Jon Favreau pulls back the curtain on photorealistic fur and parental trauma.
"The Lion King: Can You Feel The Love Tonight with Robin Roberts" will explore the enduring universal appeal of "The Lion King" franchise, tap into its past and how it came to be, and offer a glimpse into its future. Roberts speaks with director Jon Favreau and gets an exclusive, behind-the-scenes visit to the studios where the new film is being mixed.
Practical Effects
Virtual reality filmmaking rig that Favreau pioneered.
Visual Effects
Making photorealistic lions sing without looking cursed.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This special aired on ABC—owned by Disney—making it essentially a 22-minute advertisement disguised as journalism.
Favreau's 'virtual production' technique pioneered here became the backbone of The Mandalorian's filming method.
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