The Lion King was directed by Rob Minkoff and Roger Allers (in their feature directorial debuts). Zimmer’s partners Mark Mancina and Jay Rifkin helped with arrangements and song production. Zimmer complimented the score with traditional African music and choir elements arranged by Lebo M. He was hired based on his work in two films with African settings, A World Apart (1988) and The Power of One (1992). Hans Zimmer composed the score for the film. John and Rice wrote five original songs for the film (“Circle of Life”, “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King”, “Be Prepared”, “Hakuna Matata”, and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”), with John’s performance of “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” playing over the end credits. The film features an ensemble voice cast that includes Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, Jeremy Irons, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Moira Kelly, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Rowan Atkinson, Robert Guillaume, Madge Sinclair, Whoopi Goldberg, Cheech Marin, and Jim Cummings. Its original songs were written by lyricist Tim Rice and composer Elton John, with a score by Hans Zimmer. It was its fifth animated film produced during a period known as the Disney Renaissance, and the 32nd Disney animated feature film overall. The Lion King is an American animated musical drama film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures in 1994. Wet Wet Wet - Goodnight Girl You hear me so clearly And see how I try You feel me, so heal me And tear me apart And I wont tell a soul I wont tell at all.

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