Elton John was overlooked of Disney’s upcoming ‘Mufasa: The Lion King.’
Might 19 2024, Printed 5:30 a.m. ET
Music maestro Elton John, 77, is reportedly singing a bitter be aware after being snubbed by Disney and reduce out of the upcoming prequel to The Lion King, RadarOnline.com has discovered.
Regardless of delivering traditional hits for the 1994 animated movie, the Rocket Man was not included within the upcoming prequel, Mufasa: The Lion King.
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John is not going to be included in Disney’s upcoming ‘Mufasa: The Lion King.”
“After gifting the studio with such timeless classics as Can You Really feel the Love Tonight and Circle of Life, Elton has been blindsided by this egregious snub,” an insider dished to the Nationwide Enquirer.
“To have his legacy disregarded in such a way is a bitter capsule to swallow. He feels damage and disillusioned by Disney’s actions!”
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Sources say John has been ‘blindsided’ by Disney’s ‘egregious snub.’
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The upcoming musical adaptation — which is anticipated to hit theaters in December 2024 — is being directed by Barry Jenkins. The movie will characteristic photorealistic animations of the beloved kids’s film characters.
Whereas John was overlooked of the prequel, music from Grammy-winning composer Hans Zimmer, in addition to Pharrell Williams, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Nicholas Brittell and Mark Mancina is anticipated to be featured.
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Particulars on why John was not included within the prequel adaptation stay unclear at the moment. Including thriller to the studio’s stunning determination is that John seemed to be in good graces with Disney in 2023.
In November, the singer-composer introduced Disney+ its first-ever livestream efficiency, Elton John Reside: Farewell From Dodger Stadium. John additionally served as an government producer for the manufacturing.
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John allegedly feels ‘damage’ and ‘disillusioned’ by the studio’s determination to depart him out of the upcoming prequel.
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The lavish manufacturing, which was streamed globally, earned three nominations on the 2024 Emmy Awards — and took residence {hardware} in all three classes, together with Excellent Selection Particular (Reside), Sound Mixing for a Selection Collection or Particular and Technical Course, Camerawork and Video Management for a Particular.
John’s work on 1994’s The Lion King additionally resulted in three Academy Awards nominations for Hakuna Matata, Circle of Life and Can You Really feel the Love Tonight, the latter leading to a win.
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Regardless of John’s latest efforts bringing a number of accolades to the streaming platform, which helped elevate the service at a time when the streaming market is saturated with choices, the studio oddly selected to not convey him on board for Mufasa.
A doable clarification could possibly be John’s producer husband, David Furnish, wanting the singer to pivot and help his movie manufacturing profession now that the singer’s farewell tour has concluded.
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John’s farewell tour was lately livestreamed on Disney+.
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As RadarOnline.com reported, insiders claimed John’s “ego-driven wants” have change into an excessive amount of for Furnish to bear after supporting his husband for 3 a long time.
“David had sufficient of Elton’s diva conduct and is demanding he put a sock in it,” an insider claimed. “Elton would possibly have the ability to get away with nonsense when he is on tour surrounded by a legion of roadies and gofers, however he is now going to have to regulate to a distinct fashion of life.”
The supply famous Furnish desires to “throw himself into his movie manufacturing profession — and he is demanding Elton’s help.”