Lion, king of the animals

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The article discusses the marketing and release of Disney's 2019 live-action remake of The Lion King. Here are some key points: **Marketing** * The first official poster was released. * The trailer generated 224.6 million views worldwide, making it the second biggest one-day debut ever. * An official TV spot was released on February 25, 2019, during the 2019 Oscar Awards. * A final poster was also released at this time. * Several other TV spots and featurettes were released throughout the year, highlighting different aspects of the film. **Printed Adaptations** * A picture book adaptation of the film was illustrated by animator Aaron Blaise. * The official novelization of the film was released on June 4, 2019. * A behind-the-scenes look at the film was published in the form of "The Art and Making of The Lion King" on July 16, 2019. **Release** * The film was theatrically released in the United States on July 19, 2019. * It was one of the first theatrical films to be released on Disney's new streaming service Disney+. * The film premiered in Hollywood on July 9, 2019. * It was released theatrically in Germany on July 17, 2019, and in Portugal and Spain on July 18 and July 26, respectively. **Trivia** * This movie marks the first time in Disney history that Ernie Sabella does not reprise the role of Pumbaa. * Frank Welker and James Earl Jones are the only two actors to reprise their roles from a Disney animated canon film in a Disney live-action remake. * The film is set to be released on July 19, 2019, which marks the 25th anniversary of the release of the original film.