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Illustrative portrait of Roger Allers, 'The Lion King' co-director, blending savanna Pride Rock and Egyptian pyramids in somber tribute.
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Roger Allers, 'The Lion King' co-director, dies at 76

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Roger Allers, the acclaimed Disney animator and co-director of the 1994 classic 'The Lion King,' has died at the age of 76. His death was confirmed by longtime collaborator Dave Bossert, who noted Allers had been traveling in Egypt just days earlier. Tributes from Disney CEO Bob Iger highlight Allers' lasting impact on animation.

South African composer Lebo M has filed a $27 million lawsuit against Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi over a viral podcast remark about the Zulu chant in The Lion King's Circle of Life. Lebo M claims the comedian's translation distorts his artistic work and has led to threats. The case highlights tensions between comedy and cultural representation.

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Shah Rukh Khan described his children as his biggest critics in an exclusive interview, stating that his family keeps him grounded as his north star. He credited time spent with family during the pandemic for his successful comeback. He also discussed collaborations with his children in the Lion King franchise.

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