The Lion King Available NOW On Disney Blu-Ray

Who remembers the first time they saw Disney's The Lion King in theaters?  *raises hand*  

The Lion King was recently released from the Disney vault.  On digital earlier this month (Aug. 15th) and now on Blu-ray (Aug. 29th).

We are so excited as we are devout Disney movie watchers and will definitely add this release to our DVD collection. 

“The Lion King” joins the Walt Disney Signature Collection with special features including recording sessions, Visualizing a Villain, Inside The Story Room, Nathan and Matthew: The Extended Lion King Conversation and Deleted and Alternate Scenes. Audiences are sure to fall in love all over again with the treasured classic, and a new generation of fans will laugh with Timon and Pumbaa, cry with Simba and Mufasa, burst into song, and find their place in the “Circle of Life.”

“The Lion King” is the fifth title to join the Walt Disney Signature Collection, which includes groundbreaking films created or inspired by the imagination and legacy of Walt Disney, featuring timeless stories and characters that have touched generations. It takes its place alongside “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Pinocchio” and “Bambi.”-Disney

BLU-RAY, DIGITAL* Bonus Features:

• Brand New Sing-Along Version
• Audio Commentary – View the film with commentary by producer Don Hahn and co-directors Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff.
• Visualizing a Villain – Against a backdrop of live dancers and the animated “Be Prepared” sequence, artist David Garibaldi paints a masterpiece of evil.
• The Recording Sessions – Watch rare footage of the actors recording their roles, matched with the final animation. Intro by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff.
• Nathan and Matthew: The Extended Lion King Conversation – Nathan Lane (Timon) and Matthew Broderick (Adult Simba) offer candid and hilarious insights into their Lion King experiences.
• Inside the Story Room – Co-directors Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff present archival footage of five original story pitches.

1. *Circle of Life – See how color creates emotion and meaning in the film’s iconic opening.
2. *Simba and Nala – See how elements proposed in story meetings evolve into what appears onscreen.
3. *Simba Takes Nala Out to Play – …And, sometimes what seems funny in story meetings never makes it into the film!
4. *Hakuna Matata – Co-directors Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff sing, act and dance their hearts out as they pitch the “Hakuna Matata” sequence.
5. *Rafiki and Reflecting Pool – Co-directors Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff pitch a sequence that became the emotional heart of The Lion King to Producer Don Hahn.

Music and More – Sing along to your favorite songs from the movie!

"Circle of Life”
“I Just Can’t Wait to Be King”
“Be Prepared”
“Hakuna Matata”
“Can You Feel the Love Tonight”

• Galleries
• Visual Development – Explore a gallery of striking artwork that inspired the movie’s look and feel.
• Character Design – Trace the development of the film’s unforgettable characters through early concept art drawings.
• Storyboards – Examine storyboards created in the development of “The Lion King.”
• Layouts – Feast your eyes on layouts created in the development of “The Lion King.”
• Backgrounds and Layouts – Journey through a gallery of landscape paintings that shaped the world of “The Lion King.”
• Classic Bonus Features (Digital Only) – These offerings from prior home entertainment releases include hours of bonus material, such as bloopers, audio commentary, deleted and alternate scenes, and in-depth journeys into the music, film, story, animals and stage show.

*Bonus features may vary by retailer
Feature Run Time: Approximately 89 minutes

Which Disney Classic are you hoping to see released from the Disney vault next?