er, I mean Simba!”) The problems were made all the worse by how Disney heavily marketed the film as their first true “original” movie, meaning it wasn’t an adaptation of a fairy-tale or classic story in the manner of their most iconic movies. Even The Simpsons poked fun at it in one episode ( “You must avenge my death, Kimba. The accusations of plagiarism have haunted the film since its release. It didn't take long for fans to note striking similarities between The Lion King and the 1965 anime series Kimba the White Lion. Once the film broke box office records and won rave reviews from critics, the controversy didn’t stop there. Production was troubled and executives at Disney were convinced their safest bet for success was Pocahontas, which was being made at the same time. However, when it was first in production, nobody could have predicted how huge The Lion King would be. RELATED: The Lion King Review: Disney's Remake Adds More Style Than Substance Suffice to say, The Lion King is a very big deal. The remake, featuring cutting-edge photorealistic CGI and an all-star cast, is tracing to gross between $150 - 170 million in its opening weekend. Thanks to various sequels, TV shows, merchandising, and assorted materials, The Lion King has endured not only as one of Disney’s most beloved icons but one of the true titans of entertainment. The Broadway adaptation, which is the third-longest running musical in Broadway history, has grossed over $8.1 billion worldwide, meaning it is the highest-grossing entertainment property ever.
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