

★ Also keep an eye out for the many new songs that carry on the legacy of the historic masterpiece "The Lion King"! The music is by Lin-Manuel Miranda, a highly acclaimed composer who has worked on recent Disney films such as "Moana" and "The Little Mermaid." Don't miss the dramatic developments fueled by Lin's musical numbers. Lin's song "Brother/A Brother Like You" reached No. 1 on the Spotify Viral Top 50 and also reached No. 1 on the Japanese charts!

★The ultra-live-action premium dubbed version features an all-star cast including Onoe Ukon, Matsuda Genta (Travis Japan), and Watanabe Ken! The ultra-live-action premium dubbed version features Onoe Ukon as the protagonist Mufasa, Matsuda Genta (Travis Japan) as Mufasa's younger brother Taka, and Watanabe Ken as the ruthless enemy lion, Kiros. The cast members who voiced popular characters from the previous film are also returning! Kaku Kento plays the protagonist Simba from the previous film, Kadoyama Yoko plays Simba's childhood friend and future wife, Nala, while Sato Jiro plays Pumbaa, the cheerful warthog affectionately known as "Timopun," and they form a popular duo. Asei (Miki) plays the meerkat Timon, and Komatani Masao plays Rafiki, the mandrill who later becomes the kingdom's medicine man.

★Includes a wealth of bonus content that fans won't want to miss! Includes a wealth of bonus content. A must-buy item for fans!

●Story This is the warmest and most heartbreaking story of brotherly bonds in Disney history. King Mufasa, a father, risked his life to protect his son Simba. His childhood encounter with Scar, the villain who took Mufasa's life, changed the orphan's fate. Bonded by a bond of brotherhood that transcends blood ties, the two embark on a journey to new lands to protect their flock. "We always wanted to be 'brothers'" - what is the surprising secret hidden in the brotherly bond that made Mufasa a great king? Set to a stirring song, this king of entertainment brings the story that began "The Lion King" to life in ultra-live-action.

●Cast Cast (Voice Actor) Mufasa: Aaron Pierre (Ukon Onoe) Taka: Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Genta Matsuda) Sarabi: Tiffany Boone (Maria-E) Young Rafiki: Kagiso Lediga (Akihiro Matsushima) Zazu: Preston Nyman (Kosuke Echigoya) Kiros: Mads Mikkelsen (Watanabe) Ken) Eshe: Thandiwe Newton (Tomoko Shiota) Obasi: Lennie James (Susumu Fukumatsu) Afia: Anika Noni Rose (Mio Kazune) Masego: Keith David (Mitsuo Yoshihara) Rafiki: John Kani (Masao Komatani) Pumbaa: Seth Rogen (Jiro Sato) Timon: Billy Eichner (Asei (Miki)) Simba: Donald Glover (Kento Kaku) Kiara: Blue Ivy Carter (Tsumugi Misono) Young Mufasa: Braelynn Rankins (Hiraga) Sunny) Young Taka: Theo Somolu (Tenma Takeshita) Nara: Beyoncé Knowles-Carter (Yoko Kadoyama)

●Staff Director: Barry Jenkins Producers: Adele Romanski, Mark Celiac Executive Producer: Peter Tobjansen Screenplay: Jeff Nathanson Original Songs: Lin-Manuel Miranda Director of Photography: James Laxton Production Designer: Mark Friedberg Editor: Joy McMillon Sound Designer: Onalee Blanks Visual Effects Supervisor: Adam Valdes, Audrey Ferrara Visual Effects Producer: Barry St. John Animation Supervisor: Dan Fotheringham

----------------------------------- Japanese Version Production Staff Subtitle Translation: Katsutoshi Kawamata Dubbing Translation: Keiko Sato

●4K UHD ◎Movie Selection ・Sing-Along ◎Song Selection ・♪ Faraway Milere ・♪ Brother/A Brother Like You ・♪ Bye-bye ・♪ Let's Go Together ・♪ Tell Me ・♪ The Traitorous Brother

●Blu-ray ◎Movie Selection ・Sing-Along ◎Making of "The Lion King: Mufasa" ◎Songs of the Savannah ◎Have Fun with Timon and Pumbaa! ◎Behind the Scenes ◎Cast Sings ♪ Brother/Brother Like You (English Version) ◎Unreleased Scenes ・Pumbaa's Misunderstanding ・Shaking Earth ・Towards Milere ・Hawk's Dream ◎About Lion Conservation ◎Song Selection ・♪ Faraway Milere ・♪ Brother/Brother Like You ・♪ Bye-Bye ・♪ Let's Go Together ・♪ Tell Me ・♪ Betrayed Brothers

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Contents (from the Oricon database)

King Mufasa, Simba's father, risked his life to protect his son. It was a childhood encounter with Scar, the villain who took Mufasa's life, that changed the orphan's fate. Bonded by a bond of brotherhood that transcends blood ties, the two set out on a journey to new lands to protect their pack... "I wanted to be brothers forever" - What is the surprising "secret" hidden in the brotherly bond that made Mufasa a great king? A warm and heartbreaking "bond between brothers." The story that started "The Lion King." 4K+BD: Standard Edition