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'Lion King' child star Imani Smith dies at 26

Authorities say the former Broadway performer died after a stabbing in New Jersey. A suspect has since been charged.

Imani Smith, Former ‘Lion King’ Broadway Actress, Dies in Alleged Homicide

"Imani had her whole life ahead of her. She was a vivacious, loving and fiercely talented person," Smith's aunt, Kira Helper, ...

Former ‘Lion King’ Broadway Child Star Dead at 25 As Boyfriend Is Charged With Murder

Imani Dia Smith, who starred as Young Nala in the Broadway musical The Lion King, has died at 25. Her boyfriend was charged ...

10 Nearly Perfect Animated Movies, Ranked

Ratatouille, Akira, and The Prince of Egypt are all among the all-time greatest animated movies that stand as nearly perfect ...

‘The Long Walk’ director Francis Lawrence on Stephen King’s notes, the alternate ending, and the next ‘very tragic’ ‘Hunger Games’ film

The filmmaker on the notes he got from the novelist, the alternate ending, and what to expect from Sunrise on the Reaping.

$2.5 billion Disneyland Paris makeover starts with new Frozen land

Rechristened Disney Adventure World adds Arendelle Village, new rides, entry promenade and nighttime spectacular.

Former Disney animator Aaron Blaise on his heartwarming short film ‘Snow Bear’

Aaron Blaise’s animated short film “Snow Bear” tells the story of a lonely polar bear’s quest to find a friend.
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Do you know these 20 facts about the original 'The Lion King'?

There are, perhaps unsurprisingly, multiple stories about the origin of the idea of “The Lion King.” Charlie Fink, VP of creative affairs for Disney animation, says he pitched “’Bambi’ with lions” to ...
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‘The Lion King,’ ‘Aladdin’ Lyricist Tim Rice Returns to Animated Films With ‘Land of Sometimes’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Legendary songwriter Tim Rice, whose credits include Disney classics “The Lion King” and “Aladdin,” is making his return to animated features after a 25-year absence, joining the animated film “The ...