"It's getting harder and harder to bring new things to the table and this is a real game changer. "Another highlight was a section offering news and footage from the studio's upcoming animation to live-action slate, including remakes of "The Lion King," Mulan," "Aladdin" and "Dumbo. "This is a story that belongs to everyone who grew up with the original film," said Jon Favreau, who directed the movie, due to hit theaters in July 2019. "I wanted to demonstrate that we could be respectful of the source material while bringing it to life using new techniques and technologies. "I needed to try to pay homage to Julie Andrews but carve out a new space for myself.

Source: Economic Times July 16, 2017 07:01 UTC