Read the full story here: br See more videos at br Read more Gulf News stories here: br Gulf News tabloid! speaks to cinema goers at the 'Lion King' premiere. The film, directed by Jon Favreau, is a live-action remake of the 1994 classic. The 2019 film features a huge cast, including the likes of Donald Glover, Beyonce, John Oliver, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner and James Earl Jones (returning to voice Mufasa).