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Elle Fanning and Harris Dickinson strike a pose with co-star Angelina Jolie at a press conference for their movie Maleficent: Mistress of Evil on Monday (September 30) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

If you didn’t know, Harris took over the role of Prince Phillip from Brenton Thwaites, who played the part in the first movie.

Also in attendance at the press conference were Michelle Pfeiffer, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Ed Skrein, Sam Riley, and director Joachim Ronning.

Have you seen the latest trailer for Maleficent: Mistress of Evil? Make sure to check it out now!

Entertainment Weekly‘s Summer Movie Preview issue features brand-new photos from Disney’s highly anticipated The Lion King remake!

Here’s what director Jon Favreau and cast members Seth Rogen and Chiwetel Ejiofor had to share in the issue, available online today and in print on April 26:

Jon on the process of virtual production: “We’ve basically built a multiplayer VR filmmaking game just for the purposes of making this movie…The whole reason for all of this is to make an animated film feel live-action—to have a real crew make all the camera decisions that you would on set, instead of somebody sitting at a keyboard programming in the camera moves.”

Jon on Beyonce’s (Nala) motivation to be involved in the film: “Part of it is that she’s got young kids, part of it is that it’s a story that feels good for this phase of her life and her career, and she really likes the original very much. And then, of course, there are these wonderful musical numbers that she can be involved with, and my God…she really lives up to her reputation as far as the beauty of her voice and talent.”

Seth (Pumbaa) on preserving the original film’s legacy: “I once heard it referred to as the crown jewel of the Disney movies, and for me at least, it’s for sure the one that hit me the hardest and taught me the most lessons about life and death and many things in between…Whenever Jon has shown me [footage], I weep uncontrollably because it just hits a raw nerve in some ways and taps directly into these feelings from my childhood, but updates them with a scope that is heavily impactful to me as an adult.”

Chiwetel (Scar) on the importance of casting black actors in the Africa-set fantasy: “The Lion King is a wonderful opportunity to bring in a cast of black actors to play these extraordinary iconic roles…Obviously, I feel very connected to anything African because of my heritage, and that’s why it’s a very special experience to me. It’s wonderful that both Jon Favreau and Disney have really pushed to engage with that kind of casting.”

For more from the issue and to see brand-new images from the film, visit EW.com.

Disney’s The Lion King live-action movie now has a new teaser and poster!

The studio dropped the clip, called “Long Live the King,” on Sunday (February 24) during the 2019 Oscars.

Director Jon Favreau’s all-new The Lion King journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own.

The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.

The all-star cast includes Donald Glover as Simba, Beyonce as Nala, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, and Billy Eichner as Timon.

Utilizing pioneering filmmaking techniques to bring treasured characters to life in a whole new way, Disney’s The Lion King roars into theaters on July 19, 2019.

Watch below and get ready for some serious nostalgia.

We’ve been so ready for this moment ever since Disney announced that The Lion King was being remade into a live-action movie!!!

The first teaser trailer for the upcoming movie has been released as a Thanksgiving treat to fans.

James Earl Jones is reprising his role as the voice of Mufasa and his voice is heard in the trailer in the famous speech to Simba: “Everything the light touches is our kingdom. But, a king’s time as ruler rises and falls like the sun. One day, the sun will set on my time here, and will rise with you as the new king.”

The movie also features the voices of Donald Glover as Simba, Beyonce Knowles-Carter as Nala, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, Billy Eichner as Timon, John Oliver as Zazu, and Keegan-Michael Key as Kamari.

The Lion King will hit theaters on July 19, 2019.

Karlie Kloss is pretty in black lace while attending the 2015 Pencils Of Promise Gala held at Cipriani Wall Street on Wednesday night (October 21) in New York City.

The 23-year-old supermodel was joined by actor Chiwetel Ejiofor and singers Usher and John Legend.

“Being tweeted at by @backstreetboys #lifegoals,” Karlie recently tweeted about seeing them perform at a Balmain party earlier in the week.

Also pictured below: Chiwetel posing in the latest issue of DuJour magazine.

15+ pics inside of Karlie Kloss and others at the charity event… More Here! »

Suki Waterhouse keeps it cute and sophisticated while attending the 2016 Burberry Prorsum Menswear Spring/Summer Fashion Show held at the Kensington Gardens on Monday (June 15) in London, England.

The 23-year-old model and actress was joined by Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sam Claflin, Samuel L. Jackson, Nick Grimshaw, David Gandy, John Boyega, Lewis Hamilton and Clara Paget.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Suki Waterhouse

Suki took to her Instagram to share a pic of herself with John and Chiwetel sitting front row at the show – Check it out below!

25+ pictures inside of Suki Waterhouse and others at the Burberry Prorsum Menswear Fashion Show… More Here! »