others to worry about besides himself.

Sounds kind of like a struggle that many humans themselves have to experience, doesn't it?

The subject for today is the 1994 movie “The Lion King”, the 32nd animated feature released by Disney.

First, before we get into the details of the plot, let's talk a little bit about the records that this film set when it was released on June 15, 1994. The movie holds the record for being the highest-grossing hand-drawn animated film ever, with a net profit of almost one BILLION dollars! It was also the highest grossing 2D film in the United States, and fourteenth highest grossing film overall. The movie ended up winning two Academy Awards for music, a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, andwas accompanied by a soundtrack composed by Tim Rice and Elton John, with songs like the one directly below this paragraph.

ARTIST: Elton John

SONG: Circle Of Life

ALBUM: The Lion King Soundtrack

DATE RELEASED: August 9, 1994

PEAK POSITION ON THE BILLBOARD CHARTS: #18

The soundtrack's success inspired a Broadway musical to be produced. Opening for the first time in 1997, the musical would earn six Tony Awards, including the one for 'Best Musical'.

And to think that 'The Lion King' idea was planned out six years before it was released.

Back in 1988, Disney was promoting its then latest release Oliver & Company. On the European leg of the promotional tour were Jeffrey Katzenberg, Roy E. Disney, and Peter Schneider. During this meeting, the three were brainstorming ideas for a new feature film, and