How can anyone read that most memorable of popular expressions without the accompanying tune from Disney’s The Lion King playfully jumping up into their mind’s ear? What a wonderful phrase it is. A ...

One of the best family movies of the ‘90s is undoubtedly The Lion King for its impressive animation, its powerful lessons about confronting the past, and its memorable tunes. One of the film’s most ...

It is finally time to start singing along to brand new versions of all your favorite Lion King songs, because the soundtrack for the 2019 remake is now available to stream or download. Filled with ...

"Hakuna Matata" means no worries for the rest of your days -- but did the stars of Disney's re-imagining of "The Lion King" have any worries about tackling one of the iconic film's most beloved songs?

While there is certainly a cynical way to look at Disney's recent litany of remakes, it has to be said that one of the wonderful things about the films is that it allows fans to see movies they ...

“Hakuna Matata,” a song about having no worries, is now bringing Disney worries. An online petition urging Disney to drop its trademark on the Swahili phrase attracted more than 57,000 signatures as ...

Comedian’s unexpected translation of iconic animated film lyric surprises longtime fans.

A years-old Disney trademark on the use of the phrase "Hakuna Matata" on T-shirts has stirred up a new debate among Swahili speakers about cultural appropriation. The words mean "no worries" in ...

Barry Jenkins, director of the Oscar-winning “Moonlight,” might seem like an unconventional choice to helm a Disney prequel, but it’s hard to argue with the result. His entry in the “Lion King” canon ...

The phrase "Hakuna Matata," which was popularized by Disney's The Lion King in 1994, roughly translates to "no problem" in Swahili. However, Disney may not have "no worries" after the industry giant ...

“Hakuna Matata,” a song about having no worries, is now bringing Disney worries. An online petition urging Disney to drop its trademark on the Swahili phrase attracted more than 140,000 signatures as ...