Majestic Opening, and A Scene Within a Scene (The Lion King / Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) #27
In episode 27 we highlight some interesting facts about the opening sequence in The Lion King (1994) and how its success influenced their marketing plans. David's scene choice reviews the dynamic acting range of Leonardo DiCaprio's character during a child hostage negotiation in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
The Lion King
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- the song: Circle of Life
- composed by Elton John
- lyrics by Tim Rice
- film music attributed to Hans Zimmer
- intro of song in Zulu language
- Rowan Atkinson (known as Mr. Bean) voiced Zazu, the royal advisor bird
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
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- Scene also features the late Luke Perry
- Written and Directed by Quentin Tarantino
- Novelization of the same name was also published by Quentin