Disney’s animated classic, The Lion King, was a test project for the famed film studio, according to one of its directors. The Lion King itself is as interesting as the history behind the project, which was tagged as a “B-type” production back when it in development, more than two decades ago. At the time, many veteran Disney artists opted to work on the more appealing and formulaic Pocahontas instead, leaving the studio’s newbies to lead the charge on The Lion King. The end result, however, surprised everyone as the all-animal film set box office records and most importantly, continued Disney’s long tradition of coming out with timeless animated stories.
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