The Lion King Roars to the Walt Disney Signature Collection & Giveaway

It's hard to believe but 23 years has passed since the initial release of The Lion King, one of Disney's most successful animated movies, which is loved and well remembered by people all around the world. This coming-of-age masterpiece has finally taken its rightful place as the fifth title in the well-acclaimed Walt Disney Signature Collection and will arrive on Blu-ray and DVD on August 29th. Learn about all the great features of the upcoming release and enter to win a digital copy of The Lion King!

The Lion King follows the adventures of Simba, a feisty lion cub who cannot wait to be king, as he searches for his destiny in the great “Circle of Life.” With humor and heart, breathtaking animation, soul-stirring Academy Award®–winning music (1994: Best Original Score and Best Original Song, “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”), and revealing new Bonus Extras, this much-beloved story transports you to the Pride Lands and inspires generations of fans to find their places in the “Circle Of Life”.

The Walt Disney Signature Collection release includes over three hours of classic bonus material and exclusive, brand new features inviting viewers to sing along with the film’s award-winning music, observe recording sessions, step inside the story room, witness the evolution of a villain, and join Nathan Lane (voice of Timon) and Matthew Broderick (voice of Adult Simba) for an extended conversation regarding the legacy of the movie.

Bonus Features (may vary by retailer):

Blu-ray and Digital:

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

• Music & More – Sing along to your favorite songs from the movie!
• “Circle of Life” o “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King”
•  “Be Prepared” o “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 & 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.

A lucky reader of mine will win a digital copy of the Walt Disney Signature Collection version of The Lion King! Enter to win by filling out this simple form. Good luck!